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The first U.S. CPI report of 2025 came in hotter than expected, with headline inflation rising 0.5% in January after December’s 0.4% increase. This pushed the year-over-year rate up to 3.0% from 2.9%. Core CPI, which strips out volatile food and energy prices, climbed 0.4% for the month and 3.3% annually, suggesting underlying price pressures remain stubborn. Link to the official U.S. CPI Report (January 2025) Details from the report gave clues on what may have driven January’s increase: Shelter costs rose 0.4%, accounting for nearly a third of the monthly gain Energy jumped 1.1% as gasoline prices increased 1.8%…

While cupid’s arrow shouldn’t be aimed anywhere near the workplace, there are some fun and appropriate ways to celebrate this holiday of love. From small gestures of gratitude to team-building activities to sweet treats, you have plenty of options to make Valentine’s Day a positive and inclusive celebration at work. Here are some great ideas to spread love, cheer, and perhaps some dessert in the office this Valentine’s Day.Some view this holiday as cringe-worthy, but there are a lot of positive ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day that not only inspire your fellow co-workers but also do good in the community.…

The Power Of Learning From Others Remotely The 70-20-10 model of Learning and Development (L&D) has been around for a long time, and it breaks down learning into three percentages: 70% of learning comes from hands-on experience, 20% from social interactions, and 10% from formal education. While remote work has made the 70% relatively easy, as we still work, the 20%, which is learning from others, seems to be quite tricky. This is because remote workers can’t roam around in the office and start conversations or shadow their peers to find out more about projects and tasks. You may think…

Naya Rivera’s ex-husband Ryan Dorsey has shared heartbreaking new details about her death almost five years on.The Glee actress, 33, died while swimming in a river with the couple’s son Josey, now nine, on July 8, 2020.The mother and son had decided to rent a boat at Lake Piru in Ventura County, California that day.READ MORE: Shock as TV star rushed into emergency surgeryNaya Rivera’s ex has shared heartbreaking new details of the final moments before her death in 2020. (Getty)In an interview with PEOPLEJosey told him what happened in the leadup to Rivera’s death. He had asked his mum…

While the first season of HBO’s award-winning “The White Lotus” offered a fresh spin on the “Upstairs, Downstairs” or “Gosford Park” structure of storytelling between the haves and the have-nots who struggle to keep them happy, subsequent seasons have proven to be arguably even more ambitious, digging deeper into character-driven storytelling than any other show on television. Writer/director Mike White understands the way people lie to themselves, and how the distractions of day-to-day life can keep issues at bay that come roaring to the surface when a luxurious vacation forces “relaxation.” White’s ear for dialogue and gift with character depth—everyone…

Is it technically a re-issue if the album never saw the light of day. That is what we have here with the album ‘Back Jack’ by the band Back Jack. As a band, they only ever released a 45 single back in the early 70’s. Back Jack was around from about 1970-1975 on various different names. These recording compiled by RidingEasy Records are the bulk of their output and recorded around 1974-1975. The vinyl only has 8 tracks while streaming has 13. The vinyl only includes the best recordings as the others weren’t the best quality sounding tracks, however, still…

AIER’s Everyday Price Index (EPI) leapt up in the first month of 2025, ending a string of declines which began in August 2024 but retraced slightly in December 2024. The index jumped to 290.9, a level last seen in May 2024, up 2.15 percent on a year-over-year (January 2024 through January 2025) basis.  AIER Everyday Price Index vs. US Consumer Price Index (NSA, 1987 = 100) (Source: Bloomberg Finance, LP) Among the twenty-four EPI constituents, 19 rose, 3 declined, and 2 were unchanged from December’s levels. The biggest price gains were encountered in the housing fuels and utilities, motor fuel,…

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The role of a finisher in cricket is one that demands both skill and composure. It is one of the most respected and challenging positions in the sport, requiring a combination of exceptional batting ability and mental fortitude. Shimron Hetmyer, a prominent West Indies player, is widely recognized for his expertise in this role. In a recent interview with Cricket.com, he shared his insights on the complexities of finishing games, emphasizing that “the art of finishing games is a mindset thing.”The Mental Fortitude of a FinisherHetmyer highlights the importance of maintaining mental clarity during high-pressure moments. A key trait of…