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Plus: The Fed might not be your Valentine this year GM. Roses are red, violets are blue, crypto is wild… but we got you 😏 Consider this your heart-shaped box of market chocolates – minus the weird fillings. 👀 Brian Armstrong says crypto is going mainstream by 2030. 🏹 Cupid’s quick shots: Coinbase’s Q4 earnings report, Elon Musk’s statement about the upcoming Grok 3 + more 💌 Market confessions today The market still feels like an awkward first date: not bad enough to bail, but sparks aren’t flying either 🫤 On Wednesday, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) – which measures…

Created on December 31, 2020 British House of Commons approves Brexit deal; British pound rallies against competitors; British economy looks positive.The British House of Commons approved the trade agreement with the European Union yesterday in a 521-73 vote, ending the Brexit saga just before the deadline.The new trade rules are set to take effect on New Year’s day and found little opposition in Parliament, as leaving the European Union with any deal was preferred to a no-deal exit. Despite the overwhelming support, some Parliament members opposed it, among them Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.Britain is now the first nation to…

Hiring managers interview many candidates for each job, so they want to hear what makes you unique from the other candidates. Lacking an impressive, confident answer can cost you the opportunity. Drawing from my recruiting experience and insights from seasoned career coaches, this guide offers clear strategies and real-life sample answers to help you articulate your unique strengths effectively. Highlights Reflect on your experiences to find what sets you apart, aligning it with the job role. Understand the company and role you’re applying for, personalizing your response to show how your uniqueness benefits them. Use concrete examples to demonstrate how…

Employee Preboarding: Why It Matters And How To Get It Right In a time when employment opportunities are abundant and potential employees are more skilled than ever, organizations are not having trouble finding talent but retaining it. An onboarding study from BambooHR shows that almost one in three employees quit within the first six months of employment, while almost 20% don’t make it past their first month. These numbers highlight that the employee experience during the initial stages of their employment is critical for their engagement down the road. This refers to your organization’s onboarding strategy, specifically the very first…

Donald Trump has done some redecorating.  Less than a month after the 47th president was sworn in, some of the new artwork now inside the West Wing have been revealed—including a framed photo of his infamous August 2023 mugshot hanging just outside the Oval Office.  The mugshot (framed in an ornate gold frame) could be seen in the background of a photo taken during Trump’s Feb. 13 meeting with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi alongside Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum. In the photo, Trump is dressed in a suit with a white shirt and red…

To A Land Unknown review – a brilliantly acted tale of moral complexity About Little White Lies Little White Lies was established in 2005 as a bi-monthly print magazine committed to championing great movies and the talented people who make them. Combining cutting-edge design, illustration and journalism, we’ve been described as being “at the vanguard of the independent publishing movement.” Our reviews feature a unique tripartite ranking system that captures the different aspects of the movie-going experience. We believe in Truth & Movies. Editorial Design

Last night, I was privileged to deliver an after-dinner speech at Harvard’s Loeb House for the close to 100 attendees at the “Harvard-Tsinghua Workshop on Climate Change, Carbon Neutrality, and Energy System Transformation,” sponsored by the Harvard China Project, which was itself founded 30 years ago and still chaired by the legendary Micheal McElroy, Gilbert Butler Professor of Environmental Studies, Harvard Paulson School of Engineering & Applied Sciences and Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, and led with Executive Director, Chris Nielsen.  I was asked to discuss “The Evolving China-USA Climate Relationship,” which is what I did.  My comments in…

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) scripted history by registering the highest successful run chase in Women’s Premier League (WPL) history, defeating Gujarat Giants (GG) by six wickets with nine balls to spare. Chasing a daunting target of 202, RCB rode on a breathtaking 64 not put off 27 balls from Richa Ghosh and a commanding 57 off 34 from Ellyse Perry to storm to victory in the opening match of WPL 2025 at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara. This chase marked the first time a team had successfully hunted down a 200-plus total in the WPL, setting the perfect tone for the season.Ashleigh…

Manchester City still haven’t fully recovered from their crisis just yet, especially in Europe as Pep Guardiola’s side picked up another disappointing result this midweek. The Citizen failed to win their third Champions League fixtures in a row after suffering a 2-0 loss from Juventus. Man City Lose Against Juventus in Turin Failing to win their previous two UCL games, City were eager to bounce back and grab all three points in Turin. However, Pep Guardiola’s side had to face a different scenario as it was the home team that snatched maximum points thanks to two second-half goals from Dusan…