Fewer Words, More Impact: The Power of Being Clear and Concise

Far from being cold or brusque, clarity of language shows confidence in your message and helps others align with your vision.
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The election for the 630-seat Bundestag is taking place on Sunday, Feb. 23. It’s happening seven months early after a snap election was agreed.MarketWatch - 16h -
Sam Kerr eyes Chelsea return ‘within a month’ after being cleared in court
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The Power Struggle Over a College Athlete’s Medical Well-Being
When the former team doctor for Penn State football sued for wrongful termination, the case offered a rare look into coaches interfering with medical advice.The New York Times - 3d -
Democratic senators want more details on costs and impact of border mission
Democratic senators want more details on the costs and impact of the border mission and migrant detentions at Guantanamo.ABC News - 5d -
Robert Pattinson: Being a dad makes life 'more fun'
The actor, who is now starring in Mickey 17, welcomed his first child with Suki Waterhouse last March.BBC News - 6d -
Let’s be clear – the US never had moral supremacy. With Trump, it’s not even pretending any more | Owen Jones
The president has replaced the ‘good guys’ myth with unapologetic brute force and greed – it could be a major mistake. Donald Trump’s attempt to seize Ukraine’s natural resources is another morbid ...The Guardian - 51m -
China’s marriage problem: fewer young people, and fewer weddings
Ageing population, falling birth rates and aversion to matrimony compound demographic challengeFinancial Times - 6d -
EU plans radical budget overhaul handing more power to capitals
Bloc’s 50 spending programmes to be lumped into 3 funds, according to paperFinancial Times - Feb. 11
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