Washington and the Markets are Feeling the President-elect Effect

The President-elect takes office in a month, but his influence on policy is already being felt by investors and across Washington.

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13 Habits of Highly Effective Risk-Takers

From poker players to venture capitalists, there’s a mindset to making the most of opportunities, and engineering the odds of success.
Wired - 16h
Spain federation elects Louzan as president

Rafael Louzan is the new president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) after being elected on Monday.
ESPN - 3d
South Korea markets end Monday mixed after President Yoon's impeachment

Both indexes had rebounded strongly last week after initially falling after the martial law flip-flop and failed first impeachment vote.
CNBC - 3d
The 49ers’ Season Is Effectively Over. The Coach Bears Responsibility.

Kyle Shanahan has had the most to do with San Francisco’s failings this season, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
The New York Times - 4d
Trump tariffs to have 'insignificant effect' on UK economy

Plans by Donald Trump to impose blanket tariffs on all imports to the US will have an "insignificant effect" on the UK economy, according to a poll of international economists. While policymakers ...
Yahoo Sports - Dec. 12
Crypto industry spent big during the election. How it might impact Washington.

Crypto companies contributed a third of all direct corporate contributions to super PACs this election, supporting dozens of candidates.
CBS News - Dec. 8
'The best way to effect change is through music'

Rap artist Smack Jay brought a message of human rights and respect to primary school pupils in Belfast.
BBC News - Dec. 8
Thrustmaster H.E.A.R.T. Review: A Hall Effect Controller

An affordable upgrade over the default Xbox controller—but not without compromises.
Wired - Dec. 8
What does the middle want? Effective leadership and results.

No Labels has identified 10 core beliefs that enjoy widespread support among the middle of the electorate, including strong borders, equality of opportunity, equality under the law and affordable ...
The Hill - Dec. 6