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When Elected Leaders Pursue Risky Policies, What Can Stop Them?
President Trump issued a partial, temporary reprieve on tariffs that had sent the stock market tumbling. He did so only after U.S. government bonds showed signs of distress.The New York Times - 1d -
How Good Leaders Use Emotional Intelligence to Spot and Stop Dumb Rules That Don’t Work
When old rules become bureaucratic nonsense that hold people back, get rid of them.Inc. - 4d -
Australian political leaders launch election campaigns focused on first-time homeowners
Australia’s rival political leaders offered competing policies to help Australians buy a home ahead of the nation’s first federal election in which younger voters will outnumber the long-dominant ...ABC News - 2d -
‘The whole thing feels predatory’: My grandma, 97, pays $170 a month for a $10,000 life-insurance policy. Should we stop payments?
“After what quickly became a heated discussion, the agent advised me that canceling the policy would end any chance of a payout.”MarketWatch - 10h -
What to Know About Ecuador’s Presidential Election
Voters are in a standoff over which candidate can better address persistent violence linked to drug trafficking.The New York Times - 2d -
The only thing that can stop Rory McIlroy now is his own mind
When Rory McIlroy holed a devilish chip for eagle at the second, igniting a sequence of six threes unparalleled in the history of the Masters, the usual decorum of an Augusta crowd evaporated. ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Gabon’s coup leader Oligui Nguema elected president with 90% of votes cast, provisional results show
Gabon’s coup leader Oligui Nguema elected president with 90% of votes cast, provisional results showABC News - 2d -
What ‘The Last of Us’ Season Premiere’s Final Moments Really Mean
During The Last of Us’ second-season premiere, Ellie gets called a homophobic slur. Craig Mazin tells WIRED it highlights what happens when humanity stops moving forward.Wired - 2d -
‘It can break you’: life for parents of autistic children can be exhausting. One podcast is offering hope. Is it real?
A podcast claims to show that autistic children with limited speech may be able to communicate via telepathy. What does the science say about the idea?. Election 2025 live updates: Australia ...The Guardian - 3d -
Voters in Gabon await results of presidential election, with likely victory for coup leader
Voters in Gabon are waiting for the results of the central African nation’s presidential election, which the country’s military rulers hope will legitimize their grip on powerABC News - 2d -
Military Leader Wins Presidential Election in Gabon
Brice Oligui Nguema had promised to relinquish power after he led a coup in 2023. He now is set to lead the oil-rich country for the next seven years.The New York Times - 1d -
Whitmer Shows How Democrats Are Playing With Fire in Cozying Up to Trump
The Michigan governor’s awkward Oval Office appearance reflected how several Democratic state leaders are cultivating cordial but politically risky relationships with the president.The New York Times - 3d -
How Being a Collaborative Leader Can Take Your Business to New Heights
Don’t let ego get in the way of your goals.Inc. - 18h -
There’s AI Inside Windows Paint and Notepad Now. Here’s How to Use It
AI tools have arrived in two of the most basic and long-serving Windows utilities. Here’s what they do and how you can turn them off if you prefer.Wired - 18h -
Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa wins re-election in run-off
Leader pledges further action on security crisis and must also tackle weak economyFinancial Times - 2d -
How Millennials Can Lead Teams With Resilience Through an Imminent Recession
Millennial leaders aren’t new to hard times, and they have the opportunity to redefine leadership.Inc. - 15h -
What happens when love tips over into the infatuated state of ‘limerence’?
A neuroscientist decided to study the addiction-like obsession of limerence, while overcoming it himself. I never really gave much thought to the nature of love until it became a problem.. ...The Guardian - 3d -
Arsenal's 1-1 draw with Brentford shows how Gunners will go as far as Declan Rice can carry them this season
With a second Champions League leg with Real Madrid looming, Arsenal rested many of their starters, but not RiceCBS Sports - 3d -
From Gwyneth Paltrow to the Duchess of Sussex, the girlboss is back. In this economy, who can blame them?
From Paltrow talking about KPIs to Meghan waxing lyrical about entrepreneurship, it’s not surprising famous women are cashing in on the world’s obsession with their brands. I expect certain things ...The Guardian - 2d -
Bahoya and Uzun hope Heidenheim win will spur them on to defeat Tottenham on Thursday
Jean-Mattéo Bahoya and Can Uzun reflected on Eintracht Frankfurt's triumph over Heidenheim this evening, with the French winger expressing his happiness regarding his performance."That was an ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
IndyCar Series 2025 drivers championship, Rookie of the Year, Leaders Circle standings
he IndyCar Series has run three of its 17 races in the 2025 season. Can anyone keep up with Alex Palou?Yahoo Sports - 2d -
It isn’t a coincidence that Manchester City’s midfield looks better when Nico starts
Over recent games, we have seen Ilkay Gundogan get back to his best. Or the best level he can play at given his age and physical limitations. The same could be said for Mateo Kovacic over recent ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Garbage bag giant fined $8.25m for falsely claiming products were recycled plastic
Clorox, the company behind GLAD garbage bags, advertised them as made from 50% recycled plastic from the ocean. Election 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaign Get our ...The Guardian - 2d -
What to Know About Who Pays the Higher Costs of Trump’s Tariffs
President Trump’s trade policies will make imports more expensive and calculating and paying the tariffs more complicated.The New York Times - 4d -
What we know about Hudson River helicopter crash
A family of five visiting from Spain and the pilot were killed when what was meant to be a helicopter joyride over Manhattan to celebrate a birthday careened into tragedy Thursday afternoon.NBC News - 4d -
Event Staffing: W-2 Employees or Independent Contractors?
It’s expensive and risky to choose the wrong classification.Inc. - 1d -
Highly successful people swear by this 'counterintuitive' rule when they feel overwhelmed, says expert
"I've found that life can be much better if you give yourself permission to do things poorly," writes author and entrepreneur Chris Guillebeau.CNBC - 16h -
Pat Maroon and Alec Martinez ‘hang them up’ together on an emotional night for the Chicago Blackhawks
For a moment, Chicago Blackhawks forward Pat Maroon looked a bit downcast and reflective when asked about his emotions after playing the final game of his 14-year career Saturday. And then teammate ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
What soaring uncertainty means for the U.S. economy
As experts and business leaders say the lack of clarity around the tariffs is every bit as challenging as the levies themselves, data shows economic uncertainty is the highest it has been in years.NBC News - 1d -
Democrats rail against Apple after Trump unveils electronic tariff exemption
Democrats slammed the Trump administration for allegedly favoring sector-specific companies by giving them the ability to bypass the fallout from new trade policy with a Saturday exemption of ...The Hill - 3d -
‘It looks like I’ve gone 10 rounds with a boxer’: when hay fever becomes debilitating – and potentially deadly
Often dismissed as summertime sniffles, the condition that affects a quarter of UK adults can lead to serious and life-limiting health problems. Read more: Pollen peril: how heat, thunder and smog ...The Guardian - 1d -
Julio Torres: ‘When I worked at SNL, I thought Shawn Mendes was an intern’
The comedian and absurdist on his favourite letters and colours and least favourite shapes. Your first comedy show was called My Favorite Shapes. What is your least favourite shape? . A pentagon. ...The Guardian - 3d -
'We can get it' - Emery eyes Champions League comeback against PSG
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery believes his side are capable of a stunning Champions League fightback when Paris Saint-Germain travel to Birmingham for the second leg of their quarter-final on ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
A machine using ultrasound and AI can gauge the fattiness of a tuna fish
Seafood lovers know the fatty marbling is what makes tuna sashimi and sushi so tasty, so for the industry, it’s the fish’s level of fattiness that’s used to judge its quality and pricingABC News - 5d -
Small Language Models Are the New Rage, Researchers Say
Larger models can pull off a wider variety of feats, but the reduced footprint of smaller models makes them attractive tools.Wired - 2d -
Are record-equalling Hibs Scotland's third force?
After thumping Dundee to equal a 78-year club record, can anyone stop Hibernian claiming third place in the Scottish Premiership?Yahoo Sports - 1d -
My late uncle’s house is in foreclosure. A woman claims to be his daughter and my cousin is a squatter. What can we do?
“She keeps threatening to remove this nephew from the home.”MarketWatch - 1d -
The rise of end times fascism | Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor
The governing ideology of the far right has become a monstrous, supremacist survivalism. Our task is to build a movement strong enough to stop them. The movement for corporate city states cannot ...The Guardian - 2d -
As ‘sell America’ trade rattles Washington and Wall Street, here’s what could bring U.S. markets back from the brink
President Trump’s decision to pause some of his tariffs helped spur a rebound in stocks last week. But it didn’t stop the pressure from spreading to other corners of the financial markets.MarketWatch - 2d -
The Taliban leader says executions are part of Islam
The Taliban leader says executions are part of IslamABC News - 2d