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These 3 Phrases Make Every Conversation Better, According to a Harvard Expert

If you show conversational receptiveness it can make all the difference, says Harvard’s Julia Minson.

Business - Inc. - 7 hours ago

How Much You Should Support Your Adult Children Financially, According to a Harvard Happiness Researcher

Want your kids to be happy, self-sufficient adults? Then follow this rule of thumb on when to support them financially.

Business - Inc. - October 16

New Global Research Suggests It May Be Time to Retire ‘Hard’ and ‘Soft’ Skills

To boost chances for long term growth, companies need to reconsider their skills development system.

Business - Inc. - October 15

This Startup Wants to Turn Planet-Warming Methane Into Fertilizer

Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas. Windfall Bio sees that as fertile ground for innovation.

Business - Inc. - October 15

To Make AI Pay, Master 2 Power Traits

You must be insatiably curious and excel at managing process redesign.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Home Depot Plans to Make Every Employee, Including Executives, Work in Stores. It’s an Absolutely Brilliant Move

Cleaning up customer messes is a great use of time for corporate employees—seriously.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Rafael Nadal Was an Exceptional Tennis Player, but His Legacy Can Be Summed Up With 2 Sentences

Recently retired Rafael Nadal on gender, equality, and fairness.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Harvard donations drop sharply in wake of criticism over Israel protests

Donors and alumni cut gifts to west’s wealthiest university by 14% to below $1bn with endowment fund taking brunt of hit

World - Financial Times - October 17

Harvard donations drop; alums cut ties over anti-Israel protests

Harvard, the nation's richest university, saw donations plunge 15% after campus protests, new report shows.

Politics - The Hill - October 19

Trump campaign focus on young men a threat to Democrats: Harvard polling director

The director of polling at the Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics argued in an op-ed published on Monday that the Trump campaign’s focus on young men could jeopardize Democrats’ hold on ...

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Harvard Business School professor says this is the No. 1 'misconception about failing'

Failure is often a catalyst to success, but only if you're failing the right way, says the author of "Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well."

Business - CNBC - October 30

Internal Emails Show Harvard Leaders Debating Response to Hamas Attack

Messages among leaders at Harvard and other universities, published by House Republicans, reveal discussions on how to balance public statements about the war and how to negotiate with protesters.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

The best floss, according to experts and editors

Flossing helps remove plaque from teeth to prevent buildup and oral care issues. Shop the best floss and floss picks from Quip, Oral-B, Cocofloss and more.

How to snake a drain, according to a plumber

To find the best way to unclog and snake a drain, I spoke with cleaning and plumbing experts for their guidance and shopping recommendations.

What is a 'working person', according to Labour?

The government has promised not to raise taxes on "working people" in this Wednesday's Budget.

The best sunscreens for skiing and snowboarding, according to experts

Sunscreens are essential to wear while in the snow skiing or snowboarding — here’s what to look for in an SPF.

Tips for a range of post-election emotions, according to experts

From a favored candidate's loss to navigating conversations with family members who voted differently, here's how to manage your mental health after a tumultuous election — and resources if you ...

Seven Ways to Love Better

Reading some 200,000 love stories has taught me a few lessons about love and life. Here are the ones that help me most.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 12

Fortune 500 CEO 'always' asks her employees this question—Harvard expert says it's great leadership: 'Well done'

TIAA CEO Thasunda Brown Duckett hosts “jam sessions” with small groups of employees so they can share their ideas, concerns and perspectives with her directly.

Business - CNBC - October 21

Harris maintains double-digit lead over Trump with youth voters in Harvard survey

Vice President Harris has a 2-to-1 advantage among voters aged 18 to 29 over former President Trump, but that advantage shrinks to only a 9-point lead in battleground states, according to the last ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

3 things emotionally intelligent people always do with their smartphones, from a Harvard-trained EQ expert

Your phone habits can make others feel "insecure, resentful and dissatisfied in their relationship with you," says Harvard-trained EQ expert Dr. Jenny Woo.

Business - CNBC - October 27

Losing Sleep Over Harris Versus Trump? This 1 Thing Will Win You Back Control, Says Harvard

Powerful emotions around the election are taking up too much space in your life. Here’s how to take back control.

Business - Inc. - 2 days ago

Gillian Apps: "It's the idea of making this better"

Barriers exist, but according to Gillian Apps who is leading a Hockey Canada steering committee to improve the game for women and girls, the aim is to make a better lifelong experience for girls in ...

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

Is it better to vote early or on Election Day?

Democrats have been getting a hidden advantage not revealed by the polls.

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Atlanta's No. 1 pick Risacher hits 1st NBA shot, vows to get 'better and better and better'

For Zaccharie Risacher, it was the perfect start to an NBA career of such promise

Sports - ABC News - October 24

Why Apple’s stock is a sweet play ahead of earnings, according to this analyst

An Evercore ISI analyst thinks Apple looks primed to capitalize on low investor expectations for the latest quarter.

Business - MarketWatch - October 14

Hurricane Milton payouts likely to hit $36bn, according to risk modellers

Storm underlines growing risks from extreme weather to southern states in US

Business - Financial Times - October 15

Here’s when consumers might finally stop wincing at higher prices, according to Fed’s Daly

The Fed has recently focused more on stability in the job market. But inflation still weighs heavily on the minds of consumers, the San Francisco Fed President says.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

What’s next for Tesla after Robotaxi day, according to Barclays

Tesla, fresh from showcasing its robotaxi, reports earnings next week and analysts at Barclays are calling for a better-than-expected financial snapshot.

Business - MarketWatch - October 16

The Secret to Building a Successful Team According to Malcolm Gladwell: The Law of the Magic Third

‘Tipping Point’ author Malcolm Gladwell is back with a new book and an essential insight for anyone who wants to build a successful team.

Business - Inc. - October 17

McConnell called Trump 'stupid,' 'despicable' in private, according to new book

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said after the 2020 election that then-President Donald Trump was “stupid as well as being ill-tempered” and a “despicable human being."

How a Harris presidency would differ from Biden's, according to her campaign

Vice President Kamala Harris is promising to govern differently than President Biden if elected as commander-in-chief. Cedric Richmond, Harris-Walz campaign co-chair, joins "America Decides" to ...

Levi Strauss joins Pakistan safety Accord, urged to join Bangladesh

World - Yahoo News - October 18

How Nasa’s Artemis Accords are laying the ground for global space cooperation

Space’s agency has expanded its diplomatic reach in recent months, signing 12 of 45 signatories since January. It was a simple pledge made amid the excitement of a landmark moment in space ...

World - The Guardian - October 20

Here’s the biggest threat to the bull market, according to one strategist

Dhaval Joshi, chief strategist of BCA Research’s Counterpoint, says the biggest threat to the U.S. bull market comes from Japan.

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

This is 'the biggest difference' in today's housing market, according to hosts of 'Property Brothers'

Though the housing market faces underlying supply constraints, a home purchase is still a good investment, say co-hosts of the TV show "Property Brothers."

Business - CNBC - October 25

The most 'Halloween-obsessed' states in the country, according to a new ranking

The analysis accounted for pumpkin patches, haunted attractions and even Spirit Halloween locations per capita.

Politics - The Hill - October 25

The 3 Hardest Things About Being a CEO, According to Inc. 5000 Entrepreneurs

Leaders of Inc. 5000 companies cite strikingly similar challenges that come along with being the boss.

Business - Inc. - October 28

Why the racist jokes at Trump's rally fell so flat, according to comedians

Fellow comics were among the most vocal critics of Tony Hinchcliffe, whose recent jokes at at former President Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally Sunday bombed.

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