Common Mistakes Asking

Avoid these 3 common mistakes when asking for a promotion, says INSEAD negotiation professor

Appraisal season is approaching. Take a look at these three mistakes to avoid when negotiating for a promotion, according to INSEAD professor Horacio Falcão.

Business - CNBC - 7 hours ago

5 common mistakes new gold investors make

Gold can benefit your portfolio in many ways, but it's important to understand these critical mistakes first.

This common mistake can tank a salary negotiation in minutes, says hiring expert: 'It looks like a cash grab'

Whether you want 10% or 50% more than what was offered, you need to justify why you're worth it, says Adam Broda, a senior manager at Amazon.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Taco Bell CEO says avoiding this mistake sets successful people apart from most: You have to ask the 'right questions'

When Sean Tresvant became Taco Bell's CEO, he heard a piece of advice that stuck with him — and helped him quickly adapt to the job, he says.

Business - CNBC - November 15

Mail-in voting has become common and there are measures to secure it

As more Americans vote through paper ballots, election officials have been working to make sure those ballots arrive on time and securely.

On Transgender Issues, Voters Want Common Sense

Rather than pushing Americans in a direction they oppose, Democrats should endorse nuanced and humane alternatives.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 14

6 Common EV Myths and How to Debunk Them

If you have friends and family who are unsure about electric vehicles, here’s a handy guide answering their toughest questions.

Tech - Wired - November 16

Mistakes remain but England friendlies valuable

After edging out South Africa in a friendly, manager Sarina Wiegman says "football is a game of mistakes" and England want to have "as few of them as possible".

You’re Probably Making These Budgeting Mistakes

Three ways to fix your process so it supports growth and strategy.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

2024 election updates: Biden angers GOP associating 'garbage' with Trump supporters

Biden is under fire for turning a comment about "garbage," first used to disparage Puerto Ricans at a Trump rally Sunday, back toward his supporters.

Rural Georgia voters weigh in ahead of election as residents find common ground

Since 2000, rural voters have increasingly favored the Republican Party, but quiet support for Harris stirs in Metter, Georgia.

We Live Here Now — Trump lovers and haters in search of common ground

Two Washington journalists get to know their January 6-supporting neighbours in an absorbing new series

World - Financial Times - November 4

FDA to pull common but ineffective cold medicine from market

The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."

Ex-Hillary Clinton adviser: Dems 'hostage' to far-left, don't voice 'common sense'

Veteran political adviser Philippe Reines joined others in criticizing the modern Democratic Party after recent election losses, saying it has been taken "hostage" by the far left. "The majority of ...

Politics - The Hill - November 8

Don’t poke the bear: Democrats would be wise to find common ground with Trump

One thing the Democrats should be able to negotiate is a DREAM Act — unfortunately I don’t see cooperation in my crystal ball.

Politics - The Hill - November 13

FDA vaccines chief hopes for common ground with RFK Jr.

The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."

Maher: Democrats lost due to ‘anti-common sense agenda’

Comedian and television personality Bill Maher blamed the Democratic party's "aggressively anti-common sense agenda" for losing The White House, both chambers of Congress and the Supreme Court. "I ...

Politics - The Hill - November 16

The No. 1 thing the ‘best’ places to retire have in common — and it’s not affordability

Here’s why Florida topped this annual ‘Best Places to Retire’ list once again, despite hurricane concerns.

Business - MarketWatch - November 19

Badenoch suggests final Tory migration policy would be more radical than leaving European convention on human rights – UK politics live

Conservative leader says there needs to be a ‘plan not just a promise’ beyond leaving the ECHR. William Hague has achieved a rare Tory election victory; he has won the contest to be Oxford ...

World - The Guardian - 12 hours ago

Texas Democrat thinks he can find 'common ground' with Homan

Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) suggested Tuesday that he can find "common ground" with Tom Homan, President-elect Trump’s pick for “border czar,” when it comes to enforcing security on the ...

Politics - The Hill - 17 hours ago

The 'huge mistake' 1 in 13 homeowners are making with their money

More and more homeowners are skimping on insurance, despite the financial risks.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Study finds LLMs can identify their own mistakes

It turns out that LLMs encode quite a bit of knowledge about the truthfulness of their answers, even when they give the wrong one.

Tech - VentureBeat - October 29

Team Trump's big mistake in Madison Square Garden

Trump’s hate-fest in New York is another warning to voters about the grim future he offers the American people. If Trump prevails next week, his second term will look an awful lot like that chaotic ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Starbucks Is Finally Fixing Its Founder’s Worst Mistake

The coffee chain bet big on a weird idea that no one but the founder wanted.

Business - Inc. - October 30

Emery: Mings handball 'biggest mistake' I've seen

Aston Villa's winning run in the Champions League ended after a bizarre penalty incident Wednesday that coach Unai Emery described as the "biggest mistake" he's ever seen in his career.

Sports - ESPN - November 7

Busquets gives Inter Miami surprise fitness boost

Midfielder Sergio Busquets has given Inter Miami a surprise boost on the eve of its deciding game of the round one the best-of-three playoff series against Atlanta United.

Sports - ESPN - November 9

Valencia’s president admits mistakes in flood response but will not resign

Carlos Mazón resists calls to step down, saying floods that killed 216 in his area were unprecedented and ‘apocalyptic’. The regional president of Valencia, who is under mounting pressure over ...

World - The Guardian - November 15

An Elon Musk-inspired pivot to Mars would be a mistake

Firming up plans to go to Mars would be fine, so long as it is not done at the expense of returning to the moon.

Politics - The Hill - November 17

Postecoglou backs Bentancur appeal after 'mistake'

Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou says Rodrigo Bentancur is an "outstanding person" who made a "mistake" with his racial slur against team-mate Son Heung-min.

Let Me Ask a Question We Never Had to Ask Before

Election Day is only the beginning.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Ask Ottolenghi: what’s the secret to a perfect poached egg? | Ask Ottolenghi

Four steps to poached perfection. Please give foolproof advice on how to cook a soft poached egg. Anne Marie, County Donegal I’m here for you, Anne Marie, so let’s do this thing!. Step 1 ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Officer accused in Andre Hill's murder takes stand: "I made a mistake"

Former Columbus officer Adam Coy said he rolled over Andre Hill's body, saw a pile of keys and realized there was no gun.

3 gold investing mistakes beginners should avoid this November

Considering a gold investment now amid the record price surge? Here are three timely (but costly) mistakes to avoid.

Hoax Dublin Halloween parade listing a 'mistake', says website

The owner of a Pakistan-based website says the non-existent Halloween parade was "a mistake".

'Biggest mistake I've seen' - farcical end to Mings' dream night

Tyrone Mings became the first Englishman to concede a penalty on his Champions League debut in bizarre fashion as Aston Villa lost to Brugge.

Letters to Sports: Miller Moss paying the price for Lincoln Riley's mistakes

Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on USC football coach Lincoln Riley and the Lakers' struggles on defense.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 9

Trump: Democrats made ‘BIG mistake’ getting Cheneys involved

President-elect Trump said Democrats made a “BIG mistake” getting involved with former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) and her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney. “The Democrats made a BIG mistake ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

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