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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 -
Why it’s hard to box in the wealthy on tax
Budget measures and missed opportunities show difficulty of raising large sums from highly mobile executivesWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
US banks ride ‘soft landing’ high
JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo beat forecasts as consumers prove more resilient than fearedWorld - Financial Times - October 14 -
Fuji Soft to Consider Bain Capital's Offer
Fuji Soft said it would sincerely consider Bain Capital’s tender offer, which beat private-equity firm KKR’s offer, possibly setting the stage for a bidding war for the Japanese software developer.Tech - The Wall Street Journal - October 14 -
PayPal shares fall on revenue miss, soft guidance
PayPal reported better-than-expected third-quarter earnings on Tuesday, but revenue came in slightly below expectations.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Biogen’s stock hit by soft sales of Alzheimer’s treatment
“We continue to see momentum with ongoing product launches and we are increasingly excited about the potential of our pipeline,” the company’s CEO said.Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
TechScape: Elon Musk is stumping hard for Donald Trump
Plus: art on Samsung TVs, babies’ faces online, and the iPhone 16 Pro reviewed. • Don’t get TechScape delivered to your inbox? Sign up here . Hello, and welcome to TechScape. I’m Blake ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
How cold warriors used hard science
Two revealing historical books show how the Soviet bloc weaponised space exploration and biochemistry during the cold warWorld - Financial Times - October 19 -
Leading Is Hard. Just Ask Fourth Graders
No, really. Ask them. You’ll be surprised what you learn.Business - Inc. - October 20 -
For Vance, an Idyllic Appalachian Startup Became a Hard Lesson
During JD Vance’s brief career as a venture capitalist, few startups attracted his support more than AppHarvest, a now bankrupt plan to build greenhouses across Appalachia.Business - The New York Times - October 22 -
Dragon Age: The Veilguard - Harding Romance Guide
Lace Harding is a scout who joins your party very early in Dragon Age: The Veilguard . A member of the now-defunct Inquisition, she wants to aid Varric and company, though a chance encounter ...Tech - GameSpot - 12 hours ago -
How game developers win in a soft market dominated by big platforms
During the latest stop of the GamesBeat Global Tour, Aldora CEO Joost van Dreunenbut addressed new ways to monetize and reach customers.Tech - VentureBeat - October 18 -
KKR and Bain in all-out $4bn fight for Japan’s Fuji Soft
Private equity titans cause a stir in the country, with a rare battle over Japanese software companyBusiness - Financial Times - October 19 -
Children’s soft play centre apologises over ‘body bag’ Halloween decorations
Indoor facility in Cirencester removes objects resembling corpses covered in plastic after parents complain. A children’s soft play centre has removed its hanging “body bag” Halloween decorations ...World - The Guardian - October 20 -
Mayo on 1-6 Patriots: 'We're a soft football team'
The Patriots, who lost their sixth straight after rushing for 38 yards and giving up 171 rushing yards and a 96-yard punt return, were called "soft" by coach Jerod Mayo.Sports - ESPN - October 20 -
Bill Belichick defends Patriots after Jerod Mayo's criticism: 'They're not soft'
Belichick noted the Patriots' defense hasn't changed much since it led the NFL in rushing yards allowed per carry last season.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21 -
Muus Collective soft launches Bellemint mobile fashion game
Muus Collective announced today that its Bellemint fashion styling game is going into soft launch today in the U.S.Tech - VentureBeat - 2 days ago -
The Hard Truth About Montana and Jon Tester’s Senate Race
The state’s changing electorate and America’s polarized politics have turned Montana’s Senate race into the most consequential of the year.Top stories - The New York Times - October 15 -
Beyond Black Beauty review – this reboot of a classic is clumsy, insipid … and hard to hate
This modern twist on the 1877 novel is an inspirational look at African American horse culture. Shame it’s also saccharine, shallow and full of flat dialogue. As the Paris Olympics drew to a close ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Harris focuses on the economy in new Latino battlegrounds ad 'Hard Work'
Vice President Harris is releasing a new ad targeting Latinos in battleground states, focusing on her cost-of-living proposals. “Hard Work” will air in all battlegrounds with state-specific intros ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
EU’s weak or distracted governments make unity of purpose hard to achieve
Leaders can only spend limited political capital on Euro initiatives while weighed down by domestic troubles. It has become a wry joke in Brussels that the most stable country in the EU is Italy, ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
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Hamas’s Guerrilla Tactics in North Gaza Make It Hard to Defeat
Israel has decimated Hamas’s military wing, along with much of Gaza. But the group’s small-scale, hit-and-run approach poses a threat in the enclave’s north.World - The New York Times - October 22 -
A hard-line Turkish politician suggests parole for an imprisoned Kurdish leader
The leader of Turkey’s far-right nationalist party that’s allied with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan raised the possibility Tuesday that the imprisoned leader of a militant Kurdish group could be ...World - ABC News - October 22 -
Tesla’s stock sees best day in 11 years. Why it’s still hard not to be bullish.
Tesla added $150 billion in market cap — more than the combined value of Ford, GM and Stellantis — as analysts cheered the growth forecast and increasing transparency.Business - MarketWatch - October 24 -
Two Students Created Face Recognition Glasses. It Wasn’t Hard.
A Boston man had a strange encounter at a subway station. A month later, he discovered he was the star of the students’ viral video.Tech - The New York Times - October 24 -
Hard-right Dutch government approves unprecedented package of measures to control migration
The hard-right Dutch government has announced tough measures aimed at reining in asylum requestsWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Trump shouts out Cruz at Texas event: ‘It’s hard to believe he’s in a race’
Former President Trump on Friday gave a shoutout to Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), with the senator locked in a close reelection fight, during a rare campaign event in Texas. Trump traveled to the Lone ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Cubans endure days without power as energy crisis hits hard
People cook with firewood after days of blackouts and supply issues.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Bowen: Iran faces hard choices between risks of escalation or looking weak
International editor Jeremy Bowen examines what Iran's response might be to Israel's latest attack.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
England claim hard-fought win over Samoa in series opener
England hold off a physical Samoa side to claim a hard-fought victory in Wigan in the opening match of their two-Test series.Top stories - BBC News - 4 days ago -
Nvidia hits new record as US ‘soft landing’ hopes drive tech rebound
Renewed confidence over health of world’s biggest economy brings fresh momentum to megacap stocksWorld - Financial Times - October 14 -
Trump takes swipe at 'weak and soft' Fox News over upcoming Harris interview
Former President Trump seemingly mocked Fox News Monday evening, after the network announced that Vice President Harris agreed to sit for an interview, calling the outlet "weak and soft." "Lyin’ ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
Nuggets' Michael Malone rips NBA for getting 'soft' after preseason game: 'Everybody's afraid to condition'
Malone had strong words about Denver's lack of conditioning after loss to SunsSports - CBS Sports - October 15 -
‘Soft landing’ bets push US corporate spreads to lowest in almost 20 years
Fed cuts and robust economy spur ‘tremendous demand’ for US creditBusiness - Financial Times - October 18 -
Jerod Mayo says Patriots are a 'soft football team across the board' following loss to Jaguars in London
New England dropped to 1-6 on the season with the Week 7 defeatSports - CBS Sports - October 21
