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Kerry Washington's 'Six Triple Eight' shows the important role Black women played in WWII
Kerry Washington stars in 'Six Triple Eight' about Women Army Corps’ 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, who took on a herculean task during World War II.NBC News - 1d -
Indiana's Kurtis Rourke is a rare QB import from our northern neighbors
When Indiana kicks off the 12-team College Football Playoff at Notre Dame, it will be led by a Canadian. That's rarer than you might think.ESPN - 1d -
Remote Work Is Increasingly for The Rich
Remote work is increasingly a privilege enjoyed by the most affluent Americans.The New York Times - 1d -
EU imports record quantities of Russian LNG in 2024
Bloc received 16.5mn tonnes of liquefied natural gas by mid-December despite efforts to reduce supplies from RussiaFinancial Times - 1d -
Will the Falcons bizarre plan at quarterback work?
Atlanta decided to turn to rookie Michael Penix Jr. in Week 16CBS Sports - 2d -
Why the NBA Cup is working for Adam Silver, even if it's still a work in progress
With Year 2 complete, the league is taking the long view when it comes to its in-season tournamentCBS Sports - 4d -
UCLA Hollywood diversity report highlights the importance of women in TV audience
The study finds that women and people of color remain underrepresented in key creative and lead roles though they are a crucial demographic when it comes to viewership.Los Angeles Times - 4d -
How Taylor Swift May Have Left $1.5 Billion on the Eras Tour Table–and, More Important, the Remarkable Reason Why
A little math shows that Taylor Swift probably could have pocketed more from Eras. Entrepreneurs in it for the long haul know why she didn’t.Inc. - 4d -
Warhammer is weird. That’s why it works
Making sense of London’s latest blue-chip stockFinancial Times - 5d -
Brex’s Karan Anand on the Importance of ‘Hard Numbers’ and Talking to Your Customer
One of Anand’s most impactful moves at the corporate spending platform was slimming down the number of key projects.Inc. - 5d -
Key changes, karaoke and the importance of timing: The 2025 Grammys roundtable
John Legend, Willow, St. Vincent, Amy Allen and Daniel Nigro discuss the work that led them to nominations at February's 67th Grammy Awards.Los Angeles Times - 5d -
EU presses for new powers to combat threat of Chinese import surge
Brussels increasingly concerned it would struggle to fight back in a global trade warFinancial Times - 6d -
Why Followership Is More Important Than Ever
Our obsession with leadership ignores the people who actually get stuff done.Inc. - 6d -
Josh Allen, Bills getting back two important weapons for critical Week 15 showdown vs. Lions
Buffalo's offense just got betterCBS Sports - Dec. 14 -
US to pressure UK to import high-quality American meat in Trump trade deal
US industry ready to drop demand to export chlorinated chicken and hormone-fed beef in move set to anger British farmers. The United States is expected to push Britain to allow tariff-free access ...The Guardian - Dec. 14 -
Important holiday shipping deadlines to know for timely gift arrivals
Americans are expected to spend a record amount this holiday season, but the deadline for those presents to reach their destination is quickly approaching. CBS News correspondent Danya Bacchus has ...CBS News - Dec. 13 -
Harris to give speech on importance of young leaders in coming years
Vice President Harris will travel to Maryland next week to deliver a speech focused on young leaders and the role they must play in the coming years during the Trump administration, a White House ...The Hill - Dec. 13 -
Ontario premier suggests stopping US liquor imports over Trump tariff threat
Doug Ford’s threat to use the province’s liquor control board would entail ordering it to halt buying American products. The leader of Canada’s most populous province is looking at fresh ways to ...The Guardian - Dec. 13 -
Calm before storm? Import inflation is low now, but Trump tariffs pose fresh threat
The cost of imported goods aren’t adding much to inflation now, but rising prices could become a bigger threat next year if President-elect Donald Trump goes ahead with the stiffest U.S. tariffs in ...MarketWatch - Dec. 13 -
Jim Cramer explains the importance of Trump's appearance at the NYSE
CNBC's Jim Cramer said that President-elect Donald Trump's visit to the New York Stock Exchange is a good sign for the market, even as the major averages fell.CNBC - Dec. 12 -
This Year's NPB/KBO Imports: Tomoyuki Sugano is as crafty as they come and could bounce back in 2025, more
Also, find out why Hye-Seong Kim's ceiling compares favorably to Andres GimenezCBS Sports - Dec. 12 -
US hikes tariffs on imports of Chinese solar wafers, polysilicon and tungsten products
The Biden administration has announced it is raising tariffs on solar wafers, polysilicon and some tungsten products from China to protect U.S. clean energy businessesABC News - Dec. 12 -
Fully Remote Work Plummeted in 2024
Companies are starting to place more value on in-office work, according to a new report. But it’s not a return-to-office renaissance quite yet.Inc. - Dec. 11 -
Trump is dedicated to isolationism – but is Syria’s future too important to ignore?
Concerns that US’s hands-off approach could leave the country open to a return to civil war or a resurgence of Iran. For a Biden administration in its final days, managing the downfall of Bashar ...The Guardian - Dec. 11 -
Biden to hit Chinese cleantech imports with more tariffs
Parting shot at geopolitical rival is effort to shelter US manufacturers from green-energy powerhouseFinancial Times - Dec. 11 -
Adidas Confirms Raids Relating to Imports Investigation
The sportswear maker said some of its locations in Germany were searched in connection with an investigation into customs and tax-import compliance.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 11 -
U.S. Importers Accelerate Shipments Ahead of Trump Tariffs
As shipping volumes surge with import duties and a ports strike threatening, Canadian Premier Justin Trudeau says Americans are just starting to wake up the added costs they’ll soon face.Inc. - Dec. 10 -
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The FBI’s Dire Warning About Your Messaging Apps Leaves Out 1 Important Point
Federal agencies want you to protect your personal information, but they left out the most important part.Inc. - Dec. 10 -
China's exports slow, imports decline in November, falling below forecasts
China’s exports slowed in November and its imports declined, falling below forecasts and underscoring potential weakness in trade at a time when its leaders are striving to boost domestic business ...ABC News - Dec. 10 -
China's November imports post surprise drop; sharpest decline in 14 months
Export has been a rare bright spot as the world's second largest economy contends with lackluster domestic consumption and a prolonged housing downturn.CNBC - Dec. 10 -
How and Where Trump’s Promised Tariffs Are Most Likely to Increase Import Prices
A closer look at potential import taxes on goods from China, Mexico, and Canada indicate which product prices should rise first—and why U.S. companies may have a harder time passing those expenses ...Inc. - Dec. 9 -
Morocco produces Africa’s first mpox tests as the continent tries to rely less on imports
After African countries struggled to get testing kits during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials vowed to make the continent less dependent on imported medical suppliesABC News - Dec. 8 -
Morocco produces Africa’s first mpox tests as the continent tries to rely less on imports
After African countries struggled to get testing kits during the COVID-19 pandemic, officials vowed to make the continent less dependent on imported medical suppliesABC News - Dec. 8 -
Whether Kirk Cousins will be benched this year overlooks an equally important question
With Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins struggling, it's no surprise that the team is putting the word out that he's not in danger of being benched this year.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 8 -
Costco’s results will show us how important bargains still are for shoppers
Earnings Watch: GameStop, Adobe also reportMarketWatch - Dec. 8 -
Trump’s promise to tax imported goods could spell trouble for US auto industry
Automakers face uncertainty as top-selling vehicles, such as the Ford F-150 truck, are sourced from around the globe. Few vehicles are as emblematic of the American auto industry’s might as the ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
There's an important jobs report coming Friday. Here's what to expect
The jobs report due out Friday could provide a clearer picture of where the labor market is headed.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Did 2024 Kill Remote Work?
This year, bigwigs like Elon Musk and Amazon took aim at remote work. But one thing is clear: Hybrid is still the MO for plenty of companies.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
Van Nistelrooy at work changing Leicester's 'style'
Newly-appointed manager Ruud van Nistelrooy is aiming to bring a sense of positivity to Leicester City and quickly make an impression on the Premier League club's players, as he looks to ensure ...ESPN - Dec. 3
