Success They’re Closer

The 76ers were built for playoff success, but they’re closer to the No. 1 draft pick

It would be hard to dispute that the Philadelphia 76ers had a great offseason.

What Is the First Thing Remarkably Successful People Do? Figure Out Which Game They’re Actually Playing

Then you can determine how to win the game you not only want to play, but need to play.

Business - Inc. - November 15

They rebuilt Notre Dame, now they’re singing inside it

The members of Notre-Dame Compagnons Choir came together to do more than sing — the crew helped rebuild Paris' fire-devastated cathedral.

Republicans retake control of US Senate

Republicans gain three seats, guaranteeing them at least 52 out of 100 in the new upper chamber.

Adopted children to have closer contact with birth families

"Letterbox" contact is outdated, a report says, and face-to-face contact should be encouraged, if safe.

Indonesia’s president seeks closer ties to Xi and China

First foreign trip in office signals Beijing’s importance for investment but will be followed by US visit

World - Financial Times - November 8

GOP inches closer to retaining House majority

Control of the House has yet to be determined, as a number of critical races remain too close to call, leaving lawmakers — and voters — waiting to see which party will hold the majority next year. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 9

Israel and Hezbollah move closer to a cease-fire

A cease-fire deal to end the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah was close but not complete Monday, three senior Biden administration officials told NBC News.

Israel and Hezbollah Edge Closer to Cease-Fire

Israel’s security cabinet will consider a deal that could end fighting and push back Hezbollah.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

Israel, Hezbollah moving closer to ceasefire agreement

There's new hope for a ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. White House officials say talks are moving in a positive direction. But as CBS News foreign ...

Managing Team Conflict for Startup Success

Practical strategies to boost collaboration, innovation, and growth.

Business - Inc. - November 9

Headlights are too bright! But US experts say they’re not bright enough

Driver complaints about high beams are commonplace, though specialists say US roads need to be better lit. A few weeks ago, I was driving along a dark road at night. Suddenly, I couldn’t see. The ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

The final undecided voters could sway the election. They’re not wild about the choice.

Procrastination is usually frowned upon, but in a narrowly divided presidential election, voters who have put off making a decision until the last minute could find themselves with the power to ...

Politics - NBC News - November 1

Mattel CEO: Barbie film was about breaking convention, not ‘selling more toys’

After the success of ‘Barbie’, Ynon Kreiz plans to turn the company’s toy brands into a ‘playground’ for filmmakers

Business - Financial Times - November 4

Five US election officials on what they’re expecting: ‘There’s a conspiracy theory for everything’

On election day eve we checked in with the people, many in swing states, working to ensure all votes are counted. In Fulton county, Georgia, they’re on guard for efforts to undermine democracy from ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Unions Bet Big on Harris. Now They’re Bracing for Consequences.

Government unions, service worker unions and industrial unions all face possible repercussions from Donald Trump’s victory, but not necessarily all the same kind.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 10

Kazakhstan’s last tigers disappeared decades ago. Now, they’re coming back

World - Yahoo News - November 12

‘Look, they’re getting skin!’: are we right to strive to save the world’s tiniest babies?

Doctors are pushing the limits of science and human biology to save more extremely premature babies than ever before. But when so few survive, are we putting them through needless suffering? . ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

Election Deniers Got What They Wanted. They’re Still Going

They spent four years building nationwide networks and pushing election conspiracies. Despite Donald Trump’s win, many of them are still committed.

Tech - Wired - November 19

Jekyll and Hyde managers: why they’re worse than consistently horrible bosses

New research proves what employees have always felt – that erratic behaviour from those above them in the hierarchy is the absolute pits. Name: Jekyll and Hyde managers.. Age: Robert Louis ...

World - The Guardian - November 19

The Liberal New Yorkers Who Say They’re Tuning Out the News

In the wake of the election, some New York City news addicts are quitting cold turkey. Can they really keep it up?

Top stories - The New York Times - November 22

9 CEOs Tell Modern CEO What They’re Thankful For

As Thanksgiving approaches, leaders reflect on the people, pets, places, and technologies that inspire them.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

H-1B hopefuls say they’re bracing for the impact of a second Trump term

Many South Asian immigrants are worried a second Trump term will either drastically slow down or quash the potential of securing an H1B.

Blackstone Renters Said They Were Overcharged. Now They’re Getting $15 Million.

Dozens of New York City renters are receiving payoffs from Blackstone in a settlement of a case that accused the previous landlord of violating rent-stabilization rules.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Dolphins turned their season around, but now they face the team they’re trying to be

A month ago, the Miami Dolphins looked lifeless in the water.

Hoping for a weight-loss pill? It could get closer to reality next week.

Viking Therapeutics Inc.’s stock rose 2% Friday as excitement continued to build about data on its oral weight-loss drug the company will present at the upcoming Obesity Week event.

Business - MarketWatch - November 2

Closer look at 2024 battleground state results as vote counting continues

CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett takes a deep dive into the results of the remaining 2024 battleground states. Here's where things stand as of 4 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Nov. 6.

Bitcoin hits record high as Republicans edge closer to full control of Congress

Cryptocurrency surges past $80,000 for first time after Donald Trump’s decisive win

Business - Financial Times - November 11

GOP Rep. Valadao holds Central Valley, California, swing seat

The seat was a top target for Democrats, who were hoping to finally clinch the district.

Politics - Politico - November 12

Republicans inch closer to formally locking up House majority

Politics - Politico - November 11

Proposed port in Nigeria’s southeast is not closer to the Atlantic than Lagos docks

World - Yahoo News - November 18

Cease-Fire Between Israel and Hezbollah Edges Closer, U.S. Envoy Says

Amos Hochstein, the lead U.S. negotiator, said he had made progress on a trip to Beirut and would travel to Israel to try to secure a cease-fire agreement that has so far proven elusive.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 20

Shannon Rowbury moves closer to possible 2012 Olympic 1500m medal

Shannon Rowbury was upgraded to third place in the 2012 Olympic women's 1500m, but the bronze medal has not been reallocated yet.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 19

How much closer is Postecoglou to ending Tottenham's wait for a trophy?

With the Spurs as unpredictable as ever, is the trophy drought really going to end soon?

Sports - ESPN - November 21

Menendez Brothers to appear in court in hearing that could bring them closer to release

Erik and Lyle Menendez, who are serving life sentences for the 1989 murder of their parents, will appear virtually in court Monday for a hearing addressing the brothers' habeas corpus petition that ...

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