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Use this 5-word phrase to quit your job, but leave on good terms

Regardless of how you actually feel about your company or manager, your resignation "has to be wrapped in gratitude," one expert says.

CNBC - Jan. 25

Will Trump’s tough stance on remote work drag everyone else back to the office? Don’t bet on it.

In his first day back on the job, President Donald Trump officially joined a fight that some bosses are picking to end remote work and get their staff back in the office five days a week.

MarketWatch - Jan. 25

With 1 Simple Word, McDonald’s Just Taught a Powerful Lesson in Emotional Intelligence

The word is ‘nostalgia.’ Here’s how it works.

Inc. - Jan. 25

Japan's leader preparing for tough negotiations with Trump on maintaining US presence

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, struggling to stabilize his minority government, says he will seek to maintain regional security and prepare for tough negotiations with U.S. President ...

ABC News - Jan. 24

Zelensky Could Face Tough Re-election Prospects, Polls Show

The high popularity that the Ukrainian president had in the early days of the Russian invasion, with an approval rating of about 90 percent, has dipped badly.

The New York Times - Jan. 23

Why meeting Trump's military spending target could be tough for NATO's lowest spender

Europe’s military heavyweights have already said that meeting President Donald Trump’s potential challenge to spend up to 5% of their economic output on security would be challenging

ABC News - Jan. 23

Trump talks tough with Putin on ending Ukraine war

President Trump is turning up the heat on Russian President Vladimir Putin in his first days in power, seeking to pressure Russia’s leader to come to the negotiating table for a deal to end the war ...

The Hill - Jan. 22

Jim Acosta is tough on Trump. Will CNN move him to the graveyard shift?

The former White House correspondent was once banned from the briefing room by the Trump administration. CNN wants to move his program to midnight.

Los Angeles Times - Jan. 22

At the Cloisters, Sor Juana’s Words Ring Out in Song

The opera “Primero Sueño” translates Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz’s poem about the soul’s journey into a musical promenade around the Cloisters.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

Schaeffler Warns of Profitability Shortfall Amid Tough Autos Environment

The car-parts supplier warned that profitability fell short of its guidance and consensus expectations last year, the latest sign of challenges facing the European auto market.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 22

How Javier Milei's Tough Remake of Argentina Made Him a MAGA Hero

One year in, “El Loco” is curbing public spending, slashing red tape—and offering his services to Donald Trump.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 21

‘I can still hear their words’: the fight to save the Híɫzaqv language

In what is now western Canada, younger generations of the Indigenous Heiltsuk Nation are using social media to revive this ‘deeply relational’ language. Centuries ago, the music of the Híɫzaqv ...

The Guardian - Jan. 21

Jannik Sinner toughs out medical episode against Rune to reach Australian Open last eight

World No 1 sees off Holger Rune 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 Italian will face either Alex de Minaur in last eight It took the double blow of illness and the oppressive conditions of a blistering ...

The Guardian - Jan. 20

European carmakers braced for tough 2025 despite ‘firework’ of launches

Stricter emissions rules and more discounts are forecast to add to the sector’s challenges

Financial Times - Jan. 20

Vice President Harris faces tough decisions on political future

Advisers and allies are privately deliberating Vice President Harris’s next steps as she prepares to leave office Monday facing an uncertain future after an unprecedented year. Harris, who became ...

The Hill - Jan. 19

College basketball rankings: No. 23 Georgia caps tough, two-game stretch against top-ranked teams

The Bulldogs look to upset Auburn on Saturday after falling to Tennessee last week

CBS Sports - Jan. 18

Keeping blood pressure under control is critical. There's a new option for tough cases

About half of U.S. adults have high blood pressure and too few have it under control

ABC News - Jan. 18

Lofty expectations pose tough earnings test for Wall Street

Strong results from $25tn worth of companies needed to help drive rally after shaky few weeks for S&P 500

Financial Times - Jan. 18

Last-Minute Gaza Negotiations Indicate Tough Road Ahead

Israel and Hamas have yet to agree on a host of issues, deferring them to later stages of the multiphase cease-fire deal.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 18

Celebrity boyfriend outed as an AI scam and a lawmaker’s fighting words

Trump inauguration attendance, woman scammed by AI Brad Pitt AI, Rednote surges before TikTok shutdown, L.A. wildfire winds, Bad Bunny announces residency, insurance nonrenewals

NBC News - Jan. 18

When the Word Is Not Just Flesh: Reporting on A.I. in Religion

A technology reporter came across a Facebook group called “A.I. for Church Leaders and Pastors,” and his interest was piqued.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

What 11-word phrase can be used to stop debt collectors?

This simple phrase can be used with debt collectors to help stop their aggressive collection attempts.

CBS News - Jan. 16

‘The dreaded B-word’: how to start budgeting

Money is emotional – but avoiding a budget is often more of a headache than making one. For some, making a personal budget sounds about as appealing as licking a subway floor.. “They think of it as ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

Scalabrine: Mazzulla ‘might have to make tough decision' amid C's struggles

After the Celtics' brutal loss to the Raptors on Wednesday, Brian Scalabrine suggests it may be time for coach Joe Mazzulla to make a tough decision with his lineups.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 16

Google faces first major probe under UK's tough new antitrust rules

Britain's competition watchdog said Tuesday that it's opening a formal antitrust investigation into Google's search and search advertising business.

CNBC - Jan. 14

Matt LaFleur: This is a tough lesson, hopefully we learn from it

The games took place in two different countries, but the Packers ended their season the same way they started it.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 13

UK should back tough Trump sanctions on Iran, report says

Former top UK official believes intensifying economic pressure on Tehran would erode internal support for regime. The UK should back Donald Trump’s expected maximum economic sanctions against Iran ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

Strong Words Support Thought Top Flames Defenseman Is Staying With Flames

For now, Rasmus Andersson hopes he's still a member of the Calgary Flames after the NHL trade deadline

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 11

The image that speaks a thousand words about our inhumane migration debate | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The birth of a baby boy on a dangerously overcrowded refugee boat should be a wake-up call to all of us. It has become something of a cliche to compare modern photographic compositions to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 11

'It's been a tough week' - Potter praises players despite defeat

New West Ham manager Graham Potter praises his players' attitude after a "tough week" despite a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa in the FA Cup.

BBC News - Jan. 10

Memories of rosy Christmas fade as UK retailers brace for tough 2025

Groups including Sainsbury’s, Next and M&S warn of higher prices and weaker demand as costs and inflation rise

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Oprah Winfrey Says Your Overall Life Satisfaction Comes Down to 6 Simple Words

Living your best life, the Oprah way.

Inc. - Jan. 10

Evening Report — Washington pauses to honor Carter, but tough battles lie ahead

{beacon} Evening Report Thursday, Jan. 9 © Greg Nash DC unites for Carter farewell, but tough battles ahead THE POLITICAL BATTLES IN WASHINGTON paused for a moment on Thursday, as past, current ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Presidential Odd Couple: After a Tough Race, Carter and Ford Became Friends

Jimmy Carter and Gerald R. Ford faced off in 1976 in a bitter campaign but later bonded as few presidents have — and made a pact to speak at each other’s funerals.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Can AMD gain ground on Nvidia? This new bear sees a tough road ahead.

AMD’s stock just got downgraded, with HSBC warning that the company’s “AI GPU roadmap is less competitive than we previously thought.”

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Google, Warren Buffett, and Science Agree: These 3 Words Are the Best Path to Remarkable Success

Google, Warren Buffett, and science on the fundamental algorithm of lifelong success and happiness.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Heads say they face tough choices on school spending as costs rise

A new report says schools in England may have to make cuts to meet pupils' needs and cover pay rises.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Ottawa Senators Lose For Fifth Time In Six Games, Absorbing Tough Overtime Loss In Detroit

The Senators picked up a valuable point but gave up ground to a streaking Atlantic Division rival.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 8

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