Uses Woodworking Skills

Nick Offerman uses woodworking skills to help young people

Actor Nick Offerman, known for playing master woodworker Ron Swanson on "Parks and Recreation," is a director of the nonprofit "Would Works." The program teaches carpentry skills to young people ...

CBS News - 21h

Nick Offerman uses woodworking as tool to help at-risk young adults

Actor Nick Offerman teamed up with Los Angeles-based nonprofit Would Works to help underserved young adults develop valuable skills and find a safe space filled with "warm humanism."

CBS News - 21h

Two young sisters use baking skills to build a business and inspire others

Sisters Zyaire and Char'Les Hawkins used their baking skills to build a business called Little Sistas Treats. Their entrepreneurship and positive attitudes are inspiring others as they spread their ...

CBS News - Feb. 26

Woodworking Is Losing Its Macho Edge Thanks to These Women

As contemporary woodworking loses its macho edge, it gains a whole new dimension.

The New York Times - 1d

Canadiens Held Annual Skills Contest

The skills competition was the one thing that never got old in the All-Star weekend, at least for me. Since the event was scrapped this season to make way for the 4 Nations Face-Off, seeing the ...

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 24

Navy seeks new generation of skilled workers to ramp up submarine production

While the president is cutting jobs, a search is on for a new generation of workers to build nuclear submarines. The Navy has ordered 29 nuclear subs, and the company that makes them has school ...

CBS News - Feb. 20

EU nations compete to keep skilled young workers - but will they win the battle?

EU nations hope that tax benefits might encourage young, skilled workers to stay, but will they work?

BBC News - Feb. 25

Contractor says skilled worker shortage hurt his business

At construction sites across the country, finding skilled workers is a constant struggle for contractors. Skyler Henry has more.

CBS News - Feb. 25

Can teaching employees poker skills help businesses thrive?

Jo Living says the skills required at a poker table can help employees in any business close deals and land promotions, and she's betting big on it.

CBS News - 1d

Udacity: Helping professionals develop AI skills and land high-demand jobs

Udacity is the leader in helping professionals learn practical AI skills; hear from Udacity learners and executives as they share how people who harness the power of AI will be poised to shape a ...

CBS News - 3h

Steve Jobs Pointed Out 1 Sign to Quickly Spot Someone With Bad Leadership Skills

Embrace one of Steve Jobs’ best practices to avoid bad leadership.

Inc. - Feb. 20

Are noise-cancelling headphones impairing our hearing skills? Some audiologists are beginning to worry

Some specialists suspect that constantly filtering out background noise may have unintended consequences. They are prized for making the commute more bearable and shielding against the din of daily ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

'The knowledge economy is on the way out.' These are the skills workers will need in the age of AI, says LinkedIn

Skills such as creativity, curiosity, courage, compassion and communication will be key as AI continues to disrupt workforces, said LinkedIn's Aneesh Raman.

CNBC - Feb. 26

WATCH: Clemson gymnast goes viral for landing 1st Biles skill in NCAA gymnastics history

ABC News' Janai Norman spoke with Clemson gymnast Brie Clark about the historic moment of becoming the first NCAA gymnast to land one of Olympic legend Simone Biles signature moves.

ABC News - 3d

Billionaire entrepreneur: This No. 1 skill sets me apart—it’s the real way to do 'almost anything’ successfully

Ron Shaich became a billionaire by building restaurant chains like Panera Bread and Cava. He says the key to his success lies in one simple skill.

CNBC - 1d

Defending Europe without the US

European capitals are attempting to fill the security gap

Financial Times - Feb. 21

The US is now the enemy of the west

Washington has decided to abandon both Ukraine and its postwar role in the world

Financial Times - Feb. 25

Why are the Tate brothers in the US?

Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have left Romania, where they were previously under a travel ban.

BBC News - 6d

The US Congress is missing in action

Capitol Hill is so far providing no check on Donald Trump’s power grab

Financial Times - 3d

$2 bills: Why does the US still print the rarely-used currency?

You may have never even held a $2 bill in your hand — so why do we still have it?

The Hill - 4d

European investors dump US equity ETFs in February unlike US peers

Outflows are in contrast to the US where flows to US equity ETFs represented nearly half of the total accrued

Financial Times - 8h

Ukraine agrees minerals deal with US

Kyiv hopes agreement on jointly exploring resources will improve relations with Trump administration

Financial Times - Feb. 25

US Republicans lost in Germany’s elections

American election meddling did not boost the far-right AfD’s prospects.

The Hill - Feb. 26

How Fungi Move Among Us

Underground fungal networks are “living algorithms” that quietly help regulate Earth’s climate. Now scientists know what makes them so efficient.

The New York Times - 4d

What's next for US and Ukraine relations?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to England to meet with British Prime Minister Starmer at Downing Street on Saturday.

ABC News - 4d

Trump announces US crypto reserve

President Trump announced Sunday that the U.S. would be creating a crypto reserve to boost the growing industry. “A U.S. Crypto Reserve will elevate this critical industry after years of corrupt ...

The Hill - 3d

US suspends military aid to Ukraine

Russia applauds Donald Trump’s move as EU announces new defence loan facility to ship ‘immediate’ weapons to Kyiv

Financial Times - 2d

US pauses intelligence sharing with Ukraine

It remains unclear if the pause on intelligence sharing is partial or complete, and how long it will remain in effect.

BBC News - 15h

If You’re Not Using a CRM, What Are You Waiting for?

Combine your CRM with direct marketing, and join the J.Crew and IKEA club.

Inc. - Feb. 19

Mexico to reform constitution in wake of US terrorism designations

Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum says she will propose reforms to the country’s constitution to protect Mexico’s sovereignty after U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration designated six ...

ABC News - Feb. 20

The Watergate-Inspired Law That’s Being Used to Fight DOGE

Here's how the 1974 Privacy Act is being used in legal battles against DOGE—and how you can protect yourself from government surveillance.

Wired - Feb. 20

Using Ted Danson in ‘A Man on the Inside’ as Fashion Inspiration

A sartorial remaking, inspired by Ted Danson’s character on “A Man on the Inside.”

The New York Times - Feb. 20

US moves to dismiss SpaceX discrimination lawsuit

Elon Musk has objected to allegations that rocket maker unlawfully discriminated against asylum seekers and refugees

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Can Europe afford to defend itself without the US?

Also in this newsletter: The EU’s peace offering in Trump’s trade war

Financial Times - Feb. 21

DOGE Sparks Surveillance Fear Across the US Government

The US government has increased the use of monitoring tools over the past decade. But President Donald Trump’s employee purges are making workers worry about how their data could be abused.

Wired - Feb. 21