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The Discipline of Innovation In the hypercompetition for breakthrough solutions, managers worry too much about characteristics and personality—“Am I smart enough? Do I have the right temperament?”—and not enough about process. A commitment to the systematic search for imaginative and useful ideas is what successful entrepreneurs share—not some special genius or trait. What’s more, entrepreneurship can occur in a business of any size or age because, at heart, it has to do with a certain kind of activity: innovation, the disciplined effort to improve a business’s potential.
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WorkU.S. senators ask Biden administration to push for release of Princeton grad student held by Iran-backed militia In a letter obtained by NBC News, Democratic Sens. Bob Menendez and Cory Booker, who both represent New Jersey, home to Princeton, conveyed their “grave concern” about Elizabeth Tsurkov’s plight in their appeal to Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
WorkWeekend soaker brings end to summer, string of perfect weather days Rainfall totals will very slightly depending on region, but those along the coast should get soaked the most by the time the storms clear out. Estimates look to bring 2-3 inches along parts of the Jersey Shore, while huge swathes of New Jersey, New York City and surrounding suburbs, and Connecticut will get 1-2 inches.
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WorkDid Sen. Bob Menendez and wife improperly take gold bars from corrupt bank exec? Investigators want to know if Menendez used his position as chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which oversees billions in aid to Egypt, to help that New Jersey firm get the contract in exchange for gifts.
WorkGlobal warming puts nearly 40 million properties at risk of rising insurance costs, new report says “The over reliance of property owners on state run insurers of last resort is a big flashing sign that standard practices in the insurance market cannot keep up with our current climate reality,” Matthew Eby, the founder of First Street Foundation, said in a statement. “We are rapidly moving to a place where the cost of insurance will make the most at-risk homes effectively uninsurable.”
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WorkBoston College men's and women's swimming and diving program suspended for hazing \"The Boston College Men\'s and Women\'s Swimming and Diving program has been placed on indefinite suspension, after University administrators determined that hazing had occurred within the program,\" the school said in a statement posted on its website. \"The University does not—and will not—tolerate hazing in any form. During the suspension, all Swimming and Diving student-athletes will continue to have access to academic and medical resources provided to all Boston College student-athletes.\"
WorkStarbucks lawsuit alleges refresher fruit drinks lack actual fruit The filing also says the customers \"paid a premium price based upon their reliance\" on Starbucks\' drink names. If they knew the truth about what was actually in the drink, \"they would have not have purchased them\" or \"would\'ve paid significantly less.\"
WorkSufjan Stevens is relearning to walk after Guillain-Barre Syndrome left him immobile, hospitalized Stevens, 48, is perhaps best known for his 2005 album “Illinois,” which brought both indie and mainstream acclaim, led by the single “Chicago.” His song “Mystery of Love,” written for the 2017 film “Call Me by Your Name,” was nominated for both a Grammy and an Oscar.
WorkRay Epps, Trump supporter targeted by Jan. 6 conspiracy theory, pleads guilty to Capitol riot charge Altogether, more than 1,100 defendants have been charged with federal crimes in connection with the riot, and authorities continue to regularly bring new cases nearly three years later. Roughly 670 people have pleaded guilty, and of those 480 pleaded to misdemeanor charges, according to an Associated Press analysis of court records.
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WorkGoogle sued after man died driving car off a collapsed bridge while following map directions “We have the deepest sympathies for the Paxson family,\" Google spokesperson José Castañeda told The Associated Press. \"Our goal is to provide accurate routing information in Maps and we are reviewing this lawsuit.”
WorkPowerball jackpot at $672 million for Wednesday drawing The largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history stands at $2.04 billion and was won by a single Powerball ticket in California on Nov. 7, 2022. The winner, Edwin Castro, came forward earlier this year after months of speculation.
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WorkTexas Rangers hit 4 homers in 15-5 win over Red Sox after trailing 4-0 earlier in match Red Sox: 2B Luis Urias exited the game with left calf tightness. He was lifted for a pinch-runner after his single in the seventh inning. ... Rookie OF Wilyer Abreu missed the entire series after he hurt his throwing hand crashing into the wall trying to make a catch on the game-ending play in their loss Sunday at Toronto. Manager Alex Cora said Abreu was feeling better.
WorkFormer federal prosecutor who resigned from Trump-Russia probe says she left over concerns with Barr Dannehy, a 62-year-old Connecticut native, served as U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut from 2008 to 2010. She later was appointed deputy attorney general for the state of Connecticut before taking a job with United Technologies Corporation as associate general counsel for global ethics and compliance.
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WorkRare dinosaur known as ‘Barry' to be sold in Paris auction Camptosaurus was a herbivore or plant-eating dinosaur likely to have eaten tough vegetation based on the wear on its teeth, according to the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. They walked on their hind limbs or all four limbs as needed.
WorkAfter stealing $30, snacks from Little Leaguers, thieves lead police on a three-county chase \"Just little things like this happening, [we\'re] trying to get our fields back in the right condition for safety purposes, so we’re just now starting new campaigns to raise those funds. So, when you get news like this, it’s just frustrating,\" said Josh Robertson, a volunteer board member of University Little League in Fort Worth.
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WorkDay 2 of sentencing phase wraps up for convicted Lamar High School shooter The prosecution rested just before 12:00 p.m. Wednesday. The defense picked up later in the afternoon with Dr. Daniel Krall, a senior psychologist with the Texas Juvenile Department, and Dr. Stephen Thorne, a licensed psychologist who testified about the juvenile brain.
WorkJohn Grisham, George R.R. Martin and more authors sue OpenAI for copyright infringement Author objections to AI have helped lead Amazon.com, the country\'s largest book retailer, to change its policies on e-books. The online giant is now asking writers who want to publish through its Kindle Direct Program to notify Amazon in advance that they are including AI-generated material. Amazon is also limiting authors to three new self-published books on Kindle Direct per day, an effort to restrict the proliferation of AI texts.
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WorkAirbnb says it has removed 59,000 fake listings from the platform in effort to crack down fraudsters Properties in the U.S., U.K., Canada, France and Australia that pass the test will get a “verified” icon on their listings starting in February. The company said it will verify listings in 30 more countries starting late next year.
WorkBob Ross' first TV painting, completed in a half-hour, goes on sale for nearly $10 million “Ryan would prefer to take it out, tour it around to museums and things like that so people can enjoy it and appreciate it,” Hoffman said. “He will take offers but he\'s not in a hurry to sell it.”
WorkCrash tests determine backseat of some popular 2023 minivans to be unsafe for passengers, nonprofit agency says Kia responded, \"all Kia vehicles sold in the United States meet or exceed federal motor vehicle safety standards. Occupant protection is complex and involves a diverse range of variables, and Kia is proud of its strong safety record and integrity of its products.\"
Work‘We knew the numbers were bad': Law enforcement staff raised concerns about Ron DeSantis' top crime talking point Each of the former FLDE employees said there was a pervasive sense among agency staff that the numbers needed to say what their leadership wanted — and that those demands were coming from the governor’s office for political reasons. NBC News granted all three anonymity to speak freely due to concerns about professional retribution.
WorkDallas City Council goes rounds over Majestic Theatre before approving new $4.6 billion budget “It would be great if they could work out in the community, but we say in the same sentence, there is no space out in the community for the arts organizations actually to work in,” City Manager T.C. Broadnax said.
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WorkLightning strike causes house fire in Northlake “There\'s been some talk about lightning rods being used in the neighborhood, and actually in the last storm last week, a house across I-35 in Canyon got hit by lightning and burned also, so that\'s two in less than two miles of each other that have burned in two weeks,\" described Lopez. \"So there\'s been some talk about, you know, should we do something different and new neighborhoods like this where there aren\'t any big trees or any, you know, trees to speak of whatsoever, then that danger is just heightened.\"
WorkTom Brady responds to possibility he'd come out of retirement to replace Aaron Rodgers The Jets have not won a championship since Super Bowl III in 1969, have not qualified for the playoffs since the 2010 season and have not finished with a winning record since the 2015 campaign.
WorkU.S. will again offer free at-home Covid tests starting Monday \"These critical investments will strengthen our nation\'s production levels of domestic at-home COVID-19 rapid tests and help mitigate the spread of the virus,\" Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a statement.
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WorkTexas State Parks recommend reservations for the October annular eclipse \"The entire state will be able to see a significant partial eclipse from their own backyards, so if you can\'t get to a state park, visit Texas State Parks eclipse viewing webpage to learn how to make a pinhole viewer for out of this world family fun,\" TPWD said.\\
WorkSenate confirms chairman of joint chiefs as GOP senator still blocking hundreds of military nominees The blockade has frustrated members on both sides of the aisle, and it is still unclear how the larger standoff will be resolved. Schumer did not say if he will put additional nominations on the floor.
WorkShooting at Raisin' Canes in Lewisville leaves teen dead, another arrested \"Because of laws protecting student privacy, we are unable to confirm any other details at this time because we do not have consent from the family. Any information would need to come from the Lewisville Police Department. A phone call and email went to Lewisville High School and the Lewisville Harmon and Killough 9-10 grade campuses, alerting families to this situation. The LISD CARE Team - a specialized team of counselors trained to respond to situations such as this - will be at Lewisville High School tomorrow to support any student or staff member impacted by this tragic event. While we believe this was an isolated incident, out of an abundance of caution, all three LHS campuses will have additional security on campus on Thursday and Friday. We are deeply saddened by this tragic situation. At this time, we are respecting the privacy of the student’s family and will be there to offer whatever assistance we can when they are ready.\" - Lewisville ISD
WorkOlder brother of boy killed in Waxahachie ATV crash dies of his injuries, DPS says Texas DPS Sgt. William Lockridge told NBC 5 earlier in the week that ATVs are meant for fields, trails and the woods and are not street-legal vehicles. He said there is an ATV crash in Texas about once a week.
WorkBET Co-Founder Sheila Johnson Gets Candid About Her Struggles Rob Brunner grew up in DC and moved back in 2017 to join Washingtonian. Previously, he was an editor and writer at Fast Company and other publications. He lives with his family in Chevy Chase DC.
WorkOfficial Washington Has Some Big Feelings About the New Senate Dress Code - Washingtonian Amy leads Washingtonian Weddings and writes Style Setters for Washingtonian. Prior to joining Washingtonian in March 2016, she was the editor of Capitol File magazine in DC and before that, editor of What’s Up? Weddings in Annapolis.
WorkMan gets 27 years in prison for stalking ex, setting her NYC apartment on fire: DA “Access to a domestic violence shelter may very well have saved this woman’s life,\" Katz said. \"I urge victims of domestic violence who need safety planning services, or help in securing an order of protection or shelter placement, to call our 24-hour DV Helpline at (718) 286-4410.”
WorkSenate confirms chairman of joint chiefs as GOP senator still blocking hundreds of military nominees The blockade has frustrated members on both sides of the aisle, and it is still unclear how the larger standoff will be resolved. Schumer did not say if he will put additional nominations on the floor.
WorkDriver arraigned in high-speed Long Island crash that killed 4 members of same family: DA \"I spent this morning having a screaming fit for the pain I’m going through,\" said Hamilton. \"I want that lawyer of his when you’re thinking of defending someone think of your own family, this is just disgusting...Can you imagine what we are going through and then going home every day to an empty house and all the noise and chatter there is gone? I’m just going through a lot.\"
WorkFree NYC bus routes in each borough start Sunday as part of MTA program: What to know Buses on routes in the pilot program will be marked \"Fare Free\" with green and black destination signage, digital signage onboard buses, decals inside the bus and covers on farebox and OMNY readers.
WorkBiden grants protected status for Venezuelan migrants, creating fast-track to work eligibility \"As a result of this decision, immigrants will be temporarily allowed to work, fill needed jobs and support their families while awaiting an asylum determination. The decision will also substantially reduce the cost to New York taxpayers with respect to the sheltering asylum-seekers. It is estimated by DHS that more than half of the immigrants in New York will be affected by this decision, we thank the Biden administration,\" U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries wrote in a joint statement.
Work2 killed in crash with suspected DUI driver in Pala A man and a woman were killed when a driver suspected of being intoxicated slammed head-on into their vehicle near the Pala Casino Spa and Resort early Wednesday, a California Highway Patrol officer said.
WorkSouth Carolina motorcyclist killed in weekend East County crashThe southbound motorcycle veered off a curving stretch of the roadway about 1½ miles north of Old Highway 80 and struck a guardrail, ejecting Van Linge and sending him tumbling roughly 100 feet down an embankment, CHP Officer Jared Grieshaber said.
WorkVictim killed in park-and-ride lot crash was from National CityGregorio Arreaga of National City was standing in the bed of a parked pickup truck that was struck by another vehicle at the park-and-ride facility on Sweetwater Road shortly before 5 p.m. Sunday, according to the Medical Examiner’s Office.
WorkMan accused of posing as plastic surgeon at Del Mar clinic sentenced to probationSeveral petitioners have appealed to the high court to review the case, seeking to answer the outstanding question as to whether the 2020 hotel tax initiative was, in fact, a citizens’ initiative
WorkFirst sign of West Nile virus in mosquitoes found in Los Peñasquitos Lagoon Besides dumping out standing water, the county recommends wearing long sleeves and reporting increased mosquito activity or dead birds to environmental health’s Vector Control Program by calling (858) 694-2888 or emailing [email protected].
WorkSenate confirms chairman of joint chiefs as GOP senator still blocking hundreds of military nominees The blockade has frustrated members on both sides of the aisle, and it is still unclear how the larger standoff will be resolved. Schumer did not say if he will put additional nominations on the floor.
WorkNYC subway shooter Frank James asks for 18-year prison term ahead of sentencing After the guilty plea was announced, the MTA said in a statement that those impacted by the \"reprehensible attack deserved and received justice...we hope this perpetrator will never again be free to hurt innocent people.\"
WorkPolice chase ends with gunfire in Montclair following call of man hitting woman The man tried to run away but was struck by another vehicle down the street. Firefighters arrived later and took him to a hospital. A female officer was also seen being loaded into the back of an ambulance. Neither of their condition was immediately known.
WorkCouncilmember Kevin de León, a year after racist audio scandal, says he'll run again Dakota Smith covers City Hall for the Los Angeles Times. She is part of the team that won the 2023 Pulitzer Prize in breaking news for reporting on a leaked audio recording that upended City Hall politics. She joined the newsroom in 2016 and previously covered City Hall for the Los Angeles Daily News. She is a graduate of Lewis & Clark College and lives in Los Angeles.
WorkAir regulators threaten Southern California warehouses with fines Tony Briscoe is an environmental reporter with the Los Angeles Times. His coverage focuses on the intersection of air quality and environmental health. Prior to joining The Times, Briscoe was an investigative reporter for ProPublica in Chicago and an environmental beat reporter at the Chicago Tribune.
WorkA man with a sledgehammer tried to get into a Long Beach school. He was stopped, then he died. What happened? Andrew J. Campa is a member of the Fast Break team at the Los Angeles Times, having previously covered the Eastside and San Gabriel Valley. Before, he worked at several medium and small daily newspapers and has covered education, sports and general news. He’s a proud University of Alabama (#RollTide), Cal State Fullerton and Pasadena City College alumnus.
WorkD.A. won't seek death penalty in deputy slaying; suspect pleads insanity Richard Winton is an investigative crime writer for the Los Angeles Times and part of the team that won the Pulitzer Prize for public service in 2011. Known as @lacrimes on Twitter, during almost 30 years at The Times he also has been part of the breaking news staff that won Pulitzers in 1998, 2004 and 2016.
WorkPlane crash-lands in Compton neighborhood Andrew J. Campa is a member of the Fast Break team at the Los Angeles Times, having previously covered the Eastside and San Gabriel Valley. Before, he worked at several medium and small daily newspapers and has covered education, sports and general news. He’s a proud University of Alabama (#RollTide), Cal State Fullerton and Pasadena City College alumnus.
Work2 Las Vegas teens charged with murder in videotaped hit-and-run of ex-Bell police chief Summer Lin is a reporter on the Fast Break Desk, the Los Angeles Times’ breaking news team. Before coming to The Times, she covered breaking news for the Mercury News and national politics and California courts for McClatchy’s publications, including the Sacramento Bee. An East Coast native, Lin moved to California after graduating from Boston College and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. In her free time, she enjoys hikes, skiing and a good Brooklyn bagel.
WorkA Top New York Hospital, an Unapproved Treatment and an F.D.A. Warning “They can’t ring the bell if something goes wrong,” said Dr. Gadjradj, who completed his tenure with Dr. Härtl at the end of June and returned home to the Netherlands with plans to finish a residency in neurosurgery. “We don’t know because we just discharged them like nothing happened.”
WorkAs City Ballet Celebrates Its 75th, Dancers (Hundreds) Take a Bow Watching the ebb and flow of Balanchine’s choreography — the patterns and pathways of his “Jewels” — and inside of that, a dancer’s instantaneous and intentional response to the music, is like a transference of energy. It’s a physical sensation not only to watch but to feel how the internal reverie of “Emeralds” moves into the pleasure and play of “Rubies” and lands in the unflappable world of “Diamonds.” Can a dance change the world for the better? With Balanchine, anything’s possible.
WorkHow A.I. Increased the Graduation Rate at John Jay College by 32 Points James Barron is a Metro reporter and columnist who writes the New York Today newsletter. In 2020 and 2021, he wrote the Coronavirus Update column, part of coverage that won a Pulitzer Prize for public service. He is the author of two books and was the editor of “The New York Times Book of New York.” More about James Barron
WorkA Traitor, Burned in Effigy, Again and Again Before Mr. Passero touched a lit torch to the Arnold effigy, he asked the crowd to honor the people who died fighting in the Revolutionary War. They fell silent as they stood facing Fort Griswold Battlefield State Park just across the Thames River, where dozens of young American men had died fighting Arnold’s troops.
WorkNew York City Loses Contentious Bid for Cricket Stadium to Long Island Dana Rubinstein is a reporter on the Metro desk covering New York City politics. Before joining The Times in 2020, she spent nine years at the publication now known as Politico New York. More about Dana Rubinstein
WorkAnger Erupts as Rabbis Who Started Fatal Nursing Home Fire Avoid Jail “I think people should also be forgiven once they admit guilt to a crime,” Mr. Hueston said. “But I do not think the sentence goes far enough to make them understand the consequences.”
WorkJames Dolan Doesn’t Like ‘Owning Teams.’ His New Project: A Sphere. Less than a month before opening night, Mr. Dolan sat in his office, sipping matcha tea from an I❤️NY mug. “Across the entire organization, the anxiety level is geometrically increasing,” he said. At the top of that pyramid? “That’s me.”
WorkTransfer Talk: Dortmund say no as Sancho plans Man Utd exit - Juventus remain interested in Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder Kouadio Kone, according to Calciomercato. The 22-year-old is reportedly on technical director Cristiano Giuntoli\'s list for the prospective future of the Bianconeri\'s midfield. The Italian club has been closely mentoring the France under-21 international. They almost signed him in January 2022, but the club ultimately focused on securing Denis Zakaria from the Bundesliga club. However, the Serie A side are now ready to reignite their interest.
WorkHow a field goal bet led to $20 million sportsbook payout \"Everyone was going nuts,\" J.D. said. \"It was my biggest score, but I actually value the members winning more than my own win. I know you might think I\'m just saying that, but I\'m genuinely happy for the people who won.\"
WorkBottom 10: Tennessee gets stuck in The Swamp again Waiting List: Stanfird, State of Troy, Sam Houston State, We Have A Problem, \"I\'m a man, we just gave up 33 to South Alabama!\", the bottom two-thirds of the AAC, the bottom one-third of the Big 12, No-braska, San No-sé State, internet cowards sending death threats to college football players.
WorkTiger Woods, Justin Timberlake partner on 22,000-square-foot NYC bar In addition to food and drink, T-Squared Social includes Full Swing Golf simulators, duckpin bowling, darts and over 35 televisions, including a 200-inch flat-screen which purports to be the largest in the city. Pictures and memorabilia from Woods and Timberlake -- an avid golfer who played in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and served as tournament host of the PGA Tour\'s Shriners Childrens\' Open -- adorn the walls as well.
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