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Work3 Facts That Help Explain a Confusing Economic Moment
  The monthly gyrations in consumer prices, job growth and other indicators matter intensely to investors, for whom every hundredth of a percentage point in Treasury yields can affect billions of dollars in trades. Work
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WorkI believe in another Israel – one not defined by Benjamin Netanyahu and his cronies | Naama Lazimi
 I am writing this not only as a member of the opposition in the Israeli parliament, but first and foremost as a mother and a young woman in Israel living under Benjamin Netanyahu's government. His long spell in office has left my generation disillusioned and robbed of dreams for a better future. We refuse to surrender and are fighting to preserve Israel's identity as a liberal democracy that embraces coexistence. Work'Hidden in plain sight': the European city tours of slavery and colonialism
 Dodging between throngs of tourists and workers on their lunch breaks in Madrid's Puerta del Sol plaza, we stop in front of the nearly 3-tonne statue depicting King Carlos III on a horse. Playfully nicknamed Madrid's best mayor, Carlos III is credited with modernising the city's lighting, sewage systems and rubbish removal.
WorkLessons from the Bud Light Boycott, One Year Later - Harvard Business Review (No paywall)
 Why did the Bud Light boycott affect the beer brand’s sales when many other boycotts have only marginal or short-term impact? An analysis of sales data confirms that Bud Light suffered a sustained downturn in sales, more pronounced in Republican-leaning counties in the U.S. And it explains several factors that determine how vulnerable a brand is to a boycott. Boycotts can have a bigger impact when a product is more substitutable, when it is more visible, and when consumers feel psychological “ownership” over it. Work
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 His dramatic trial, which prompted national conversations about race, celebrity, policing and discrimination, also served as a landmark moment in America’s evolving understanding of domestic violence. Media coverage of domestic abuse surged afterward, and the fervent attention encouraged many abuse survivors to reach out for help, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Donations to women’s shelters poured in.
Work‘Climate-Controlled’ Sausage? Courts Crack Down on ‘Greenwashing’
 These cases reflect how campaigners are using an ever-wider range of national and international law to slow down climate change. They have sued governments for failing to protect their citizens’ constitutional rights to life, and occasionally won, as in a case in Germany. They’ve used human rights law to challenge governments, most recently winning a case at a regional European court. They’ve sought to leverage international treaties, like the Convention on the Rights of the Child, to force governments to rein in emissions. Work
WorkWorkMiddle East crisis live: reports vessel may have been boarded near Strait of Hormuz
 The UK government’s continued refusal to suspend arms sales to Israel is inconsistent with previous wars and could make it complicit in war crimes, Oxfam has warned. Writing ahead of an open letter the charity is delivering to ministers, Oxfam said: “The prime minister and the foreign secretary have repeatedly defended the UK’s decision to continue arms sales. Yet in every previous escalation of violence in Gaza and against Palestinians in the region, the UK has at least revoked some licenses or otherwise suspended arms transfers to Israel.” WorkWorkUkraine air defences overwhelmed as Russia pounds power stations
 Podolyak said he was bemused by the lack of military assistance from the US, describing it as “an odd situation for us”. Funding Ukraine would demonstrate “the reputation of the US as a global leader” and that reluctant Republicans should appreciate doing so “is an investment” in that position, he said. WorkOhtani’s Dizzying 3 Weeks End in Exoneration by Authorities
 Ohtani refused and called his agent, Nez Balelo, into the conference room. Balelo then had several other people dial in as they managed the crisis: a lawyer in Los Angeles; Matthew Hiltzik, a crisis communications executive in New York; and a new interpreter whom Ohtani’s inner circle could trust. Mizuhara’s wife also joined the meeting. WorkThe Landline’s Not Dead (at Least at the Masters)
 Augusta, though, offers an alternative: Anyone looking to place a call may repair to one of the simple, black courtesy phones with gray buttons and coiled black cords. One of the world’s most hallowed golf clubs, along with a handful of other places like prisons and hospitals, stands as one of the last refuges for the communal telephone. WorkPittsburgh Shuts Bridge as Barges Break Loose on Ohio River
 A flood warning was in effect until Saturday evening in Allegheny County, which includes the Ohio River in Pittsburgh, where water levels had risen above the flood stage, 25 feet, by early Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. WorkWorkBut I’m All Grown Up With a Job of My Own
 Sometimes, you have to be direct with people who are overstepping. This man is no longer your co-worker, so there is little downside to politely telling him you simply don’t have time to socialize when he comes in. Tell him you hope he is enjoying his retirement and wish him the very best in this new chapter of his life. If he continues to stop in, repeat yourself less politely and usher him out of your office. WorkBiden’s Student Loan Repayment Plan Is Being Challenged. Here’s What to Know.
 The SAVE plan, which opened to borrowers in August and has more than eight million enrollees, isn’t a novel idea: It’s an income-driven repayment program based on a roughly 30-year-old design that ties borrowers’ monthly payments to their income and household size. But SAVE has more generous terms than previous plans. Already, 360,000 enrollees have received approval to have the remainder of their debts canceled, totaling $4.8 billion, after having made payments for 10 to 19 years. Work$17,000 to Watch the Masters? How Sports Entice Deep-Pocketed Fans.
 The live sports experience is changing. The fan scarfing a hot dog while drinking a beer in the bleachers is making way for the one watching the game in an intimate suite, a V.I.P. club or a casual meeting spot with all-inclusive food offerings and bar stools overlooking the field. WorkIn the Nigeria Pavilion, Criticism Meets Optimism
 Okoyomon is a Venice veteran: In 2022, the artist presented a major installation in the Biennale’s main exhibition. But this year Okoyomon is one of the eight lauded artists to represent Nigeria in the country’s second-ever Venice pavilion — one of still relatively few African presentations at the Biennale, and one of the most ambitious in concept and scale. WorkA Perpetual Bridesmaid Gets the Crown, and Germany (Mostly) Likes the Look
 Six months ago, the team’s charismatic coach, Xabi Alonso, 42, said he would countenance the idea that his side might win the championship only if it was still in contention in April. As it is, it might claim the title so early that it cannot celebrate it properly: The season is still in full swing, and Leverkusen has at least two more trophies to chase. WorkEleanor Coppola, Who Chronicled Her Family’s Filmmaking, Dies at 87
 Ms. Coppola had her own lapses. “If I tell the truth, we both strayed from our marriage, probably equally, each in our way,” she wrote in “Notes on the Making of Apocalypse Now,” a 1979 account of that period. “Francis has gone to the extremes in the physical world, women, food, possessions, in an effort to feel complete. I have looked for that feeling of completeness in the non‐physical world. Zen, est, Esalen, meditation.” WorkWorkMajor police incident at Bondi after reports of man with knife
 That was close… heard gunshots at Westfield Bondi Junction during haircut… then people running and shop shutters going down before evac siren. Thank you to staff at @justcutssalons BJ who helped us exit. Prayers for any victims. Please don’t let this be the new normal pic.twitter.com/Z9AOuPvCeb WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkEuropean cities hope jet-setting Taylor Swift fans will splash the cash for Eras tour
 A spokesperson for Swift told US media last year that in advance of the tour’s start in March 2023, the pop star bought more than double the carbon credits needed to offset all tour travel. Carbon offset credits are tradable certificates that allow purchasers to compensate for emissions by investing in environmental projects that claim to reduce carbon emissions, though recent studies have questioned the efficacy of these schemes. WorkWorkAn t-Eilean: £1m-an-episode drama to bring Outer Hebrides to global audience
 The media bill will prioritise minority-language broadcasting on streaming services and add minority languages to the UK's public service broadcasting remit. That would boost Gaelic programming and increase commissions, the spokesperson said. "We recognise the value of minority-language broadcasting for Gaelic speakers across Scotland and the rest of the UK," they added. WorkWork'Completely destroyed': how a Halfords service left a car owner £2,000 out of pocket
 Halfords' insurer, Aviva, stood by the value of the payout and said it would cover any expenses he incurred as a result of the collision. It is too soon to have established liability as it is awaiting the final police report, it said. It is also arranging that the claims paid out by his insurer be moved across to its books, meaning it will no longer be on his record. Work'Petrified' non-doms poised to flee UK over Labour's tax plans, say experts
 A Labour spokesperson said they did not believe the policy would lead to an exodus of non-doms. "We do not accept this argument," they said. "Before the Conservatives stole Labour's non-dom policy, they were making the exact same argument only to conveniently drop their warning sound when they adopted the policy."Labour's proposals are about making the tax system fairer. If you make your home and do your business in Britain, then you should pay your taxes here too." WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkCan Taiwan Semiconductor Stock (NYSE:TSM) Replicate Nvidia’s Performance?
 The semiconductor industry is experiencing a significant surge, largely driven by the AI boom. TSM, along with its AI-focused counterparts, stands to gain from this relentless demand. With strategic investments and expansion plans in place to meet future demands, TSM appears well-positioned for sustained growth. Considering these factors, I am inclined to buy the stock at its current levels, anticipating long-term benefits from its AI potential. WorkWork TradeBriefs Publications are read by over 10,00,000 Industry Executives About Us | Advertise Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe (one-click) You are receiving this mail because of your subscription with TradeBriefs.
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