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a''Everything we were taught about success is wronga'': how to find true fulfilment in your life and career
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Editor's Note: The way we've been taught to "do" life is all wrong. "Destinational living", by which we pursue recognisable outcomes based on the lie that these will guarantee security and happiness, is an "end justifies the means" philosophy. Destinational living says: "Decide what you want your life to look like, come up with a 10
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WorkPaper-based biosensor offers pain-free diabetes monitoring via sweat A new paper-based biosensor system uses bacterial spores that germinate in response to glucose in potassium-rich bodily fluids, such as sweat. Credit: Binghamton University Millions of people with diabetes track their glucose levels daily using finger-stick devices that draw and analyze their blood. WorkSeven High-Paying Jobs Most People Don't Want The term "high income" is a moving target--jobs that once allowed folks to afford a nice lifestyle can lose their luster over time as inflation and other economic forces conspire to erode their value.
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WorkWorkSweden unveils drone swarm to be paired with ground troops MILAN -- Sweden has unveiled a cluster of swarming aerial drones envisioned to equip ground and air units of the Swedish Armed Forces for intelligence and surveillance applications. The project was announced by Swedish Minister for Defense Pal Jonson during a Jan. 15 press conference.
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WorkWork WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWhat North Korea gains by sending troops to fight for Russia - The Economist (No paywall) NORTH KOREAN television viewers had a treat just after New Years Day. The state broadcaster aired 72 Hours, a new film, according to NK News, a North Korean-focused news site. The movie tells the story of the first three days of the Korean war and how the conflict was started by the evil South. (In fact, North Koreas founder, Kim Il Sung, launched the initial attack.) Among the propaganda messages embedded in the tale, a big one is the importance of close ties with Moscow. The films fans include the Russian ambassador in Pyongyang, North Koreas capital. WorkAn NYC nonprofit has reversed 1,700 overdoses since 2021. Under Trump, it faces an uncertain future - STAT (No paywall) NEW YORK Shawn has spent the better part of the last hour injecting fentanyl. But he is not in any danger: After a brief scare, when his heart rate dropped considerably, the pulse oximeter on his left index finger now says his vital signs are nearly back to normal. The staff at OnPoint NYC, the harm reduction nonprofit whose back room is designated for precisely this purpose, are no longer worried. Instead of administering medical care, they bring him a cup of coffee and a candy bar. WorkTrump ready to bypass Congress on border and tariffs - WSJ (No paywall) WASHINGTONDays before his inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump made clear in a two-hour private meeting with Senate Republicans that he wouldnt wait on them to start implementing his biggest policy priorities: overhauling the immigration system and dramatically reshaping the countrys relationship with its economic allies and adversaries. WorkJoe Biden takes parting shot at red states: "Screwed up" "We've invested more in red states than blue states Red states really screwed up in terms of the way they handled their economy, and the way they handled manufacturing, and the way they handled access to supply chains," Biden, a Democrat, told MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell when asked about his administration's economic response to the COVID-19 pandemic. WorkWorkHow Ukraine inspired NATOs new task force to deter Putin Thats the mission of a new center in Poland, to be inaugurated next month, where NATO officials, civilians and Ukrainians will study what has been learned in fields such as drone warfare, air defenses, artificial intelligence and the resilience of civilian populations. WorkWorkC.I.A. Analyst Pleads Guilty to Leaking Classified Documents About Israel Prosecutors said that he repeatedly retrieved and printed classified information beginning in the spring of 2024, just months after Hamas terrorists waged a brutal campaign on Israel, killing about 1,200 men, women and children. That attack, on Oct. 7, incited a war that left people divided about Israel’s response and tens of thousands dead in Gaza. WorkFreed Cuban Dissident: The Church and Biden Got Duped “The Biden administration made fools of themselves,” Mr. Ferrer said in a telephone interview from his home in Santiago de Cuba, the morning after his release. “In a gesture of supposed good will, they free a number of people who should never have been jailed, and then they want in exchange for that for the Church and the American government to make concessions. They are applauded, and the world sees that they are so generous.” WorkWorkU.S. to Deploy 'Extraordinary Measures' to Avoid Default on Jan. 21 “The debt limit does not authorize new spending, but it creates a risk that the federal government might not be able to finance its existing legal obligations that Congresses and presidents of both parties have made in the past,” Ms. Yellen said in the letter. “I respectfully urge Congress to act promptly to protect the full faith and credit of the United States.” WorkCrackdown Bill Exposes Democratic Rift on Immigration as Trump Takes Power “You have to meet people where they are, even if your ideological priors might lead you in a different direction,” Mr. Torres, who is exploring a run for governor, said in an interview. “I do worry that when we vote against bills like the Laken Riley Act, we run the risk of seeming out of touch with most Americans on the issue of immigration and border security.” WorkWorkWorkSenate Pushes Bill to Deport Migrants Charged With Crimes Past a Key Hurdle Republicans teed it up as the first of several border bills they hope to revive and enact when they cement their governing trifecta on Monday with Mr. Trump’s inauguration. A similar measure passed the House last year but died when the Democratic-led Senate declined to take it up. The G.O.P. also wants to resurrect measures to increase deportations, hold asylum seekers outside the United States and strip federal funding from cities that restrict their cooperation with federal immigration enforcement agencies. WorkGM can't sell your location data for the next 5 years Kia America (HYMTF+2.19%), Subaru of America (FUJHY+0.36%), Mitsubishi Motors (MMTOF+4.48%), Ford, American Honda Motor (HMC+0.91%), Nissan North America (NSANY+2.70%), and Hyundai Motor America all reportedly have relationships with Lexis Nexis and Verisk. Their deals aren’t major money-makers; according to Democratic lawmakers, Hyundai shared data from 1.7 million vehicles with Verisk over a six-year period for $1.04 million, or 61 cents per car. WorkWorkWorkCNN Settles Defamation Suit After Being Ordered to Pay 5 Million The CNN case was concluded after a two-week trial in a Panama City, Fla., courtroom, where lawyers for the contractor, Zachary Young, argued that the network had falsely accused him of illegally participating in a “black market” for exfiltration services in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of American forces. WorkAmerican Airlines Accused of Discrimination by Interracial Couple Follow New York Times Travel on Instagram and sign up for our Travel Dispatch newsletter to get expert tips on traveling smarter and inspiration for your next vacation. Dreaming up a future getaway or just armchair traveling? Check out our 52 Places to Go in 2025. WorkI.M.F. Raises U.S. Economic Forecast as Other Regions Lag Those wild cards are particularly acute in the United States, where the incoming Trump administration’s proposed tax cuts, deregulation, tariffs and curbs on immigration could ignite inflation. All of these proposals have a common element, Mr. Gourinchas said: They are poised to increase price pressures. Work'Red Note,' a Chinese App, Is Dominating Downloads, Thanks to TikTok Users TikTok, which is available in more than 150 countries but not China, is owned by the Chinese internet company ByteDance. American creators who post videos on TikTok say the app has been a source of connection, entertainment and information since it became a sensation during the Covid-19 pandemic. Its secret sauce is its proprietary algorithm, technology that recommends a constant stream of short videos targeted to keep people scrolling. WorkRedNote Scrambles to Hire English-Speaking Content Moderators The Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu--better known internationally as RedNote--is scrambling to boost its ability to moderate English-language content after hundreds of thousands of American users suddenly joined the platform in anticipation of TikTok potentially being banned in the Unite WorkTrump announces White House economic policy team "I am pleased to announce the brilliant team who will serve on the White House National Economic Council (NEC) under Kevin Hassett, one of the world's most respected economists," Trump said in a statement. WorkWorkWorkWorkPublishers and Influencers Wonder What Could Replace the Power of BookTok Over the past few years, publishers, authors and booksellers have grown increasingly dependent on TikTok to drive sales. Many of the top selling fiction writers in the United States — including Colleen Hoover, Sarah J. Maas, Freida McFadden, Ana Huang and Rebecca Yarros — owe their success in part to exposure on TikTok. WorkD.C. Restaurants Look Ahead to Incoming Trump Administration Even so, she was adamant that Immigrant Food is “not a political space,” but instead a business using “gastro-advocacy” to support people who come to this country seeking a better life, “which is the American story,” she said. She plans to continue that approach undaunted as the new administration comes into power. |
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