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Traveling Solo With a Disability Taught Me that My Body Is More Capable Than I Realized

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I once believed my body was my prison. For four years, I lived practically immobile while awaiting surgery for juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Walking through life—when I could walk at all—made travel seem like a fantasy, especially solo travel. But once my health improved and the pandemic restrictions lifted, I booked a flight to Italy for five weeks, where I found myself again.

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New York’s New Rule Forces Companies To Disclose AI-Driven Layoffs

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New York has introduced a new requirement for companies to reveal if artificial intelligence played a part in their layoffs. This addition to the state’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) system makes New York the first state in the U.S. to mandate such disclosure. The measure aims to provide regulators with clearer insight into how AI is impacting employment, according to Entrepreneur.

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RFK Jr. overhauled the CDC's vaccine panel. Here's what it does and why it matters

NPR Technology

It plays a big role in deciding which vaccines kids and adults get routinely, what's covered by insurance and which shots are made available free to low-income kids.

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Is AI the Reason for Your Layoff? New York Becomes the First State to Require Companies to Disclose If So.

Entrepreneur.com

New York has become the first state to require companies filing WARN notices to disclose if layoffs are due to AI, robotics, or other technological innovations.

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The Memory Edge: Outlearn, Outperform, Outlast

Speaker: Chester Santos

Forgetfulness is costing you time, money, and a ton of missed opportunities. In the age of automation, it’s easy to underestimate the power of a well-trained human mind. But memory isn’t just a parlor trick, it's a strategic edge. Human memory is one of the most underrated business skills. Whether you’re managing people, leading sessions, or having high-stakes conversations, remembering names, details, and concepts can be transformative in building trust, absorbing knowledge, and driving perform

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AI Chatbots Are Tanking Traffic to News Sites, But They Don’t Tell the Whole Truth

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Artificial intelligence chatbots are transforming how people access information online, offering quick, direct and click-free answers without the need to browse multiple websites. While traditional search engines like Google still dominate daily use, online news outlets are beginning to feel the early impact, according to a new Wall Street Journal report.

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Labor Crunch Pushes Japan To Reform Policy That Discourages Women From Working More Hours

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Japan’s labour shortage is forcing its conservative lawmakers to consider overhauling decades-old social welfare rules originally designed to encourage married women to spend more hours looking after the home. Policymakers are expected to pass legislation on Friday that would require part-time workers to pay into pension and health-insurance schemes, essentially scaling back exemptions now seen as a major disincentive for women to work longer hours or advance their careers.

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Germany Told To Mobilize Women And Older Workers Amid Labor Crunch

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Germany needs to take stronger action to bring more women and older individuals into the workforce as the country faces an increasingly serious shortage of skilled workers, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said in a report this week. According to the Paris-based organization, part-time employment is rising, especially among women, parents, and seniors.

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Why taking apart buildings piece by piece is a climate solution

NPR Technology

Deconstruction is a growing approach to taking down homes that diverts waste from landfills, cuts carbon emissions and creates a circular economy for construction materials.

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15 Athletes Succeeding Beyond the Game

Success

For professional athletes, it takes precision, resilience and excellence to compete on a national—or even international—level. Some athletes have taken that drive and focused it on building legacies that extend beyond their sport. Whether launching a successful brand or sharing insights into their everyday lives, these 15 athletes have triumphantly transitioned from sports icons to savvy entrepreneurs.

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RFK Jr. sent Congress 'medical disinformation' to defend COVID vaccine schedule change

NPR Technology

A document circulated to members of Congress misinterprets studies and cites debunked research, scientists say. It could influence congressional perceptions of vaccine safety.

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Your Accounting Expertise Will Only Get You So Far: What Really Matters

Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA

In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. If you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner—and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level.

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How to lead with radical candor | Kim Scott

TED Talks

"How can you say what you mean without being mean?" asks CEO coach and author Kim Scott. Delving into the delicate balance between caring and challenging when leading in the workplace, she introduces "radical candor" as the way to give constructive criticism, compassionately. Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey ! Become a TED Member today at ted.com/join Learn more about TED Next at ted.com/futureyou Hosted on Acast.

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Copenhagen is adapting to a warmer world with rain tunnels and 'sponge parks'

NPR Technology

Copenhagen is expected to receive 30% more rainfall by the end of the century. The city is responding with a massive long-term adaptation plan.

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'Way Harder Than I Expected': Chime Was Turned Down By 100 VCs a Decade Ago. It Went Public This Week Valued Around $12 Billion.

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About a decade ago, Chime was turned down by 100 VCs, according to the then-CTO. This week, it went public, valued at around $12 billion.

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'I just walked out': The sole survivor of the Air India crash shares his story

NPR Technology

Viswashkumar Ramesh was on his way home to London when tragedy struck. In hospital interviews, he explains how he made his way out of seat 11A — which isn't typically the safest part of the plane.

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How To Overcome Change Fatigue In Finance With Neuroscience-Backed Strategies

Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP

The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.

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How Entrepreneurs and First-Time Franchisees Can Become Effective Leaders

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Israel expands strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities

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Early satellite imagery appears to show some damage at Iran's main site.

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Legal Complaints Claim Amazon’s AI-Based Accommodation Denials And RTO Rules Violate Disability Rights

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Amazon is facing criticism and legal complaints from disabled employees over its strict return-to-office requirements and handling of accommodation requests. Workers say the company’s policies violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and workers’ rights to organize. At least two employees have filed complaints with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), highlighting concerns about Amazon’s treatment of disabled staff and use of

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Oil prices jump and stocks tumble following Israel's attack on Iran

NPR Technology

Israel's attack on Iran sparked the biggest jump in crude oil prices since Russia's invasion of Ukraine more than three years ago. Stocks fell sharply.

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Breaking The Commerce Bottleneck: Your SAP Exit Plan Starts Now

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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AMD's CEO Claims Their New Chips 'Match' Nvidia's at a Lower Price, and Even Sam Altman Is Excited: 'An Amazing Thing'

Entrepreneur.com

AMD CEO Lisa Su said at an AMD launch event on Thursday that the company's AI chips offer "greater efficiency" compared to Nvidia's chips. Sam Altman said OpenAI will use the new AMD chips.

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Why did Israel strike Iran? An Israeli politician and a US-Iran expert weigh in

NPR Technology

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon about his country's strikes.

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Why Knowing Your Customer Drives Smarter Growth (and Higher Profits)

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Mahmoud Khalil had hoped to walk free today. A federal judge said no

NPR Technology

After signaling that Khalil could be released Friday, Judge Michael Farbiarz accepted the government's shifting explanation for Khalil's continued detention.

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Protect What Matters: Rethinking Finance Ops In A Digital World

Speaker: Cheryl J. Muldrew-McMurtry

Distributed finance teams are rewriting how the back-office runs, and attackers are taking notes. Disconnected workflows, process blind spots, and rising cyber threats are more than just growing pains—they’re liabilities. The challenge isn’t just going remote. It’s building resilient systems that protect accuracy, control, and speed across every transaction and touchpoint.

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The Hidden Risk That Crashes Startups — Even the Profitable Ones

Entrepreneur.com

In uncertain markets, the most resilient businesses aren't the biggest—they're the most liquid, able to move fast, adapt quickly and survive when capital gets tight.

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'Buy now, pay later:' a replacement for the millennial lifestyle subsidy?

NPR Technology

The cheap convenience of the "millennial lifestyle subsidy" has gone - does "buy now, pay later" fill in the gaps?

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Influence That Converts: How Entrepreneurs Use Social Media to Drive Real Business Growth

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Indian authorities begin investigating Air India crash in which 1 passenger survived

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India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is investigating the crash with help from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board. Authorities said Friday that the black box has been recovered.

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Automation, Evolved: Your New Playbook for Smarter Knowledge Work

Speaker: Frank Taliano

Documents are the backbone of enterprise operations, but they are also a common source of inefficiency. From buried insights to manual handoffs, document-based workflows can quietly stall decision-making and drain resources. For large, complex organizations, legacy systems and siloed processes create friction that AI is uniquely positioned to resolve.

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Why Diverse Leadership Is a Competitive Advantage — and How Women Can Lead the Shift

Entrepreneur.com

Here's how every business, no matter the industry, can benefit from bringing more women into leadership roles.

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These catchy old songs aren't as think as you drunk they are

NPR Technology

Drinking In Here , a new collection of traditional drinking songs from the Lomax Archive.'/> People are drinking less these days, but drinking songs never go out of style. The Lomax Archive is dropping a new album of traditional songs this week.

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I Wish Every Entrepreneur Had a Dad Like Mine

Entrepreneur.com

I learned entrepreneurship by silently observing everything my dad did; a true businessman through and through. Here's why I wish every entrepreneur had a dad like mine.

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How do you stop caring what others think? A filmmaker and a therapist answer | Baron Ryan and Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile

TED Talks

How do you quit people-pleasing? Internet filmmaker Baron Ryan and family therapist Stephanie R. Yates-Anyabwile unpack the all-too-common fear of rejection and explore the practices necessary to reclaim your ability to finally say “no” and stop caring about what other people think. (This conversation is part of “TED Intersections,” a series featuring thought-provoking conversations between experts navigating the ideas shaping our world.

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How To Break Digital Transformation Barriers And Accelerate AI Adoption

Speaker: Anna Tiomina, MBA

AI is reshaping industries, yet finance remains one of the slowest adopters. Concerns over compliance, legacy systems, and data silos have made finance teams hesitant to embrace AI-driven transformation. But delaying adoption isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about staying competitive in a rapidly evolving landscape. How can finance leaders overcome these challenges and start leveraging AI effectively?