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☆ It might be better to quit than stay at that job you hate
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-01 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Workers say one top regret is staying at a job too long, according to a survey by Resume Now. More people said they regret staying too long at a job over quitting. Workers say they regret not taking action over their careers over acting too soon. It might be better to quit than continue sticking it out in hopes it'll improve. Conversely, only about two in five workers said they regret quitting a job.

Persons: —, it'll, Debbie Sorensen, Sorensen Organizations: Workers, Service Locations: UK, Germany, France, Denver

☆ House Democrats propose crackdown on fake, AI-generated robocalls
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-29 | by ( Brian Fung | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The number of robocalls placed in the US peaked at around 58.5 billion in 2019, according to estimates by YouMail, a robocall blocking service. For all robocalls, including those Americans have authorized from their bank or doctor’s office, any use of AI would have to be disclosed under the proposed law. But even as officials have gained some ground on unwanted robocalls, those making the calls are increasingly turning to new technologies such as artificial intelligence to stay a step ahead. It would also seek to force phone providers to offer free robocall-blocking services to consumers and require the FCC to maintain a public list of the top 100 illegal robocall campaigns. Other Democratic co-sponsors of the legislation include Illinois Rep. Jan Schakowsky, California Rep. Doris Matsui, Florida Rep. Darren Soto and Illinois Rep. Eric Sorensen.

Persons: Joe Biden, Frank Pallone, Pallone, ” Pallone, Jan Schakowsky, Doris Matsui, Darren Soto, Eric Sorensen Organizations: Washington CNN, House Democrats, New, New Hampshire voters, YouMail, CNN, House Energy, Commerce, Federal Communications Commission, Regulators, Industry, FCC, Federal Trade Commission, Democratic, Illinois, California Rep Locations: New Hampshire, California, Florida

☆ Mammography AI can cost patients extra. Is it worth it?
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-26 | by ( Michelle Andrews | Kff Health News | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

In recent years, AI software that helps radiologists detect problems or diagnose cancer using mammography has been moving into clinical use. This extra review has enormous potential to improve the detection of suspicious breast masses and lead to earlier diagnoses of breast cancer. With RadNet’s AI tool, “it’s as if all patients get the benefit of our very top performer.”But is the tech analysis worth the extra cost to patients? The health system has developed AI models and is testing the technology with mammograms but doesn’t yet offer it to patients, she said. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, “computer-assisted detection” software promised to improve breast cancer detection.

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☆ Denmark Awaits New King, as Queen Margrethe to Bow Out
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-13 | by ( Jan. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +3 min

People from all over Denmark are expected to crowd Copenhagen in a sign of the huge popularity the monarchy is enjoying. "It could be that she thinks Prince Frederik is prepared to take over now," said Lars Hovbakke Sorensen, a historian and associate professor at University College Absalon in Denmark. "He's 55, and maybe the queen wanted to avoid a situation where you would have a very, very old king, as you saw with Prince Charles." The British king was 73 when he ascended the throne after his mother Queen Elizabeth died in September 2022 aged 96. The new Danish royal couple will take the throne at a time of huge public support and enthusiasm for the monarchy.

Persons: Stine Jacobsen, Johannes Birkebaek COPENHAGEN, Margrethe II, Denmark's, Frederik, Danes, Margrethe, It's, Anna Karina Laursen, Hans Christian Andersen, Mary, Royce, Christian, Mette Frederiksen, Klaus Johansen, Prince Frederik, Lars Hovbakke Sorensen, Prince Charles ., Queen Elizabeth, Johannes Birkebaek, Jacob Gronholt, Pedersen, Frances Kerry Organizations: of State, Reuters, ROYAL POWER, University College Absalon, Danish Locations: Copenhagen, Danish, Denmark, Britain

☆ Hate your job but can't quit? A career expert says you should do 5 things to change your attitude around work
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-02 | by ( Jacqueline Weiss | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

People continue to feel stress and anger while at work, but they can't quit the jobs they hate. A career expert and psychologist say you should outline what you like about your job. If you aren't in a position to quit your job, here are some tips on how to make heading to work more bearable. AdvertisementAdvertisementYou can always voice your concerns at work — with caution"If you have managers or coworkers you trust, it can help to get support," Sorensen said. Lastly, zooming out helps put everything in perspectiveNext time you find yourself spiraling at work, Sorensen advises you to acknowledge the larger situation.

Persons: —, Debbie Sorensen, Sorensen, Leclaire Organizations: Service, ACT Locations: Gallup's State, Denver

☆ Phoenix Is in No Danger of Running Out of Water
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-07 | by ( Sarah Porter | Kathryn Sorensen | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ The sure-fire way to save America’s cities? Do what Tokyo does.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-04 | by ( Eliza Relman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

But affordability isn't an issue in the world's biggest city, Tokyo. In collectivist Japan, housing policy is designed to benefit the most people possible. Earthquakes and small homesAnother feature of the Japanese housing market is purely situational: The country is a hotspot for earthquakes. Could the US import Japanese housing policy? Japan's housing policy "is now quite well understood" among American housing advocates and scholars, he says, "whereas it was not even three years ago."

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☆ Consumers are still spending on nice things, if they’re on trend
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( Parija Kavilanz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

But they’re also rewarding the stores that are betting big on the right trends at the right time, for the right price. Mejuri: The Toronto-based jewelry retailer has intentionally positioned itself as a go-to destination for Millennials and GenZers for affordable fine jewelry. “When we founded the business, we wanted to redefine luxury and bring it a new experience within the fine jewelry industry,” said Masad. We just wanted to make fine jewelry part of everyday wear. We saw no reason for why there should be a barrier between fine jewelry and our customer.”He said Mejuri hasn’t wavered from that goal.

Persons: aren’t, they’re, ”, Jharonne Martis, —, Neil Saunders, Marshal Cohen, ” Abercrombie, Andrew Kelly, Saunders, Abercrombie, Fran Horowitz, Lulu, Circana’s Cohen, Noura Sakkijha, Majed Masad, Zach Hilty, Mejuri hasn’t, “ There’s, It’s, TJ, TJ Maxx, TJ Maxx's, David L, Ryan, Aaron Sorensen Organizations: New, New York CNN, Abercrombie, Fitch, “, CNN Business, TJ Maxx, TJ, Boston Globe, Lotis, Consulting Locations: New York, Toronto

☆ What do you say at the altar? One couple let ChatGPT decide.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The couple told Insider they used ChatGPT and other AI assistants to help write vows and a website. Price said that the AI tools have helped ease some of her pre-wedding stress. And they've outsourced almost 90% of that writing to AI, Price told Insider. Price is now using ChatGPT and Joy's AI assistant to write the vows she'll recite to Sorensen on their wedding day. Price said that without the AI tools, she would have just gotten up and said, "Thank you mom and dad."

Persons: Molly Price, Erik Sorensen, Price, Sorensen, Joy, we've, We've, they're, Rumi, ChatGPT Organizations: Service Locations: Wall, Silicon, Denver

☆ World’s Largest ‘Baby Exporter’ Confronts Its Painful Past
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-17 | by ( Choe Sang-Hun | More About Choe Sang-Hun | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Mia Lee Sorensen’s Danish parents used to tell her that her birth family in South Korea had put her up for adoption. But when Ms. Sorensen found her birth parents in South Korea last year, they could not believe she was alive. South Korea has the world’s largest diaspora of intercountry adoptees, with more foreign adoptions overall than any other nation. Those adoptions have continued today, even as the country suffers one of the world’s lowest birthrates. In 2021, the top intercountry adoption hubs were Colombia, India, Ukraine and South Korea.

Persons: Mia Lee Sorensen’s, Sorensen Locations: South Korea, Korea, intercountry, Korean, United States, Europe, Colombia, India, Ukraine, China

☆ This couple is outsourcing their wedding vows to ChatGPT and other AI. Here's how it's working.
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-16 | by ( Lakshmi Varanasi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Persons: Molly Price, Erik Sorensen, Price, Sorensen, Joy, we've, We've, they're, Rumi, ChatGPT Organizations: Service Locations: Wall, Silicon, Denver

☆ The Wide World of Puppetry Converges on New York
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-07 | by ( Laurel Graeber | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

On Saturday, the festival will host a round-table discussion with Lee’s troupe, the Mettawee River Theater Company. “What I want people to experience while they’re here is that the world is whatever you decide to make it for yourself,” said Matthew Sorensen, who curated the shows of Lee’s work. And everywhere, Lee gave castoffs new life: Piano keys serve as puppet teeth, and can lids as eyes. An open mailbox becomes the head and jaws of a dragon; the ribs of a baby carriage form its body. Many, she added, illustrate Lee’s method of taking “what’s just right there” and “exploring what it can do.”

Persons: Lee, Henry Hudson, Brendan Schweda’s “ Barnacle Bill, ”, “, Ralph Lee’s, Ralph Lee, Matthew Sorensen, Kitamura ”, Casey Compton, Lee’s, “ what’s Organizations: Theater Company

☆ With climate change, health care providers should be more mindful of heat-related illness, doctors say
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-27 | by ( Jen Christensen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Heat stroke is one of the most common and most deadly heat-related illnesses, and it becomes a significant problem during heat waves. Even healthy young people can get heat stroke, particularly if they are working or exercising outside when temperatures are high. Sorensen’s Global Consortium is trying to make it so every health care provider considers weather as a factor in health problems. “It doesn’t have to get as hot in Northern states as compared to Southern states, presumably because of differences in societal, physiological, cultural, health care adaptations,” Dresser said. Harvard is also piloting a program that will send targeted alerts to nurses, doctors and other health care professionals at clinics in areas with dangerously high temperatures.

Persons: It’s, ”, Caitlin Rublee, Dr, Cecilia Sorensen, ” Sorensen, “ We’re, Rublee, “, Sorensen, ’ ” Sorensen, I’m, Caleb Dresser, ” Dresser, Sanjay Gupta, Dresser Organizations: CNN, University of Colorado School of Medicine, US Environmental Protection Agency, US Centers for Disease Control, CDC, Global, Health Education, Columbia University, Colorado ER, Sorensen’s, Harvard Center for Climate, Health, Global Environment, Get CNN, CNN Health, Harvard Locations: United States, Midwest, Colorado, Southern

☆ It’s so hot in Arizona, doctors are treating a spike of patients who were burned by falling on the ground
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-24 | by ( Jen Christensen | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —It is so hot in Maricopa County, Arizona, that people are being brought into the emergency room with significant, sometimes life-threatening burns. For the past three or four weeks of this record heatwave, people have been burned just by falling on the ground. There are also burn patients in the ICU, and about half of those patients are people burned after falls. Despite the extreme heat, most places aren’t seeing burn injuries right now. Pets face injuries, tooAnimals can also get burned walking on hot concrete or asphalt, said Dr. Rena Carlson, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

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☆ Harvard-trained psychologist: 3 ‘overlooked’ red flags that your job is setting you up for burnout
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-06 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Burnout manifests differently for everyone, but the root cause is often the same: our jobs. In 2019, the World Health Organization officially recognized burnout as an occupational phenomenon resulting from "chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed." Since then, employee burnout has steadily increased: Job burnout is at an all-time high since spring 2021, according to recent research from Future Forum, with over 40% of global workers reporting that they are emotionally spent. Part of avoiding extreme mental exhaustion and stress is paying attention to the red flags that could indicate your job, or company, may be conducive to burnout, says Debbie Sorensen, a Harvard-trained clinical psychologist in Denver. Here are the top 3 red flags to watch out for:

Persons: Debbie Sorensen Organizations: World Health Organization, Future, Harvard Locations: Denver

☆ Shark attacks in the US occur most in these 12 states
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-05 | by ( Rupendra Brahambhatt | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Shark attacks are more common in the US than in any other place in the world. But if you think shark attacks are only limited to remote and isolated islands, you'd be surprised to know that the US has seen more unprovoked shark attacks than any other country, by far, and many of these attacks happen near crowded beaches. Where the most shark attacks occur in the USSince the 16th century, 1,604 unprovoked shark attacks have been reported in the US, according to the International Shark Attack File. That's more than double the number of shark attacks in Australia, which holds the second-highest number of attacks at 691. "Shark attacks are rare and it is extremely rare for people to be eaten when they occur," Sorensen said.

Persons: —, Alexis Rosenfeld, Peter Sorensen, WENDELL TEODORO, James Sulikowski, Gavin Naylor, Sorensen Organizations: Service, Turks, South Carolina, North Carolina, Department of Fisheries, University of Minnesota, Florida Department of Environment Protection, Coastal Oregon, Experiment, AP, Florida Program, Shark Research, University of Florida Locations: Florida, Caicos, Buchan, Australia, America, Hawaii, California, South, North, Texas, Oregon, New York, Georgia, New Jersey, Alabama, Massachusetts, Virginia , Louisiana , Delaware

☆ People-pleasers are at a higher risk of burnout, says Harvard-trained psychologist — How to spot the signs
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-21 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The price of being a people-pleaser can be steep — especially for your mental health. People-pleasers are especially prone to burnout at work, says Debbie Sorensen, a Harvard-trained clinical psychologist based in Denver. "They tend to be very kind, thoughtful people, which it makes it that much harder for them to set boundaries, not take on too much work or get emotionally invested in their jobs," says Sorensen. And being a constant yes-person is a double-edged sword: You might feel guilty telling others "no," and resentment every time you say "yes." The difference, Sorensen explains, is that people-pleasers tend to have difficulty setting boundaries, which can be "really exhausting" and lead to "chronic stress," she warns.

☆ This simple habit can protect you from stress and burnout, says Harvard-trained psychologist: 'It only takes 5 minutes'
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-16 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

But you can ward off burnout by being vigilant about the early signs and leaning on one simple habit: self-awareness. Ask yourself: "Where is this feeling coming from, and why is it coming up now?" Ask yourself: "Where is this feeling coming from, and why is it coming up now?" You can also prevent burnout by re-framing how you think about stress, Sorensen notes. "As one of my colleagues once told me, 'When you're stressed about stress, you're stressed,'" says Sorensen.

☆ How Much Rent Can I Afford?
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-11 | by ( ) www.wsj.com time to read: +7 min

Paying too much in rent could leave you struggling to pay your other bills or unable to save for the future. Here’s how financial planners say you can make sure your rent is in line with your income and goals. Experts we spoke to recommend keeping rent costs below 25% to 30% of your monthly income. Another factor to consider is whether spending a little more on rent could help you save on other costs. When it makes sense to spend lessIt can make sense to spend less than 30% of your net income on rent if you have other large expenses.

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☆ Harvard-trained psychologist shares 3 signs you're addicted to stress: 'It's a lot more common than you think'
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-07 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Stress, even with the myriad of negatives it brings, can be addicting. Stress can cause a natural high by activating the arousal and attention centers in our nervous system, which, if prolonged, can be "as addictive as drugs," Hanna warns. In other words, your chronically stressed-out brain could be dependent on those small, euphoric hits of dopamine, says Debbie Sorensen, a Harvard-trained psychologist who specializes in burnout. But glorifying being busy all the time, both inside and outside of work, can be dangerous, making chronic stress and burnout all more likely. Research has shown that chronic stress, if unchecked, can cause high blood pressure, IBS, acne, and other health issues.

☆ Social Media Influencer Convicted of Lying About Children’s Kidnapping
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-28 | by ( Johnny Diaz | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

A California woman and Instagram influencer who reported and posted online about an attempted kidnapping of her young children in 2020 has been convicted of making a false report of a crime, prosecutors said. A jury convicted the woman, Katie Sorensen, 31, formerly of Sonoma, Calif., on one count of making a false report of a crime, a misdemeanor. She was taken into custody, the Sonoma County District Attorney’s Office said in a statement on Thursday. The district attorney, Carla Rodriguez, said that the verdict would “enable us to hold Ms. Sorensen accountable for her crime, while at the same time helping to exonerate the couple that was falsely accused of having attempted to kidnap two young children.”On Dec. 7, 2020, Ms. Sorensen went to a Michaels craft store in Petaluma, Calif., with her two young children, prosecutors said. Petaluma is about 40 miles north of San Francisco.

☆ 6 things to do with your tax refund other than spend it right away
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-18 | by ( Mike Winters | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

That's what many tax filers have been considering this tax season, which ends today, April 18, for most filers. As of April 7, the average 2022 tax refund is $2,878, slightly lower than 2021's $3,175, according to the Internal Revenue Service. Of course, an IRS refund is merely a zero-interest reimbursement for overpayment on taxes throughout the year. To get you started, here are six smart things to do with your tax refund other than spend it right away. "If your tax refund can make a dent to lower the balance or possibly pay off your credit card, do it," says Nycole Freer, a certified financial planner in California.

☆ Burnout is on the rise worldwide—and Gen Z, young millennials and women are the most stressed
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-14 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Burnout from workplace stress is at an all-time high since spring 2021, according to new research from Future Forum. At that time, 38% of workers reported burnout. Two types of people, however, are at a greater risk of burning out than everyone else: women and workers under 30. What's stressing Gen Z, millennials outGen Z and younger millennials entered the workforce during a global pandemic and amid concerns over rising inflation, recession fears and intense geopolitical conflict. All of this is causing Gen Z and young millennials to be more detached and less fulfilled in their professional lives.

☆ House Democrats push back against GOP bill to abolish IRS, impose national sales tax
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-08 | by ( Chelsey Cox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

WASHINGTON — Three Democrats in the U.S. House introduced a measure to push back against a controversial Republican tax proposal that would abolish the IRS, eliminate income taxes and impose a national sales tax. House Republicans introduced the Fair Tax Act in January shortly after Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif, was voted in as speaker. The three Democrats introduced a House resolution opposing a national sales tax on working families and, instead, supporting a tax cut to benefit middle-class families. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., who introduced the Fair Tax Act, said it would simplify the tax code. Pettersen said the sales tax would hurt the most those who are unable to save, such as seniors and low-income families.

☆ Are Butterflies Wildlife? Depends Where You Live.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-04 | by ( ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +10 min

The creatures are simply left out of state conservation statues, or their situation is ambiguous. “State agencies are really at the forefront of conservation for wildlife,” said Scott Black, executive director of the Xerces Society, a nonprofit group that advocates for insect conservation. Sometimes, aquatic insects come under the purview of state wildlife agencies. But across the states without insect authority, officials are often reluctant to broach adding it, Mr. Winton said. Seven of the states without insect conservation authority are in the West, which has felt the effects of climate change intensely.

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