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☆ Election 2024 live updates: The latest on the campaign trail
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-25 | by ( Shania Shelton | Aditi Sangal | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

While the primary contests in Iowa and New Hampshire can be critical for giving candidates early momentum — those two states represent a small number of delegates. Whoever wins the GOP nomination needs to win at least 1,215 out of 2,429 delegates awarded as part of the primary process. Winning the GOP nomination requires at least 1,215 out of 2,429 delegates awarded as part of the primary process. Shortly after CNN projected that Trump would win New Hampshire, Trump had 32 delegates compared with Haley’s 17. In 13 primaries and three caucuses, 874 delegates, 36% of the Republican total, will be up for grabs, including in California, the state with the most Republican delegates.

Persons: It’s, Trump Organizations: CNN, Trump, New Hampshire, Republican Locations: Iowa, New Hampshire, New, California

☆ There are 2 types of goals you can set for yourself, but only one will actually lead to happiness, new study shows
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

There is a seemingly endless amount of research on how to set and accomplish goals — visualize, loop in friends, record milestones. Some goals will not lead to more satisfaction, though, a recent study shows. Extrinsic goals, or aspirations that generally require validation from the external world, are actually linked to ill-being, according to a study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. Pursuing beauty, fame, or wealth, for example, are all extrinsic goals. Intrinsic goals, on the other hand, are linked positively to well-being and negatively to ill-being.

Donald Trump and Nikki Haley AP, Getty ImagesThe New Hampshire primary has a pretty good track record of picking the Republican nominee. Only three times since the 1950s has the winner of the New Hampshire primary not gone on to be the Republican nominee. New Hampshire gets 22 delegates in the Republican primary process – less than 1% of the total delegates who will vote at the convention this summer. Trump is the clear front-runner and holds 50% support among likely Republican primary voters in the Granite State, according to a CNN poll conducted by the University of New Hampshire and released Sunday. Read up on everything you need to know about New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary.

Persons: Donald Trump, Nikki Haley, Trump, Read Organizations: Getty, Republican, New, New Hampshire, CNN, University of New, South Carolina Gov Locations: Hampshire, New Hampshire, Granite State, University of New Hampshire, Trump’s

☆ Use this tool to better prioritize your happiness, expert says: 'Think about time strategically'
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-23 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The first step of building a new financial budget is usually taking a detailed account of what you are spending. Recording where resources are being allocated is key to understanding what exactly you need to shift about your habits. The same can be said if you want to change how you prioritize your time as it pertains to personal goals, says Rainer Strack, senior partner emeritus at Boston Consulting Group. "Time is the only asset that we can't multiply," Strack tells CNBC Make It. It's a scarce resource, and therefore, you have to understand what you want to do with this kind of resource, concretely."

Persons: Rainer Strack, Susanne Dyrchs, Allison Bailey Organizations: Boston Consulting Group, CNBC

☆ The 'Five R's' of raising resilient kids, according to an Ivy League-trained doctor
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-20 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

In her book, Pressman defines the "Five R's" of raising resilient kids. RelationshipsStrong relationships can help a child feel like they can handle adversity. Toxic stress: This is a strong response to prolonged adversity, such as seeing violence or experiencing persistent economic hardship. Toxic stress occurs in the absence of protective relationships. Enforcing both can help kids feel "safe," Pressman says.

Persons: Aliza Pressman, Pressman, it's, you've Organizations: Sinai Parenting

☆ Wife finds husband's stacks of dirty dishes—viral 3-word note made it OK: 'She is seeing positive, noble intentions,' therapist says
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-19 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

When Susan Lehman, 43, woke up to a sink full of dirty dishes, her knee-jerk reaction was anger. She pans her camera to the mess her partner left overnight. I just love that he acknowledges that he left a mess in the sink." "The most important thing is how the person in the relationship feels about the situation," Bobby says. "She experienced it as being a very positive thing that was indicative of all the positive growth and change they've made together as a couple."

Persons: Susan Lehman, Lehman, Lisa Marie Bobby, Bobby, they've Locations: Denver

Several prospective jurors in the jury pool in Donald Trump’s defamation trial say they made political contributions either to Trump and groups supporting him or his political opponents. Two of the prospective jurors said they believed the 2020 election was stolen, the false claim that Trump has continued to make as he runs for president again. Judge Lewis Kaplan asked the potential jurors questions about possible biases in the trial to decide how much money in damages Trump must pay E. Jean Carroll for his 2019 defamatory statements about Carroll’s sexual assault allegations. Three people in the courtroom said they contributed money to Trump's campaign or a group supporting him. All three said that wouldn't affect their ability to fair and impartial.And at least 10 prospective jurors said they contributed money to President Joe Biden, former President Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton or groups supporting the Democratic politicians.

Persons: Donald Trump’s, Trump, Judge Lewis Kaplan, Jean Carroll, Joe Biden, Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton Organizations: Trump, Democratic Locations: Trump

☆ 7 simple steps to 'strategize your life' and set yourself up for success in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-15 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

"A great life has to be defined personally, you can't just take a framework and say, 'This is a great life,"' Strack says. What is my life purpose? To find your purpose Strack suggests asking yourself two questions: What are my strengths and what does the world need? Rainer Strack managing director and senior partner at Boston Consulting Group3. Rainer Strack managing director and senior partner at Boston Consulting Group7.

Persons: Rainer Strack, Susanne Dyrchs, Allison Bailey, Strack Organizations: Boston Consulting, CNBC

☆ You are 48% more likely to land a first date if you do this 1 thing, new data shows
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-14 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Sending a voice note in a conversation is 48% more likely to lead to a date, according to recent Hinge data. More than two-thirds, 65%, of daters believe hearing someone's voice helps them determine their interest. Leaving a voice note for someone you haven't met yet can feel awkward, though. Many of us cringe at the sound of our own voice, which can make it hard to know exactly how we are coming off to other people. If you feel uncomfortable leaving voice notes, here are some tips that can help you at least sound more congenial.

Persons: Moe Ari Brown, Brown, haven't

☆ Harvard-trained etiquette expert: The 3-word response for when someone is rude to you—and more tips for handling awkward situations
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-05 | by ( Aditi Shrikant Zachary Green | Aditi Shrikant | Zachary Green | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

It's in these moments, though, that Harvard-trained etiquette expert Sara Jane Ho sees herself as a resource. "If a friend is rude to you in a social setting, I like to use a three-word answer: 'Are you okay?'" If a friend is rude to you in a social setting, I like to use a three-word answer: "Are you okay?" Sara Jane Ho Etiquette Expert2. Sara jane Ho Etiquette Expert5.

Persons: Sara Jane Ho, Ho, Sarita, Drew Barrymore, you've, that's, Alison, Sara jane Ho Organizations: Harvard, Netflix, Drew Barrymore Show, CNBC Locations: Shakespeare's

Video and witness accounts indicate there have been multiple strikes in the area of Deir al-Balah in central Gaza on Tuesday, with many casualties being taken to the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital. In one video, a blanket appears to be covering a dead body as people at the scene prepare to move the body. "Al Aqsa Martyrs Hospital is the only hospital in the central area and cannot accommodate such a large number of people, especially considering that massacres against our people are still ongoing," he said. "There is a major crisis, particularly because we do not have enough beds, especially in the overcrowded emergency room." Another video filmed in Deir al-Balah shows a Palestine Red Crescent Society ambulance fleeing the scene of nearby artillery fire, according to the aid agency.

Persons: Khalil Al Daqran, Al Daqran Organizations: Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, CNN, Al, Al Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, Red Crescent Society Locations: Deir, Gaza, Aqsa, Deir al, Al Aqsa, Deir Al, Egypt, Rafah

DENVER (AP) — Frontier Airlines has settled a lawsuit filed by female pilots who accused the airline of discriminating against pregnant or breastfeeding employees. In the agreement announced Tuesday, Frontier will let pilots pump breast milk in the cockpit during “noncritical phases” of flights. The Denver-based airline also agreed to let pilots who are breastfeeding reduce their flying time and treat pregnancy and breastfeeding the same as other medical conditions if they make pilots unable to fly. In the case involving Denver-based pilots, the airline also agreed to comply with a current union agreement letting pregnant pilots fly if they have medical approval. The airline also agreed to continue to let breastfeeding pilots reduce their schedules to 50 hours of flying per month, and to update and make available a list of lactation facilities at airports.

Persons: Aditi Fruitwala, ” Fruitwala, Jacalyn Peter, didn't Organizations: DENVER, — Frontier Airlines, U.S, Commission, Frontier, American Civil Liberties Union, Denver Locations: Denver

☆ Youth suicide rates rose 62% from 2007 to 2021: 'People feel hopeless,' one recent grad says
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-05 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

Last year, suicide rates in the U.S. were the highest they had been since 1941, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. From 2007 through 2021, suicide rates for Americans ages 10 to 24 rose 62%, according to the CDC. Young people don't think they can make 'a significant difference'Financial instability has proven to be a large contributing factor in youth suicide. In 2014 and 2015, suicide rates at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology surpassed the national average, which was about 13 deaths per year, according to CDC data. Easier access to guns is linked to increased suicide rates, as well, as gun suicides reached an all-time high in 2022, according to CDC data.

Persons: Young, Katie Meyer, Ian Alexander Jr, Regina King, Ellis Lariviere, Mariana Fabiana, —, Fabiana, Gen Z, ideation, Michele Berk, Berk, Bessel, Van der Kolk, Gen, Carl Fleischer, Fleischer, Nate Bronstein, it's, It's, Carl Fleisher, Jennifer Breheny Wallace, Wallace Organizations: Stanford University, Centers for Disease Control, North Carolina State University, Columbia University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT, CDC, Boston Child Study, Facebook, Harvard, Yale University, University of California Locations: Brooklyn , New York, U.S, Palo Alto , California, Los Angeles, Chicago

☆ Live updates: Rep. George Santos expelled from House
▼ + stars: | 2023-12-01 | by ( Aditi Sangal | Shania Shelton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Rep. George Santos is interviewed by FOX News in the rotunda of the Cannon House Office Building before a vote to expel him from the House of Representatives on December 1, in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesThe House is expected to vote soon on a motion that would expel New York Republican Rep. George Santos from the chamber. An expulsion vote is not like a censure in that the member is not admonished by the chamber or shamed as they are with censure. They will decide how Santos’ office is cleared out, among other steps. Both Traficant’s and Myers' privileges were stripped immediately following the expulsion vote because they had previously been convicted of their crimes.

Persons: George Santos, Anna Moneymaker, –, Santos, Michael Myers, Jim Traficant, – Santos, …, Traficant’s, Myers, Kathy Hochul Organizations: FOX News, Cannon, New York Republican Rep, of, State, Republicans, Democratic Gov, New York Locations: Washington , DC, ”, New York, New York State

☆ Remind your boss of your PTO 'right now,' says workplace therapist—and more tips to disconnect from your job for the holidays
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

If your office culture allows or even encourages working outside of business hours, it can be hard to disconnect. Even if your PTO isn't for a few weeks, "right now" is the best time to remind your managers and colleagues you'll be out, Smith says. Here's how to disconnect from work this holiday season:Remind your boss now, and then remind them againYour manager probably doesn't remember exactly what days you'll be gone. "Just say, 'As a reminder it's Wednesday and Friday is my last day in the office,'" Smith says. Make your OOO email more personalCraft an out-of-office email that includes some personal details about your time off.

Persons: Brandon Smith, you'll, Smith, Celeste Headlee, Headlee, Slack

☆ Anxious dads raise smarter, more well-behaved kids, new study shows: Here's what that means
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-30 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Dads who are slightly anxious or depressed raise kids with fewer behavioral problems and better test scores, according to a new study published in Frontiers of Psychology. Researchers studied 61 children, 36 boys and 25 girls, and their parents. They examined how depressive or anxious symptoms in fathers during the pregnancy period, and then again when the children were between ages 6 and 8, affected the kids' behavior. The results, researchers note, contradicted their hypothesis. The kids were all doing better than expected.

Organizations: Psychology

☆ The No. 1 topic you shouldn't discuss at the office holiday party, according to a workplace therapist
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

When you think of office holiday party faux pas, drinking too much is probably the first one that comes to mind, says Brandon Smith, a career coach and therapist known as The Workplace Therapist. However, there's another common, but less stigmatized, mistake many people make at their end-of-year celebrations, he says: talking about work. "I would avoid talking about work at the holiday party," Smith says. 'Use this as an opportunity to socialize about topics that are non-business'Office parties are usually, by design, not in the office. Anything that is not specific to work projects.

Persons: Brandon Smith, Smith

☆ This is the right way for workaholics to send emails during the holidays, expert says: 'It such a simple thing'
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-29 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

There are two types of people who work during the holidays even if they don't have to, says Brandon Smith, a career coach and therapist known as The Workplace Therapist. "It's a way to prove their self-worth. The second might have a hard time setting boundaries and telling people 'no.' Whether you're the former or the latter, you have to accept that your co-workers might have different priorities than you, especially during the holidays. Fortunately, there are ways to get through this period while valuing other peoples' time and your own.

Persons: Brandon Smith

[1/6] Ola electric scooters are seen outside the Ola Electric Service Centre, in Thane on the outskirts of Mumbai, India, October 25, 2023. Aggarwal's Ola Electric, which he likens to Tesla in the West, is zipping towards a stock-market listing after going from zero to 338,000 e-scooter sales in about two years. But he acknowledged service capacity issues and said Ola was "aggressively" bolstering its service network by adding 100 new centres and hiring more technicians. 'TESLA FOR WEST, OLA FOR REST'Aggarwal often declares, "Tesla is for the West, Ola for the rest", and he's a man in a hurry. "Electric vehicles are new to people so they aren't aware of how to ride the vehicle to maximise optimal output," he said.

Persons: Francis Mascarenhas, it's, Elon Musk, Aggarwal's Ola, Tesla, Ola, Devendra Ghuge, Aggarwal, Ola EVs, Ravi Bhatia, Bhatia, Japan's SoftBank, Ronald Radhakrishnan, Koradia, Riddhima Talwani, Aditi Shah, Rishika Sadam, Sriram, Arpan Chaturvedi, Anushree, Pandya, Francis Mascerehnas, Varun Vyas, Munsif, Jatindra, Saurabh Sharma, Sumit Khanna, Jose Devasia, Aditya Kalra Organizations: Ola Electric Service Centre, REUTERS, Staff, Reuters, JATO Dynamics, WEST, OLA, West, Singapore's Temasek, Industry, Hero Electric, TVS, EV, Ola, Fayaz Bukhari, Thomson Locations: Thane, Mumbai, India, THANE, HYDERABAD, DELHI, MUMBAI, Chennai, Bengaluru, India's, U.S, China, Kochi, New Delhi, Bhubaneswar, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Jose, Srinagar

☆ 64% of men say this is their No. 1 dating red flag, according to recent survey
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-25 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

According to a recent survey by Change Research, the biggest dating red flag for men is when someone identifies as a communist. More than half, 55%, of women said identifying as a communist is a red flag, but other sociopolitical stances were more problematic. Being a "MAGA Republican" was the biggest red flag, with 76% of women saying this was not a desirable trait. The survey results demonstrate a broader trend of men and women having increasingly divergent political views. In 2021, 44% of women identified as liberal, while only 25% of men did, according to the Survey for American Life.

Persons: Daniel Cox, Cynthia Peacock, Peacock, Daniel Huff, Donald Trump, Huff, You'd Organizations: Change Research, Republican, Survey, American, Survey Center, University of Alabama, Donald Trump White House, Washington , D.C Locations: Ukraine, Washington ,

☆ This is the No. 1 way to combat buyer's remorse, expert says
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-24 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

We've all snagged a Black Friday, Cyber Monday, or Travel Tuesday deal and then been hit with a wave of buyer's remorse. The most obvious way to solve this problem, and the advice many shopping experts will give you, is to make a list and stick to it. Lauren Beitelspacher, an associate professor of marketing at Babson College who studies holiday shopping behavior, has some counterintuitive guidance to help you combat buyer's remorse: budget in the impulse purchase. "But oftentimes when you're shopping you'll see something you want to buy. The guilt might not come from buying it, but come from deviating from your list."

Persons: Lauren Beitelspacher, you'll Organizations: Babson College, Black

☆ Quiz: Are you raising a resilient kid? Answer these 6 questions to find out
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-22 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

You can't predict exactly what stressors your children will face as they grow up, but building up their resilience and independence can help them better navigate challenges in school or in their personal lives. To do this, experts say parents need to deploy a mix of empathy and authority when communicating with their kids. Take this quiz to see if how you respond in these day-to-day situations is helping to raise resilient children. Click here for the quiz

☆ How to navigate becoming your friend's boss, according to a workplace therapist
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-20 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

A tricky scenario that might arise is one friend being promoted and expected to manage the other, says Brandon Smith, a career coach and therapist known as The Workplace Therapist. If you suddenly become your friend's boss, you'll have to navigate a new set of interactions, some of which have the potential to cause friction. Your friend doesn't take your directives seriouslyIt might be hard for your friend to see someone who was an equal as an authority figure. 1 most common issue that comes up is that a friend doesn't take your request as a manager as seriously," Smith says. 1 most common issue that comes up is that a friend doesn't take your request as a manager as seriously.

Persons: Brandon Smith, you'll, doesn't, Smith

☆ 63% of Gen Z workers have a best friend in the office—there are 2 potential drawbacks, experts say
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

More than half, 51%, of all workers and 63% of Gen Z workers say they have a best friend at their job, according to a recent Glassdoor survey. Those polled reported some pretty crucial mental health benefits for having an office bestie: support and enjoyment in the workplace were among the top two pros, followed by stress relief. When forging relationships in the office, you need to remember that the stakes are different, says Glassdoor chief economist Aaron Terrazas. "Workplace friendships will never be the same as friendships outside the workplace, and it's important to keep in mind that you may need to continue working with work friends even after a friendship sours," he says. Here are two potential drawbacks to having a best friend at work, and how to manage each situation.

Persons: Aaron Terrazas

☆ 3 podcast episodes to help you be more productive today—including 1 that'll increase your productivity by 90%
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-11 | by ( Aditi Shrikant | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Looking online for productivity hacks, though, you'll find lots of advice on screen blockers and apps that help you multi-task or focus. Here are three podcast episodes that detail expert-recommended systems you can implement today that will help you get more done. He suggests four interdependent tools that will help you be more productive: Have a calendar you update diligently. In the episode, Newport expands on how best to utilize these tools and why, together, they can improve your productivity. '1-3-5 Rule That'll Increase Your Productivity by 90%' on Bright Side

Persons: Andee Tagle, Oliver Burkeman, Burkeman, Cal Organizations: Management, Cal Newport, Georgetown University Locations: Newport

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