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☆ Netherlands move to World Cup knockout stages with 3-1 win over U.S.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-03 | by ( Mark Gleeson | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Striker Memphis Depay got the first goal as the Netherlands advanced to a seventh World Cup quarter-final. “We also lost a lot of ball possession, and it is not acceptable at a World Cup, especially if you are playing a top-level team,” he said. ALMOST IDENTICALThe second Dutch goal, on the stroke of halftime, was almost identical. “They were fantastic goals, they had a beauty about them but they were also team goals,” said Van Gaal. “We talked about the game being about moments," said U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter, whose country co-host the 2026 World Cup.

☆ If you're thinking about sharing your layoff story on LinkedIn, here's how to do it smartly
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-11 | by ( Alexandra York | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

A career coach and two former Meta employees explain how to move forward after layoffs. Subsequently, employees from these firms are posting their layoff stories, send-offs, and gratitude on social platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter. McGoff shared the best way to go about saying farewell after a layoff and how to move forward professionally. Strengthen connections before you leaveTaking a moment to process the news of a layoff should be an employee's first step, McGoff said. "Plant seeds now, tell everyone you know you're looking because opportunities can pop up at any time," Woodall said.

☆ ASEAN summit begins with Myanmar likely to dominate agenda; 'little progress expected'
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Cambodian Prime Minister and ASEAN host Hun Sen addressed Friday's opening ceremony with a call for vigilance and wisdom during times of economic and geopolitical turmoil. The junta has blamed a lack of progress on the pandemic and obstruction from armed resistance movements that it calls terrorists. James Crabtree, Executive Director of the International Institute for Strategic Studies-Asia, said ASEAN was struggling to cope with internal divisions over Myanmar and other issues. One Western diplomat who will attend the meeting said that while the bloc may try to make the Myanmar peace plan more action-oriented, "little progress is expected". G20 leaders are meeting in Bali next week and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum will take place in Bangkok after that.

☆ Electric cars won't just solve tailpipe emissions — they may even strengthen the US power grid, experts say
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-06 | by ( Tim Levin | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Millions more electric vehicles on the road could make the US power grid more resilient. However, energy and transportation experts say that with some planning, utilities are fully capable of handling more clean cars plugging in. Better yet, electric SUVs, trucks, and buses can strengthen the grid if deployed smartly. EVs can store energy for when it's needed mostWhen electric cars are parked (which is most of the time), their batteries can collectively become a valuable asset to the greater grid, experts say. Electric cars could do just that, he said.

☆ The Fed's interest rate hikes helped make this weekend's $1.6 billion Powerball prize the largest lottery jackpot in US history
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( Jacob Zinkula | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

This weekend's $1.6 billion Powerball prize is the largest lottery jackpot in US history. The Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes are a key reason the headline prize is so high. In comparison, the lump sum prize for Saturday's lottery would only be approximately 49% of the $1.6 billion. So in some ways, the Fed is one reason Saturday's headline Powerball jackpot is the highest ever. This week, it surpassed the $1.54 billion Mega Millions jackpot in 2018 and the $1.59 billion Powerball jackpot in 2016.

☆ Why horror films kill at the box office all year round
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Frank Pallotta | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

New York CNN Business —One of Paramount’s biggest blockbusters this year is a surprise hit that hasn’t slowed down at the box office since opening at No. The film, which stars Sosie Bacon as a psychiatrist being tormented by visions of horrifying smirks, opened to $22.6 million at the domestic box office late September. Many horror films this year have done the same, showing that — aside from superhero movies — horror is Hollywood’s most dependable genre at the box office. Audiences have been sporadic and the overall North America box office is down about 34% from the pre-Covid levels of 2019. “The box office results have been scary impressive.”

☆ The female venture capitalist creating billions in a new world of work beyond the office
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-15 | by ( Rebecca Fannin | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

Worklife Ventures holds weekly meetings for its portfolio company founders to seek advice from successful Silicon Valley operators. You have to have an eye out for people and for new tools," Kimmel said. Worklife Ventures is betting on good returns from its 50 investments in startups, and with nine of them as unicorns, the stakes are high. With venture funds typically having a 10-year life cycle before investment returns are tallied, Worklife Ventures still has a ways to go. Join us October 25 - 26, 2022 for the CNBC Work Summit — Dislocation, Negotiation, and Determination: The World of Work Right Now.

☆ U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin says daughters ‘shaken’ after shooting outside home
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-10 | by ( Chantal Da Silva | Chantal Da Silva Is A Breaking News Editor For Nbc News Digital Based In London. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

“After my daughters heard the gunshots and the screaming, they ran upstairs, locked themselves in the bathroom and immediately called 911," Zeldin said. "They acted very swiftly and smartly every step of the way and Diana and I are extremely proud of them.”Police officers near the home of Rep. Lee Zeldin after a shooting in Long Island, N.Y., on Sunday. NBC 4 New YorkSuffolk County police said Sunday they were investigating a shooting outside a residence in Shirley, New York, at around 2 p.m. that left two people injured. There was also no indication that the shooting was connected to Zeldin or his family. Zeldin said his daughters were "shaken, but ok," after the incident.

☆ Mysterious fires and explosions at sensitive Russian sites are hints of a hallmark mission for special-operations units
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-26 | by ( Stavros Atlamazoglou | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Some may be the work of Russians opposed to Putin; others show signs of military special operations. In a matter of a days this month, Ukrainian forces managed to liberate more territory than the Russian military captured and held over six months of war. For months now, sensitive sites and important facilities throughout Russia have been hit by mysterious fires and explosions, hinting at a sabotage campaign that is the hallmark of special-operations forces. Smoke and flames rise at a Russian military base in Crimea after explosions there on August 9. Stavros Atlamazoglou is a defense journalist specializing in special operations, a Hellenic Army veteran (national service with the 575th Marine Battalion and Army HQ), and a Johns Hopkins University graduate.

☆ Retailers Face Pressure to Offer Discounts While Battling Inflation
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-23 | by ( Kristin Broughton | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +7 min

Retailers and their finance chiefs are facing a challenge balancing consumer expectations for discounts and the need to keep raising prices to offset high inflation. With more discounts available and additional inventory being sold through off-price retailers, consumers are expecting to find good deals when they go shopping, executives said. Last month, the average discount at such retailers was 16%, up from 15% a year earlier, UBS said. That is prompting competitors—including those that don’t have too much inventory—to fine-tune their pricing strategies, offering discounts to stay competitive even as they grapple with higher costs. The company’s operating margin fell to 15% from 18.1% a year earlier, according to FactSet, a data provider.

Buy now, pay later programs are ubiquitous, but they make it too easy to spend more than you have. Enter buy now, pay later, a popular financing option that lets you make a small payment up front and walk away with your entire cart. BNPL programs are basically loansThough it goes by another name, buy now, pay later is essentially a type of installment loan. With most BNPL programs, you'd only undergo a soft credit check, and they tend to be more lenient with their approvals. Avoid buy now, pay later.

☆ I spent 17 months working remotely during the pandemic. Now I'm back in the office and love my job again
▼ + stars: | 2022-05-21 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I started a new job in August 2020 and spent the first 17 months working from home. I joined Insider as an intern in August 2020 and was told I'd be working from home to start with. I sit next to colleagues I'd spoken to for months online but had never met and spend my lunch breaks with people from other teams who I hadn't come across on Slack. And as well as the social side of it, working in the office feels much more collaborative. I really enjoy working in the office – but I'm glad I didn't rush my decision to relocate.

It's common for recruiters to use phone interviews to whittle down their options. Without body language, there's no way of knowing whether the person you're talking to is actually finished. In "The Essential Phone Interview Handbook," author Paul Bailo also recommends speaking as little as possible. "The less you say and the more you listen, the better the phone interview," he told Insider. Making yourself too comfortableOf course, it's important you conduct phone interviews in an environment where you feel comfortable.

☆ Sorry, Biden backers. President Donald Trump actually has more campaign cash now than 4 years ago
▼ + stars: | 2020-09-10 | by ( Dave Levinthal | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

President Trump's campaign ended July with $120 million, about three times more than the roughly $39 million it reported at this point in 2016. This doesn't cost Trump's campaign anything but helps get his message to voters. In addition to the Trump campaign, the Republican National Committee and several pro-Trump super PACs have planned heavy spending before Election Day. The Trump campaign ended July with more than $120 million, compared with about $99 million for Biden. Some areas of Trump campaign spending have even dropped from 2016 to 2020.

The latest bag I'm obsessed with is one such miracle of thoughtful and versatile design, the Lo & Sons Edgemont Convertible Backpack Tote. The Edgemont Backpack Tote can fit a ton of stuff, and it has the smartly designed compartments to keep it all organized. The different handles, particularly the padded backpack straps, are comfortable, and the straight back prevents heavier weights from ruining your posture. Connie Chen/Business InsiderIn case you can't tell, I'm very happy with the Edgemont Convertible Backpack Tote from Lo & Sons. The company successfully made a sleek, durable, and comfortable convertible bag worthy of the office, gym, travels, and everyday adventures.

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