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☆ If you get sued for an AI-generated creative work, OpenAI says it will protect you while Anthropic says you're on your own
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Darius Rafieyan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

At its first ever developer's day conference earlier this month, OpenAI tried to tackle the situation head on by announcing Copyright Shield. That's a promise that OpenAI will pay the legal fees of its business customers in the event they're sued for something they made using its products. "We can defend our customers and pay the costs incurred if you face legal claims around copyright," said OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in his keynote speech. But OpenAI rival Anthropic, founded by former OpenAI researchers and backed by billions of dollars from investors like Google and Amazon is taking a different approach. But to the extent that liability does exist, Anthropic says it's the person using the product that bears the blame.

Persons: Anthropic, it's, OpenAI, Sam Altman, Janel Thamkul, Thamkul, Erika Fisher, Fisher, I'm, they've, Darius Rafieyan Organizations: New York Times, Business, Google, United States Copyright, Sega Enterprises, Accolade, Sega

Mississippi State fired Zach Arnett on Monday after less than one season as head coach, just under a year since he took over the Bulldogs after the tragic passing of Mike Leach from a heart issue. Mississippi State announced Arnett's dismissal on its athletics website. Mississippi State has games remaining against Southern Mississippi and rival Mississippi. The contract length was the maximum allowed under Mississippi state law. Mississippi State had scored just 23 combined points over its previous three contests, one of which was a 7-3 victory at Arkansas.

Persons: Zach Arnett, Mike Leach, Greg Knox, Arnett, Zac Selmon, ” Selmon, Selmon, Leach, Will Rogers, Kevin Barbay, Jimbo, Fisher, Rogers, Chris Parson, Mike Wright Organizations: Mississippi, Bulldogs, Mississippi State, Southeastern Conference West Division, SEC, Southern, Air, Texas, . Mississippi State, Arkansas, AP Locations: Southern Mississippi, Mississippi, Texas

☆ Jimbo Fisher to reportedly receive record $77 million buyout after being relieved of head football coach duties
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-13 | by ( Wayne Sterling | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —The firing of Jimbo Fisher will reportedly cost Texas A&M University about $77 million to buy out his contract, according to multiple reports and the salary tracking website Spotrac, after the school relieved him of his duties as head football coach on Sunday. When Fisher was first named head football coach at Texas A&M in 2017, the university said he had agreed to a 10-year contract worth $75 million, adding no “state-appropriated funds” would be used toward his salary. The finances behind the decision to fire the coach are “monumental,” Ross Bjork, Texas A&M director of athletics, said during a Sunday evening news conference. “As the contract states, there is a buyout provision in coach Fisher’s contract and those details will be worked out,” Bjork said. He was hired in December 2017 after spending eight seasons as head coach at Florida State University, where he led the Seminoles to a national championship.

Persons: Jimbo Fisher, Fisher, ” Ross Bjork, ” Bjork Organizations: CNN, Texas, M University, Athletics, Man Foundation, Aggies, Southeastern Conference, Abilene Christian Wildcats, LSU Tigers, Aggie, Florida State University, Seminoles Locations: Texas, ” Ross Bjork , Texas

☆ Jimbo Fisher out as Texas A&M head football coach
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-12 | by ( Wayne Sterling | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Jimbo Fisher has been relieved of his head football coaching duties at Texas A&M University, the school announced Sunday. “We appreciate Coach Fisher’s time here at Texas A&M and we wish him the best in his future endeavors,” Bjork added. He was hired in December 2017 after spending eight seasons as head coach at Florida State University where he led the Seminoles to a national championship. When Fisher was first named head football coach at Texas A&M, the university said he had agreed to a 10-year contract worth $75 million, adding no “state-appropriated funds” would be used toward his salary. In 2021, Texas A&M extended Fisher’s contract for an additional four years through the 2031 season, giving him an annual salary of more than $9 million.

Persons: Jimbo Fisher, “, Mark, John, Sharp, ” Ross Bjork, ” Bjork, Fisher, Bjork Organizations: CNN, Texas, M University, Aggie, Florida State University, Seminoles, Aggies, Southeastern Conference, Abilene Christian Wildcats, LSU Tigers Locations: Texas, ” Ross Bjork , Texas

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) — Fans have pushed the Fisher-Price Corn Popper into the National Toy Hall of Fame, elevating it from perpetual finalist to 2023 inductee, alongside baseball cards, Cabbage Patch Kids and NERF foam toys, the Hall of Fame announced Friday. Baseball cards, Cabbage Patch Kids and NERF toys were voted in in the usual way from among a field of 12 finalists, with input from a panel of experts. The winners are on permanent display at the National Toy Hall of Fame, which is located inside The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York. Cabbage Patch Kids continue to encourage imagination and storytelling for kids. Fisher-Price Corn Popper, which is a forgotten finalist no longer, is a great activity for toddlers," Bensch said.

Persons: Price, Popper, Fisher, Ken, Barbie, ” Christopher Bensch, Price Corn Popper, Bensch, “, grownups Organizations: National Toy Hall of Fame, of Fame, Fame's, Toy Hall of Fame, Museum of Locations: ROCHESTER, N.Y, Rochester , New York

They will try to sway Hal Steinbrenner of the New York Yankees, too — another owner identified as someone who could be convinced to vote against Vegas. The devoted fan group chose 15 owners to receive the box, selected because maybe — just maybe — there's one more chance to keep the A's in Oakland. MLB owners are expected to vote on the proposed relocation next Wednesday or Thursday during their annual meetings, to be held this year in Arlington, Texas. On June 13, furious fans showed up at the Coliseum and implored owner John Fisher to sell the team with what they called a reverse boycott. Thousands wore green “SELL” T-shirts and chanted “Sell the team!” throughout a 2-1 victory against Tampa Bay.

Persons: John Henry, Hal Steinbrenner, Arte Moreno, Ray Davis, John Stanton, ” Paul Bailey, Oaklandish, “, Sheng Thao, ”, Stephen Lucero, John Fisher, Trevor May, Fisher, May, Lucero, Chrissy, it's Organizations: OAKLAND, Boston Red Sox, Area, New York Yankees, Vegas, Angeles Angels, Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, AP, Oakland, MLB, Coliseum, Tampa Bay, Dodgers, City Locations: Calif, Oakland, Las Vegas, ., Alameda, Arlington , Texas, Tampa Bay .

☆ Picasso painting sells for $139 million, most valuable art auctioned this year
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Ben Kellerman | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Pablo Picasso's 1932 painting "Femme a la Montre" is displayed at an auction at Sotheby's, in New York City, U.S., November 8, 2023. REUTERS/Ben Kellerman Acquire Licensing RightsNEW YORK, Nov 8 (Reuters) - Pablo Picasso’s 1932 painting “Femme à la montre” sold for more than $139 million on Wednesday at a Sotheby’s New York auction, making it the most valuable work of art sold globally at an auction this year. “Femme à la montre,” which translates from French to “Woman with a Watch,” is a portrait of the artist’s lover Marie-Thérèse Walter seated in a throne-like chair against a blue background. Walter became his subject for a number of artworks, including the 1932 painting "Femme nue couchée," which sold for $67.5 million at auction in 2022. Picasso painted “Femme à la montre” at a pivotal year in his career.

Persons: Pablo Picasso's, Ben Kellerman, Pablo Picasso’s, ”, Emily Fisher Landau, “, Marie, Thérèse Walter, Picasso, Olga Khokhlova, Walter, Khokhlova, Fisher Landau, Rod Nickel Organizations: REUTERS, Tate, York’s Pace, Thomson Locations: Sotheby's, New York City, U.S, New York, York, Christie’s, Ukrainian, Paris, Manhattan

☆ Picasso Sells for $139.4 Million, Despite a Sagging Art Market
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Zachary Small | More About Zachary Small | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

A brilliant blue painting by Pablo Picasso of his young mistress was crowned the prized lot of the November auction season so far after it sold at Sotheby’s in New York for $139.4 million, with buyer’s fees, on Wednesday. But it was an anonymous bidder who named the winning price over the telephone. (The work nonetheless fell short of the $179.4 million auction high for the artist, established at Christie’s in 2015.) “When it’s hard to compel someone to sell something, you need to put money on the table,” said Benjamin Godsill, an art adviser watching the sale. There is still a market, even if there weren’t fireworks.”

Persons: Pablo Picasso, Picasso’s, Marie, Thérèse Walter, Emily Fisher Landau, Sotheby’s, Picasso, Auctioneers, ”, Benjamin Godsill Locations: New York, Christie’s, Long Island City, Queens

☆ NBA roundup: Knicks top Clippers in James Harden's debut
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +8 min

The Knicks outscored the Clippers 35-21 in the fourth quarter and 69-51 in the second half, spoiling the debut of new Los Angeles acquisition James Harden. Kawhi Leonard scored 18 points while Harden finished with 17 points in 31-plus minutes in his first action since the Philadelphia 76ers dealt him to the Clippers on Oct. 31. Chris Paul finished with 17 points, six assists and five rebounds off the bench, and Klay Thompson had 17 points. Isaiah Stewart contributed 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Ausar Thompson had 16 points, seven rebounds and four steals. Sengun, meanwhile, was the offensive linchpin, pairing a career-high 12 assists with 17 points to help Houston to its third consecutive victory.

Persons: RJ Barrett, Gregory Fisher, James Harden, Barrett, Julius Randle, Mitchell Robinson, Kawhi Leonard, Harden, Anthony Edwards, Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Rudy Gobert, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Porzingis, Nikola Jokic, Julian Strawther, Jordan Hawkins, Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum, Jamal Murray, Stephen Curry, Chris Paul, Klay Thompson, Dario Saric, Jonathan Kuminga, Looney, Cade Cunningham, Killian Hayes, Isaiah Stewart, Ausar Thompson, Myles Turner, phenom Victor Wembanyama, Doug McDermott, Keldon Johnson, Zach Collins, Wembanyama, Charles Bassey, Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, Tim Hardaway, Paolo Banchero, Orlando, Moe Wagner, Cole Anthony, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris, De'Anthony Melton, Kyle Kuzma, Jordan Poole, Deni Avdija, Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Cam Thomas, Bridges, Ben Simmons, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Coby White, Lauri Markkanen, Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun, Green, Sengun, De'Aaron Fox, Shai Gilgeous, Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Onyeka Okongwu Organizations: New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers, USA, Knicks, Clippers, New, Philadelphia 76ers, Timberwolves, Celtics, Boston, Pelicans, Denver, Pelicans ., Nuggets, Warriors, Pistons, Golden State, Detroit, Pacers, Spurs, Tyrese Haliburton, Indianapolis . Indiana, Indiana, San, Mavericks, Luka, Dallas, Orlando, 76ers, Wizards, Philadelphia, Sixers, Milwaukee Bucks, Lakers, Miami, Los, Heat, Bucks, Nets, Milwaukee, Brooklyn, Bulls, Jazz, Chicago, Rockets, Jalen, Houston, Hawks, Oklahoma City, Thomson Locations: New York , New York, USA, Madison, Los Angeles, New York, Minneapolis, Minnesota, New Orleans, Pelicans . New Orleans, Indiana, Antonio, Indianapolis ., San Antonio, Washington, Miami, Utah, Sacramento, Houston, Atlanta

The Monday ruling from Carson City District Court Judge James Russell sided with two lobbyists affiliated with trade unions that favor the public financing for the A's stadium. Russell sent the teachers union-backed Schools over Stadiums political action committee back to the drawing board in their attempts to thwart the public funding that the state Legislature approved this year. "We’re undeterred and still committed to giving Nevada voters the opportunity to decide whether their tax dollars are used to subsidize a billionaire’s stadium” — a reference to A's owner John Fisher. The stadium financing debate in Nevada mirrors those happening nationwide over whether public funds should be used to help finance sports stadiums. Political Cartoons View All 1234 ImagesA’s representatives and some Nevada tourism officials have said the public funding could add to Las Vegas’ growing sports scene and act as an economic engine.

Persons: CARSON, James Russell, Russell, Alexander Marks, “, it’s, ” Marks, We’re, John Fisher, Bradley Schrager, “ Nevadans, ” Schrager, Marks Organizations: CARSON CITY, Oakland Athletics, Las, Nevada Supreme, Nevada State Education Association Locations: Nevada, Carson City

☆ Private Schools Rethink China Future After Flunking Growth Test
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( Nov. | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +6 min

Dozens of international and private schools in China are closing or merging, industry executives said, weighed down by tighter regulation, a slowing economy and dwindling foreign student numbers. Dulwich College operates nine schools in China including bilingual schools catering to Chinese nationals that have been hit hardest by regulatory changes. Strategic plans for growth of its high schools in China were "scaled back in light of changing government regulations", Dulwich said in its 2022 annual report. Authorities have also moved to control the number of private schools. Dozens of schools, from kindergartens to high schools, have shut or stalled in the past two years.

Persons: Farah Master, Kane Wu, Julian Fisher, Fisher, Dulwich, Xi, It's, Frank Feng, Jimmy Chin, Nicholas Burns, Mathias Boyer, Casey, Roxanne Liu, Dorothy Kam, Muralikumar Anantharaman Organizations: Reuters, Dulwich College, Venture Education, Strategic, Education, Motion, Dulwich, British, Authorities, Dulwich's, Victoria Kid House, Western International School of, Everpine, Xi'an Jiaotong University, University of Science, Technology of, International School of Beijing, Casey Hall Locations: Kane Wu HONG KONG, British, China, Asia, China's, Beijing, Dulwich, Singapore, South Korea, U.S, Britain, Canada, Shanghai, Lucton, Greater Bay Area, Shenzhen, Eton, Guangzhou, Western International School of Shanghai, Xi'an, Technology of China, Anhui, Hong Kong

Dozens of international and private schools in China are closing or merging, industry executives said, weighed down by tighter regulation, a slowing economy and dwindling foreign student numbers. A rapid expansion prior to the COVID-19 pandemic drove a surge of privately run bilingual schools in China offering a western exam curriculum. Dulwich College operates nine schools in China including bilingual schools catering to Chinese nationals that have been hit hardest by regulatory changes. It mandated that Chinese compulsory education be taught in private schools, aligning the curriculum more closely to public schools and making parents question the need to pay private school fees when their children can attend free government schools. Authorities have also moved to control the number of private schools.

Persons: Aly, Julian Fisher, Fisher, Dulwich, Xi, It's, Frank Feng, Jimmy Chin, Nicholas Burns, Mathias Boyer, Casey, Roxanne Liu, Dorothy Kam, Muralikumar Organizations: REUTERS, Dulwich College, Venture Education, Strategic, Education, Motion, Dulwich, British, Authorities, Dulwich's, Victoria Kid House, Western International School of, Everpine, Xi'an Jiaotong University, University of Science, Technology of, International School of Beijing, Casey Hall, Thomson Locations: Shanghai, China, HONG KONG, British, Asia, China's, Beijing, Dulwich, Singapore, South Korea, U.S, Britain, Canada, Lucton, Greater Bay Area, Shenzhen, Eton, Guangzhou, Western International School of Shanghai, Xi'an, Technology of China, Anhui, Hong Kong

☆ A middle-schooler just won $25,000 for inventing a fire-detection device that works faster than the average smoke detector
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-05 | by ( Katie Hawkinson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

The device works quicker than the average smoke detector by using a thermal camera. "That was really moving for my family because it was something that we had never really experienced before," Gill told Insider. It inspired her to create a fire-detection device that could identify fires faster than an average smoke detector and send a text to users to alert them of a fire. Ajmera told Insider the 30 finalists were judged on two factors: the projects themselves and a series of surprise challenges they completed in pre-assigned teams. "During the challenges and throughout the competition, what we understand is she exhibited leadership, collaboration, she exhibited grace, and critical thinking skills," Ajmera told Insider.

Persons: Shanya Gill, Gill, —, She's, Ajmera, Society for Science Gill, that's Organizations: Service, Fisher Scientific, Society for Science, Competition

☆ Cramer's week ahead: Watch for earnings from oil and gas outfits
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-03 | by ( Julie Coleman | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

He said he'll be paying close attention to several quarterly earnings reports, especially from oil and gas companies. "Now, we will not be oversold next week like we were when we came in on Monday, so I don't expect the kind of strength we got this week," Cramer said. "So, if you have some positions you don't like, it's time to [sell, sell, sell!]." On Monday, Cramer said he'll be waiting to hear earnings results from Coterra and Diamondback Energy , both oil and gas companies he likes. Disney reports after close, and Cramer said it's important the company indicates it has strategic partners with whom it can conduct business.

Persons: CNBC's Jim Cramer, he'll, Cramer, Tuesday's, Warren Buffett, David Zaslov, he's, Fisher, Danaher Organizations: Diamondback Energy, Emerson Electric, Warner Bros Discovery, Kellogg, Disney, Michigan Consumer, Federal Locations: Devon, Occidental, Kellanova, Michigan

☆ How Novo Nordisk makes its weight-loss drug Wegovy
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( Maggie Fick | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/2] A 0.25 mg injection pen of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy is shown in this photo illustration in Oslo, Norway, August31, 2023. REUTERS/Victoria Klesty/Illustration/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsLONDON, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk (NOVOb.CO) is spending billions of dollars to boost output and ease shortages of its hugely popular, highly effective weight-loss medicine Wegovy. FILL-FINISHNovo has hired Catalent (CTLT.N), a large U.S. contract drug manufacturer, to fill injection pens for Wegovy at two of that company's plants: in Brussels and in Bloomington, Indiana. Novo has also hired another U.S. firm, Thermo Fisher (TMO.N), as a Wegovy pen filler. COMPONENTSThe Wegovy injection pens for the U.S. market slightly differ from those sold in the European markets including Norway, Denmark, Germany and UK, where it has so far launched.

Persons: Victoria Klesty, Catalent, Novo, Wegovy, Maggie Fick, Josephine Mason, Tomasz Janowski Organizations: REUTERS, Novo Nordisk, U.S, Novo, Reuters, PCI Pharma Services, autoinjectors, West Pharmaceutical Services, Stevenato, SCHOTT Pharma, Thomson Locations: Oslo, Norway, August31, Victoria, Danish, Novo, Denmark, U.S, Brussels, Bloomington , Indiana, Greenville , North Carolina, Greenville, Germany, Europe, Swiss

☆ IQVIA cuts annual profit forecast on slow demand for medtech, analytics services
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Nov 1 (Reuters) - IQVIA Holdings (IQV.N) cut its full-year profit forecast on Wednesday, citing weakness in demand for its analytics and medical technology solutions along with the impact of a stronger U.S. dollar. Thermo Fisher signaled that the demand slump from biotech clients for its contract research services could extend into the next year due to rising interest rates and a persistent funding crunch. On an adjusted basis, IQVIA reported a profit of $2.49 per share for the third quarter, topping estimates of $2.44 per share. The company now expects full-year adjusted profit to be between $10.16 and $10.23 per share, compared with its prior per-share forecast of $10.26 to $10.56. IQVIA now expects 2023 revenue between $14.89 billion and $14.92 billion, compared with its previous forecast of $15.05 billion to $15.18 billion.

Persons: IQVIA, Fisher, Christy Santhosh, Shweta Agarwal Organizations: IQVIA Holdings, Danaher Corp, Thomson Locations: Durham , North Carolina, Bengaluru

☆ Former Dallas Fed Pres. Richard Fisher: What's driving rates higher and longer is our fiscal policy
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailFormer Dallas Fed Pres. Richard Fisher: What's driving rates higher and longer is our fiscal policyFormer Dallas Fed President Richard Fisher joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the Fed's two-day policy meeting, what he believes is driving higher interest rates, the impact on the economy, and more.

Persons: Richard Fisher Organizations: Former Dallas Fed, Dallas Fed

☆ The US is borrowing too much money, and that's what's driving rates higher, former Dallas Fed President says
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-31 | by ( Aruni Soni | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The US is borrowing too much money and that's what is keeping rates up, the ex-Dallas Fed Chair says. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe higher for longer outlook for interest rates sparked a historic crash in Treasury bonds this month, but there's another factor that's set to keep yields higher going forward, and that's US fiscal policy. According to former Dallas Federal Reserve President Richard Fisher, massive government borrowing needed to fund massive spending will be a culprit of higher bond yields. "I believe what's driving rates higher and what will keep them higher for longer is our fiscal policy," Fisher told CNBC on Tuesday. Compounding the issue of soaring debt is rising interest rates, as borrowing costs rocket higher amid the Federal Reserve's fight against inflation.

Persons: Fisher, —, Richard Fisher, Rowe Price's Organizations: Dallas Fed, Service, Dallas Federal, CNBC, Treasury Locations: Europe

Known as a passionate and provocative theater advocate who pushed for boundary-breaking works and for classics to be adventurously modernized, Brustein founded both the Yale Repertory Theatre and the American Repertory Theatre at Harvard. He was dean of the Yale School of Drama from 1966-1979 and during that time founded the Yale Repertory Theatre. “They'll have an unresolved experience.”After a painful, highly publicized dismissal from Yale, Brustein in 1979 switched to Harvard, where he taught English and founded the American Repertory Theatre in 1980. At both Yale Rep and A.R.T., Brustein told The Boston Globe in 2012, he embraced popular theater with a nationalistic streak: “We were trying to liberate American theater from its British overseers. The light, absurd comedy, which gently mocks the lavishness of other musicals, premiered in 1994 at the American Repertory Theatre and was close to making it to Broadway.

Persons: — Robert Brustein, Brustein, Gideon Lester, Lester, Doreen Beinart, “, ”, Tony, Meryl Streep, Christopher Walken, Cherry Jones, Sigourney Weaver, James Naughton, James Lapine, Tony Shalhoub, Linda Lavin, Adam Rapp, William Ivey Long, Steve Zahn, Wendy Wasserstein, David Mamet, Peter Sellars, Lee Strasberg, Marilyn Monroe, William Shakespeare, Shakespeare, August Wilson, Isaac Bashevis Singer, ” “ Chekhov, Ice, George Polk, Barack Obama, Daniel, Norma Brustein, it’s, ___ Mark Kennedy Organizations: Fisher, Bard University, Yale Repertory Theatre, American Repertory Theatre, Harvard, New York Times, Tea Party, Suffolk University, Harvard University, The New, Fulbright, Cornell, Vassar, Yale School of Drama, Yale Rep, Broadway, Los Angeles Times, Yale, Institute, Advanced Theatre, Time, Boston Globe, “, Vineyard, Washington , D.C, Abington Theatre, Theatre, Globe, Journalism, American Academy of Arts and, Theatre Hall of Fame, Arts, White, Carr, for Human Rights, Kennedy School of Government Locations: Cambridge , Massachusetts, The New Republic, New York City, Amherst, Columbia, Brustein, American, Washington ,, New York, New, “, United States

☆ Be more energetic at work! Why it seems like your boss is suddenly prioritizing soft skills.
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-29 | by ( Tim Paradis | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

AdvertisementAdvertisementJames Neave, head of data science at Adzuna, compares soft skills to people skills. Selker said that because soft skills can be observed, they can be measured, even if somewhat subjectively. Measuring soft skills can then become more like evaluating hard skills. AdvertisementAdvertisement"It really is a shift in thinking then to say, 'Can we observe these soft skills?" The pandemic meant that many Gen Zers, as they started their careers, didn't get the face-to-face interactions at work that might have allowed them to further develop their soft skills.

Persons: —, we've, Carrie Fisher, Harry Met Sally, Norman Bacal, Bacal, James Neave, Neave, Greg Selker, Stanton Chase, Selker, Zers, didn't Organizations: Service, Management, LinkedIn, KPMG Locations: American, Adzuna

☆ David Beckham: Filmmaker Fisher Stevens explains how ‘Succession’ and Leonardo DiCaprio helped land him Netflix documentary series
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-29 | by ( Don Riddell | Glen Levy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —At first glance, the American actor and filmmaker Fisher Stevens wasn’t the obvious choice to helm the four-part Netflix documentary series about English soccer great David Beckham. “When they first called me, my response was …’why me for David Beckham?’” the 59-year-old said to CNN Sport’s Don Riddell. “I said, ‘Hey, I have a call with David Beckham, but I’m not sure,’” Fisher fondly recalled. I say what’s really strong, their relationship is really strong and if you can work with your wife and it works, God bless, man,” he said. But that’s why he’s also such a good guy, because he’s worried about you too.”A second series?

Persons: Fisher Stevens, David Beckham, Stevens, ’, CNN Sport’s Don Riddell, “, ”, Beckham, Alex Ferguson, Ballon d’Or, Lionel Messi, ” Adams, Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Becks ’, Jesse Armstrong, HBO’s, Tony Roche, Hugo, Oscar, Leonardo DiCaprio, DiCaprio, ‘, I’m, ’ ” Fisher, Logan Roy, ” Brand Beckham, David, he’s, “ Beckham, Ted, Ferguson, Scot, Megan Briggs, Victoria, ‘ David we’ll, ‘ David, that’s, Joseph West, ” Stevens Organizations: CNN, Netflix, Manchester United, Major League Soccer, Inter Miami, Argentina, Spice, HBO, Warner Bros, United, Real Madrid, Variety, Qatar, Jewish Locations: American, England, Spain, America, Italy, France, United States, “, Victoria

☆ Britney Spears and Jada Pinkett Smith demonstrate the delicate dance of the celeb memoir
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-28 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Something to sip on…Jada Pinkett Smith and Britney Spears Santiago Felipe/Getty Images; Mario Anzuoni/ReutersBoth Britney Spears and Jada Pinkett Smith grasp the concept that drama sells. It should be said, though, that both Spears and Pinkett Smith are most probably used to a lot of attention by now. Can’t wait to watch…Fabrice Morvan attends the "Milli Vanilli" in June. Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images North AmericaReader you know it’s true – Milli Vanilli was the duo to beat back in the day. The “Milli Vanilli” documentary is streaming on Paramount+.

Persons: I’m, Jada Pinkett Smith, Britney Spears Santiago Felipe, Mario Anzuoni, Britney Spears, – Spears, ” –, ’, Spears, Justin Timberlake, Pinkett Smith, Will Smith, … David Beckham, Victoria Beckham, Bruno Vincent, Beckham, David Beckham’s, Fisher Stevens, David Beckham, Rebecca Loos, Loos, “, … Taylor Swift, Sarah Yenesel, Taylor Swift, ”, Swift, it’s Taylor Swift, Can’t, … Fabrice Morvan, Dia Dipasupil, Rob Pilatus, Morvan, It’s Organizations: CNN, Getty, Netflix, Spice Girls, North America, Paramount

☆ Trauma can leave you 'stuck in states of anger,' say experts—here's how to heal and move forward
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-27 | by ( Gili Malinsky | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Survivors can feel "as if the event is occurring again and again and again" both mentally and physically, says Karina Hester, a licensed therapist specializing in trauma. Survivors 'may find themselves reacting with anger'After a traumatic event, survivors can experience an array of reactions. "They may be stuck in states of anger," says Janina Fisher, a psychotherapist and expert on trauma. 'Even a brisk simple walk can help'To help the healing process, several habits are worth picking up. "Practice some physical activity," in consultation with your doctor, says Hester, adding that "even a brisk simple walk can help."

Persons: Karina Hester, Hester, Janina Fisher Locations: Israel

☆ Here are Thursday's biggest analyst calls: Meta, Apple, Microsoft, Live Nation, Adobe, Disney & more
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-26 | by ( Michael Bloom | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Bank of America reiterates Meta as buy Bank of America said it's standing by its buy rating after Meta's earnings report on Wednesday. Goldman Sachs reiterates ServiceNow as buy Goldman said it's standing by its buy rating on the stock after Wednesday's robust earnings report. "We are upgrading Adobe to a BUY rating and adding it to D.A. Bank of America initiates Paycom as buy Bank of America said it's bullish on the "fast growth" payroll and human resources company. "We are initiating coverage of Paycom with a Buy rating and $330 PO, implying upside of 30%.

Persons: Evercore, Piper Sandler, Apple, Piper, Goldman Sachs, ServiceNow, Goldman, Davidson, DA, Davidson's, Key, Oppenheimer, Cantor Fitzgerald, Cantor, Silver Lake, it's bullish, Redburn, Jefferies Organizations: Bank of America, Meta, Mac, TAM, Adobe, HSBC, Microsoft, Bank of America downgrades, Networks, of America, NASDAQ, Citi, Endeavor, Disney, Body, Northland Locations: China, Northland, Nextracker

☆ Morgan Stanley's stock playbook for this slowing, 'late-cycle' economy
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-25 | by ( Pia Singh | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

To play this market, the firm recommended a "barbell" of traditional defensive stocks, some select growth opportunities and late-cycle cyclical names. Take a look below for some of Morgan Stanley's favorite stocks in this slow-growth environment. 1) Traditional Defensives Despite its year-to-date underperformance against the broader market, health care remains Morgan Stanley's preferred defensive sector. Still, popular consumer food companies Yum Brands and McDonald's are considered growth stocks based on their market cap and volatility. 3) Late-Cycle Cyclicals Several energy companies — including Marathon Oil , Valero Energy and ConocoPhillips — can shine in a late-cycle market environment, according to Morgan Stanley.

Persons: Morgan Stanley, Andrew Pauker, Pauker, Morgan Stanley's, Fisher, Dr Pepper, Eli Lilly, Devin McDermott, Ravi Shanker Organizations: Walmart, Fisher, " Beverage, CenterPoint Energy, Costco, Colgate, Palmolive, Yum Brands, UnitedHealth, Marathon Oil, Valero Energy, ConocoPhillips, Swift Transportation, Defense, Northrop Grumman, Howmet Aerospace, Delta Airlines

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