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☆ Analysis: Biden got almost everything he wanted from the NATO summit
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-12 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

CNN —President Joe Biden got almost everything he wanted from the NATO summit. President Joe Biden speaks at Vilnius University in Vilnius, Lithuania, Wednesday, July 12, 2023, after attending the NATO Summit. On Wednesday for instance, Russia marked the NATO summit by launching airstrikes against Kyiv region. US President Joe Biden (R) attends a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Vilnius on July 12, 2023. That President Biden and NATO didn’t invite Ukraine to NATO because he’s afraid of Russia?” Kaleniuk asked.

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☆ How to spice up your pantry the Mediterranean way
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-09 | by ( Susan Puckett | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

But it was the tart, earthy, tingly, subtly sweet notes provided by the sumac and Aleppo pepper that made such a lasting impression. Extra-virgin olive oil, yogurt and feta cheese are dietary mainstays, along with seasonal produce, legumes, whole grains and lean proteins. Made from deep-red Halaby chile peppers, Aleppo pepper is named for the Syrian city where it once grew in abundance. Dukkah, a blend of nuts, seeds and warm spices, makes a savory, crunchy topping on everything from soups to salads. Baharat is just one of a combination of warm spices that can punch up a chicken dish the Mediterranean way.

Persons: CNN —, Suzy Karadsheh, Ionut Groza, ”, ” Michelle Lee, Karadsheh, el hanout, ” Karadsheh, “, It’s, ” Susan Puckett Organizations: CNN, Karadsheh, The Atlanta Locations: Aleppo, Atlanta, Eastern, Europe, North Africa, Syria, Turkey

☆ The U.S. will have a productive relationship with the Turkish government, U.S. ambassador to Turkey says
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-16 | 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 EmailThe U.S. will have a productive relationship with the Turkish government, U.S. ambassador to Turkey saysaeffry Flake, U.S. Ambassador to Turkey, says "we will have a productive relationship with this government," after Turkish resident Erdogan threatened to "teach the U.S. a lesson" during his election campaign.

Persons: aeffry Flake, Erdogan Organizations: Turkish Locations: Turkish, U.S, Turkey, Ambassador

☆ U.S. still expects Sweden's NATO ascension by July despite Turkey tensions, U.S. ambassador says
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-16 | by ( Lee Ying Shan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Ambassador to Turkiye Jeffry Flake speaking in Washington D.C., United States on May 3, 2023. The U.S. is still holding out hope that Sweden will join NATO by July in spite of Turkey's apprehensions, Ambassador to Ankara Jeffry Flake said. "We hope Sweden can become a member of NATO soon," Flake told CNBC's Dan Murphy Friday, adding that Sweden has taken a number of measures to address Turkey's security concerns. Officials from Sweden, Turkey, Finland and NATO had convened in Ankara with hopes of easing Turkey's objections. Turkey, Finland and Sweden had last year inked an agreement to on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Madrid, committing to address Turkey's security demands.

Persons: Turkey's apprehensions, Ankara Jeffry Flake, Flake, CNBC's Dan Murphy, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Erdogan Organizations: Washington D.C, NATO Locations: Washington, United States, U.S, Sweden, Ankara, Vilnius, Turkey, Finland, Turkish, Anadolu, Madrid

☆ Here are the most important new changes coming to your iPhone this fall
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-05 | by ( Hayden Field | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesAt its annual developers conference Monday, Apple debuted iOS 17 and the slew of updates it will bring to iPhones everywhere later this year. Live transcription will be coming for phone voicemails, so users don't have to listen to get the message. Group chat hacks and voice note transcriptionIf you're the notorious flake in group chats, iOS 17 has an important feature for you. You can go beyond the normal emoji and now use your own photos to create reactions, including animated stickers from Live Photos. For those who like to overshare on voice messages, iOS 17 is delivering automatic transcriptions.

Persons: Tim Cook, Justin Sullivan, Apple, Craig Federighi, Apple's Organizations: Apple Worldwide, Apple, Apple Watch Locations: Cupertino , California

☆ A change in Turkish leadership might not spell the end of ties with Russia
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-08 | by ( Nadeen Ebrahim | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

The strengthening ties between Erdogan and Putin have caused jitters in the West, with some watching the upcoming elections with anticipation of a possible Erdogan exit. That makes Russia among Turkey’s biggest trade partners. The European Union, as a bloc, however remains Turkey’s largest trade partner, with bilateral trade reaching around $219 billion, according to the European Commission. But while relations with the EU might improve if the opposition wins, the road may be longer and more challenging with the US, experts say. “When we mention Turkey’s relationship with the West… we sometimes take both ends of the Atlantic (as one),” Isci said.

☆ Delta could bump even more people off flights as it looks to increase 'overbooking' to wring out more profits
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-24 | by ( Dennis Green | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Glen Hauenstein, president of Delta, said the airline would look at increasing its overbooking rate. Your next Delta Air Lines flight might come with a hard decision: taking the flight or a cash voucher instead. That's because the airline is considering increasing the rate it overbooks flights Glen Hauenstein, president of Delta Air Lines, told investors in an April earnings call. Hauenstein said the airline would take a measured approach, increasing overbooking little by little and seeing how it goes. Airlines must balance the risk and rewards of overbooking to maximize revenue on any given flight.

☆ Trump thinks an indictment will help him. It'll give DeSantis and Pence major headaches about how to respond.
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-16 | by ( Brent D. Griffiths | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Trump's indictment might appear to open the door to the Republican Party ridding themselves of him. Trump thinks the GOP voters will stand with him. The most recent national poll of Republican voters found that 77% have a favorable view of him. Among key parts of the GOP primary coalition, Trump continues to do quite well. An earlier CNN-SSRS poll found a narrower race between Trump, DeSantis, and the rest of the field, but it also showed that 34% of self-described white evangelicals would name Trump as their preferred pick for the nominee.

☆ Nuclear submarine construction to generate thousands of jobs in Australia
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-13 | by ( Kirsty Needham | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

China has objected to the transfer of nuclear propulsion technology to Australia. read moreThe 2021 announcement that the U.S. and Britain would share nuclear submarine technology with Australia came as a surprise to many Southeast Asian governments, said Perth USAsia Centre chief executive Gordon Flake. Government modelling showed 20,000 jobs, including 8,500 in submarine construction, would be created in Australia over 30 years, local newspapers reported on Monday. "This is about jobs, including jobs and manufacturing and Adelaide in particular will be a big beneficiary of this announcement, as well as Western Australia," he told reporters on Saturday. Flake said Albanese was correct to focus on the longer-term economic impact of servicing the nuclear submarine fleet.

☆ Britain's coronation throne gets revamp ahead of King Charles' crowning
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-01 | by ( Michael Holden | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/4] The inside of Westminster Abbey in central London is seen in this general view taken April 20, 2011. Charles will follow some of his famous forebears, such as King Henry VIII, Queen Victoria and his own mother Elizabeth II, in being crowned on the chair. It has featured in coronation ceremonies since 1308, and has been the chair used to crown monarchs since Henry IV in 1399, the Abbey says. "The coronation chair is extremely fragile. It has a complex layer structure which means that the gilding layers on it often flake off," Blessley said.

ANKARA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Turkey summoned ambassadors of nine Western countries including the United States and Sweden on Thursday to criticise their decisions to temporarily shut diplomatic missions and issue security alerts following Koran-burning incidents in Europe. The envoys of Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Britain were also summoned, according to foreign ministry sources in Ankara. Germany, France and the Netherlands were among countries that temporarily closed diplomatic missions in Turkey for security reasons this week. The source added that the security of all diplomatic missions is ensured in accordance with international conventions and "allies should cooperate with" Turkish authorities. The U.S. embassy confirmed its Ambassador Jeffry Flake attended a meeting at Turkey's foreign ministry on Thursday.

☆ How to get rid of chapped lips, according to dermatologists
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-16 | by ( Christina Colizza | Christina Colizza Is An Editor For Select On Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +13 min

Next to a large zit, there are few things that can make you feel more self-conscious than dry, chapped lips. While most people are prone to chapped lips in the winter, it can happen at any time of year. SKIP AHEAD: The best lip balms and ointments / What causes chapped lipsWhat to look for in lip balms and ointmentsOne of the best solutions to chapped lips is using balms or ointments to moisturize and soothe. The American Academy also recommends using Vaseline to heal chapped lips, chafing and diaper rash among other skincare uses. “Lip licking and lip smacking are common behaviors for those with dry, chapped lips, but it actually makes the problem worse.

☆ Business school salaries revealed: Here's how much MBA graduates make post-graduation
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-08 | by ( Rachel Durose | Rebecca Knight | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The best business programs in the country come with high price tags, even when offered virtually. Here are the latest salaries — including signing bonuses — of eight top business schools. Business school is an exciting prospect for ambitious professionals or aspiring entrepreneurs looking to level up their careers — and salaries. Those willing to pay the high cost of business school, are likely to earn equally high salaries post-graduation; making six-figures a year in industries such as financial services, consulting, investment banking, and technology. Insider used US News & World Report's list of best business schools for 2023 to rank the MBA programs.

☆ The US never banned asbestos. These workers are paying the price.
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-23 | by ( Kathleen Mcgrory | Neil Bedi | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +39 min

But protocols failed to match reality at the Niagara Falls plant, according to more than a dozen workers. In addition to those signature diseases, which are rare even among asbestos workers, the tiny strands can harm the body in other ways. In the 15 years that followed, congressional attempts to ban asbestos would continue to fall short. OSHA declined to make an official available for an on-the-record interview or comment on ProPublica's findings at the Niagara Falls plant. At the OxyChem plant in Wichita, union president Keith Peacock said he was comfortable with the way asbestos was handled.

☆ Elon Musk's battle with Twitter shows that even the brashest, loudest leaders can face a reckoning
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-11 | by ( Ebony Flake | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Now, though, his latest fight with Twitter shows the perils of always leading with bravado: While scandal is unlikely to sink the CEO, he's making extra work for himself — more than he usually does. Musk's negotiations to buy Twitter were subsequently halted when he pushed for concessions the platform was unwilling to give. Duncan Levin, a criminal defense attorney who represents controversial clients, such as Harvey Weinstein, Clare Bronfman, and Anna Delvey, told Insider: "No one is scandal-proof. Musk's ability to bounce back from repercussions is the result of a complex interplay of a fierce, cultlike fandom and his transformational leadership style, experts told Insider. What's more, he's highly intelligent and ahead of most people, a former manager at Tesla previously told Insider.

☆ How to improve your workday without quitting your job — and how to know when it's time to leave
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-10 | by ( Shana Lebowitz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Sometimes your job really isn't a fit, and it helps to know how to cautiously make a career change. In that case, it can be heartening to know that there are plenty of relatively simple ways to improve your work experience. Read more:A few small changes can make you happier at a job you don't like, experts sayNot quite ready to quit your job? In other words, think about how your work will help you get your next job, the one you really want. Here's what you need to know about the challenges you'll face overhauling your work life.

☆ Tech stocks are plummeting but the CEO of a software development company reveals his winning strategy for leading through a crisis
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-07 | by ( Ebony Flake | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Alan Trefler, Pegasystems founder and CEO, shared his formula for resilience in hard times. Many looked to vendors, like software company Pegasystems, to automate and digitize business processes like supply-chain interactions and customer service. "In 2022 and beyond, our goal is to capitalize on this demand," Trefler told Insider. In addition to demand, Pegasystems' formula for resilience includes putting people first, doubling down on innovation, and taking a realistic reset. "We're very energized that this vision we've had will be great, not just for us, but for our clients and their customers," Trefler said.

☆ HR insiders share 4 ways remote workers can set themselves up for a strong performance review
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-05 | by ( Ebony Flake | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Performance reviews are around the corner, but is it harder to evaluate fully remote workers? Managers are tasked with measuring the productivity of in-person, hybrid, and remote workers. There are differing views on whether remote workers should be concerned with how their performance is measured. Focus on performance metricsYolanda Seals-Coffield, the chief people officer at PricewaterhouseCoopers, says remote workers have nothing to fear. Maintain professional decorumWorking from home can create a certain informality among teams, but Pyrzenski says remote workers shouldn't get too comfortable.

Persons: Chelsea Pyrzenski, Yolanda Seals, Pyrzenski, Celia Balson, Robert Kelley, Kelley, Slack Organizations: PricewaterhouseCoopers, Google, Carnegie Mellon University's Tepper School of Business

☆ Black women are underrepresented in business and on the golf course. This Harvard Business grad is working to change that.
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-24 | by ( Ebony Flake | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

CitySwing seeks to create pathways for Black women on the golf course and in the boardroom. Yet she knew many women who looked like her didn't share that comfort because golf courses can be unwelcoming to Black women. Cash's realization that day gave way to an idea: create a place where people from all backgrounds — especially Black women — could golf. But the dichotomy is that the boldness required to get ahead is often read as aggressive or pushy in Black women." According to US News and World Report, some 552,000 Black women have left the workforce in the years since the pandemic began.

☆ How to turn the job you have into the job you want
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-21 | by ( Ebony Flake | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

While searching through books at the intersection of business, careers, and self-improvement, Insider's correspondent Shana Lebowitz Gaynor realized she couldn't find what she was seeking. In her recently released book, "Don't Call It Quits: Turn the Job You Have into the Job You Love," the experienced journalist compiled the career advice she wanted to see in the world. Lebowitz Gaynor spoke with consultants, public-relations pros, lawyers, and a Broadway musician, all of whom at one time felt unfulfilled in their work. I started learning a bunch of mindsets and habits that would really help me effectively manage my career," Dea said. In her book, Lebowitz Gaynor acknowledges the role of background and life experience in the decision to quit.

An MBA is an investment but students who attend top schools can graduate making six-figure salaries. Business school is an exciting prospect for ambitious professionals or aspiring entrepreneurs looking to level up their careers — and salaries. Students from the top business schools in the world graduated last year with jobs that earn six-figure salaries. For those who are considering attending business school or who are currently enrolled, here's what graduates from some of the top programs are earning across industries. Insider used US News & World Report's list of best business schools for 2023 to rank the MBA programs.

We often turn to TV to fantasize about having amazing jobs, but they can come with awful bosses. Ahead of the 75th Emmys, Insider rounded up 10 of the most toxic bosses from current and past shows. While this is a list of fictional characters, the tendencies many of them display are real. In the past year of television, viewers have watched their beloved protagonists get terrorized by a crop of toxic bosses, from Logan Roy on "Succession" to Sylvie Grateau on "Emily in Paris." Ahead of the 75th Emmys, Insider rounded up 10 of the most toxic bosses from television's past and present.

Persons: Logan Roy, Sylvie Grateau, Emily, Saul Organizations: Service Locations: Wall, Silicon, Paris

☆ Indeed's chief marketing officer shares advice on how to win at digital transformation
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-08 | by ( Ebony Flake | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Kazi Awal/InsiderIt's a digital world, and organizations that show digital agility continue to win out. Consultants say that despite headwinds, CEOs must champion digital transformation. Jensen said the focus on digital transformation has been vital to Indeed's success. The one alliance identified as most essential was the relationship between chief marketing officer and chief financial officer. How have you used this partnership toward digital transformation at Indeed?

☆ SPOTLIGHT EVENT: Turn the Job You Have into the Job You Love
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-07 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

You don't always need to quit your job to enjoy work more. In this webinar, you'll hear from a workplace consultant and the author of "Don't Call It Quits." Sign up here to attend our live webinar on reshaping your job at 2:00pm, September 14, 2022Top editors give you the stories you want — delivered right to your inbox each weekday. What if you could make some simple changes that would help you tolerate — or even enjoy — your job? Speakers include:Shana Lebowitz Gaynor, Correspondent, InsiderAl Dea, Founder, Betterwork LabsEbony Flake, C-Suite Reporter, InsiderWe hope to see you there!

☆ Here's the salary breakdown for Stanford's most recent MBA class across industries, including signing bonuses
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-02 | by ( Emeka Ochiagha | Ebony Flake | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Stanford Graduate School of Business is No. The estimated cost of attendance for a Stanford MBA student is $124,389 for the 2022-23 school year. Stanford reports the median salary for 2021 graduates was $158,400, with an expected bonus of $37,750. Graduate business school enrollment has slowed this year as a still-strong job market created more opportunities and better wages for the Class of 2022 compared with 2021 undergrads. For anyone considering business school, here are the industries Stanford students entered after graduation, with a salary breakdown and signing bonuses.

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