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☆ I took a 2-day vow of silence and stopped using my phone—here's the No. 1 thing it taught me about happiness
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-24 | by ( Megan Sauer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

My generation was raised on the idea that happiness is a choice, so I get mad at myself for feeling other emotions. That's why, when I heard about the University of Pennsylvania's "monk class" last spring, I wanted to test drive its curriculum. The formally titled "Living Deliberately" course requires students to "observe a code of silence" and "abstain from using all electronic communications" for a month, according to the university's website. So at the end of August, I took a 48-hour vow of silence and no technology, ranging from a Sunday afternoon to a Tuesday afternoon. And I learned something that upended my sense of happiness, and how to achieve it: Less is often more.

Persons: Monks, Justin McDaniel, McDaniel, It's, I'm, Gilmore Organizations: University of Pennsylvania's, Ivy League

CNN —The Miami Dolphins put on an offensive masterclass Sunday, defeating the Denver Broncos 70-20 in their home opener and scoring the second most points by a team in a regular season game in NFL history. The NFL record for one game is 73 points, set by the Chicago Bears in the 1940 NFL Championship. The regular season record is 72 points by Washington in 1966. Late in the fourth quarter the Dolphins had a chance to break the NFL regular season record and tie the Bears’ mark but opted to kneel instead of kicking a field goal from the Broncos’ 28-yard line. The only other team to score 70 points in an NFL game was the Los Angeles Rams in 1950 against the Baltimore Colts.

Persons: Nathan Ray Seebeck, that’s, ”, Mike McDaniel, Tua Tagovailoa, Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, Reuters Tagovailoa, Raheem Mostert, De’Von Achane, Achane, Mostert Organizations: CNN, Miami Dolphins, Denver Broncos, NFL, Chicago Bears, Washington, Dolphins, Bears, Broncos, USA, Network, Reuters, ” Dolphins, ESPN, Miami, New York Giants, Los Angeles Rams, Baltimore Colts

But it was a key topic of Vietnamese-U.S. official talks in Hanoi, New York and Washington over the past month. A major U.S.-Vietnam arms deal could aggravate China, Vietnam's larger neighbor, which is wary of Western efforts to box in Beijing. A long-simmering territorial dispute between Vietnam and China is heating up in the South China Sea and explains why Vietnam is looking to build up maritime defenses. Earlier this month, Vietnam upgraded Washington to Hanoi's highest diplomatic status, alongside China and Russia, when U.S. President Joe Biden visited the country. Nonetheless, Vietnam is also actively in talks with Moscow over a new arms supply deal that could trigger U.S. sanctions, Reuters has reported.

Persons: Biden, Jeffrey Ordaniel, Ordaniel, Joe Biden, Trevor Hunnicutt, Nandita Bose, Francesco Guarascio, Mike Stone, Rosalba O'Brien Organizations: U.S, White, Tokyo International University, Pacific Forum, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Vietnam, China, Russia, Washington, Hanoi, American, Beijing, Hanoi , New York, Russian, U.S, South, Philippines, Taiwan, United States, South Korea, India, Ukraine, Moscow

☆ I lived like a monk for 48 hours, and it helped me break 3 of my worst habits—here's how
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-19 | by ( Megan Sauer | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

I tried living like a monk for 48 hours. It's unusual for me to go 48 seconds without talking or checking my phone, let alone two days. I was inspired by the University of Pennsylvania's "monk class," actually called "Living Deliberately." I wanted to achieve that level of awareness, but my livelihood depends on my voice and three-pound work laptop. A seven-day break from Twitter and TikTok reduced levels of depression and anxiety in a small randomized trial, U.K.-based University of Bath researchers found last year.

Persons: Justin McDaniel, Monks, Ann Patchett's, Tom Lake, I've, —, McDaniel Organizations: University of Pennsylvania's, Ivy League, Twitter, of Bath, University of Pennsylvania

☆ A millennial couple lives debt-free in a house they built by hand in Montana. Now, they're teaching others how to do the same in workshops that cost less than $1,000.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Daniel and Katherine Ray live debt-free in a 700-square-foot cob house that they built by hand. The millennial couple spent over two years constructing their cob house in the Bitterroot Valley in Victor, Montana — where they've been living since 2019. Daniel Ray/Spiritwood Natural Building"We realized that we just love doing it, so we started teaching people how to do it," Daniel said. Daniel Ray/Spiritwood Natural BuildingThe participants who attend the couple's workshops come from the area as well as far-flung states. AdvertisementAdvertisementThrough all their education efforts about building cob houses and living debt-free, there's just one point that they're really driving at.

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☆ G.O.P. Chair Says Candidates Must Talk About Abortion to Win in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-24 | by ( Michael Gold | More About Michael Gold | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

“If our candidates aren’t able to find a response and put out a response, we’re not going to win,” Ms. McDaniel said. “Someone tell her they’re also not going to win if they do talk about abortion,” a leading abortion rights group, Naral Pro-Choice America, responded on X, formerly known as Twitter. This month, Ohio voters rebuffed a Republican-backed ballot measure that would have made it more difficult to amend the state’s constitution, an effort by Republicans to make it harder for voters to preserve abortion rights through an amendment. Though abortion was not technically on the ballot, discussion of the issue dominated the conversation. While a 2024 candidate’s fierce opposition to abortion may help draw voters in a Republican primary, that stance could hurt them with moderate or independent voters in a general election.

Persons: we’re, ” Ms, McDaniel, ” Organizations: Republican Locations: Ohio

☆ Trump confirms he will not participate in first GOP primary debate
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-20 | by ( Kristen Holmes | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Washington CNN —Former President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday he will not participate in the first Republican primary debate this week. A Trump adviser told CNN that the former president could still decide to participate in a later primary debate, despite his post. Wednesday’s primary debate is the first of the 2024 cycle. “I’m still holding out hope that President Trump will come. Fox News president Jay Wallace and the network’s chief executive, Suzanne Scott, had also encouraged Trump to participate in the debate.

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The source said Carlson is "always in discussions" with all the candidates, and nothing is firmly set with Trump and Carlson. The New York Times first reported on Trump's plans to skip the debate for an interview with Carlson. Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said Thursday that she believed Trump will sign the pledge if he decides to debate. In a post to his social media platform, Truth Social, on Thursday Trump touted his poll numbers as a reason not to participate in the GOP debate. Chris Christie, a GOP presidential candidate who has qualified for the debate, said, "not going?

Persons: Donald Trump, Tucker Carlson, Carlson, Trump, Ronna McDaniel, He's, McDaniel, NewsNation's Blake Burman, Mike Pence's, Jack Smith's, Pence, Chris Christie, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Matt Gaetz, Byron Donalds Organizations: Alabama GOP, GOP, Fox News, Trump, NBC, New York Times, eventual GOP, Republican, South, RNC, Thursday Trump, BEST, MAKE, Former New Jersey Gov, The New York Times, — Locations: Montgomery , Ala, Europe, South Carolina, Wisconsin, Georgia, Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, Florida, Milwaukee

☆ Restorative justice can be cheaper and more effective than jail time at preventing reoffences. An innovative Philadelphia program for youth has a 100% success rate.
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-18 | by ( Zoe Rosenberg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Healing Futures is a Philadelphia restorative-justice-diversion program for people under 18. Harvey got a call a few weeks later from Kempis "Ghani" Songster, the program manager for Healing Futures, Philadelphia's first pre-charge program for youth restorative-justice diversion. AdvertisementNone of the youths who have completed the Healing Futures program have recidivated, he said. He's also now one of the 33 youths who've completed the Healing Futures program. September 6, 2023: This story has been updated to include the name of the parent organization of Healing Futures, the Youth Art & Self-Empowerment Project.

Persons: Janelle Harvey, Harvey, Kempis, Ghani, Songster, Philadelphia's, hadn't, Felix Rosado, Cheyenne Wade, Daniel, He's, who've, Kendra Brooks, Brooks, Queen, Rosado Organizations: Healing, Youth, Futures, Community Works, SEPTA, Charles Foundation, Philadelphia City Council, Kendra Brooks Healing, Healing Futures Locations: Philadelphia, Chicago , Washington, Queen, Oakland , California, Alameda County

☆ Fox Business to host second Republican debate - RNC
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Windham, New Hampshire, U.S., August 8, 2023. REUTERS/Reba Saldanha/File PhotoWASHINGTON, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Fox Business will hold the second debate of the 2024 Republican presidential contest, the Republican National Committee said on on Wednesday, making the conservative Fox outlets hosts of the party's first two debates. Trump has said he plans to skip the first Republican debate on Aug. 23 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The second debate will be held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation in Simi Valley, California on Sept. 27 and be partnered with Univision and Rumble, RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said in a statement. Politico first reported details on the second debate.

Persons: Donald Trump, Reba Saldanha, Trump, Ronald Reagan, Ronna McDaniel, McDaniel, Doina Chiacu, Toby Chopra, Andrew Heavens Organizations: U.S, Republican, REUTERS, Fox Business, Republican National, Fox, White, Fox News, Fox News Media, Univision, Rumble, Politico, Thomson Locations: Windham , New Hampshire, U.S, Milwaukee , Wisconsin, Simi Valley , California, Simi Valley, United States

Thwarted by the conservative-leaning court, Biden told reporters that his administration would pursue student loan relief through a different avenue, the Higher Education Act. In a 6-3 decision earlier on Friday, the Supreme Court blocked Biden's plan to cancel $430 billion in student loan debt. "I believe the court's decision to strike down my student debt relief program was a mistake, was wrong. About 53% of Americans supported Biden's original student loan forgiveness program, while 81% of Democrats did so, a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed this year. "Americans saw right through this desperate vote grab, and we are thankful that the Supreme Court did as well."

Persons: Joe Biden, Biden, I'm, Leah Millis, Elizabeth Warren, Democrat Alexandria Ocasio, Cortez, Miguel Cardona, “, Ronna McDaniel, Steve Holland, Jeff Mason, Rami Ayyub, Andrea Shalal, Trevor Hunnicutt, Timothy Ahmann, Jonathan Oatis, Matthew Lewis Organizations: U.S, Supreme, Higher, The Education Department, Republicans, Democratic, Education Department, Progressive, White, REUTERS, Twitter, Democrat, Reuters, Republican, Education, Republican National Committee, Thomson Locations: Washington , U.S, Washington

Biden told reporters at the White House that his administration would pursue student loan relief through the Higher Education Act. In the 6-3 decision earlier Friday, the Supreme Court blocked Biden's plan to cancel $430 billion in student loan debt. Biden said he would find another way to make good on his promises to help people struggling with student loan debt. The White House made clear it would be putting blame on Republicans for stymieing student-loan relief efforts. “Biden's student loan bailout unfairly punished Americans who already paid off their loans, saved for college, or made a different career choice," Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said in a statement.

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WASHINGTON, June 30 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden plans to announce new actions on Friday to protect student loan borrowers following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that blocked his plan to cancel $430 billion in student loan debt, a White House source said. "The president will make clear he’s not done fighting yet, and will announce new actions to protect student loan borrowers," said the source, who spoke on condition of anonymity. In a 6-3 decision on Friday, the Supreme Court blocked Biden's plan to cancel $430 billion in student loan debt. Republicans argued that Biden's initial student loan relief plan was unconstitutional and unfair. "Americans saw right through this desperate vote grab, and we are thankful that the Supreme Court did as well."

Persons: Joe Biden, Biden, Elizabeth Warren, they've, stymieing, We’ll, “, Ronna McDaniel, Steve Holland, Jeff Mason, Rami Ayyub, Jonathan Oatis Organizations: U.S, Supreme, Republicans, Democratic, Progressive, Twitter, Republican National Committee, Thomson

Over the past year, Biden has signed multiple executive orders aimed at shoring up access to abortion rights, including the ability to access abortion pills or travel out of states that have banned the procedures. Biden's campaign manager Julie Chavez Rodriguez said the organizing power of the three abortion rights groups was essential to Democrats' strong performance in the 2022 midterms and will be again. The June 24, 2022, Dobbs decision struck down the 1972 Roe v. Wade ruling that had largely protected abortion rights in the U.S. Strategists in both parties have attributed Democratic strength in 2022, in part, to higher support from people who back abortion rights. The biggest expansions of abortion rights over the past year occurred in states, including Michigan and Minnesota, where Democrats control both the legislature and the governor's office.

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Washington CNN —Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie said Sunday it was a “useless idea” to force 2024 GOP contenders to sign a pledge to back the party’s ultimate nominee in order to participate in primary debates. “It’s only in the era of Donald Trump that you need somebody to sign something on a pledge. Trump, as a candidate in 2015, did not rule out an independent run for president at a debate in Cleveland. He ultimately signed a pledge to support the party’s eventual nominee and to not run as a third-party candidate if he did not win the GOP nomination. The RNC announced earlier this month that the first presidential primary debate will take place on August 23 in Milwaukee.

Persons: Chris Christie, “, Donald Trump, CNN’s Jake Tapper, Christie, he’s, Ronna McDaniel, ” Christie, Trump, McDaniel, ”, you’ve, Joe Biden, ” McDaniel, I’m, ’, Asa Hutchinson, you’re, ” Hutchinson, Ron DeSantis, Hutchinson, Mike Pence, Nikki Haley, South Carolina Sen, Tim Scott Organizations: Washington CNN, Republican, New, Republican National Committee, GOP, CNN, Arkansas Gov, ABC News, RNC, CNN Poll, Florida Gov, United Nations, South Locations: New Jersey, “ State, Cleveland, Arkansas, Milwaukee, South Carolina

Proud Boys former leader, Enrique Tarrio, and 3 others were found guilty of seditious conspiracy on Thursday. Seditious conspiracy is when people conspire to overthrow, put down, or destroy the government. Enrique Tarrio, Joseph Biggs, Ethan Nordean, and Zachary Rehl were all found guilty of seditious conspiracy as well as charges of conspiracy to obstruct Congress. But, the prosecutors succeeded, and the four convicted Proud Boys members could face up to 20 years in prison. The jury is still split about seditious conspiracy and obstruction charges against a fifth Proud Boys member, Dominic Pezzola, according to NBC News.

But Nvidia has created variants of its chips for the Chinese market that are slowed down to meet U.S. rules. Even the slowed Nvidia chips represent an improvement for Chinese firms. The back-and-forth between government and industry exposes the U.S. challenge of slowing China's progress in high tech without hurting U.S. companies. Chip industry sources said that was an effective action. Some in the AI industry believe that is still plenty of speed.

☆ I had a 4-day workweek at Kickstarter. I saw huge improvements in my productivity and social life — and there was only one downside.
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-26 | by ( Elle Hardy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Former marketing manager Brooke McDaniel said the four-day schedule increased her productivity. She has since started a new job with a five-day schedule but says the schedule was one of her cons. The company transitioned to a four-day workweek while I was on the road. Remote work was the most important factor for a trip like mine, but knowing the four-day workweek was coming gave me additional motivation. All in all, it made me more aware of how I spend my timeThe work-life balance that a four-day workweek offered me was incredible.

☆ Republicans set first 2024 U.S. primary debate for August in Milwaukee
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

WASHINGTON, April 12 (Reuters) - The Republican Party plans to hold its first 2024 U.S. presidential primary debate in August in Milwaukee, Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said on Wednesday. The debate will be broadcast on Fox News, she said in an interview with the cable television channel. The RNC will also "get away from Big Tech" by arranging to livestream the debate on Rumble, an online video platform, McDaniel said. They will also partner with the Young America's Foundation, led by former Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, to help spread their message to younger voters, she said. Senator Tim Scott, who launched a presidential exploratory committee on Wednesday; and former Vice President Mike Pence.

☆ GOP Gov. Chris Sununu says he's going to support the Republican nominee in 2024, but it won't be Trump: 'That's just not going to happen'
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-05 | by ( Katie Balevic | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

But Sununu, a potential presidential contender, predicted Donald Trump won't be the 2024 GOP nominee. Chris Sununu said he plans to support the Republican presidential nominee in the 2024 election, but he doesn't believe it's going to be former President Donald Trump. I'm going to support the Republican nominee," Sununu said on "Meet the Press" on NBC News. With Trump, Sununu said there are "very few people that are on the fence, whether they're with him or not with him." In response to that news, a Trump campaign spokesperson told CNN: "President Trump will support the Republican nominee because it will be him."

☆ Nikki Haley pledges to support Donald Trump if he's the GOP nominee
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-02 | by ( Kimberly Leonard | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Nikki Haley pledged to support Donald Trump if he becomes the GOP nominee for president in 2024. Haley, one of only two declared GOP rivals to Trump, described January 6 as "one sad day in America." The host, journalist Bari Weiss, asked Haley to participate in a "lighting round" of questions, in which Haley simply answered "yes" to the question over whether she would support Trump. Trump signed a loyalty pledge to support the GOP nominee when he ran in 2016, but then took it back. In her podcast, Haley defended her relationship with Trump, saying that she sometimes agreed with him and at other times didn't.

☆ The GOP’s 2024 Presidential Debate Pledge
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-28 | by ( The Editorial Board | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Republican party chair Ronna McDaniel said this weekend that to get access to the GOP’s 2024 debate stage, presidential contenders will likely have to pledge to support the eventual primary winner. Months later he was asked if he stood by his promise to back the GOP nominee. “We’ll see who it is.” Perhaps Mr. Trump will do the same bait and switch this year. Maybe he will refuse to sign, point to his polling, and pressure the party to let him debate anyway. In any case, Ms. McDaniel is putting down a useful marker.

☆ Trump, other Republicans will have to pledge loyalty to 2024 presidential nominee, party chief says
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

WASHINGTON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The Republican Party plans to ask 2024 presidential candidates to pledge support for the eventual nominee, Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said on Sunday, espousing an idea so far not embraced by former President Donald Trump. Candidates who do not sign the pledge will not be allowed to participate in party-sponsored debates during the state-by-state presidential nominating contests, McDaniel said. Trump, who remains popular in the Republican Party but is already facing challenges in his next White House bid from former supporters including Nikki Haley, has so far refused to commit to supporting the eventual Republican nominee. "We're saying you're not going to get on the debate stage unless you make this pledge. Trump did not immediately react publicly to her comments but a campaign spokesperson told Reuters, "President Trump will support the Republican nominee because it will be him."

☆ Republicans Choose Milwaukee for First GOP Presidential Primary Debate
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-23 | by ( Eliza Collins | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said the final criteria for the debate were undetermined. The Republican National Committee has selected Milwaukee as the location for its first presidential primary debate in August, according to a letter from the chair to members. The debate is the first of what is expected to be several candidate showdowns as Republican voters choose their 2024 presidential nominee. Wisconsin has become a perennial swing state that can become crucial to winning the White House in the general election.

☆ Rising Interest Rates May Bring Higher Pension Costs for Companies
▼ + stars: | 2023-02-15 | by ( Jennifer Williams-Alvarez | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +4 min

Rising interest rates have boosted corporate pensions, with funded status reaching a 20-year high in the second half of last year. But rising rates may not prove so kind to companies, from Delta Air Lines Inc. to Sysco Corp. , and their pension costs this year. Within the last year, interest rates rose significantly while asset values fell, driving up pension accounting costs. Plan sponsors that measured these costs at the end of 2022, for instance, saw much higher interest rates than a year earlier, he said, which pushes 2023 balance sheet costs up. The higher costs were driven by a reduction in return on plan assets and higher interest costs, which were only partially offset by higher discount rates, the building materials maker said in a regulatory filing last month.

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