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London CNN —Unless you live under a rock you probably know that US President Joe Biden has spent the past few days here in Europe. First, he met with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak before climbing aboard Marine One for a short flight to Windsor to meet King Charles III. At several points, Biden placed his hand on the King’s back, in a tactile display of their close rapport. Biden and King Charles arrive to meet participants of the Climate Finance Mobilisation Forum. Among the group of top financiers and philanthropists was Biden’s special presidential envoy for climate, John Kerry.

Persons: Joe Biden, Rishi Sunak, King Charles III, Charles, –, Prince, Andrew Caballero Reynolds, Biden, Queen Elizabeth II, Charles ’, we’ve, King Charles, Andrew Matthews, Grant Shapps, ”, King, John Kerry, Kerry, State for Energy Security Grant Shapps, Kerry wouldn’t, “ Organizations: CNN’s Royal, London CNN, NATO, UK, Wales ’ Company, Welsh Guards, British Army, Getty, CNN, Finance, Windsor, Energy Security, State for Energy Security, US Locations: London, Europe, Lithuania, American, Ukraine, Windsor, United States, AFP, British

☆ I teach people how to swim in the Hamptons. Many of my clients are incredibly high-profile people who value their privacy and appreciate my high standards.
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-08 | by ( Azul Cibils Blaquier | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Elizabeth Parry runs her own company, Hamptons Swim, which provides swimming lessons. I grew up in the Hamptons in a town called Water Mill, and I've been teaching swimming for 22 years. Today, I run my own company, Hamptons Swim, where we provide swimming lessons for all ages and levels. My clients own multi-million dollar homes in the Hamptons and are incredibly high profile. Although 95% of my clients are high-profile, the Hamptons is not just rich people.

Persons: Elizabeth Parry, Parry, It's, I've, didn't, We're, I'm, aren't, you'll, they've Organizations: Hamptons, Service, Hamptons Swim, YMCA Locations: Switzerland, Wall, Silicon, New, Europe

☆ Version française: 4e nuit de violences avant les obsèques de Nahel
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Le ministère de l'Intérieur a annoncé que 1.311 personnes avaient été interpelées, un chiffre en forte hausse par rapport aux 875 de la nuit précédente, mais souligné sur Twitter que "les violences commises cette nuit ont été d'une plus faible intensité en comparaison à la nuit précédente". "Nous appartenons à la même communauté de foi", a ajouté une femme. Reuters a également pu constater que les accès au cimetière seraient bloqués pendant l'inhumation de Nahel. Jeudi, une marche blanche en la mémoire du jeune homme avait réuni plusieurs milliers de personnes. Reportage Gilles Guillaume, avec Noemie Olive et Tassilo Hummel à Nanterre et Marc Leras à MarseilleOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ I was scrubbing toilets at In-N-Out and needed to turn my life around. Now I make up to $17,000 a month as a self-taught copywriter.
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-28 | by ( Michael Clendenen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

After consuming marketing and copywriting material, he sent businesses letters and landed clients. Now he makes up to $17,000 a month in profit and brings in six figures monthly for his clients. I got a job at In-N-Out Burger, and after a year of working there, I asked my boss for a raise. One of the first groups of people I started working with was chiropractors because I felt strongly about the work they did. Even to this day, when I want to bring on new clients, I send out a new batch of letters.

Persons: Michael Clendenen, —, Burger, Little, I'm, who's, Gary Halbert, Halbert, Barnes & Noble, I'd, I've Organizations: Service, Fortune, Barnes & Locations: Arizona, chihuahua, USA

☆ China throws support behind 'strategic partner' Russia after Wagner insurrection
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-25 | by ( Nectar Gan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Hong Kong CNN —China has voiced support for Russia after a short-lived insurrection posed the gravest challenge to the 23-year rule of Vladimir Putin, a close partner of Chinese leader Xi Jinping in his push for a new world order and strategic alignment against the US. “As Russia’s friendly neighbor and comprehensive strategic partner of coordination for the new era, China supports Russia in maintaining national stability and achieving development and prosperity,” it said. Russia’s Foreign Ministry said Rudenko also held “scheduled consultations” with China’s Deputy Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu. According to the Chinese readout, Ma told Rudenko that under the leadership of Xi and Putin, the mutual political trust and cooperation between China and Russia had grown continuously. Despite its claims of neutrality, China has refused to condemn the invasion and instead provided much-needed diplomatic and economic support for Russia, a position that has alarmed Western nations, especially in Europe.

Persons: Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin, Putin, ”, Beijing’s, Prigozhin, Andrey Rudenko, Qin Gang, Rudenko, Ma Zhaoxu, Ma, Xi, “, ” Xi, Putin’s, Jin Canrong, Jin, Hu Xijin Organizations: Hong Kong CNN, Russia, US, Foreign Ministry, Kremlin, Ministry, Russian Federation, United, Australia National University’s Taiwan Studies, Renmin University, Global Times Locations: China, Hong Kong, Moscow, Beijing, Russia, Belarus, Russian, Ukraine, Western, Europe, United States, Weibo

Beijing CNN —US Secretary of State Antony Blinken sat down with China’s top diplomat on the final day of a high stakes visit to Beijing aimed at stabilizing relations, with all eyes on whether Washington’s envoy will meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping later in the day. Blinken and China’s top diplomatic counterpart Wang Yi began talks Monday morning, posing for photos at Beijing’s Diaoyutai State Guesthouse before heading into closed door discussions. Whether Blinken also meets with Xi will be a key indicator of China’s interest in taking steps to rebuild that rapport. “Profound differences” between the US and China, however, were also clear during the meeting, the official added. While Qin holds the title of foreign minister, he wields less power than Wang, who directs China’s foreign policy through his position among the party’s core leadership.

Persons: Antony Blinken, Xi Jinping, Wang Yi, Blinken’s, Qin Gang, Blinken, Xi, “, Qin, ”, Wang, ” Blinken’s, Joe Biden, China’s Xi, –, Nancy Pelosi Organizations: Beijing CNN —, Chinese Foreign, United, United States ’, State Department, Communist Party, senior State Department, US Locations: Beijing, loggerheads, China, Moscow, Washington, United States, Taiwan, Bali

☆ How to Find a Real Estate Agent
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-14 | by ( Aly J. Yale | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +15 min

According to the Association of Real Estate License Law Officials, more than three million people hold active real estate licenses in the U.S. That’s a lot of people with a range of experience and expertise. That’d be “knowledge,” says Philip Hordijk, founder of real-estate brokerage Leven Real Estate. A note of caution: Think hard before choosing a friend or family member to help with a real estate transaction. Search online directories—with careThere are plenty of third-party real estate sites that offer agent directories, too, including Realtor.com and Zillow. Real-estate broker vs. agentThere is also a differentiation between a real-estate agent and a real-estate broker.

Persons: Aly J, ”, Jonathan Rundlett, “, Philip Hordijk, Kimberly Jay, I’m, ” Jay, Jeremy Kamm, ” Kamm, —, Jesse Sheldon, don’t, ” Hordijk, Christian Ross, Völkers, Desiree Avila, Charles Rutenberg, Johnny, you’re, ” Ross, Bret Weinstein, ” You’ll, you’ve, Sellers, Hordijk Organizations: Yale, Association of Real, License, National Association of Realtors, Compass, Real, Engel, Exxon Mobil, Houston Association of Realtors, NAR, News Corp, Street, Realtors Locations: U.S, Leven Real Estate, New York, New York City, Seattle, Fort Lauderdale, Avila, Houston, Denver, In Texas

☆ I got a job at Amazon without a college degree. 5 years later, I lead an AWS team, bought a home, and have zero student debt.
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-14 | by ( Fidel Contreras | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Fidel Contreras is a data center operations lead at Amazon Web Services (AWS). Contreras applied to an AWS technical learning program and started as an apprentice at age 18. Five years and one promotion later, I now lead a team of data center operations technicians. I take advantage of ongoing AWS skills trainings, like the Cloud Practitioner and Solution Architect courses. Fidel Contreras is a data center operations lead at Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Persons: Fidel Contreras, Contreras, I'd, It's, —, there's Organizations: Amazon Web Services, Morning, Amazon, AWS's East, AWS, Cloud Practitioner Locations: America, AWS's East Oregon

☆ Barack Obama shares his No. 1 piece of career advice for Gen Z: 'Just learn how to get stuff done'
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-11 | by ( Morgan Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The secret to building a successful career is becoming a better problem solver, says former President Barack Obama. No matter what disruptions shake up the economy — whether it's the pandemic, AI or climate change— being a resourceful, adaptable employee will make you indispensable, Obama told LinkedIn News' "This Is Working" podcast on June 1. "The most important advice I give to young people is … just learn how to get stuff done," Obama explained. "Gravitate toward work that solves a problem," the Microsoft founder told students at Northern Arizona University's commencement ceremony last month. "You're killing it … because people will notice, that's somebody who can get something done."

Persons: Barack Obama, Obama, Zers, I've, Bill Gates, —, that's Organizations: Microsoft, Northern, New York Locations: Northern Arizona, New

☆ Let’s Try ‘Return to Work’ Without the Stunts
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-08 | by ( Joe Queenan | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

Illustration: Mark MatchoEmployers are still having trouble getting employees to come back to the office, and when employees do return, they are not always happy. So companies are resorting to cunning rapport-building strategies to get employees to enjoy each other’s company more.

Organizations: Matcho Employers

☆ How to negotiate virtually and win difficult Zoom conversations, according to research
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-06 | by ( Leigh Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

How virtual communication differs from face-to-faceSo, how can we build our VCQ? However, there is a profound, yet rarely acknowledged difference between in-vivo and virtual communication: namely shared mutual gaze, which occurs when two people lock eyes. That's partly because mutual gaze produces an immediate release of oxytocin, the bonding hormone. However, volleying offers back and forth at the virtual negotiation table can lead to transactional interaction. For this reason, negotiators should work to bring their best virtual self to the negotiation table by following the research-backed best practices here.

Persons: Leigh Thompson, Thompson, —, Chris, It's, we've, I've, volleying Organizations: Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, Service, Communication Intelligence

☆ Elliott proposes adding new directors to Goodyear’s board. How a margin-boosting plan might unfold
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-20 | by ( Kenneth Squire | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

To implement its plan, Elliott is recommending adding five new directors to the board. Six members of the 12-person board (including CEO Richard Kramer) have served on the board for 11+ years. This, along with the underperformance and tenure of many directors makes for a compelling case for serious board reconstitution. Based on its history, we would expect this to be a diversified and qualified group of industry and professional directors with one Elliott executive. Elliott right now is working amicably with management and recommending potential directors as opposed to threatening to nominate their own slate of directors.

The impoverished child of a single mother and the only Black Republican in the U.S. Senate, Scott often points to his personal story as proof that America remains a land of promise. As a Black conservative, Scott is a rarity in a country where politics are sharply divided along racial lines. Some 92% of Black voters backed Democrat Joe Biden in the 2020 presidential election, while 55% of white voters backed Trump. At the same time, the South Carolina senator has accused Democrats of exploiting racial tensions for partisan gain. Scott's entrance into the race puts him in direct competition with Nikki Haley, the former governor of South Carolina, who launched her campaign in February.

☆ How Will the Greek Election Affect the Parthenon Marbles?
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-19 | by ( Alex Marshall | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Since November 2021, Greece’s prime minister and the British Museum have been holding back-room talks about the potential return of at least some of the Parthenon Marbles, a collection of antique treasures that once decorated the famed pillared temple in Athens. The collection, which includes statues of Greek gods and carved friezes, was taken from Greece in the early 1800s by Lord Elgin, a British aristocrat. The prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, has met several times with George Osborne, a former chancellor of the Exchequer who is now chairman of the British Museum.. The rapport between Mitsotakis and Osborne has widely been seen as one reason the talks have progressed so far. But on Sunday, Greece holds an election and the talks have been postponed until the result of the vote is clear.

☆ China-Central Asia Summit: Ukraine war weakens Russian influence
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-18 | by ( Simone Mccarthy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Xi will present visiting Central Asian leaders with “a series of proposals” on the long-term development of ties and sign agreements, Chinese officials said this week. It is “of great interest to Central Asia nowadays to cooperate with China as one of its important alternative markets,” he added. However, Khitakhunov said, Central Asian leaders would be just as keen to have discussions about trade, investment and joint projects with Western players like the European Union. Central Asian countries have also seen and cracked down on popular protests and unrest in recent years. Like China, Central Asia leaders have typically avoided condemning Russia in forums like the UN, for example abstaining on major General Assembly resolutions calling for the withdrawal of Russian troops.

☆ A real-estate agent explains how regular homebuyers can compete with all-cash buyers using 'pre-underwriting' — and 3 other ways to get your offer accepted in a competitive market
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-16 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

The housing market is competitive right now and homes are selling quickly. Realtor Dana Bull shares the strategies that her clients are using to win bids in a competitive market. Real-estate agent, consultant, and investor Dana Bull says that her market, Boston, is more competitive than ever. The main advantage is that the everyday buyer can close quickly, which used to only be a luxury for all-cash buyers who didn't have to worry about securing financing. Big picture, you win the bid and you get the house because you're able to close quickly; but you may not be getting the best rate."

☆ Take a look at the 82-page pitch deck a millennial spent over 100 hours writing that helped him raise $7 million to invest in properties
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-12 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

James Berkley quit his hedge fund job in 2021 to invest in real estate full-time. He crafted an 82-page deck to raise money from investors to launch his first fund. I decided to quit my job in May of 2021," said Berkley, who was profiting about $25,000 per month from his real estate deals at the time, more than enough to live on. One of the first things he did after quitting was fine-tune a pitch deck to raise money for his first real estate fund. Today, Berkley runs two funds: FI Real Estate Fund One, LLC and FI Real Estate Fund Two, LP.

☆ Even if Erdogan Loses the Election, Turkey Is in Trouble - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-11 | by ( Cihan Tugal | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +3 min

Two of the opposition parties are headed by high-profile former members of the A.K.P. The other, Ahmet Davutoglu, is widely credited with its approach to foreign policy. The shift away from Mr. Babacan’s market-friendly policies was effectively enforced by a contraction in world markets a decade ago. In power, the shaky but real benefits of the A.K.P.’s ever-shifting mix and match of market-oriented and statist policies cemented these ties with the people. Without a clear alternative to the status quo, many people will stick with the political leadership they know.

Under the terms of the agreement, up to $4 billion in Turkish energy payments to Russia may be postponed until next year, both sources told Reuters under condition of anonymity. Turkey, which is preparing for elections on Sunday, depends heavily on energy imports and Russia is its largest supplier. The source said Turkey could push back further such payments in the coming months depending on the course of energy prices. The Russian and Turkish energy ministries, and their respective energy companies Gazprom and Botas, have not responded to requests for comment on the issue. Turkish Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said last week that Turkey and Moscow agreed a deal allowing Ankara to defer energy payments up to a certain amount, but did not give details.

☆ Mourinho dismisses PSG talk ahead of Europa League semi-final
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/3] Soccer Football - Europa League - AS Roma Press Conference - Rome, Italy - May 10, 2023 AS Roma coach Jose Mourinho during the press conference. Despite talk of potentially take over the Ligue 1 club from Christophe Galtier in the 2023-24 season, Mourinho reaffirmed his loyalty to Roma, where he is currently under contract until 2024. "If they called, they didn’t find me," Mourinho told Sky Sport Italia on Wednesday before the pre-match news conference. During the news conference, Mourinho expressed admiration for the former Spain international, showering him with praise. Despite Roma reaching the semi-finals of a prominent European competition for the third consecutive season, Mourinho dismisses the notion that it puts pressure on the team.

☆ I’ve helped thousands of people land high-paying jobs—here’s the truth about who really gets hired at job interviews
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-09 | by ( Sho Dewan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Too many people believe that their resume and skills alone are enough to ace the job interview. And here's a hard truth about who really gets hired: It's often less about your experience, and more about how you make the hiring manager feel. So if you constantly get interviews but no job offers, here's my best advice:1. Don't treat the job interview like a job interview. But remember that job interviews can be stressful for employers, too.

☆ Hollywood's Reynolds and McElhenney found success at Welsh soccer club Wrexham. But there's a warning for would-be copycats
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-08 | by ( Elliot Smith | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

"There's a big amount of pressure and attention from the press, not to mention scepticism from diehard football fans. WREXHAM, Wales - May 2, 2023: Wrexham AFC fans celebrate during a bus parade following their league title win. One fan has donned the costume of Deadpool, the comic book character played by co-owner Ryan Reynolds. Hollis said they understood that "it would take more than funny Twitter posts and a documentary" to turn around a struggling club like Wrexham. This sort of dedication plays a crucial role in attracting more support from fans," Hollis said.

☆ Two strangers met on the River Nile. They’ve been married for 25 years
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-05 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +22 min

Since meeting as colleagues on a Nile tour boat, Christina, from the UK, and Wahid, from Egypt, had spent every moment they could together. Christina KandilOn her first night in Egypt, Christina introduced herself to the Kimo’s crew. On her second evening in Egypt, Christina found herself sitting next to Wahid outside one of the Kimo’s cabins. “And then Christina came, and I fell for her.”At first, Wahid didn’t tell Christina about this very recent ex-girlfriend. It’s now over 25 years since Christina and Wahid fell in love as twentysomethings on the River Nile.

☆ Microsoft opens up its AI-powered Bing to all users
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-04 | by ( Samantha Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Microsoft is rolling out the new AI-powered version of its Bing search engine to anyone who wants to use it. The move highlights Microsoft’s commitment to move forward with the product even as the AI technology behind it has sparked concerns around inaccuracies and tone. Bing now gets more than 100 million daily active users each day, a significant uptick in the past few months, according to Mehdi. Google, which has long dominated the market, is also adding similar AI features to its search engine. Microsoft’s moves also come amid heightened scrutiny on the rapid pace of advancement in AI technology.

☆ 3 soft skills separate highly successful CEOs from most people, says workplace coach—here's how to master them
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-03 | by ( Ashton Jackson | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

America has a problem, says Bonnie Low-Kramen: Many of the country's CEOs are losing their sense of humanity. Much of the problem stems from a lack of interpersonal skills, Low-Kramen says. Low-Kramen's fix, for any level of the workplace: Develop your soft skills. Three soft skills — the "three Vs" — particularly matter in today's environment, Low-Kramen says. The transparency didn't keep Hilton employees from feeling confused or unmoored at the time, but it helped provide them with a sense of stability, Low-Kramen says.

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