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What is ‘functional strategy?’ (And should functions even have strategies?)
Six years ago, I wrote (with colleague Jennifer Riel) aHarvard Business Review article on functional strategy. But the questions about…
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VR and AI could help children develop empathy and regulate their emotions
Empathy is not just a “nice-to-have” soft skill—it is a foundation of how children and adults regulate emotions, build friendships, and…
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A critical Social Security change impacting monthly benefits is at risk because of the government shutdown
As top congressional Republican and Democratic leaders dig in their heels—a signal that the ongoing federal government shutdown may…
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Man arrested over suspected arson at Peacehaven mosque
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after a fire at a mosque in East Sussex. Sussex Police said a…
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How tech rebels challenged Apple’s dominance in the app economy
Below, Tim Higgins shares five key insights from his new book, iWar: Fortnite, Elon Musk, Spotify, WeChat, and Laying Siege to Apple’s…
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Lewis Moody: Will Greenwood leads support for 'wonderful human being'
Former England captain Lewis Moody has been backed to tackle motor neurone disease with "every ounce of his strength" by former team-mate…
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How the 2026 World Cup is being shaped by Trump’s friendship with FIFA chief Infantino
The plan started coming together inside a luxury box at MetLife Stadium. As the Premier League’s Chelsea was on its way to a shutout…
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OPEC+ to increase oil production in November
A group of countries that are part of the OPEC+ alliance of oil-exporting countries has agreed to a small boost in oil production, citing…
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US Supreme Court rejects Ghislaine Maxwell appeal
The US Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by Ghislaine Maxwell against her sex-trafficking conviction. Without providing an explanation,…
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How the FDA plans on fast-tracking leucovorin to treat autism
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. could deliver a policy win for the Trump administration in just a few months after the Food and…
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Nottingham attacks victim Grace O'Malley-Kumar awarded George Medal
Rebecca SherdleyEast Midlands Nottingham attacks victim Grace O'Malley-Kumar will be awarded the George Medal after she made the "ultimate…
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Fifth Third and Comerica enter $10.9 billion deal to create ninth-largest bank in the U.S.
Fifth Third on Monday agreed to buy regional lender Comerica in an all-stock deal valued at $10.9 billion, creating the ninth-largest U.S.…
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Sex, class, horses: The unique mix that made Jilly Cooper's books special
Tributes have been paid to author Dame Jilly Cooper, who has died at the age of 88 following a fall. Her work spanned 18 novels and short…
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Tonight’s October full moon will also be a harvest supermoon: Here’s what it means and the best time to see it
October ushers in changing foliage, cooler temperatures, and the spooky season made eerier with less daylight. Costumes are donned and…
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Footage appears to show synagogue attacker minutes before killing
New footage appears to show the man responsible for an attack at a Manchester synagogue, minutes before he drove his car into worshippers…
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As many CEOs call employees back to the office, this CEO is bucking the trend and embracing remote work
Hello and welcome to Modern CEO! I’m Stephanie Mehta, CEO and chief content officer of Mansueto Ventures. Each week this newsletter…
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Nico O'Reilly replaces injured Reece James in England squad
Manchester City defender Nico O'Reilly has received his first call up to the England squad following the withdrawal of Reece James.…
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To create psychological safety, don’t bring your whole self to work
Over the past three decades, a wealth of research has shown that psychological safety—the perception that it is safe to speak up and take…
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Nobel Prize for discovering immune security guards
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025 has been awarded for discoveries that explain how the immune system attacks hostile…
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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigns after less than a month
France's Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has resigned, less than a day after his cabinet was unveiled. "The conditions were not fulfilled…
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How CEOs are thinking about tackling political and social issues in today’s climate
Headwinds across the business world challenge any leader striving to make an impact beyond shareholder value. Few organizations know this…
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Why innovation never sleeps at Synchrony
Synchrony’s CEO, Brian Doubles, shares with Stephanie Mehta how a mindset of “productive paranoia” fosters a workplace where curiosity,…
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Daria Kasatkina ends season early and says 'I am at breaking point'
"I am at breaking point and sadly I am not alone. "Add in to the mix the emotional and mental stress related to my nationality switch and…
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What is MND and are athletes more likely to be diagnosed?
The exact cause has not yet been found, but elite athletes appear disproportionately affected by MND. Two studies from 2005 and 2009…