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Your professional reputation will take you further in your career than your education and skills alone.That's why it's important to have "status" within your workplace — in other words, decision-making influence and the respect of your co-workers — says Alison Fragale, a UNC

These 4 toxic mindsets can hurt you at work, psychologist says: They impact ‘all of us’

The soundtrack of 2024 turned us into swaggering cowgirls, tortured poets and rave-ready brats. But there were plenty of éxitos that kept listeners moving, too.The world of Latin music churned out a steady stream of repeat-worthy albums this year, which saw releases from established stars Shakira and Reik to rising stars Young Miko and Grupo Frontera.

Best Latin albums of 2024, including Shakira, Peso Pluma and Becky G

Kerry Washington as Maj. Charity Adams in "Six Triple Eight." Bob Mahoney/ Perry Well Films 2 / NetflixThe job was considered impossible: Clear 17 million pieces of backlogged mail. In a war zone.Maj. Charity Adams knew it was a mission that could not fail, not just for the sake of morale of World War II troops, but also for the reputation of Black people in the eyes of the country’s top military brass.

Kerry Washington's 'Six Triple Eight' shows the important role Black women played in WWII

NetflixThey were given a task others had failed - and they were given it because they were not expected to succeed.The intriguing story of 855 black women who came to Birmingham from America to solve a two-year postal backlog during World War Two - handling 17 million letters that would have otherwise gone unseen - has been made into a film.

Forgotten battalion of black women celebrated in film

Father-of-three Marek Marzec, 48, has died after an illness caused by lethal dust from cutting quartz kitchen worktops left him 'unable to breathe and in terrible pain'A dad-of-three who developed a lung disease after years of cutting kitchen worktops in "appalling working conditions" has died.

Dad dies after being told he had just weeks to live after years of cutting kitchen worktops

‘Girl you better call Ashley.’When you invest in new furniture for your home, you expect it to last—especially given today’s rising prices.According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, furniture and bedding prices are 725.41% higher in 2024 compared to 1935.

‘Your sign to read the reviews’: Customer orders couch from Ashley Furniture. Then it gets delivered

Looking to hit the waves? These loans can help you afford the boat of your dreams.Unless you can float the entire cost from your savings, you'll likely need some financing to afford a boat.While personal loans can technically be used to finance almost anything — including a boat purchase — some lenders specialize in financing boat purchases.

Here are 5 of the best boat loans for financing your next purchase

A harrowing journey costing $7,000 and the lives of many of his compatriots was ‘not worth the risk’, Hassan Ali says. ‘Never, ever take this route.’Islamabad, Pakistan – When Hassan Ali fell into the icy waters of the Mediterranean Sea, he thought of his two children – of their smiles, their hugs and his hopes for their future.

A ‘miracle’: Pakistani survivor of a deadly Mediterranean sea crossing

The fate of hundreds of thousands of federal employees and the work they do rests on Congress' ability to extend government funding beyond Friday.Congress' bipartisan plan, which President-elect Donald Trump has come out against, would have funded the government through March. Now, lawmakers are under the gun to to see if they can find another agreement to keep the government open before next week's holidays.

What federal workers would lose pay during a government shutdown? What to know

Jean MackenzieSeoul correspondentWhat Haneul remembers most about his time in the North Korean military is the gnawing, continuous hunger. He lost 10kg in his first month of service, due to a diet of cracked corn and mouldy cabbage.Three months into training, he says almost his entire battalion was severely malnourished and needed to be sent to a recovery centre to gain weight.

Former N Korean soldiers tell BBC how troops fighting in Russia might fare

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent (AP) — Jaker Ali scored an unbeaten 72 off 41 balls to lead Bangladesh to an 80-run win over the West Indies and a three-match sweep of its Twenty20 series in the Caribbean.Bangladesh scored 189-7 Thursday after winning the toss and batting first while the home side was bowled out for 109 in the 17th over.

Bangladesh claims 3-0 T20 series sweep over the West Indies

With President Joe Biden’s time in office winding down, dozens of those close to his operations over the years told the Wall Street Journal how aides insulated the 82-year-old and handled his responsibilities as concerns of his fitness increased.President-elect Donald Trump’s domination of the news cycle since winning the 2024 election has allowed Biden to fade from the national politics scene.

White House Aides Finally Reveal Who Really Ran The Country As Biden Slid Into Mental Incompetence

Schroder is averaging 18.4 points per game this seasonGolden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr gestures in the first half of their NBA game against the Dallas Mavericks at the Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Warriors got an early Christmas present and aren’t waiting to unwrap it.The Warriors inserted Dennis Schroder into their starting lineup days after acquiring him from the Brooklyn Nets. They could have brought

Warriors shake up starters once again for Dennis Schroder’s debut

Although they are more than 2,000 miles apart, California and Florida are strikingly similar. Famously, these destinations are abundant in sunshine and amusement parks. Among them are Universal Orlando, Disneyland, Walt Disney World and Knott's Berry Farm. Of course, this is only scratching the surface.

One State Has More Amusement Parks Than California Or Florida, Here Are The 5 Best

‘I can’t imagine not doing this.’Sometimes, we take things for granted—like the hold-open clip most of us use when filling up our cars. But it was a game changer for one TikTok user.It took three-plus decades, but TikToker Kate Steiner (@k8steiner) finally discovered how useful that little clip on the gas nozzle could be, and she decided to tell her viewers about it.

‘Only took 34 years to figure this out’: Woman stops for gas. Then she realizes she’s been using the pump wrong this whole time

Warren Kale, who lives in the metro Atlanta area, thought he had found the perfect shed. After looking at several models in the area, he found a large bright red shed in stock at the Home Depot in Cartersville, Georgia. There was even a display version in the parking lot that he toured to make sure it fit his needs.

This metro Atlanta man bought a $9,000 tool shed from Home Depot — then he fought hard for 52 days to get his money back after it didn't show. Here’s how to avoid a similar situation

BEL-RIDGE — On a Wednesday afternoon in October, at the start of rush hour, police along an on-ramp to Interstate 170 got into a wild shootout — and key details of that shooting are just now emerging.Police fired over 87 rounds at a car that crashed after its driver sped away from a traffic stop and fired at them first, authorities said.

Police shootout: So many shots, cops ran low on ammo along I-170

The GOP's outgoing Senate leader said he plans to spend his final two years in office pushing back against the Trump-fueled isolationism within his party.Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) reportedly said that President-elect Donald Trump’s victory puts Americans in “a very, very dangerous world,” stressing that he plans to spend his final two years in the Senate pushing back against the growing Trump-fueled isolationism within the GOP.

Mitch McConnell Says Trump Win Puts Americans In A 'Very Dangerous World'

As temperatures dip and the risk of snow looms, people have been warned not to panic buy over the winter period.Brits are being warned to think twice before they head out to stockpile essentials like milk, bread and loo roll this winter. This comes after the country saw its first batch of widespread snow earlier this month.

Urgent warning to anyone buying milk, bread and toilet roll from supermarkets

‘I’m starting to think they’re gonna take me.’ A Walmart shopper claims he was recently targeted by a trio of floor walkers—employees hired by the company to monitor for shoplifting. And he’s claiming it’s not the first time it’s happened.TikTok creator @bigbagspenny616 has drawn more than 757,000 views as of Monday morning. It’s similar to one he posted earlier this month, leading the Daily Dot to write a story covering the encounter.In this one, he enters the store and notices someone

‘I almost called 911’: Walmart shopper notices 3 floor walkers ‘on him.’ Then he turns down an aisle

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans’ decision to abandon a congressional spending plan will cost troops their paychecks over the holidays unless some agreement is reached before Friday’s deadline to prevent a government shutdown, the Pentagon warned.Even if they don’t get paid, those troops will be required to report for duty both overseas and at home, Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said Thursday.

Pentagon warns that a government shutdown will cost troops their pay over the holidays

CNN —A Missouri man who pleaded guilty to entering the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, will be allowed to attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration next month, a federal judge ordered Thursday.Judge Tanya Chutkan, who oversaw the federal election subversion case against Trump, also authorized Eric Peterson, who pleaded guilty this fall to “entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds” during the riot, to travel more broadly within the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Federal judge allows January 6 defendant to attend Trump’s inauguration

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A growing number of U.S. colleges and universities are advising international students to return to campus before President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated, over concerns that he might impose travel bans like he did during his first administration.More than a dozen schools have issued advisories, even though Trump’s plans remain uncertain.

International students urged to return to US campuses before Trump inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump this week transferred his entire stake of shares in Trump Media to a revocable trust of which he is the sole beneficiary, regulatory filings revealed Thursday evening.Trump did not receive any money for the gift of his 114,750,000 shares of Trump Media stock to the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust on Tuesday, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Trump transfers all his DJT shares to his revocable trust, SEC filings show

Justin Herbert passed for 284 yards and two touchdowns, including a go-ahead 19-yarder to Derius Davis early in the fourth quarter, and the Los Angeles Chargers got closer to wrapping up a playoff spot by rallying past the Denver Broncos 34-27 on Thursday nightINGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Trailing 21-13 at halftime Thursday night against the Denver Broncos, some wondered if the Los Angeles Chargers had any resolve left after going through their worst four-quarter stretch of the season.

Justin Herbert passes for 2 touchdowns, Chargers score on free kick and rally past Broncos 34-27

MONROE, La. (KNOE) - After the state reported its first severe human case of the bird flu, KNOE looked into how humans and other mammals can get infected.An animal medicine expert said Thursday, Dec. 19 that the bird flu is usually contained in bird populations.

Explaining bird flu after Louisiana sees first severe human case

Sen Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, sending total of 24 letters to government agency headsErnst addresses role leading Senate DOGE caucus: 'We are prepared to get to work'Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, discusses the Department of Government Efficiency's plan to cut federal spending on 'Hannity.'

Top DOGE senator to demand lame-duck Biden agencies halt costly telework talks, citing voter mandate

Cars are getting pretty expensive, with the average new car transaction price in the US hovering at around $50k. And for performance enthusiasts, things get more expensive, especially when you're in pursuit of high-horsepower thrills. But what can you get on the secondhand market if you're willing to lower your budget - and your standards - to just $10,000? It's an interesting conundrum and one we thought we'd like to dig a little deeper into by finding ten of the fastest cars you can buy for under $10k.We're

10 Of The Fastest Cars Under $10k: Budget Speed Demons

CNN —When a student carried out a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School this week, there was no school resource officer on site. And when six people were killed last year at another private Christian school in Nashville, there wasn’t one either.While school resource officers are not the only way to secure a school, and best practices to keep students safe on campus are similar among all schools in the United States, experts told CNN it can be challenging for some private schools to cover their security costs.

Private schools, like in Wisconsin shooting, are responsible for their security. Here’s how they try to protect students

is here, and with it comes those awkward scraps of wrapping paper that you're not quite sure what to do with. But if you have a bunch of wrapping paper that doesn't fit any gifts, there's solution that’s so adorable you just might end up wanting to save every scrap of leftover wrapping paper you’ve got: turning it into ribbon for your gifts.

Stop Throwing Out Your Wrapping Paper Scraps — Try This Hack to Reuse Them Instead

CNN —America is hours away from a holiday season government shutdown courtesy of Donald Trump and Elon Musk.Everyone knew the president-elect and his new super-disrupter buddy were going to cause havoc in Washington. But no one thought they’d manage it even before the 47th president is sworn in.