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WorkA College Double Major Could Be A Ticket To Career Security - Forbes (No paywall)
  Arnold Setiadi arrived at Yale University in 2018 with plans to triple major in math, physics and English, but quickly realized that math and physics weren’t really his thing. So after taking a seminar on developing one person plays and spending time in campus performing arts groups, he switched to a theater major, tacking on a second major in political science—an addition that might reassure his immigrant parents that law school could still be in the cards. “I didn't want to tell my parents that I was going to Yale only for a theater degree,” admits Setiadi, a first-generation college student from Bridgeport, Conn. Today, the 23-year-old works at NBC Universal in Los Angeles, applying the research and analytical methods he learned in his political science studies to movie marketing, even as he still dreams of acting and directing one day. Work
WorkWork WorkPalestinian Death Toll Reaches 29,000, Health Ministry Says
 (RAFAH, Gaza Strip) — Israel’s assault in Gaza has killed more than 29,000 Palestinians since Oct. 7, the territory’s Health Ministry said Monday, marking another grim milestone in one of the deadliest and most destructive military campaigns in recent history. Work WorkWork WorkWorkInside Finland's state-of-the-art quantum computing hardware ecosystem
 In 1965, cryogenics pioneer Olli V. Lounasmaa set up the Low Temperature Laboratory (LTL) at what is now Aalto University to research ultra-low temperature physics. Despite some initial scepticism because "why would anyone want to research cold in Finland," the LTL has prospered, attracting researchers from all over the world — and laying the foundation for Finland's leading quantum computing startup ecosystem. WorkAmerica's Top Givers 2024: The 25 Most Philanthropic Billionaires - Forbes (No paywall)
 America's 25 biggest philanthropists doled out billions of dollars in grants to a wide range of causes last year, from medical and scientific research to environmental sustainability to legal services for low-income Americans. And ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November this year, several of these philanthropists focused their giving on groups that strengthen democracy. Work WorkWork WorkWorkHacker group's site taken over by law enforcement
 LockBit has been involved in many high profile hackings, including the UK\'s Royal Mail in early 2023. The group and its affiliates make money by stealing sensitive data and threatening to leak it unless their victims pay a ransom. WorkBaby formula milk investigated over high price concerns
 If you are reading this page and can\'t see the form you will need to visit the mobile version of the BBC website to submit your question or comment or you can email us at HaveYourSay@bbc.co.uk. Please include your name, age and location with any submission. WorkWorkWorkCan the Olympics Rejuvenate One of France’s Poorest Corners?
 Just up the street from Mr. Buyukocakm’s shop, work is advancing on a pharaonic, 52-acre project to turn former industrial lands into a new neighborhood of high rises that promise to be filled with offices, restaurants and shops. Nearby, a new 5,000-seat Aquatic Center will become a sports hub for locals. WorkWorkWhen Eyes in the Sky Start Looking Right at You
 “This is a giant camera in the sky for any government to use at any time without our knowledge,” said Jennifer Lynch, general counsel of the Electronic Frontier Foundation, who in 2019 urged civil satellite regulators to address this issue. “We should definitely be worried.” Work4 Ways Autocrats Have Used Interpol to Harass Faraway Enemies
 The red notice, requested by the police in Mexico, allowed the man to pursue Ms. Meixueiro across borders. Interpol did not know about a local police report concluding that she was “experiencing serious violence,” or about a restraining order issued by a judge against her former husband (who denies wrongdoing). It knew only that Mexico wanted her extradited on child-abduction charges. WorkTwo Hospitals in Southern Gaza Are Left Barely Functioning
 Caring for the remaining patients are 15 health care workers, with no tap water, little food and oxygen, few medical supplies and no electricity except a backup generator that maintains some lifesaving equipment, the W.H.O. said. The W.H.O.’s director general, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said on Sunday that Nasser was no longer functional. Work‘Beginning of the End’ as Assange Case Returns to Court
 In May 2019, during the Trump presidency, the U.S. Justice Department accused Mr. Assange of violating the Espionage Act by soliciting and publishing secret government information, charges that raise profound First Amendment issues. (The Obama administration had considered charging Mr. Assange but decided against it because of the threat to press freedom.) WorkSouth Korean Doctors Walk Out, Protesting Plan to Increase Their Ranks
 “The medical system has been collapsing for a while,” said Park Dan, the head of the Korean Intern Residents Association, who resigned from his job at the emergency wing of Severance Hospital in Seoul on Monday. “I couldn’t see a future for myself working in emergency for the next five or 10 years.” WorkBarclays jumps 6% after announcing major strategic overhaul
 \"This resegmentation will provide an enhanced and more granular disclosure of the performance of each of these operating divisions, alongside more accountability from an operational and management standpoint,\" the bank said in its report. WorkWalmart will report earnings before the bell. Here's what to expect
 Even so, Walmart said the year ahead could bring new complexities. CEO Doug McMillon told investors on a November earnings call that deflation could be coming as prices of general merchandise and groceries fall. Those lower prices would likely ding Walmart\'s top-line sales numbers, but could free up cash for customers to buy more discretionary items. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkVirgin Australia CEO Jayne Hrdlicka steps down after nearly four years in top role
 “The decision to answer workers’ call with more insourced airport jobs in stark contrast to Qantas’ destructive model of fragmentation was, in our view, one of the best leadership decisions made by Hrdlicka and her team. It showed that listening to workers’ ideas on the best way forward for the airline is a valuable attribute for the CEO of Virgin Australia,” Kaine said. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkUK infant formula at 'historically high' prices, says watchdog
 Potential action after the report, which is due to be published in September, includes recommendations to government - for example, on the regulations governing how infant formula is marketed, or on the information provided to parents to help them choose an infant formula brand. WorkWorkWorkWorkCapital One to Buy Discover for $35 Billion in Year's Biggest Deal
 Discover said in January that its fourth-quarter profit dropped 62% as the company continued to grapple with the fallout from compliance and risk-management lapses. The company halted buybacks last year and has been seeking a buyer for its student-loan business. In December, Discover appointed Toronto-Dominion Bank’s Michael Rhodes as its new CEO, lining him up to take over by early March. WorkBayer Cuts Dividend by 95% as It Wrestles With Roundup Woes
 Bayer’s decision to cut its dividend highlights its challenging free cash flow position, said Michael Shah, a pharma analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence. The proposed dividend equates to a payout ratio of just 2%, he said, compared with the 30-40% rate paid in prior years and consensus of 35%. WorkWork1 Top AI Stock to Bet On the Future of Data Centers
 Randi Zuckerberg, a former director of market development and spokeswoman for Facebook and sister to Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is a member of The Motley Fool\'s board of directors. Nick Rossolillo has positions in Arista Networks and Meta Platforms. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Arista Networks, Cisco Systems, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, and Splunk. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: long January 2026 $395 calls on Microsoft and short January 2026 $405 calls on Microsoft. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Work1 Growth Stock Down 14% to Buy Right Now
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