:extract_focal()/https%3A%2F%2Fpocket-syndicated-images.s3.amazonaws.com%2Farticles%2F8291%2F1670905803_6397faf07bacf.png) | From the Editor's Desk
Would You Want to Know if Youre Going to Get Alzheimers Disease? Advances in genetic research mean predicting who develops the condition is becoming more accurate, but that's not necessarily a comfort.
Long before she became a neurogeneticist at Cardiff University, Dr Rebecca Sims was acutely aware of the pain Alzheimer's disease can wreak on families.
Continued here
TradeBriefs: Newsletters for Decision-Makers!
Our advertisers help fund the daily operations of TradeBriefs. We request you to accept our promotional emails.
Want the newsletters, without the promotional mailers?
Get an (ad-free) subscription to TradeBriefs Premium for just $2 per month.
|
WorkFFF condemns racist abuse of Mbappe, Coman Despite missing out on defending their World Cup win in Russia in 2018, the French team was given a warm welcome home when they returned to Paris on Monday night with thousands of fans cheering them during an appearance at the Place de la Concorde.
WorkRussian Hackers' Latest Target Is Cab Dispatch Line at J.F.K., U.S. Says “DEAR DRIVERS !!!! PLEASE !!!! Do not wait at the gas station in JFK,” the message said, listing other locations where drivers also should not wait. Drivers should be “very very” careful, the message cautioned, ending with two emojis of police officers.
� | � |  | �
WorkUkrainian President Zelenskyy plans to visit Washington President Biden has said he has \"no plans to contact\" Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war, and has congratulated the presidents of France and Ecuador for their hardline stances against Russia in the conflict.
WorkRussia plans to boost military links with Iran, says UK defence secretary The defence secretary sought to downplay its significance: “It’s understandable that the prime minister, being new in post, would seek an update on Ukraine and want to take a stock check of where we are.” Britain has already committed to match 2022’s £2.3bn worth of weapons supplies to Ukraine in 2023.
| � | |
WorkUK cites security risk as it orders sale of Russian-backed broadband provider For cost savings, you can change your plan at any time online in the “Settings & Account” section. If you’d like to retain your premium access and save 20%, you can opt to pay annually at the end of the trial.
Work
WorkCongress Proposes More Than $44 Billion for Ukraine And the measure provides $50 million in additional funds to combat cybersecurity threats from Russia, $105 million to clear land mines and other dangerous remnants of war in Ukraine and $300 million for Ukraine’s police and border guards.
WorkStarlink can help save Ukraine's economy, too But keeping cash flowing in is just as important now. Fedorov says that IT sales have actually grown during the war, at least through October, when Russia stepped up its missile and drone strikes against Ukraine’s electrical infrastructure. Now, Fedorov says internet companies are obtaining generators and using Starlink connections to meet the demand for their work.
| � | |
WorkTwo New York men arrested for conspiring with Russians to hack JFK taxi system The suspects are slated to appear before Judge Gabriel Gorenstein later Tuesday. They face up to 10 years in prison if they\'re convicted. It is not clear if they had retained an attorney.Â
Work | � | | WorkAs expats fled China's zero-COVID, this developer built a sci-fi game for NetEase Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, foreigners have been leaving China in droves to escape the countrys strict zero-COVID restrictions, which had limited peoples domestic and overseas travel for nearly three years until rules began to relax recently. So when NetEase, the second-largest gaming company in China, said it had an expats-led studio working [] Work | � | | WorkWork | � | | WorkWork | � | | WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkResearch: Workplace Stigma Around Menopause Is Real For half the global population, menopause is a natural part of life. It also happens to overlap exactly with the age at which employees are most likely to be qualified to advance into top leadership positions and the authors new research shows that people experiencing menopause are often judged as less leader-like, thus creating yet another barrier that holds women back in the workplace. However, the authors also found that when women talk openly about going through menopause, it can reduce this bias, helping them to come across as having high leadership potential regardless of menopausal status. As such, the authors suggest that managers must normalize the open discussion of menopause (since many women are afraid to mention such a stigmatized topic at work), create psychologically safe workplaces that empower everyone to share and ask for support without fear of retribution or discrimination, and proactively ensure that all employees feel supported not silenced as they progress through the phases of their careers and lives. WorkWorkThe best and worst TV endings of 2022, from 'Better Call Saul' to 'Killing Eve' | CNN "Killing Eve" (BBC America, April 10): Setting aside the tired nature of the "Bury your gays" trope, this once-addictive series concluded with an episode that was as chaotic as it was unsatisfying. Having burned brightly at first, the spy dramedy should be remembered for its initial cat-and-mouse game involving the office-bound analyst Eve (Sandra Oh) and the accomplished assassin Villanelle (Jodie Comer), and not incidentally, turning the then-unknown Comer into a bankable star. WorkHere's what's in the $1.7 trillion federal spending bill | CNN Politics Afghan Adjustment Act: Also not included in the spending bill was the Afghan Adjustment Act, which would have helped Afghan allies who run the risk of deportation from the US. It would have given those evacuees a pathway to lawful permanent residency before their temporary status, known as humanitarian parole, expires in 2023. Many congressional Republicans raised concerns about vetting and other issues, but the legislation's supporters, including former US military leaders, argued those worries have been addressed. WorkWorkWorld Cup Homecoming Brings Argentina to a Halt The tour ended with team members flying across the city in helicopters instead. The celebrations have been constant since Sunday, when Argentina won its third World Cup title. The night of the victory, more than a million people streamed into Avenida 9 de Julio, in the heart of the capital, chanting songs, blaring car horns and setting off fireworks. WorkWorkWorkMassive changes could be coming for your 401(k)heres what you need to know More from Fortune: People who skipped their COVID vaccine are at higher risk of traffic incidentsElon Musk says getting booed by Dave Chapelle fans \'was a first for me in real life\' suggesting he\'s aware of building backlashGen Z and young millennials have found a new way to afford luxury handbags and watches—living with mom and dadMeghan Markle’s real sin that the British public can’t forgive–and Americans can’t understand WorkZelenskiy to meet congressional leaders in Washington on Wednesday reports "The guys handed over our beautiful Ukrainian flag with their signatures for us to pass on," Zelenskiy said in the video. "We are not in an easy situation. The enemy is increasing its army. Our people are braver and need more powerful weapons. We will pass it on from the boys to the Congress, to the president of the United States. We are grateful for their support, but it is not enough. It is a hint - it is not enough." WorkWorkWorkWorkMore investors, more problems Many founders leaned into this, and how can you blame them? Investors wanted to put more money into their companies, and each investor brings their own value-add and network to the table. In theory, that looks like a good thing. But, the pros of raising party rounds dry up quickly when the market turns — and a lot of companies are starting to realize that. WorkWorkAugmenting creativity with Alice Albrecht from re:collect This week Darrell and Becca caught up with Alice Albrecht about her early-stage AI startup re:collect. Alice talked about why she founded the company that uses machine learning algorithms to help creatives brainstorm and recall information without breaking focus. She also talked about why the algorithms re:collect is building will have guardrails from the start and also what it is like building an AI company in a time when interest in the category has recently exploded. WorkThis VC is bullish about American dynamism 'the real one' This is where things become interesting: a16z came up with a concept that clearly resonates with other investors, but that they may also define differently. For instance, solo GP Nichole Wischoff recently told TechCrunch that she is hoping to fund “American dynamism … the real one.” WorkWorkWorkTaliban Release 2 Americans Detained in Afghanistan As he oversaw the chaotic and violent drawdown of U.S. forces from Afghanistan last year, Mr. Biden said American officials were relying on commitments by the Taliban to allow people to leave the country. The Taliban have agreed to release several imprisoned Americans this year, but continues to clash with the United States over access to humanitarian aid and the seizure of funds from Afghanistan’s central bank after the Taliban took over. WorkWorkAmsterdam looks to shake off its image as Europes sex and drugs capital Already Europe’s largest economy, legalizing the recreational sale and usage of marijuana could be an economic boon for Germany. The proposed plan mandates that all demand be met by domestic production, which would effectively create a new, government-subsidized market. According to a recent report, legalizing cannabis could increase Germany’s annual tax revenues by approximately €4.7 billion ($5 billion) and create 27,000 new jobs. WorkFTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried agrees to be extradited However, Mr Bankman-Fried has sought to distance himself from accusations of illegal activity and in a BBC News interview before his arrest said: \"I didn\'t knowingly commit fraud. I don\'t think I committed fraud. I didn\'t want any of this to happen. I was certainly not nearly as competent as I thought I was.\" WorkNew Spending Bill Makes It Easier for Americans Saving for Retirement Under the current law, retirees are generally required to begin withdrawing money from their tax-advantaged retirement accounts by age 72 — before new rules were signed into law in 2019, the age had been 70 1/2. These rules help ensure individuals are spending the money down and not simply using the plans to shelter money for their heirs. WorkHouse probe of Jan. 6 pro-Trump riot is cooperating with DOJ special counsel, reports say Attorney General Merrick Garland named Smith as special counsel last month to investigate potential unlawful interference with the transfer of presidential power following the 2020 election, or Congress\' efforts to confirm Biden\'s electoral victory on Jan. 6, 2021. Smith is also tasked with investigating potential violations related to Trump\'s removal of hundreds of documents from the White House, including some bearing classified markings. WorkOp-ed: U.S. manufacturing needs federal funding to protect national security, spur innovation boom The American people — and the people of the world — need the U.S. to get back in the saddle and regain economic leadership. That won\'t happen without the hard work and ingenuity of private companies. But it also won\'t happen without targeted investments from the federal government. Strategic public financing is an American tradition that\'s behind many of our greatest national achievements. It\'s time we restored it. WorkWorkJames Gunn addresses 'outcry' over planned changes in the DC Universe | CNN "One of the things Peter & I were aware of when we took the job as heads of DC Studios was a certain minority of people online that could be, well, uproarious & unkind, to say the least," Gunn wrote in a Twitter thread on Monday. "No one loves to be harassed or called names - but, to be frank, we've been through significantly worse. Disrespectful outcry will never, ever affect our actions." WorkWorkVideo: Tom Cruise one-ups himself with new daring stunt | CNN Business Most stock quote data provided by BATS. US market indices are shown in real time, except for the S&P 500 which is refreshed every two minutes. All times are ET. Factset: FactSet Research Systems Inc. All rights reserved. Chicago Mercantile: Certain market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. Dow Jones: The Dow Jones branded indices are proprietary to and are calculated, distributed and marketed by DJI Opco, a subsidiary of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and have been licensed for use to S&P Opco, LLC and CNN. Standard & Poor's and S&P are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC and Dow Jones is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. All content of the Dow Jones branded indices Copyright S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and/or its affiliates. Fair value provided by IndexArb.com. Market holidays and trading hours provided by Copp Clark Limited. WorkDon't send Grandma to the ICU this Christmas | CNN It's reasonable for people to take small steps in care of others, but I'm not going to hold my breath. (Well, unless you're not masking.) For now, I'm thinking of swapping my usual Christmas presents for air-tight hazmat suits and gas masks, so my nearest and dearest can get through this winter without catching or spreading something that could take us out. WorkWorkVideo: Tapper presses TikTok official on Uyghur genocide | CNN Business Most stock quote data provided by BATS. US market indices are shown in real time, except for the S&P 500 which is refreshed every two minutes. All times are ET. Factset: FactSet Research Systems Inc. All rights reserved. Chicago Mercantile: Certain market data is the property of Chicago Mercantile Exchange Inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved. Dow Jones: The Dow Jones branded indices are proprietary to and are calculated, distributed and marketed by DJI Opco, a subsidiary of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and have been licensed for use to S&P Opco, LLC and CNN. Standard & Poor's and S&P are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC and Dow Jones is a registered trademark of Dow Jones Trademark Holdings LLC. All content of the Dow Jones branded indices Copyright S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and/or its affiliates. Fair value provided by IndexArb.com. Market holidays and trading hours provided by Copp Clark Limited. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
