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Stop Eliminating Perfectly Good Candidates by Asking Them the Wrong Questions

Assessing a job candidate is all about the questions you ask during the interview. But too often leaders ask the wrong things, focusing more on what the interviewee has done in the past rather than what they can do in the future. If you need to hire someone to work on an innovation project, make sure you’re asking questions that get to their ability to collaboratively problem solve. For example, you want to know how they would handle particular problem-solving situations rather than whether they’ve done exactly what you’re looking for in the past. You should assess whether they are able and willing to fill in gaps on teams when it becomes clear a particular role isn’t being filled. And, it’s important to understand what they’re passionate about working on. Innovation happens when you bring people with different passions and approaches together to work toward the same goal.

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Critical fire weather arrives in Northern California; PG&E to restore power after targeted outages    
Critical fire weather arrives in Northern California; PG&E to restore power after targeted outages
California has so far avoided widespread wildfires this year following an extraordinarily wet winter and cool spring that melted the mountain snowpack slowly. Downpours from recent Tropical Storm Hilary further dampened much of the southern half of the state.


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Visual artists fight back against AI companies for repurposing their work    
Visual artists fight back against AI companies for repurposing their work
“I mean, that’s what makes me want to be alive,” says the artist, referring to the process of artistic creation. The battle is worth fighting \"because that’s what being human is to me.”






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Greif: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot    
Greif: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot
This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on GEF at https://www.zacks.com/ap/GEF


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Premier League's kings of transfer reveals use Barbie, Teletubbies, WWE    
Premier League's kings of transfer reveals use Barbie, Teletubbies, WWE
The Clarets then enjoyed another monster hit when they revealed their deal for Premier League stalwart Nathan Redmond had been completed with a brilliant video based on the Backstreet Boys acapella scene from \"Brooklyn 911.\"




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The Cooper Companies: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot    
The Cooper Companies: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot
This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on COO at https://www.zacks.com/ap/COO


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Newsom plans to transform San Quentin State Prison. Lawmakers and the public have had little input    
Newsom plans to transform San Quentin State Prison. Lawmakers and the public have had little input
The budget lawmakers passed contained provisions that would have allowed them to appoint at least two members to the advisory council, required the council to hold public meetings and mandated the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation provide them updates. Yet, days later, they gave Newsom the whole $380 million package — with all of the accountability provisions they wanted cut out.




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Travelers hoping to enjoy one last summer fling over Labor Day weekend should expect lots of company    
Travelers hoping to enjoy one last summer fling over Labor Day weekend should expect lots of company
Travelers have enjoyed a bit of a break from last year\'s skyrocketing airfares. The average fare for a domestic flight in July was down 9% from June and 19% from last July, according to the government\'s consumer price index. However, the index sample is skewed toward discount airlines — the biggest airlines have reported that their prices are closer to 2022 levels.


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176 world leaders and Nobel laureates urge Bangladesh to halt legal cases against Peace Prize winner    
176 world leaders and Nobel laureates urge Bangladesh to halt legal cases against Peace Prize winner
The main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party led by former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia has alleged that the elections will be rigged and threatened to boycott the voting if Hasina does not step down and hand over power to a caretaker government to oversee the balloting. Hasina has rejected the demand.




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Five Below: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot    
Five Below: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot
This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on FIVE at https://www.zacks.com/ap/FIVE


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Mississippi Democrat To Become State's First Openly Gay Lawmaker    
Mississippi Democrat To Become State's First Openly Gay Lawmaker
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Truck Spills 5 Million Bees Onto Road, Beekeepers Save The Day    
Truck Spills 5 Million Bees Onto Road, Beekeepers Save The Day
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Judge Rules Against Peter Navarro And He Takes It Out On Protester's Sign    
Judge Rules Against Peter Navarro And He Takes It Out On Protester's Sign
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Pass AI law soon or risk falling behind, MPs warn    
Pass AI law soon or risk falling behind, MPs warn
But he has also previously told the BBC that care needs to be taken with any UK legislation too. There was a danger that a single piece of legislation tried to do everything \"and then it becomes a bit like a Christmas tree and everybody tries to hang their own personal issues on it\", he said.


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California panel to vote on increasing storage at site of worst US methane leak despite risks    
California panel to vote on increasing storage at site of worst US methane leak despite risks
Earlier this month, the company reached another settlement with the California Public Utility Commission, agreeing to pay more than $70 million to the Aliso Canyon Recovery Account to address the impacts from the leak on air quality and public health.




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Georgia Power customers could see monthly bills rise $9 to pay for the Vogtle nuclear plant    
Georgia Power customers could see monthly bills rise $9 to pay for the Vogtle nuclear plant
Georgia Power agreed to a 50% expansion in energy efficiency programs to help reduce energy use and lower bills beginning in 2026. The company also agreed to support state applications for a share of $7 billion in federal money to expand solar energy to low-income households.


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Japan's defense ministry requests nearly 12% budget increase to bolster military's strike capability    
Japan's defense ministry requests nearly 12% budget increase to bolster military's strike capability
To step up Japan\'s rapid deployment and transportation capability in the southwestern region, the ministry plans to establish a new sea transport unit combining ground, maritime and air forces and to be based in Kure, in Yamaguchi prefecture, in 2025 and purchase three transport ships and a fleet of 17 Boeing Chinooks.




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Chris Hayes Sums Up GOP Climate Plans In Most Chilling Way    
Chris Hayes Sums Up GOP Climate Plans In Most Chilling Way
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Canada Advises LGBTQ People To Be Cautious Traveling To U.S.    
Canada Advises LGBTQ People To Be Cautious Traveling To U.S.
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'Learning Not Lockdowns': UNC Students Call For Stricter Gun Laws After Shooting    
'Learning Not Lockdowns': UNC Students Call For Stricter Gun Laws After Shooting
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Pret a Manger fined over London worker stuck in freezer    
Pret a Manger fined over London worker stuck in freezer
\"Following the incident, we have revisited all our existing systems and where appropriate, enhanced these processes, and have co-operated fully with Westminster City Council\'s investigation.\"


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UBS reports huge 2Q profit skewed by Credit Suisse takeover, foresees $10B in cost cuts    
UBS reports huge 2Q profit skewed by Credit Suisse takeover, foresees $10B in cost cuts
UBS said the two banks will operate separately until a planned legal merger next year, and the Credit Suisse brand — with its storied yet recently troubled legacy in Swiss finance — would remain “until we complete the migration of clients to our system, which we expect in 2025.\"


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Eight startling images of life under the Mafia    
Eight startling images of life under the Mafia
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Idalia Brings Surge of Seawater, but Less Damage Than Feared    
Idalia Brings Surge of Seawater, but Less Damage Than Feared
Patricia Mazzei is the Miami bureau chief, covering Florida and Puerto Rico. She writes about breaking news, politics, disasters and the quirks of life in South Florida. She joined The Times in 2017 after a decade at The Miami Herald. More about Patricia Mazzei


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Texas judge rules as unconstitutional a law that erodes city regulations in favor of state control    
Texas judge rules as unconstitutional a law that erodes city regulations in favor of state control
The Associated Press receives support from several private foundations to enhance its explanatory coverage of elections and democracy. See more about AP’s democracy initiative here. The AP is solely responsible for all content.


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Man Gets 2 Years in Prison for Spending Pandemic Money on Alpaca Farm    
Man Gets 2 Years in Prison for Spending Pandemic Money on Alpaca Farm
Speaking Wednesday, Mr. McIntyre said he had also used cryptocurrency funds to buy and repair the property, which, he said, he did not initially plan to turn into an alpaca farm. “I saw an ad on Craigslist for a farm that was going out of business,” he said. He maintained that he had bought the first two alpacas as “lawn ornaments” but that as the animals drew interest, he decided to create a business.


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A fire kills 15 in a Philippine factory, where rains and a wrong address delayed firefighters    
A fire kills 15 in a Philippine factory, where rains and a wrong address delayed firefighters
A 1996 nightclub fire killed 162 people, mostly students celebrating the end of the school year, in Quezon city. About 400 people were packed in the Ozone disco when the fire started, but many were unable to escape because the emergency exit was blocked by a new building next door.


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In Reversal Because of A.I., Office Jobs Are Now More at Risk    
In Reversal Because of A.I., Office Jobs Are Now More at Risk
Claire Cain Miller writes about gender, families and the future of work for The Upshot. She joined The Times in 2008 and was part of a team that won a Pulitzer Prize in 2018 for public service for reporting on workplace sexual harassment issues. More about Claire Cain Miller


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The Fight to Control Big Gay Ice Cream, Which Made the Rainbow Its Brand    
The Fight to Control Big Gay Ice Cream, Which Made the Rainbow Its Brand
Julia Moskin, a Food reporter since 2004, writes about the restaurant industry, culinary trends and home cooking. She was part of the New York Times team that won a Pulitzer Prize in 2018 for reporting on workplace sexual harassment. More about Julia Moskin


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Has Bristol, The U.K.'s Most Exciting City, Finally Got The Festival It Deserves?    
Has Bristol, The U.K.'s Most Exciting City, Finally Got The Festival It Deserves?
Sustainability is the third prong to Forwards. Catering is being provided by Team Canteen which works towards tackling food insecurity in the Bristol area. There is no parking; only cyclists, people coming on foot and those on public transport, Voi e-bikes and scooters or shuttle buses. Tickets cost £40 a day.


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One Of The Biggest Misunderstandings In Champagne Wine Addressed By A Top Champagne House    
One Of The Biggest Misunderstandings In Champagne Wine Addressed By A Top Champagne House
1998 Billecart-Salmon Cuvée Nicolas François: Mathieu wanted to show a Champagne with a lot more age to display the incredible longevity that Billecart is known for yet he also wanted to show a vintage known for its ripeness and how the fresh style of Billecart keeps such a vintage still vibrant even at 25 years of age. The fruit is still vivid with juicy nectarine with touches of marzipan and lemon meringue that are intermixed with orange zest and toasted spices on the palate, concentrated with fresh fruit yet bright acidity and a broad, rich finish with lots of lift.


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LGBTQ-Owned Cosmetics Brand Drops Alice Cooper Over Transgender 'Fad' Remarks    
LGBTQ-Owned Cosmetics Brand Drops Alice Cooper Over Transgender 'Fad' Remarks
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‘Cringe’: Ted Cruz Mocked For Super Awkward Beer Stunt On Live TV    
‘Cringe’: Ted Cruz Mocked For Super Awkward Beer Stunt On Live TV
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Dueling Aerial Assaults Hit Ukraine and Russia    
Dueling Aerial Assaults Hit Ukraine and Russia
Andrew E. Kramer is the Times bureau chief in Kyiv. He was part of a team that won the 2017 Pulitzer Prize in International Reporting for a series on Russia’s covert projection of power. More about Andrew E. Kramer


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Trump Asks to Dismiss Suit as A.G. Says He Inflated Worth by $2.2 Billion    
Trump Asks to Dismiss Suit as A.G. Says He Inflated Worth by $2.2 Billion
William K. Rashbaum is a senior writer on the Metro desk, where he covers political and municipal corruption, courts, terrorism and law enforcement. He was a part of the team awarded the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News. More about William K. Rashbaum


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Russian River Valley - California's Viticultural Melting Pot    
Russian River Valley - California's Viticultural Melting Pot
Martinelli Zinfandel Vellutini Ranch Vineyard 2020 - Intense ruby red; aromas of raspberry, oregano, grilled meat and vanilla. Full-bodied (16.4% alcohol!) this is quite ripe, with ample wood notes, medium-full tannins that are a bit sharp, balanced acidity and very good persistence. This is a style that will appeal to some for its showy qualities, but the wine is clearly over the tops and lacks finesse. Perhaps time will help. Peak in 6-8 years. (89)


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When 19 Makes You the Veteran Player at the U.S. Open    
When 19 Makes You the Veteran Player at the U.S. Open
Lola Fadulu is a general assignment reporter on the Metro desk of The Times. She was part of a team that was a finalist for a Pulitzer Prize in 2023 for coverage of New York City’s deadliest fire in decades. More about Lola Fadulu


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A Grand Slam Rite of Passage: Be Young, Burn Bright, but Not for Long    
A Grand Slam Rite of Passage: Be Young, Burn Bright, but Not for Long
Matthew Futterman is a veteran sports journalist and the author of two books, “Running to the Edge: A Band of Misfits and the Guru Who Unlocked the Secrets of Speed” and “Players: How Sports Became a Business.” More about Matthew Futterman


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How to Track a Songbird From Alaska to Peru    
How to Track a Songbird From Alaska to Peru
Emily Anthes is a reporter for The Times, where she focuses on science and health and covers topics like the coronavirus pandemic, vaccinations, virus testing and Covid in children. More about Emily Anthes


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Chanel Is Opening Lucky Chance Diner In Williamsburg To Celebrate A Fragrance Launch    
Chanel Is Opening Lucky Chance Diner In Williamsburg To Celebrate A Fragrance Launch
Lucky Chance Diner will be located at 225 Wythe Avenue, at North 10th Street, open from 11AM to 7PM from September 8 to 10. The iconic space is a Brooklyn dining fixture, as it was formerly home to the famed Wythe Diner from 1968 to 1988 and more recently Café de la Esquina. Though it is free and open to the public, reservations are still recommended, which can be made on Chanel’s website here. Walk-ins will also be welcome. And if the line is too long, you can always amble over to the Chanel Fragrance and Beauty Boutique nearby at 130 North 6th Street.


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Water Towers To Trains: 5 Unique U.S. Vacation Home Rentals To Book For Your Next Trip    
Water Towers To Trains: 5 Unique U.S. Vacation Home Rentals To Book For Your Next Trip
Art meets nature in this beautifully designed Seattle retreat. Perched overlooking the serene Puget Sound, this home boasts an open-concept design accentuated by vast floor-to-ceiling windows — ensuring nature is always your companion. The interiors are a masterclass in modern architecture, with sleek lines, minimalist decor, and curated art pieces. But it\'s outside where the magic truly lies. A koi pond adds an element of tranquility. At the same time, several patios become vantage points to nature\'s beauty, whether it\'s the morning mist over the water or the golden hues of sunset. Whether you\'re looking for a peaceful remote work location or a Zen-like vacation spot, this house will surely deliver.




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