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Why we choke under pressure -- and how to avoid it When the pressure is on, why do we sometimes fail to live up to our potential? Cognitive scientist and Barnard College president Sian Leah Beilock reveals what happens in your brain and body when you choke in stressful situations, sharing psychological tools that can help you perform at your best when it matters most.
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WorkRussia-Ukraine war live: Kyiv’s forces close in on Kherson as they reclaim dozens of towns in south The US will send $400m more in military aid to Ukraine, officials announced on Thursday. According to the Pentagon, the aid package will contain large amounts of ammunition and, for the first time, four highly mobile Avenger air defence systems. "This increased air defence will be critical for Ukraine as Russia continues to use cruise missiles and Iranian-made drones to attack critical civilian infrastructure," national security adviser Jake Sullivan said. The US will also buy 100,000 rounds of howitzer artillery from South Korean manufacturers to provide to Ukraine, an official added.
WorkUkraine war: Russians kept in the dark by internet search \"You open the Yandex main page and you start [searching for the] Kremenchuk [attack] to receive some alternative picture from other sources, and all you get is that \'yeah ok, you\'re right, it\'s fake\' - and that\'s it,\" he told the BBC. \"It\'s like a double punch.\"
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WorkRussia is withdrawing from Ukraine's Kherson â€" but the retreat will be dangerous for both sides \"Ukrainian troops launched constant attacks on bridges across the Dnipro River and targeted supply centers and ammunition depots on the east bank ... that degraded the ability of Russian forces to supply the grouping on the west bank; Ukrainian forces combined these strikes with prudent and successful ground attacks on key locations such as Davydiv Brid. This campaign has come to fruition,\" it said.Â
WorkIran's drones are unlikely to help Russia win in Ukraine â€" and could backfire for Tehran \"Most worrisome,\" he added, \"it could also mean that the Iranian arms proliferation and military advisor challenge that Arabs and Israelis have been facing for years is becoming a transferable model coming to a theater near you.\"
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Work‘We know who you are’: Australian police say Russian cybercriminals behind Medibank hack In the days since Medibank refused to pay a ransom, the health claims of hundreds of its customers have been posted on the dark web, including claims related to the termination of pregnancies, harmful use of alcohol and treatment for drug use.
WorkUK marks Armistice Day as Cleverly condemns Russia over Ukraine war “As we honour the war dead of the past, we also remember Ukraine’s fight for freedom today. The UK stands steadfast with our friends and allies in defence of freedom and democracy in Ukraine and I am proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with an historic ally in Paris today.”
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WorkElon Musk's Twitter faces its 'Titanic' moment as executives and advertisers flee while trolls run rampant | 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. Work� WorkWorkNoose Halts Construction At Obama Presidential Center In Chicago “The first thing I thought” after the noose was found was “man, that’s messed up,” 29-year-old Rico Pineda, 29, who’s in charge of a team of workers setting up a water line near the center, told The Chicago Tribune. “Especially at the Obama Center, Obama library, it was super shocking for sure,” he told WLS-TV in Chicago. � WorkEmily Blunt would be up for a 'Devil Wears Prada' sequel | CNN "Although, it is tempting to think about Andy and Emily needing to get Miranda her coffee and she's somewhere in Europe," she added. "And then along the way they pick up Stanley Tucci in Italy, who's at a restaurant. It's tempting, but I don't think it's gonna happen." Work� WorkTrump Lawyers Sanctioned for Filing Frivolous Lawsuit Against Hillary Clinton You will be charged $ + tax (if applicable) for The Wall Street Journal. You may change your billing preferences at any time in the Customer Center or call Customer Service. You will be notified in advance of any changes in rate or terms. You may cancel your subscription at anytime by calling Customer Service. Work� WorkWork WorkDemocrat Tina Kotek Ekes Out A Win In Oregon Governors Race “The people most intent on getting Christine Drazan elected are beholden to Donald Trump and will keep peddling his dangerous rhetoric,” Kotek said at a Monday campaign event. “As our next governor. I will always stand up to extremism and fight for Oregon families.” WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkVideo: Is 'quiet quitting' over on CNN Nightcap | 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. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkCost of living: Shares jump as US inflation cools Higher interest rates make it less likely that people will spend on big ticket items, such as homes, cars or expanding their businesses. That fall in demand is, in turn, expected to curb price increases. WorkEight Vancouver Restaurants Now Have Michelin Stars The October 27, 2022 announcement caused the restaurants receiving Michelin stars to max out their reservations as far forward as their systems allow. Until the buzz subsides, there’s still opportunity to sample Michelin-endorsed restaurants. WorkWorkWorkHarvard Museum Promises To Return Native American Children's Hair To Tribes Failure to comply with NAGPRA can result in a civil penalty. But more than 30 years after the law was enacted, colleges, museums and other institutions across the U.S. still own about 870,000 Native American artifacts, including nearly 110,000 human remains, according to a review conducted by The Associated Press on data from the National Park Service. In July, Founders Museum in Barre, Massachusetts, revealed a collection of items allegedly taken from Native Americans massacred in 1890 at Wounded Knee Creek in South Dakota. WorkWorkWorkDeaths of mother and two sons found in Canberra pond being treated as murder-suicide, police say In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is 13 11 14. In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is at 800-273-8255 or chat for support. You can also text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis text line counselor. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org WorkJapans justice minister resigns after death penalty quip Justice minister, Yasuhiro Hanashi, made light of his duties, specifically signing off on executions, which he called tedious. His resignation comes less than a month after economic revitalisation minister Daishiro Yamagiwa left. WorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkWorkHow To Create Quality Video Marketing Content From Your Smartphone If youre still thinking about whether you should or whether you shouldnt be creating videos as a part of your sales and marketing campaigns, it is time to stop thinking and time to start doing. Video content is here and it is not going anywhere. 51.9% of marketing professionals worldwide name video as the [] WorkWorkWorkWorkMedieval Times Union Spreads To Another Castle The company even filed a lawsuit against its workers’ new union, accusing it of copyright infringement because workers had adopted the name “Medieval Times Performers United.” The union called the litigation “unlawful thuggery” and filed an unfair labor practice charge with the NLRB, arguing the lawsuit amounted to illegal intimidation. WorkWorkWorkUS Sending Ukraine $400 Million More In Military Aid “I think there is, in Congress, on both sides of the aisle, a commitment to Ukraine that we’re in this for the long haul,” she said. “So even with the midterms and the outcomes, I think that Ukraine will still see security assistance and support from the United States in their fight.” WorkWorkUS Sending Ukraine $400 Million More In Military Aid“I think there is, in Congress, on both sides of the aisle, a commitment to Ukraine that we’re in this for the long haul,” she said. “So even with the midterms and the outcomes, I think that Ukraine will still see security assistance and support from the United States in their fight.” WorkWorkWorkRep. Sean Patrick Maloney Blames Himself And Hochul For His Defeat “But bear in mind, the performance of the governor in the suburban districts around New York City … not the maps, is what cost us the seats,” he added. “We could have played through the map, as enacted, if the governor had not lost by 10 to 20 points in the suburban counties. That’s brutal.” WorkJury: Filmmaker Paul Haggis Liable For $7.5 Million In Rape Suit The Canadian-born Haggis got his start as a TV writer, eventually penning episodes of such well-known 1980s series as “Diff’rent Strokes” and “Thirtysomething.” He broke into movies with a splash with “Million Dollar Baby” and “Crash,” which he also directed and co-produced. Each film won the Academy Award for best picture, for 2004 and 2005 respectively, and Haggis also won a screenwriting Oscar for “Crash.” WorkTropical Depression Nicole causes problems as it moves through Georgia Parts of Florida were devastated by Hurricane Ian, which struck as a Category 4 storm. Ian destroyed homes and damaged crops, including orange groves, across the state — damage that many are still dealing with — and sent a storm surge of up to 13 feet onshore, causing widespread destruction. |
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