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Huawei is poised to launch its first flagship phone capable of running its own apps, and Donald Trump’s nominee for Treasury secretary is seen as a viable candidate on Wall Street and across Washington. COP29 has, against considerable expectations, resulted in a new global financial agreement, with the FT’s Michael Stott warning that the US is being eclipsed by China in Latin America. Mentioned in this podcast:Huawei to launch flagship smartphone equipped with groundbreaking software ‘Sigh of relief’: Wall Street welcomes Donald Trump’s nomination of Scott Bessent for Treasury secretaryClimate change multilateralism persists, but Joe Biden loses to Xi Jinping…

Cultivating gratitude in an e-learning environment E-learning can sometimes feel like an isolating experience. Think about it. Learners are alone in their rooms, some with their cameras and microphones turned off, moving from one lesson to another. This is why they tend to lose interest or get distracted. One thing you can do is encourage gratitude in your eLearning settings. Now, you may be wondering what all this is about, but just know that gratitude can be a huge benefit for eLearning. I will now explain why. Gratitude is more than just saying “thank you.” It’s a way of looking…

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up for the myFT Digest of the U.S. Economy, delivered straight to your inbox.U.S. retailers are looking to get U.S. consumers to keep spending, as data suggests the Black Friday boom that has driven economic growth is starting to wane. We’re extending our limited Black Friday discount offer into a multi-week sale event.U.S. retailers like Walmart, Amazon, Target, and Macy’s were already offering big discounts in honor of Black Friday, long before it actually arrived this week.Despite this, general merchandise sales prices fell 3% year-on-year in the week ending November 16, according to data…

By Benedict Vipers, Gallup, November 19, 2024. excerpt: After more than two years of violent conflict, Ukrainians are increasingly tired of war with Russia. In the latest Gallup poll on Ukraine conducted in August and October 2024, an average of 52% of Ukrainians said they wanted their country to negotiate an end to the war as soon as possible. Nearly four in 10 Ukrainians (38%) believe their country should continue fighting until victory. The current attitude of Ukrainians towards the war marks a decisive change from their position since the war began in late February 2022. Polls conducted in the…

The new wave of online learning: AI-powered assessment Assessment is key to creating truly effective learning experiences that are tailored to each learner’s needs. Quizzes and surveys can be used in a variety of ways and can be incorporated at different points in the learning process to stimulate growth. For example, you can insert short quizzes between sections of your eLearning course to keep your learners interested. Although these assessments are not exams and are not conducted under controlled conditions, they are absolutely essential. Encourage learners to actively compare what they hear or read in the course with what they…

Learning solutions that increase engagement: The case for gamification Engaging learners effectively is more difficult than ever. Traditional training methods often have difficulty keeping learners motivated and attentive. This is where gamification solutions come into play, adding a new dimension to learning by introducing game-like elements to the education and training experience. Gamification not only increases engagement, but also promotes active learning and increases retention. This article explains the basics of gamification in learning, how it works, the strategies involved, and examples that demonstrate its effectiveness. What is gamification in learning? The essence of gamification in learning means integrating game…

Explore the aspects that drive organizational success The human brain has an innate desire to discover the world around us, and our curiosity to learn is endless. From birth to old age, human beings are constantly learning. Over the years, learning methodologies have also evolved to meet the needs of the modern world. As Charles Darwin said, “It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the smartest, but the most adaptable to change.” Change is inevitable, but stay curious Change is also essential. The transition from traditional to modern e-learning is a significant change that marks the…

For two Fidelity International fund managers, the Chinese government’s latest stimulus announcement was significant enough to buy more battered real estate stocks. Since late September, Chinese authorities have announced a series of gradual measures, ranging from interest rate cuts to extending financial support for completed construction of already sold apartments. “This policy change is very important in the sense that it is a well-coordinated policy.” [number of] Fidelity International fund manager Teresa Chou told CNBC in an interview on Wednesday that “we support the measures issued by government agencies at various levels,” adding that “its position in China has gradually…

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I always appreciated techno-feudal lord Peter Thiel’s obsession with the blood of the young being used in pursuit of eternal life for himself. It seems a perfectly upfront metaphor for our late-stage capitalism in which the pursuit of profit drains the life of an ever increasing number. Thiel’s lust for the fountain of youthful blood came to mind recently when reading about Sequoia Capital’s return to Israel. Sequoia is one of the largest venture capital firms in Silicon Valley and it invested early in the likes of Apple, Google, and Oracle. It also sprang the “PayPal Mafia” to prominence, a…