This post was authored by Lynn Bloomer, Director, Business Operations, Cisco Networking Academy. Cisco Networking Academy is one of the world’s largest and longest-standing purpose-driven IT skills-to-jobs programs, impacting the lives of more than 4.7 million learners annually (24.2 million since inception) in 191 countries. As the world celebrates the 2025…
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Coinbase CEO Says Company Won’t Pay Hackers’ Ransom
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said in a social media post Thursday that a ransom note arrived via email asking for $20 million in Bitcoin in exchange for not releasing information hackers had obtained on Coinbase’s customers. “I’m going to respond publicly,” Armstrong said. “We are not going to pay ransom.”…
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CA did not reverse my acquittal, only asked for clarity
File photo MANILA, Philippines — Former Senator Leila de Lima has maintained that the Court of Appeals (CA) decision has not reversed her acquittal from drug-related charges, noting that the appellate court just wanted the Regional Trial Court (RTC) decision to be fixed. De Lima in a statement on Thursday…
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From fitness fads to mental health trends, how wellness became an American ‘epidemic’ : NPR
TONYA MOSLEY, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. I’m Tonya Mosley. Today, we are diving into the trillion-dollar machine that is the wellness industry. From what we eat and how we sleep to how we age, move and think, wellness promises to optimize every corner of our lives. Writer Amy Larocca…
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7 Cars That Only The 1% Can Afford
Image source: Unsplash For most of us, buying a car means choosing between affordability, reliability, and a few nice features. But for the ultra-rich—the elusive top 1%—cars aren’t just transportation. They’re trophies, rolling status symbols, and investments with carbon fiber panels. We’re not talking about luxury SUVs or sports cars,…
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South Carolina vs. USC and other major 2025-26 women’s college basketball matchups
The transfer portal has closed and the coaching carousel has stopped spinning in women’s college basketball. So, let’s look ahead to next season. We won’t know official schedules for a while, but some big-time matchups have already been announced or determined. TCU owes N.C. State a return game for a…
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Ray Dalio, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Others Rush To GLD – Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF Shares (BATS:AAAU), SPDR Gold Trust (ARCA:GLD)
Gold rush is back, and instead of miners and pickaxes, its hedge funds and billion-dollar spreadsheets. Ray Dalio’s Bridgewater Associates opened a fresh $318.8 million position in SPDR Gold Trust GLD during the first quarter of 2025, as per a new 13F filing with the SEC. For the world’s largest…
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Coverage of DOJ compensation program for victims expanded
Department of Justice | PHOTO: INQUIRER.net / Noy Morcoso Victims of violence against women and children (VAWC), online child sexual abuse or exploitation as well as trafficking may now seek compensation from the Board of Claims of the Department of Justice (DOJ), which has expanded the scope of crimes and…
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Exceptional Examples of Good Customer Service in Retail That Build Loyalty
Key Takeaways Good customer service in retail focuses on exceeding customer expectations and building lasting relationships through personalized and attentive service. Key elements of effective customer service include personalized attention, timely assistance, knowledgeable staff, a positive attitude, and effective communication. Exceptional customer service is crucial for small businesses, as it…
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11 Effortless Habits That Make Paychecks Stretch Further
Image source: Unsplash We’ve all heard it, “Cut the lattes, stop dining out, cancel every subscription.” But if making your paycheck last means stripping life of its small joys, it’s no wonder most people give up. The truth? Saving money doesn’t have to feel like punishment. It’s less about denial…