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Critical minerals give China an edge in trade negotiations
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GANZHOU, China (AP) — China's dominance over critical minerals in global supply chains was a powerful bargaining chip in trade talks between Beijing and Washington that concluded with both sides saying they have a framework to pursue a deal.
China has spent decades building the world's main industrial chain for mining and ... (full story)
When times are tough, practicing gratitude can improve moods in the workplace
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NEW YORK (AP) — The first thing Alison C. Jones does when she wakes up is to name three things she's grateful for. It can be as simple as the breeze from a fan or as meaningful as the way a friend showed up for her emotionally.
Jones, an organizational development consultant, said the daily practice has helped her through ... (full story)
Dementia is not a solo affair
When it comes to retirement, there may be many plans for your future: traveling, spending more time with family, and pursuing new hobbies or devoting more time to current ones.
What might not be in your plans, but does deserve consideration, is the possibility of cognitive impairment -- including dementia. There are no guarantee ... (full story)
How scammers are using AI to steal college financial aid
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It was an unusual question coming from a police officer. Heather Brady was napping at home in San Francisco on a Sunday afternoon when the officer knocked on her door to ask: Had she applied to Arizona Western College?
She had not, and as the officer suspected, somebody else had applied to Arizona community colleges in her name ... (full story)
MLM cautions
Q: I've heard a lot of snarky remarks about multi-level marketing. Is it really a scam? -- R.B., Frisco, Texas
A: At its core, the multi-level marketing (MLM) system uses independent salespeople to sell, and it usually encourages them to recruit others as well. When an MLM business focuses heavily on recruitment, stressing how m ... (full story)