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Day: August 17, 2025

Safe Practice When The Job Has No Room For Error

Rehearse Before It’s Real A new manager starts her first solo shift. A system alarm she has never seen before begins to pulse, not loud, but insistent. The procedure is in the manual, yet the moment is messy, ambiguous, and fast. She hesitates. Minutes pass. The team rallies, workarounds appear, productivity drops, nerves fray. No…

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Becoming a TV commercial icon

You know them as Flo, the Progressive Insurance saleswoman; Mayhem, the human embodiment of disasters covered by Allstate; and the unstoppable dancer from the Jardiance diabetes drug ads. Correspondent David Pogue talks with actors Stephanie Courtney, Dean Winters and Deanna Colon about how becoming nationally famous via TV commercials has (or hasn’t) changed their lives….

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BioWare Pitched A Dragon Age Trilogy Remaster ‘Pretty Softly’ At One Point, Says Former Series Producer

Dragon Age: The Veilguard launched last October, and though it fared decently amongst fans, publisher EA said it missed sales expectations by 50%, bringing in roughly 1.5 million players instead of the anticipated 3 million it had hoped. Those missed expectations have left fans wondering what the future of the series looks like while BioWare…

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10 Dog Breeds That Stay Calm During Ferry Rides

WorldAnimalFoundation.org is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn More Not all dogs are cut out for the sway of a boat. While some dogs might enjoy it, others get anxious during travel and create an inconvenience not only for themselves but for their owner as…

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Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah flyover to close temporarily for maintenance on 10 August

Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah flyover to close temporarily for maintenance on 10 August The Penang City Council (MBPP) will temporarily close the flyover along Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah this Sunday, 10 August 2025, to carry out essential maintenance and cleaning works. The closure is scheduled from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM and will affect both…

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Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Premier League: The Gunners look to test new-look United in their season opener

Manchester United vs Arsenal Live Premier League: The Premier League is back with a thrilling clash as Manchester United take on Arsenal in a high-voltage encounter to kick off the season.

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Americans Pull Back From an Epic Credit-Card Binge

Consumers are growing more cautious about taking on new debt. Americans are starting to pull back from a pandemic-era credit-card binge. Consumers are growing more cautious about taking on new debt. Photo: Scott Olson/Getty Images After a surge in credit-card spending that pushed Americans’ card balances above $1 trillion, growth is now moderating. Credit-card spending…

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John Deere (DE) Q3 2025 earnings

The John Deere logo is displayed as attendees view a 5105M utility tractor at the Deere & Co. booth during the World Ag Expo at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, California on February 11, 2025. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images John Deere is warning that tariff costs for the agricultural machinery company…

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AI Training: 5 Tips To Help L&D Pros Find The Best AI Courses

Finding The Right AI Training As An L&D Pro From automating tasks to helping us make smarter decisions, AI tools are becoming must-haves in all industries. As more companies begin integrating AI, the need for AI literacy is growing fast. This is the job for no one but your L&D team, which must now create…

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A Phoenix startup is turning shipping containers into shelters. Here’s why.

Old shipping containers are plentiful in the U.S., and architect Brian Stark knows exactly what to do with them. He began by designing buildings out of old shipping containers, which are scattered across the streetscape of Phoenix. His projects are as much about cost-saving as they are about being environmentally friendly, with the long-term goal…

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Remedy ‘Unsatisfied’ With FBC: Firebreak Launch, Major Update Next Month Is Next Step

FBC: Firebreak, the three-player first-person shooter from Control developer Remedy Entertainment, launched back in June to middling results. Though available on Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus on day one, Remedy saw players quickly drop off from the game for various reasons. Now, in Remedy’s latest financial results, the company has acknowledged the game’s “unsuccessful”…

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Significant rainfall slows spread of some wildfires on Vancouver Island

By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 16, 2025 2:21 pm Updated August 16, 2025 6:31 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Firefighters on Vancouver Island say a “significant” amount of rainfall has helped crews make progress in battling an out-of-control wildfire, which is burning south of Port…

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7 Most Alert Dog Breeds For Protection

WorldAnimalFoundation.org is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn More If you’ve ever wondered what stands between your home and the chaos of the outside world, it’s often four paws, a twitching nose, and a pair of eyes that never miss a beat. Some dogs just…

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Free landed homes for 23 families in Seberang Perai Selatan

The Penang State Government has reaffirmed its pledge to provide secure housing for displaced residents of Lot 10059, Mukim 8, Seberang Perai Selatan, through the Rumah MutiaraKu (RMKu) project. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow announced that 23 original families, who once faced forced eviction from the site, will each receive a landed home free of…

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Alcaraz to face defending champ Sinner in Cincinnati ATP final | Tennis News

World number one Jannik Sinner and hot rival Carlos Alcaraz will face off in a major final for the fourth time this season after both booked straight-set wins into the title match at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open on Saturday. Alcaraz to face defending champ Sinner in Cincinnati ATP final Defending champion Sinner ruthlessly subdued 136th-ranked…

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Why Wall Street kept sending the S&P 500, Nasdaq to fresh records this week

The stock market ended the week higher as Wall Street speculated on how a spate of economic releases would impact the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate decision. The S & P 500 and Nasdaq both gained nearly 1% over the past five sessions. Both benchmark gauges hit several record closes this week, with the S…

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