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News and Insight for Decision-Makers Editor's Pick Can you shock yourself into relaxation? The science of vagus nerve stimulation - National Geographic Health (No paywall) Vagus nerve stimulation is a social-media sensation, promising instant stress relief. Here’s what the science really says about the body’s built-in “chill” circuit. Can you really calm your nervous system with a tiny jolt of electricity? That’s the promise behind a new wave of wellness gadgets designed to stimulate the vagus nerve, which helps the body regulate stress, digestion, and mood. On social media, users say they are a “life changer” and that daily use helps them “sleep through the night,” and “get out of a panic attack in 20 seconds.” Continued here High-signal, zero noise. Expense Premium. Work Exclusive: GM wants parts makers to pull supply chains from China General Motors has directed several thousand of its suppliers to scrub their supply chains of parts from China, four people familiar with the matter said, reflecting automakers' growing frustration over geopolitical disruptions to their operations. Work Companies predict 2026 will be the worst college grad job market in five years - WSJ Employers have a warning for the Class of 2026: Next spring's graduate-hiring market is likely to be even worse than this year's.Six months out from graduation season, more than half of 183 employers surveyed by the National Association of Colleges and Employers rate the job market for the Class of 2026 as poor or fair. That is the most pessimistic outlook since the first year of the pandemic, according to the survey, which is widely seen as an early signal of graduate hiring each year. Work Ford CEO says he has 5,000 open mechanic jobs with 6-figure salaries from the shortage of manually skilled workers: 'We are in trouble in our country' | Fortune "We do not have trade schools. We are not investing in educating a next generation of people," Jim Farley said. Work The phone notes that reveal an alleged plan to bait Kim Jong Un with drones | CNN Secret drone flights from South Korea to the heart of Pyongyang were part of a ploy by the former president to rattle the North Korean leader, South Korean prosecutors alleged as they released new details of plot they say preceded a foiled attempt to declare martial law. Work AI Relationships Are on the Rise. A Divorce Boom Could Be Next | WIRED Secret chatbot flings are creating new legal challenges for married couples when it comes to infidelity. Work How markets could topple the global economy - The Economist If the AI bubble bursts, an unusual recession could follow Work Google's DeepMind Cracks a Century-Old Physics Mystery With AI - BI For over a century, mathematicians and physicists have wrestled with the chaotic nature of fluid movement -- how air whirls around airplane wings or water churns in a pipe. Google's DeepMind lab recently made a significant breakthrough in this field, utilizing artificial intelligence. Work Jeffrey Epstein's network: 'Life among the lucrative and louche' - FT A fresh cache of files from Jeffrey Epstein's estate sheds light on a network of men in politics, media and finance bound by power and access.More than 20,000 pages of documents disclosed on Wednesday by members of the House oversight committee include emails between Epstein and influential figures including ex-Clinton Treasury secretary Lawrence Summers, Trump's former chief strategist Steve Bannon and billionaire financier Leon Black. Work Investors dump tech shares as shutdown relief evaporates - WSJ Wall Street's relief at the end of the government shutdown gave way on Thursday to new fears about a flood of delayed economic data, the prospect of slowing interest-rate cuts and the extreme valuations of tech giants. Work Paramount, Comcast, Netflix prepare bids for Warner as deadline approaches - WSJ Paramount, Comcast and Netflix are preparing bids for Warner Bros. Discovery, according to people familiar with the matter.The initial deadline to submit nonbinding first-round bids is Nov. 20, some of the people said. Warner Discovery is holding the auction process in the hopes of having it completed by the end of the year, the people said. Work Extreme age protects against cancer in mouse study For most of our lives, that model seems to hold true: When plotted against age, cancer incidence in the general population rises sharply beginning around 50 years and peaks around 70 to 80 years. But after about 85, the curve plateaus and even drops. Work AI is making hedge funds unable to hedge The concentration of market gains into a basket of AI stocks ($5 trillion Nvidia mainly) is making it harder for hedge funds to hedge, as they are becoming dangerously correlated with the broader stock market. Why it matters: Higher correlations increase the chance of bigger losses when there is a downturn, defeating the primary purpose of hedge funds. What they're saying: "A lot of investors are going to be caught surprised," Jon Caplis ... Work Chinese spies told Claude to break into about 30 critical orgs. Some attacks succeeded Anthropic dubs this the first AI-orchestrated cyber snooping campaign Work Spiraling housing costs behind plummeting birth rate: Study Couillard said in his study, which focused on rent, that he found that "rising costs since 1990 are responsible for 11 percent fewer children, 51 percent of the total fertility rate decline between the 2000s and 2010s, and 7 percentage points fewer young families in the 2010s." Work The hidden risks in Taiwan's boom Taiwan is ENVIED for its exporting prowess: it is home to all of the world's cutting-edge chipmaking. Just as extraordinary, but much less appreciated, is its towering current-account surplus, the result not just of a trade boom but of a long-undervalued currency. This aided Taiwan's export-led rise, but it has long outlived its purpose. While manufacturers have been coddled, ordinary Taiwanese consumers have been deprived of the fruits of growth, and financial risks are building up. It is time for Taiwan to loosen its grip on its currency. Work Solar and wind are covering all new power demand in 2025 Solar and wind growth met all new power demand in 2025, pushing fossil generation to stall for the first time since the pandemic. Work Italy probes claim that tourists paid to go to Bosnia to kill besieged civilians Italians and others are alleged to have paid large sums to fire at Bosnians risking their lives in besieged Sarajevo. Work This Company Raised Millions Helping Businesses Get Noticed by AI As Google traffic dries up, Peec AI scored a $30 million valuation in just six months--after rapid-fire fundraising rounds built on the AI search boom. Work Marriott Deal Was Sonder Cofounders Toughest. Now He's Left Shocked. - BI "Making this deal happen -- along with the multi-party, complex capital raise I orchestrated -- was the hardest thing I've ever done," Davidson wrote in the June post commemorating his last day as the company's CEO.Now, Davidson told Business Insider that he's left stunned by the company's bankruptcy plans and its subsequent downfall following the collapse of Sonder's partnership with Marriott. Work Drones could cut travel delays and reduce spoilage of donated blood, study shows Delivering blood from collection sites to labs is a fast-paced, labor-intensive process. Donated blood can deteriorate within a few hours at room temperature, leaving little room to maneuver in case of ... Work Does life have to be a never-ending workout? From standing desks to weighted vests during Zoom calls: has our pursuit of wellness turned regular life into a never-ending workout? Work Do mega-sporting events like the World Series pay off? Here's the economic reality behind them What are the actual impacts of mega sporting events like the World Series and FIFA World Cup? Work Kenya says over 200 of its nationals are fighting for Russia in Ukraine war Kenya said on Wednesday over 200 of its citizens are fighting for Russia in Moscow's war in Ukraine, and that recruiting agencies are still actively working to lure more Kenyans into the conflict. Work State Department issues warning in Japan after bears kill 13 since April Japanese authorities closed Maruyama Park in Sapporo, close to the U.S. Consulate General, for two weeks after bears were spotted in the park, according to a Wednesday alert from the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Japan. Work What You Can Learn from 4,000 Conversations Between Israelis and Palestinians Adam Becker is building an AI-powered platform for difficult conversations - BCB #171 Work As Aquifers Dry Up, Tehran Rations Water and Calls for Rain Prayers Facing Iran's worst drought in 60 years, the country's president warned that the capital might need to be evacuated, and some locals promoted cloud-theft conspiracy theories. Work Our dogs' diversity can be traced back to the Stone Age A new study suggests their physical transformation began much earlier than we previously thought. Work Why Fei-Fei Li and Yann LeCun Are Both Betting on "World Models" - and How Their Bets Differ | entropytown Gaussian splats, JEPA and Genie 3 -- and why "world model" now means three different things at once. Work Top Fannie Mae officials ousted after sounding alarm on sharing confidential housing data A confidant of Bill Pulte, the Trump administration's top housing regulator, provided confidential mortgage pricing data from Fannie Mae to a principal competitor. Work Russia Creates New Military Branch Dedicated To Drone Warfare The new Unmanned Systems Forces was created to oversee Russia's drone operations, development, testing and training. Work Mexico, a country caught between mafias The murders of the Uruapan mayor and the leader of the lemon growers' guild in Michoacan reveal a paradigm shift in organized crime, where complex extortion schemes have taken over entire regions Work Kneecap is revitalising Irish. These 5 artists are doing the same for Indigenous languages A new generation of First Nations artists is helping keep Indigenous languages alive through song. Work How China won the world's EV battery race In 2005, China only had two EV battery manufacturers. Twenty years later, it produces more than three-quarters of the world's lithium-ion cells. How did it happen? Work Scientists Reveal How The Maya Predicted Eclipses For Centuries Accurate for at least 700 years. Work Titanic passenger's pocket watch expected to fetch $2.3m at auction The auction house says the watch is "one of the finest and rarest objects from the Titanic story in existence". Work 'We don't see why people should persecute us': Why the teenage David Bowie was already a rebel On 12 November 1964, the would-be pop star told the BBC that cruelty to long-haired men "just has to stop" - a stunt that hinted at his unconventional spirit. Work I Work For an Evil Company, but Outside Work, I'm Actually a Really Good Person I love my job. I make a great salary, there's a clear path to promotion, and a never-ending supply of cold brew in the office. And even though my ... Work An ant is drowning: here's how to decide if you should save it | Aeon Essays Should we simply assume that all animals can feel pain and are of moral concern? Or is that taking things too far? Work Opinion | Trump Has Snatched the Power of the Purse. Congress Should Take It Back. Trump’s actions should alarm anybody who shares the American founders’ suspicion of centralized power. Work This flu season looks grim as H3N2 emerges with mutations UK facing one of worst flu seasons in history—and the US is next. Work Zelenskyy condemns Russia’s ‘wicked’ overnight attack on Ukraine – Europe live "All of this must end. A great deal of work is under way with partners to strengthen our air defence, but it is not enough. We need reinforcement with additional systems and interceptor missiles," he said, calling for help from the EU and the US. Work Pound falls and UK borrowing costs rise as Reeves ditches plans for income tax hike - business live The figures will pile further pressure on policymakers in Beijing to do more to support China's export-driven economy, as they face further risks from a trade war with the US and weak domestic demand. Work The era of safe bets in psychiatric medicine is over Khutaija Noor is a clinical researcher with advanced training from Harvard who serves as a clinical trial lead for studies at Amicis Clinical Trials and formerly contributed to clinical research at Washington University. She is also a corresponding member of the scientific committee at the American Psychiatric Association. Work China's reusable rocket Zhuque-3 to make maiden flight this year: developer China's reusable rocket Zhuque-3 will make its maiden flight this year, the Global Times learned on Monday from the vehicle's developer LandSpace, a leading Chinese commercial space company. Work Canadian boycott of US travel shows no sign of slowing October marked the 10th month of decreased Canadian travel to the US, with many staying away over political and trade tensions. Work Intel Shows Putin Not Ready for Ukraine Deal, Ex-MI6 Chief Says - Bloomberg Recent intelligence assessments show Vladimir Putin has no intention of reaching a peace deal with Ukraine, Britain's former spy chief said, confirming a view underpinning a harder line from the US and its allies. Work China's Trade Model Is Built on Keeping Others Poor - Bloomberg The world has, for the most part, welcomed the trade truce between the US and China. Exporters, in particular, are hoping for a period of quiet that will allow them to adjust to a new world with higher tariffs and more restrictions.Yet for workers and companies across the developing world, the possibility of a return to a status quo ante isn't an entirely comforting notion, either. A new normal that preserves China's dominance of global trade hurts them far more than it does the US or other Western nations. Work America First? Some Trump Supporters Worry That's No Longer the Case. President Trump has been dining with billionaires and has taken a keen interest in crises overseas, leading to fears that he is drifting away from his more populist stances. Work Lisa Nandy: BBC review will examine political appointments to board The programme was broadcast a week before the US election. The spliced clip suggested that Trump told the crowd: “We’re going to walk down to the Capitol and I’ll be there with you, and we fight. We fight like hell.” The words were taken from sections of his speech almost an hour apart. Work Corals survived past climate changes by retreating to the deeps - Ars Technica A recent die-off in Florida puts the spotlight on corals' survival strategies. 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Some Republicans Honor Dick Cheney, While Trump Remains Silent - Nov 5, 2025

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News and Insight for Decision-Makers Editor's Pick Don't Cling to Your Old Job After Being Promoted As a leader, when you get promoted, the boundaries between the old and new role can easily blur. You were promoted because you excelled at your previous job, and letting go of that work can feel uncomfortable, almost like giving up part of your professional identity. But true advancement requires intentionally stepping into a new level of leadership, not doing two jobs at the same time. Continued here Work reading, ad-free. Expense Premium. Work Some Republicans Honor Dick Cheney, While Trump Remains Silent The late vice president had called President Trump “a coward” and a “threat to our republic” and supported Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024. Work 3 Strategies for Monetizing Failure From a Serial Entrepreneur Overcoming the fear of failure is not optional; it is foundational to leadership. Work The Perils of Algorithmic Pricing - MIT Sloan Some revenue management systems based on algorithms may lead to unintended collusion and antitrust violations. Work Taking hostages turned out to be Hamas's undoing - WSJ While the terror group was torturing Israeli civilians, its defenders in the West simply looked ridiculous. Work World's Largest Wealth Fund Rejects Musk's $1 Trillion Pay Package - BI Norges Bank Investment Management, which manages Norway's $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, said on Tuesday it had voted against the Tesla CEO's proposed pay package ahead of the company's annual shareholder meeting on Thursday. Work Inside Salesforce's Struggles With Its Flagship AI Product - BI A year ago, Marc Benioff declared Salesforce would lead an AI revolution. Insiders are still waiting for it to begin. Work Waist-to-height ratio outperforms BMI in predicting heart disease risk The ratio of a person's waist measurement compared to their height is more reliable than body mass index (BMI) at predicting heart disease risk, according to new research from UPMC and University of Pittsburgh physician-scientists. Work The dangers of driving after too much coffee Many tired motorists turn to a caffeine fix for a pick-me-up, but consuming too much can put themselves and others at risk Work Is it healthier to only eat until you're 80% full? The Japanese philosophy of hara hachi bu 'Hara hachi bu' is an eating practice followed by some of the world's oldest people. Work War is blasting Ukraine's border city of Kharkiv but boosting Lviv - The Economist A tale of two Ukrainian cities Work Drinking water in Tehran could run dry in two weeks, Iranian official says A historic drought in the country has culminated in a '100 percent drop in precipitation' in the Tehran region. Work The Nonprofit Feeding the Entire Internet to AI Companies - The Atlantic Common Crawl claims to provide a public benefit, but it lies to publishers about its activities. Work Why socialism wins in New York - WSJ Sidney Hook figured it out in 1987: The argument is stacked against capitalism. Work The number one sign you're watching an AI video Your social media feed is being taken over by AI video slop. But for now, there's still one big red flag that can help you spot the fakes. Work Secret Maps at the British Library reconsiders the lines that shape our world Maps have always both granted power and threatened it, depending on who controls the data, the scale and the narrative. Work Nvidia CEO boosts hopes and fortunes of Korea's favorite fast food Korean fried chicken stocks were given a significant boost today by a new not-so-secret ingredient - a sprinkling of Jensanity. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was in Seoul meeting top execs at firms such as Samsung and Hyundai, reports Bloomberg. That's big news on its own, but photos and videos of Huang enjoying the local fast food staple of spicy chicken, with a few beers, went viral, and KOSDAQ-listed Korean fried chicken brands saw their shares rise by as much as 20% or 30% this morning. Work This rare 'mad honey' is only found in two places in the world. It's strong enough to fell bears and soldiers | CNN "Mad honey," or "deli bal" as it's known in Turkey, is a rare and potentially dangerous delicacy with psychoactive properties. Turkey's Black Sea region is one of only two places in the world where it's produced. Work Gut microbiome tests are everywhere. Should you get one? At-home tests of the gut's microbiome are trending, but doctors say the technology is getting ahead of medical knowledge. In many cases, there is no proven way to treat the imbalances that the tests claim to find. The companies and medical researchers say they hold great promise to one day personalize the treatment of complex gut-brain diseases. But much more clinical research and regulation is needed. The gut microbiome is complex and poorly understood. Growing evidence links changes in the gut to diseases like diabetes, liver disease, obesity and inflammatory bowel disease, but it's often unclear whether those changes cause, or result from, illness. Work A simple illusion can unlock your childhood memories, according to new psychology research What if looking in the mirror could do more than show your reflection? New research suggests a digitally altered face can take you on a journey back to your own past, unlocking long-forgotten details. Work Microsoft AI chief says only biological beings can be conscious Mustafa Suleyman has become one of the most influential voices in tech to come out against building seemingly conscious AI. Work LLMs struggle to distinguish between facts and beliefs : Researchers point to risks in high-stakes applications as well as the potential to spread misinformation Work Australia's Richest, Gina Rinehart, Wins Big in China-US Rare Earth Spat - Bloomberg Australia's richest person Gina Rinehart, who happens to be a fan of Donald Trump, is profiting from the push to reduce global reliance on China's minerals supply chain. Work How a warmer world is making pregnancy riskier - FT Some scientists argue that the link between increasing heat and adverse maternal outcomes is quietly becoming a public health emergency Work Madagascar's military power grab shows Africa's coup problem isn't restricted to the Sahel region While illegal takeovers of state have declined globally, Africa has now seen at least 10 successful coups since 2020. Work I tried lab-grown chocolate. Could it be the future of Halloween? It could eventually cut down on the production of traditional chocolate, which degrades soil and requires much fertilizer and pesticides Work Bidding war between Pfizer, Novo Nordisk for obesity startup Metsera escalates Under Pfizer’s new bid, made on Monday, it would pay $60 per share upfront (up from its earlier offer of $47.50), and a contingent value right of up to $10 per share in cash based on certain milestones (down from its earlier offer of $22.50). This bid ultimately values Metsera for up to $8.1 billion. Work Drinks: America's bestselling liquor has a secret. Well, now it's out. Some things to think about the next time you order your "Tito's and vodka." Work Reddit CEO says chatbots are not a traffic driver Reddit doesn't see a lot of traffic coming from chatbot answers Work Can the Golden Age of Costco Last? | The New Yorker With its standout deals and generous employment practices, the warehouse chain became a feel-good American institution. In a fraught time, it can be hard to remain beloved. Work The Americas, led by Canada, is on the brink of losing measles-elimination status The Americas is the only region of the world to have stopped endemic transmission of measles. But its victory is on the verge of being rolled back. Work What happened when small-town America became data-center, U.S.A. - WSJ Business is surging for contractors and bars. Out-of-town workers are flooding hotels and RV parks. Cash is flooding into government coffers. But the newfound prosperity comes with costs. Work AI boom shows strain as Palantir slumps and Nasdaq slides The selloff in Palantir and the Nasdaq highlights a tense dynamic: America’s entire stock market has arguably become a leveraged bet on AI Work IBM to Cut Thousands of Workers Amid A.I. Boom The technology supplier said it was shifting its focus to higher-growth businesses, including A.I. consulting and software. Work Gannett Changes Name to USA Today Co. The company, which publishes more than 200 local newspapers across 42 states, is adopting the name of its flagship publication. Work Right-Wing Chatbots Turbocharge America's Political and Cultural Wars Once pitched as dispassionate tools to answer your questions, A.I. chatbots are now programmed to reflect the biases of their creators. Work Nigeria Resists Christian 'Mass Murder' Claims Amid Trump Threats Officials have accused the United States of foreign interference and called on Washington to support the country’s democracy instead of fomenting division. Work What to Know About the Legal Scandal in Israel Over Accusations of Abuse The fallout from a legal case has reignited a highly charged debate within the country over whether Israeli soldiers accused of abusing Palestinians are held accountable. Work How the Cop Show 'Barney Miller' Made Gay TV History, 50 Years Ago A 1975 episode introduced audiences to one of the first openly gay couples in mainstream American television not depicted as deviants or criminals. Work Opinion | The Tragedy of Dick Cheney He tried to warn Americans about Trump, but they had already learned not to believe him. Work Bold Assassinations Are 'Reality Check' in Mexico's Cartel Fight The murder of Mexico’s most vocal anti-crime mayor shows that, despite President Claudia Sheinbaum’s crackdown on drug cartels, the battle is just beginning. Work Prisoners spending entire jail term in police cells as Victoria's justice system buckles 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, you can call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org. Other international helplines can be found at befrienders.org Work National curriculum review in England: 10 key recommendations The current computing science GCSE should be replaced with a broader GCSE in computing that prepares young people “for applying digital technology and data across a wide range of fields”, including the use of artificial intelligence. Work A new study reports less teen vaping overall, but more daily usage Theresa Gaffney is the lead Morning Rounds writer and reports on health care, new research, and public policy, with a particular interest in mental health, gender-affirming care, and LGBTQ+ patient communities. You can reach Theresa on Signal at theresagaff.97. Work Injuries Reported After Plane Crashes in Louisville, Police Say Data from Flightradar24 showed that a UPS plane bound for Honolulu reached an altitude of just 175 feet before swiftly descending. Work How Cheney's Presidential Power Push Paved the Way for Trump to Go Further Donald J. Trump and Dick Cheney became adversaries, but the former vice president set the stage for Mr. Trump’s bid to expand his executive authority. Work Los Angeles Counts Ballots Behind Glass Walls The county processes election ballots in a massive complex, where workers are monitored by live cameras and visitors are welcome. Work Furlough notices to federal workers leave out any mention of back pay. Work Two Massachusetts Men Charged in Explosion at Harvard Medical School The predawn blast at a Harvard lab caused minor damage and led to the arrest of Logan David Patterson, 18, and Dominick Frank Cardoza, 20. Work Senator Alex Padilla Will Not Run for California Governor in 2026 Mr. Padilla, a Democrat, held an impromptu news conference to announce he would not run for California’s top office. Work Supreme Court Considers Toxic Baby Food Lawsuit Involving Whole Foods The justices grappled with a case involving a lawsuit by a Texas couple who claimed toxins in baby food had sickened their son. TradeBriefs Publications are read by over 100,000 Industry Executives About Us  |  Advertise  |  Privacy Policy Unsubscribe You are receiving this mail because of your subscription with TradeBriefs. Our mailing address is 3110 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204, USA