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From the Editor's Desk The best games of 2022 so far This clever, shareable word game was the feelgood story of the early part of the year, as mysterious coloured-block emojis proliferated across social feeds and half the planet was drawn into guessing the word of the day. Wordle mania might have dissipated a little since the New York Times took it over, but it’ll still be a defining game of 2022. Continued here TradeBriefs: Newsletters for Decision-Makers! Our advertisers help fund the daily operations of TradeBriefs. We request you to accept our promotional emails. Want the newsletters, without the promotional mailers? Get an (ad-free) subscription to TradeBriefs Premium for just $2 per month. Access to premium content | No advertisement mailers Work The leaders of Finland and Sweden will meet with Turkish officials to discuss NATO membership. Work New body armor rules in New York miss the vest worn by the Buffalo killer You may click on “Your Choices” below to learn about and use cookie management tools to limit use of cookies when you visit NPR’s sites. This page will also tell you how you can reject cookies and still obtain access to NPR’s sites, and you can adjust your cookie choices in those tools at any time. If you click “Agree and Continue” below, you acknowledge that your cookie choices in those tools will be respected and that you otherwise agree to the use of cookies on NPR’s sites. Work Why a Global Price on Freshwater Might be Needed in the Climate Change Era "We still operate the world economy with freshwater largely as a free resource. That's a market failure." Work Why did Brex really decide to ditch SMBs? TechCrunch Last week was a true roller-coaster ride in the world of fintech. Work Rainbow-colored toys and clothing are seized in Saudi Arabia for indirectly 'promoting homosexuality' Saudi Arabian government officials have cracked down on rainbow-colored toys and clothing from shops in the country's capital, Riyadh, on Tuesday, saying the items promote homosexuality, according to Saudi state-run TV channel al-Ekhbariya. Work Emmanuel Macron a chastened and greatly weakened leader The results confirm the French leader faces a tricky second term, our Paris correspondent writes. Work At TED, Elon Musk Revealed Why He Has to Own Twitter The Tesla CEO made his case for buying Twitterand rewrote his own history. Work Millionaire who saved 70% of his income and retired at 35: 'We should all live by these 6 basic principles' Not everyone will be able to retire early in their 30s, but achieving financial freedom is within grasp for many. You just have to want it badly enough to follow a few basic principles. Work This European airline just ordered a fleet of airships Air Nostrum, a Spanish airline, has ordered 10 Airlander 10 aircraft to make regional journeys around Spain. Work How to Lose Your Best Employees It can be tempting to keep your top performers doing exactly what theyre doing for as long as possible. After all, you know that thats what theyre good at. Unfortunately, keeping these employees stagnant is a recipe for losing the very people youre most interested in retaining. To make sure their star employees feel engaged, the author argues that managers must provide constant opportunities for growth and professional development. While this can be challenging, the best bosses are those that figure out how to keep their employees constantly learning finding them new assignments, new challenges, even new roles elsewhere in the company in order to keep them engaged. Work USMNT prepare for transfer window that could dictate World Cup squad \"Overall, [we\'re] coming out of the window in a positive way,\" Berhalter said. \"We still have work to do to get World Cup-ready, and we\'re gonna use the September window to finalize things, but excited to see what this group can do at the World Cup.\" Work Analysis: America is on edge, and that's bad news for the White House Work The most popular air travel day this year was a mess. That won't change anytime soon | CNN Business New York (CNN Business)Americans gained a new federal holiday last year: Juneteenth. This year the holiday, which commemorates of the end of slavery in the United States, falls on Sunday but it will be observed in many places on Monday, June 20. Work Captured American fighters purportedly held by Russian-backed separatists in Donetsk Work Trump Aimed To 'Accelerate Violence Against' Mike Pence, Says Rep. Zoe Lofgren Lofgren also accused Trump of fomenting a chillingly lawless, violent culture in America today. She pointed to “very conservative” Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) being yelled at and “roughed up” by extremist Republicans Saturday at the Texas Republican Party Convention in Houston. Work Alabama Teen Accepted To 15 Top Universities With $2 Million In Scholarships “COVID really sparked [my interest in public health] because that was the first time that I really saw how clear the health inequities were,” Kukoyi told ABC news. “African Americans had a much higher chance of dying from COVID than white Americans. Work Ex-Watergate Prosecutor Says Georgia Probe Is The One That Could 'Send Trump To Jail' The House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol has laid out damning evidence from thousands of hours of testimony and tens of thousands of pages of documents in hearings this month that create a picture of how Trump and his allies spread falsehoods about the 2020 election and tried to overturn the results despite knowing the accusations were untrue. Work The daughter of the outgoing Philippine president takes oath as vice president You may click on “Your Choices” below to learn about and use cookie management tools to limit use of cookies when you visit NPR’s sites. This page will also tell you how you can reject cookies and still obtain access to NPR’s sites, and you can adjust your cookie choices in those tools at any time. If you click “Agree and Continue” below, you acknowledge that your cookie choices in those tools will be respected and that you otherwise agree to the use of cookies on NPR’s sites. Work The world swimming body effectively bans transgender women from women's events You may click on “Your Choices” below to learn about and use cookie management tools to limit use of cookies when you visit NPR’s sites. This page will also tell you how you can reject cookies and still obtain access to NPR’s sites, and you can adjust your cookie choices in those tools at any time. If you click “Agree and Continue” below, you acknowledge that your cookie choices in those tools will be respected and that you otherwise agree to the use of cookies on NPR’s sites. Work 'Crash' director Paul Haggis was arrested on sexual assault charges in Italy You may click on “Your Choices” below to learn about and use cookie management tools to limit use of cookies when you visit NPR’s sites. This page will also tell you how you can reject cookies and still obtain access to NPR’s sites, and you can adjust your cookie choices in those tools at any time. If you click “Agree and Continue” below, you acknowledge that your cookie choices in those tools will be respected and that you otherwise agree to the use of cookies on NPR’s sites. Work European markets inch higher as investors reflect on economic uncertainty Stateside, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite bounced on Friday as Wall Street attempted to find its footing following a brutal week of selling. But all the major averages ended the week in the negative, with the S&P 500 posting its worst week since 2020. Markets in the U.S. are closed on Monday for a holiday. Work Outdoor Workers Have Little Protection In A Warming World As climate change makes heatwaves more likely, outdoor workers' health is increasingly at risk Work Duterte's daughter sworn in as Philippines vice president Sara Duterte-Carpio, daughter of outgoing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, was sworn in as the country's 15th vice president on Sunday, calling for national unity following a divisive election campaign. Work Kishidas not so sure, but could Japan get a nuclear submarine? Opposition parties have called for Japan to acquire the capability to increase deterrence amid Russias invasion of Ukraine and Chinese military assertiveness. Work Macron fights to salvage a functioning government, and his reform agenda By Reuters Work IMF delegation visits crisis-hit Sri Lanka with time running out By Reuters Work ADA Grows Its Lead Over Its Competitors; Top Coin for 2022? By CoinQuora Work Cardano (ADA) Price Analysis: What to Expect in the Next 48 Hours By CoinQuora Work Can the Avalanche be stopped? Or even slowed? Top takeaways after a Game 2 blowout \"They\'re playing at an elite level right now. Give them credit. We are not. It\'s two good teams. They\'re just playing at a much higher level than we are right now, and I think it was evident watching that game tonight. So we have to elevate our play,\" he said. -- Wyshynski Work New York Jets' Zach Wilson 'doesn't need to be Tom Brady,' but must show progress The defense \"faced\" about 25-30 Baltimore running plays during walk-through periods in the course of the offseason, according to defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich. The Ravens have a unique running game, with quarterback Lamar Jackson and a wide array of gap schemes. You can\'t prepare for it in a few days, so the Jets got an early start. Work 15-Year-Old Is Killed and 3 Are Shot in Gunfire at D.C. Music Festival Earlier this month, a brawl turned a packed Philadelphia street into a scene of terror after two men pulled out guns and began firing wildly at each other. By the time the gunfire ended, three people were dead and 12 more were injured. Work Here's what you need to know about the 'boyfriend loophole' holding up gun safety negotiations Work Shooting near Washington, DC, concert leaves 15-year-old dead, wounds officer and 2 adults, police say (CNN)A 15-year-old boy died and three other people were wounded, including a police officer, after shooting broke out near an unpermitted concert in Washington, DC, Sunday evening, police say. Work Social media is rife with skin-whitening products. But little is being done to regulate the market Work Second wave of stifling heat could bring over 100 high temperature records as enormous heat dome shifts eastward | CNN (CNN)The persistent heat dome which imposed oppressively high temperatures on the northern Plains and Midwest over the weekend will begin to shift further eastward this week, ending a short reprieve that many states in the Great Lakes and Mid-Atlantic have had in recent days. Work Winds fan wildfire to more than 2,000 acres in southern New Jersey | CNN Work Someone paid $19 million for a steak lunch with Warren Buffet Work International Swimming Federation votes to restrict transgender athletes from competing in elite women's aquatics competitions Work New Brand of Activist Takes Aim at Ukraine War and Climate Crisis, Together “Even if it rains, even if it would snow today, even if there would be a storm today, we would come here,” Ms. Lasota belted out, in the rhythms of a veteran orator. “Because we will do everything we can to get this bloody embargo done and stop the horror that is happening in Ukraine and all over the world.” Work Macron Loses Absolute Majority as Opposition Surges, a Blow for New Term But Sunday’s result may prove her wrong, as Mr. Macron could be forced into making compromises to pass bills and as opposition forces are expected to control key committees, such as the powerful finance committee that oversees the state budget. Work At U.S. Open, Matt Fitzpatricks First PGA Tour Win Comes at a Major But Scheffler’s putting stroke deserted him on the back nine when he bogeyed the 10th and 11th holes when he needed three putts to get his ball in the hole on both greens. That dropped him to four under par for the tournament. Scheffler stayed in the battle though with five successive pars from the 12th through the 16th holes. Work Russian Journalist Sells Nobel Peace Prize To Help Ukrainian Children “I think there’s certainly going to be some excitement Monday,” Benesh said. “It’s it’s such a unique item being sold under unique circumstances ... a significant act of generosity, and such a significant humanitarian crisis.” Work More Than 200 Killed In Ethiopia Ethnic Attack, Witnesses Say The government-appointed Ethiopian Human Rights Commission on Sunday called on the federal government find a “lasting solution” to the killing of civilians and protect them from such attacks. Work Juneteenth Celebrations Emphasize Ending Racial Disparities Associated Press writer Kimberlee Kruesi in Nashville, Tennessee, and Aaron Morrison in New York City, contributed to this report. Mumphrey reported from Phoenix and is a member of The Associated Press’ Race and Ethnicity team. Follow her at https://twitter.com/cheymumph. Work Ukrainian High School Grads Pose For Heartbreaking Photos In War-Torn Homeland In a separate set of photos shot by Abdullah Unver for the Anadolu Agency, Ukrainian students forced to skip their prom posed in their dance clothes in the rubble of their bombed-out school in Kharkiv. Work Bitcoin rebounds 8% but struggles to hold above $20,000 \"There\'s always that risk hovering there. But my feeling, given I think those very very big double digit rebounds we saw, in bitcoin, particularly in ether, I think to my mind that was a sign that a lot of those really big liquidations are now done and that the base really is being formed.\" Work These low volatility, dividend-paying global stocks are beating the market and could go higher Work Four-day week? These firms say they've nailed the new working model and profits are good O\'Connor believed that competition would also propel change, not only on a corporate level, but in terms of government policy. He argued that there\'s a \"reality driving home that as we emerge from the pandemic, taxation might not any longer be the big driver of competition between countries — it\'s quality of life.\" Work What you need to know about staked ether, the token at the center of crypto's liquidity crisis \"The latest updates on Ethereum\'s testnets have been positive which brings more confidence to those waiting on the Merge,\" said Mark Arjoon, research associate at crypto asset management firm CoinShares. Work The world can avoid a recession but it wont think it can until it does, says David Roche \"I\'m not saying that\'s a moment to buy, but I think it is the moment to realize that things do turn around and there are implicit mechanisms in this worldwide position at the moment which could lead us to avoid recession in places like the U.S.\" Roche said. Work 'People with money are scared': FTX CEO blames Fed for crypto crash Work Bitcoin bounces above $20,000 in swift rebound, but caution is advised: 'If we can get and hold above that level it will be quite bullish' Work MDMA trials under review in Canada over alleged abuse of study participants The government review is scheduled to be completed next month. Potential actions could include the suspension or cancellation of trials should Health Canada determine an immediate safety risk to participants. It can also refer contraventions of the Food and Drugs Act to public prosecutors. Work Former guerrilla Gustavo Petro wins Colombian election to become first leftist president The election was hotly contested, with many observers categorising the race between two relative outsiders as a wider rebuke against the political class. A host of traditional politicians were ousted in the first round. Work Spirals of blue light in New Zealand night sky leave stargazers kind of freaking out Burns had guessed the spiral was likely a rocket, having read about a similar phenomenon in 2009, when a Russian missile launch caused huge blue spirals over Norway. Even knowing the likely source, he said, it was a confronting sight. "None of us had ever seen anything like that before. It was spectacular." Work Transgender swimming ban: Cate Campbell backs Fina restrictions in elite womens competition "This is one of the reasons why … there shouldn't have been an attempt to make this a political issue during the last federal election campaign," Albanese said. "Guidelines are very clear that it is up to sporting bodies. They will make their decisions based upon their assessments and that is appropriate. We shouldn't use vulnerable people, put them in a situation whereby one side or any side of politics tries to seek a political advantage over that." Work Circular Quay to get high line walkway amid redevelopment of Sydney gateway "[Circular Quay] does need an upgrade so it can be a 21st-century transport hub, but instead of real action we've seen reannouncement after reannouncement and review after review." Work Craig Kelly staffer Frank Zumbo told alleged victim he was an ultimate feminist, court hears On Friday, the woman claimed she had told Zumbo she was not much of a "touchy-feely" person but he said his Italian heritage meant "we're very affectionate people" and hugging was a "normal part of adult relationships". The trial before a magistrate only continues. Work Chris Dawson said wife was living in Blue Mountains commune two decades after disappearance, court hears At the party, McBay said JC threatened Lynette Dawson, saying she wanted to “get rid of” her. “I thought [JC] meant she wanted to get Lyn out of the house and I said to Lyn ‘you’ve got to get her out of the house’.” Work UAP wins Victorian Senate seat as Clive Palmer persists with claims of electoral fraud The UAP also said it would stand candidates in every seat at the Victorian state election in November, and that former party leader Craig Kelly - who was comprehensively defeated in his seat of Hughes, recording just a 4.9% primary vote - would become the party's national director. Work Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskiy sounds warning as EU decision nears; European ministers to meet on grain blockade live news Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has predicted Russia will intensify its attacks this week, warning European partners that they too should be prepared for an increase in hostilities as Kyiv awaits a decision on its bid to join the EU. Work The land beyond the road is forbidden: Israeli settler shepherds displacing Palestinians by stealth "There is no worse oppression in the world than not being safe in your own house," the relative said. "It's not about who can graze animals and where, not really. They want to get rid of us completely." Work Zelenskiy warns Europe at risk of Russian hostilities over EU candidacy It is hoped a deal can be struck with support from the United Nations to resume Ukraine’s sea exports in return for facilitating Russian food and fertiliser exports. However, it remains unclear if the EU would get involved in militarily securing such a deal. Work EasyJet to cut more flights over summer holidays “Coupled with airport caps, we are taking pre-emptive actions to increase resilience over the balance of summer, including a range of further flight consolidations in the affected airports, giving advance notice to customers and we expect the vast majority to be rebooked on alternative flights within 24 hours. Work Archie Battersbee: family seek to appeal against ruling boy is dead Dance said the impact on the family since her son’s accident had been “emotionally draining” and that she and Archie’s siblings had found it difficult to see the talented gymnast bedridden. Work Ofgem announces measures aimed at protecting money of energy customers Ofgem said its proposed changes also included a tightening of the rules on the level of direct debits that suppliers can charge customers, “to ensure credit balances do not become excessive”. Work UK faces biggest rail strike in 30 years Other unions may join the rail strike later in the summer, in a move that could halt services altogether. The TSSA union, which represents control room staff and managers who step in to run contingency signalling, is balloting members at Network Rail and announced strike votes at more train operators last week. Work Republican states trying to ban abortion expand health benefits for new mothers “This kind of strategy pits needy people against each other,” said Ross. “We’re supposed to advocate for postpartum women to get Medicaid, and screw everybody else who needs it? It’s a classic divide and conquer strategy.” Work Black and Asian UK workers say they are held back at work by bias, survey finds Matthew Fell, the policy director of the employers’ organisation the CBI, said: “In a healthy and productive workplace, it’s absolutely essential that all employees feel that they have an equal chance to progress and succeed – and not be held back by bias or prejudice. The moral and business case for greater diversity and inclusion is watertight. Diverse companies perform better.” Work Paramount looks for its own Squid Game to boost streaming expansion Work Impasse over Russias blockade of Ukraines grain fuels global food crisis Keep abreast of significant corporate, financial and political developments around the world.Stay informed and spot emerging risks and opportunities with independent global reporting, expertcommentary and analysis you can trust. 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Work Pfizer to scoop up stake in French vaccines group Valneva Work Private equity groups make 1.6bn takeover approach for Euromoney Work Rise in UK state pension age has doubled poverty rates among 65-year-olds, says think-tank Keep abreast of significant corporate, financial and political developments around the world.Stay informed and spot emerging risks and opportunities with independent global reporting, expertcommentary and analysis you can trust. Work Is the Stock Market Closed Today? Here Are the Hours for Juneteenth. This copy is for your personal, non-commercial use only. Distribution and use of this material are governed by our Subscriber Agreement and by copyright law. For non-personal use or to order multiple copies, please contact Dow Jones Reprints at 1-800-843-0008 or visit www.djreprints.com. Work Elon Musk pumps Dogecoin amid lawsuit An Uvalde cop with an AR-15 style assault rifle allegedly had a chance to shoot the gunman before he entered the school, but hesitated because of fear he’d strike children, according to a new report. Work Asian markets mostly fall ahead of U.S. holiday In energy trading, benchmark U.S. crude CL.1, -0.34% rose 36 cents to $109.35 a barrel. Brent crude BRN00, -0.62%, the international standard, rose 63 cents to $113.74 a barrel. Work Global Stocks Mixed; U.S. Market Shut Work Oil Steadies as Traders Weigh Outlook for Demand, Feds Path (Bloomberg) -- Brazil’s Energy Ministry is working on a bill to privatize state-owned oil giant Petroleo Brasileiro SA, known as Petrobras, with the same model the government used to privatize Eletrobras earlier this month, O Globo columnist Lauro Jardim said, without detailing how he got the information. Most Read from BloombergPutin May Win in Ukraine, But the Real War Is Just StartingPutin Gets Unexpected Pushback From Ally Over War in UkraineGiant Cruise Ship’s Maiden Voyage May Be to a Scra Work Germany Plans Coal Reversal, Gas Funding to Counter Russian Cut (Bloomberg) -- In early January, the outlook for the next 12 months looked pretty rosy to Wall Street, with some predicting that the S&P 500 Index would reach 5,500 by year’s end. But 2022 had other plans. Most Read from BloombergPutin Gets Unexpected Pushback From Ally Over War in UkrainePutin May Win in Ukraine, But the Real War Is Just StartingBitcoin, Ether Bounce Off Lows After Record-Breaking RoutFed’s Inflation Battle to Strip Workers of Rare Bargaining PowerHousing’s Slowdown Has Economy Work Are Oilfield Service Companies A Buy? Legendary investor Warren Buffet has been active over the past few months, surprising Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) followers with his significant stake in Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), initiating new positions in names like Citigroup (NYSE: C) and Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA) (NASDAQ: PARA.A), and significantly increasing positions like Formula One Group (NASDAQ: FWON.A) (NASDAQ: FWON.K) and Floor & Decor (NYSE: FND). At first glance, Floor & Decor, trading at 23 times earnings, may not look like your textbook Buffett stock, but it\'s the one I am most bullish on today. Work Bitcoins Struggle to Hold $20,000 Keeps Crypto Market on Edge El Salvador President Nayib Bukele took to Twitter on Sunday to reassure Bitcoin investors, claiming such investments are safe and will grow “immensely” after the bear market. See related article: El Salvador’s Bitcoin adoption, one week on Fast facts “My advice: stop looking at the graph and enjoy life. 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