Mar 28, 2023 - The Technology Skills Every Employee Should Have Today

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From the Editor's Desk The Technology Skills Every Employee Should Have Today An explosion of analytical, organizational and communication technologies is remaking every aspect of office work. Whether people work in sales, marketing, project management, design or many other fields, employers expect them to manipulate and analyze data, and bundle it into slick presentations. And as remote work has become the norm, people must know the advanced features of online collaboration. 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 What Elian Gonzalez wants for Cuba | CNN "What we want one day is Cuban exiles are no longer exiled, that they come home," González said. "When the young people that have left are willing to work for Cuba, the well-being of Cubans beyond a political party and beyond ideologies," he said. "Our doors are open to build a better country which is what we need." Work Reporter covering Nashville school shooting makes stunning on-air announcement: ‘I am a survivor’ "If your student witnessed the unthinkable today, just be very gentle with them and let them talk when they’re ready," reporter Joylyn Bukovac said. Work As China flights surpass pre-pandemic levels, tourists bode well for economy Major Chinese economic hubs are already seeing more flights than during the same period in 2019, and others such as Beijing are not far behind. Work Uber Eats is cracking down on an explosion of 'ghost' menus, where restaurants feature the same food under as many as 20 different brands Uber Eats will require restaurants to make their ghost menus different from their own and provide pictures as the number of virtual brands rises. Work U.S. banking regulator has begun misconduct probes in Signature, SVB failures A U.S. banking regulator is investigating potential misconduct on the part of executives and others involved in the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. Work "We did not buy Credit Suisse only to close it" UBS's CEO Ralph Hamers on Monday said the Swiss bank sees its government-orchestrated takeover of Credit Suisse as a growth opportunity, in an internal memo seen by Reuters. Work Novartis data set up multibillion-dollar battle over breast cancer drugs Novartis announced data Monday that could set up one of the biggest marketing battles in cancer. Work Can a Machine Know That We Know What It Knows? Some researchers claim that chatbots have developed theory of mind. But is that just our own theory of mind gone wild? Work As China flights surpass pre-pandemic levels, tourists bode well for economy Major Chinese economic hubs are already seeing more flights than during the same period in 2019, and others such as Beijing are not far behind. Work Uber Eats is cracking down on an explosion of 'ghost' menus, where restaurants feature the same food under as many as 20 different brands Uber Eats will require restaurants to make their ghost menus different from their own and provide pictures as the number of virtual brands rises. Work U.S. banking regulator has begun misconduct probes in Signature, SVB failures A U.S. banking regulator is investigating potential misconduct on the part of executives and others involved in the failures of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. Work "We did not buy Credit Suisse only to close it" UBS's CEO Ralph Hamers on Monday said the Swiss bank sees its government-orchestrated takeover of Credit Suisse as a growth opportunity, in an internal memo seen by Reuters. Work Novartis data set up multibillion-dollar battle over breast cancer drugs Novartis announced data Monday that could set up one of the biggest marketing battles in cancer. Work Gwyneth Paltrow ski crash trial: Accuser heard 'blood-curdling scream' A man suing Gwyneth Paltrow over a ski crash says it sounded "like someone was out of control". Work Turns out coffee pods are actually pretty good for the environment If you want to combine your love of espresso with a desire to be green, you may have to make a few unexpected coffee choices Work Amateur Australian gold digger finds massive nugget The specimen was found with a budget metal detector and weighed in at 4.6kg. Work How to Be Mindful if You Hate Meditating Put a puzzle together or listen to music Work Breakingviews In the biblical parable of the prodigal son, a repentant wastrel returns home to a forgiving and beneficent father. In China, Alibaba founder Jack Ma's homecoming and rehabilitation appears to be part of an official campaign to revive flagging private sector investment. It is unclear who is forgiving who. Work 'We are all Chinese', former Taiwan president says while visiting China People on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are ethnically Chinese and share the same ancestor, former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou said on Tuesday at the start of a historic visit to China that Taiwan's ruling party has criticised. Work Elon Musk: Twitter boss announces blue tick shake-up Only paying users will have their content recommended and be allowed to vote in polls from 15 April. Work How much you need to invest every month to retire with $1 million to $3 million, broken down by age If you begin now, you can save $1 million, $2 million or $3 million with the right amount of time and dedication. How much you'll need to save every month will depend on how old you are when you start saving and how much money you want for retirement. Work A police raid uncovered a previously unknown Jackson Pollock painting worth an estimated $54 million Bulgarian authorities were busting an art-trafficking ring when they came across a painting with Jackson Pollock's signature last week, per reports. Work 10 Best Noise Canceling Headphones for Drowning Out Distractions     Sometimes we all need some peace. But this is often impossible to do when we are surrounded by distractions. Whether we are working from home, an office, or just traveling on a plane. Blocking out unwanted noise is a challenge. If you’ve experienced the unpleasantness that comes with too much-unwanted noise, getting a […] Work Strong, steady friendships may be an asset to your physiological health, study shows | CNN Previous studies have shown that having close social relationships is important for a long healthy life, but new research has found just how intertwined the two are. Work Why Russia wants tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus The announcement by Russian President Vladimir Putin that he intends to deploy tactical nuclear weapons on the territory of Belarus appears to be another attempt to raise the stakes in the conflict in Ukraine. Work China spent $240 billion bailing out 'Belt & Road' countries, study shows China spent $240 billion bailing out 22 developing countries between 2008 and 2021,  as more have struggled to repay loans spent building "Belt & Road" infrastructure, according to a study. Work How family-controlled First Citizens became a top-20 US bank Lender has grown rapidly under CEO Frank Holding by acquiring distressed rivals Work A sense of 'resentment' might have fueled deadly attack Nashville police said a sense of "resentment" might have played a role in a 28-year-old's deadly attack on a former school. "There's some belief that there Work Meet the Xi Jinping Loyalist Now Overseeing China’s Economy He Lifeng’s long career in government has spanned the extremes of China’s approach, from the early embrace of small business in the 1980s to today’s tighter state control. Work Countries Compete to Lure Manufacturers From China Executives are circling the globe looking for factory space or local tie-ups to reduce their dependence on China and its vast factory floor—and governments are pulling out the stops to welcome them. Work The head of the school and the daughter of the church’s pastor are among the dead. Work Customs officers seize more than $700,000 of knockoff Gucci, Chanel, other designer brands | CNN Customs officers in Virginia have confiscated more than $700,000 of designer brand counterfeits, including clothing, purses and shoes, in a single shipment. Work Only verified accounts can vote in Twitter polls from April 15, says Musk Elon Musk said on Monday only verified Twitter accounts would be eligible to vote in polls starting April 15, a move that the social media company's CEO believes will address advanced AI bot swarms. Work St. Louis sues Hyundai, Kia over car thefts, joining other US cities The city of St. Louis, Missouri, said on Monday it was joining a number of major U.S. cities that are suing Korean automakers Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp for failing to install anti-theft technology in millions of their vehicles. Work Nathan Lane explains how Robin Williams protected him during a 1996 'Oprah' interview The actors were starring in "The Birdcage" at the time, which led some people to speculate about the sexuality of Lane, who was not publicly out at the time. Work China's Li Qiang tells foreign business executives country will open up Premier meets with Apple's Tim Cook and others at Beijing forum Work Mountain lion claws man's head while he sits in hot tub, officials say | CNN A man was attacked by a mountain lion while relaxing in a hot tub at a rental property in Colorado, according to Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Work This is the perfect length of time to nap, says clinical psychologist—it won't mess up your sleep schedule It's National Napping Day. We asked a sleep expert for tips on how to take a nap in the day, that won't affect your sleep at night. Work IRS-Criminal Investigations Report Reveals Covid Fraud Costs Taxpayers Billions IRS Criminal Investigation reports that it has investigated 975 tax and money laundering cases related to Covid fraud, with alleged fraud in these cases totaling $3.2 billion. Work Nikola’s CFO Steps Down in Startups’ Latest High-Level Exit Earlier this year Mark Russell stepped down as Nikola’s chief executive officer, a post he had held since June 2020 — the same month the company merged with a special purpose acquisition company. Russell, who joined Nikola as president in Feb. 2019, was replaced by Michael Lohscheller. Work Most Americans think Trump did something illegal or unethical, poll finds Most Americans also think the probes of Trump — which are ongoing at the local, state and federal levels — are fair, the poll results showed. Work 'Hits very close to home': Nashville shooting reporter recounts story of attack at her own school Bukovac's experience was reminiscent of the moment in 2019 when Jess Arnold, a television reporter for WUSA9, stopped a family with an eight-year-old girl, Faris Nunn, to ask their thoughts about a shooting that had taken place during a baseball match at Nationals Park the night before. Work 'High conviction, low volume': Playfair launches $70M pre-seed fund for European startups “I think that’s really important, because if your existing pre-seed investor won’t lead your seed, that can be quite a difficult moment to go out to the market, when you may not have that many proof-points to try and get another external investor in,” Smith added. Work New retirement age or higher taxes? The Social Security reform debate could go a few ways. You can follow USA TODAY reporter Bailey Schulz on Twitter @bailey_schulz and subscribe to our free Daily Money newsletter here for personal finance tips and business news every Monday through Friday. Work Binance CEO CZ, Crypto’s Top Man, Faces More Than ‘FUD’ in CFTC Suit With the US seemingly taking what CZ calls the Kodak approach to cracking down on crypto, the industry is likely to continue being pushed away from the traditional financial industry and into the shadows. Whether or not the most powerful man in crypto goes along for the ride could play a big role in determining what the market looks like when it gets there. Work After slow start, Pepi puts USMNT on track for back-to-back Nations League titles Before then, the USMNT will also play Mexico on April 19 in a exhibition match in Glendale, Arizona. With that match falling outside of a FIFA window, expect a roster relying on MLS, Liga MX and other non-European leagues for both sides. Work Heavily Armed Assailant Kills Six at Christian School Emily Cochrane reported from Nashville. Jamie McGee contributed reporting from Nashville. Reporting was also contributed by Sarah Mervosh, Emily Schmall, Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, Daniel Victor, Ruth Graham and Victoria Kim. Kirsten Noyes, Susan C. Beachy and Kitty Bennett contributed research. Work America's kids are failed again | CNN Politics This lack of any common ground on an issue of deadly importance parallels the wider disconnect in a politically polarized society that increasingly lacks a common cultural understanding. Work Kings of Leon's Nathan Followill expresses anger and grief over Nashville shooting | CNN Monday's school shooting in Nashville brings the total number of mass shootings across the United States in 2023 to 129, according to data from the Gun Violence Archive, which, like CNN, defines a mass shooting as one in which at least four people are shot, excluding the shooter. Work Customs says you can't bring more than 12 decorated Easter eggs into the US. Here's why | CNN Newcastle disease can kill up to 90% of exposed birds, according to the news release, and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza is also linked to "exceptionally high mortality" in birds. Work After escaping twice from his Missouri enclosure, a bear is heading to a Texas zoo with a moat | CNN Andean bears like Ben are categorized as "vulnerable" by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. The species is the only bear found in South America, living in the Andes mountains from western Venezuela to southern Bolivia. Work Netanyahu Delays Bid to Overhaul Israel’s Judiciary as Protests Rage Patrick Kingsley and Isabel Kershner reported from Jerusalem, and Eric Nagourney from New York. Gabby Sobelman contributed reporting from Rehovot, Israel; Hiba Yazbek from Jerusalem; and Carol Sutherland from Moshav Ben Ami, Israel. Work U.S., Japan strike trade deal on electric vehicle battery minerals \"This is a welcome moment as the United States continues to work with our allies and partners to strengthen supply chains for critical minerals, including through the Inflation Reduction Act.\" Work Hundreds of thousands to continue strikes and protests in France But Laurent Berger, the head of the moderate CFDT union, who has taken an unexpectedly hard line against the pension reform, said he would accept the offer of talks but only if the reform was first “put to one side”. Work UK to evict thousands of Afghan refugees from hotels Earlier in the week, a report suggested the home secretary, Suella Braverman, had been covertly supporting the rebels. Asked on Monday if she was acting as a “sock puppet”, the prime minister, Rishi Sunak, largely dodged the question. Work Tuesday briefing: What Humza Yousaf's win means for Scotland, the SNP and independence "The building had been gifted to the people, the city, and we thought we should do what we could to make that happen, to bring it back to life," Harrabin said. "It's been a long road to raise the funds and restore what is one of the finest medieval buildings in the city." Work Clearview AI used nearly 1m times by US police, it tells the BBC Mr Ton-That says he has recently given Clearview\'s system to defense lawyers in specific cases. He believes that both prosecutors and defenders should have the same access to the technology. Work Florida plastic surgeon charged with murder in case of vanished lawyer “My husband and best friend was stolen from us,” Montgomery’s statement said. “Steve Cozzi was the kindest, funniest and most brilliant man I ever met. I knew he was the one from the day that we had our first date. I only ever wanted to protect him and to make him happy. I know I will see him again one day.” Work Nashville school shooter carefully plotted attack that killed six, say police He added: “Now I know there’ll be people who want to criticise us for prayers. That’s the way we do that in the south. We believe in prayer and we believe in the power of prayer. So our prayers go out to these families.” Work Landmark law lets California fine oil companies over price gouging at the pump “We’re not like Texas. We’re not like Louisiana. We’re not like the north-east,” Garcia said. “We do not have a fungible fuel supply. We have chosen to do that. We have set ourself up by 30 years of public policy.” TradeBriefs Publications are read by over 10,00,000 Industry Executives About Us  |  Advertise Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe You are receiving this mail because of your subscription with TradeBriefs. 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