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When someone talks down to you, use Dolly Parton's simple trick to 'maintain your dignity and disarm' them, says expert
Communication expert Dorie Clark calls it the "label upgrade" strategy. "It's a powerful move," she says. "Own the truth," then redefine their label. Here's how.
Is Salesforce Stock Underperforming the S&P 500?
Nvidia, Apple and SMCI Technical Outlook After Tech Selloff
Aon CEO says insurance broker seeks to build 'premiere middle market platform' with purchase of rival USI
The insurance broker said the merger will create the premiere U.S. middle-market platform.
Kalshi partners with brokerage Alpaca as it tries to build its international audience
The prediction market platform and the financial infrastructure and brokerage startup are working to get Kalshi's event contracts to global investors.
Crypto exchange Gemini not at fault for collapse of Earn lending program, arbitrator says
An arbitrator earlier this month said Gemini Space Station did not mislead users of its Earn program.
Manhattan's luxury rental market is booming, with units reaching $100,000 a month
New York City brokers said they've seen a surge in the number of wealthy renters, which is driving Manhattan rents to new records.
Why Food Keeps Making Everybody Sick This Summer
While Trump administration cuts have contributed to foodborne illness outbreaks like salmonella and cyclospora, there are also deeper issues that make the American food supply chain susceptible to parasites and bacteria...
Links 8/31/2026 | naked capitalism
Our fish-eyed daily links, including Dems search for 'good' billionaires, Venezuela oil hopium, BRICS empty talk, and ICE robot dogs.
You Know Who Really Hates AI? Insurance Claims Adjusters
Of the Glassdoor reviews from claims adjusters that mentioned AI, a staggering 98 percent were negative. “AI is just a tool,” one person tells WIRED. “It should never be given the keys.”
An Attempt to Understand a Strange Visit to Moscow
On Aug. 25, CIA Director John Ratcliffe landed in Moscow for talks on the Ukraine war. It was a meeting meant to be noticed; he traveled on a U.S. Air