David Perdue, a former U.S. senator from Georgia and close ally of President Donald Trump, has been confirmed as the next U.S. ambassador to China, stepping into a role that will test his political and diplomatic skills amid deepening tensions between Washington and Beijing. The Senate voted to confirm Perdue on Tuesday, with support largely split along party lines. Fifty-one Republicans, 15 Democrats, and one independent voted in favor, while 28 Democrats and another independent opposed the nomination, reports Politico. Also Read: Benzinga’s ‘Stock Whisper’ Index: 5 Stocks Investors Secretly Monitor But Don’t Talk About Yet Perdue, who represented Georgia…
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Image by Giorgio Trovato It’s all over TikTok. It’s praised on finance blogs and shouted from YouTube channels. Everyone seems to think this one saving strategy is the secret to financial success….. But is it? Whether it’s the 50/30/20 rule, the no-spend challenge, or high-yield savings accounts, the internet loves to crown a new savings darling every few months. And while these trends look shiny on the surface, the truth is that many of them don’t hold up in real life—for real people, with real bills and real financial stress. Here are nine reasons why that popular saving strategy might…
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MIAMI, Florida — Saturday at the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix was one of those days for Charles Leclerc that you would rather forget. On his way to the starting grid in the F1 Sprint race Leclerc, working around the circuit on a set of intermediate tires in wet conditions, slid off the racing line and into the barrier, ending his F1 Sprint race before it even began. Then in qualifying for the Miami Grand Prix Leclerc could only manage to put his SF-25 on the fourth row, where he will start eighth and, as he noted when speaking to…
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Key Takeaways Importance of Retail Training: Investing in employee development is crucial for enhancing customer satisfaction and driving sales performance in retail environments. Customer Experience Enhancement: Effective training equips employees with product knowledge and customer service skills, leading to memorable shopping experiences and increased customer loyalty. Sales Performance Improvement: Comprehensive training programs in sales techniques, upselling, and cross-selling strategies significantly boost average transaction value and conversion rates. Types of Training: Implement a mix of onboarding programs and continuous education to foster a knowledgeable and engaged workforce, ultimately benefiting your business’s success. Effective Techniques: Utilize role-specific, hands-on, shadowing, and interactive training…
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Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of the revenue from the sale from our commerce partners. In today’s fast-paced work environment, productivity tools aren’t just helpful—they’re essential. Eighty-one percent of U.S. small businesses rely on productivity software daily, and more than 60% cite efficiency and cost-effectiveness as top purchasing factors, according to a 2023 report from Statista. For entrepreneurs who are juggling everything from client communications to financial forecasting, having the right tools can directly impact profitability and workflow.…
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Thinking about Income Plus Arbitrage Funds? Know the pros and cons, hidden risks, and why pure arbitrage funds may still be the safer alternative. In the fast-changing world of mutual funds, innovation often walks a fine line between genuine need and marketing gimmick. After the government removed indexation benefits from debt mutual funds in 2023, many fund houses scrambled to find new ways to retain investor interest. Enter the so-called “Income Plus Arbitrage Funds” — a cleverly branded category that promises better returns than savings accounts, equity-like taxation, and low risk. Sounds perfect? Not so fast.Before you get lured into…
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A Taiwan fishing boat (R) is blocked by a Japan Coast Guard (L) vessel near the disputed Diaoyu / Senkaku islands in the East China Sea on September 25, 2012. | FILE PHOTO/Agence France-Presse TOKYO — Tokyo has lodged a protest against Beijing after a Chinese helicopter “violated” Japan’s airspace and four vessels entered its territorial waters around disputed islands. The islands in the East China Sea — known as the Diaoyu in China and Senkaku in Japan — are claimed by Beijing but administered by Tokyo and are a frequent hotspot in bilateral tensions. The Japanese foreign ministry said…
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Joe Rogan recently sat down with Dr. Suzanne Humphries, co-author of “Dissolving Illusions: Disease, Vaccines, and the Forgotten History,” one of my favorite books on vaccines.1 I previously interviewed Humphries about how vaccine science has been misrepresented to portray them as safe and effective, when in reality they’re neither. She absolutely crushed it in this Rogan interview! I honestly don’t think anyone in history has laid out such a clear, convincing, and downright compelling case about the vaccine downsides. After decades of grinding away, her hard work’s finally getting the spotlight it deserves, and I’m beyond thrilled to have written…
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Image by Travis Yewell Your basement might seem like a forgotten space filled with old furniture, seasonal decorations, and random boxes of junk. But what if we told you that buried under those dusty piles could be a small fortune? Many people don’t realize it, but certain everyday items—some tucked away in your basement for years—could be worth big money. From toys to sports memorabilia, you could be sitting on hidden treasures without even knowing it. Ready to uncover what might be collecting more than just dust in your home? Here are nine collectibles that could make you four figures…
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James Harden appeared to conquer his eternal elimination game woes by turning in one of the best late-series playoff performances of his career to save the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets. Harden finished with 28 points, eight assists, and six rebounds to pace the Clippers to a blowout win that forced a Game 7 in the Denver in the best first round series of the 2025 NBA Playoffs. The Clippers needed Harden to be at his best again with Game 7 in Denver. He didn’t deliver. The Nuggets rocked the Clippers, 120-101, to advance to…