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With many of your business partners based overseas, communication is key. [+] Keep your relationships strong, dynamic and long-term.AFP via Getty Images Many trade journal articles have argued that globalization is in reverse, citing a variety of reasons, from rising tensions between the U.S. and China to continued disruptions to logistics. However, a report from Harvard Business Review points out that the global flows of trade, capital, and information had already recovered beyond pre-pandemic levels by 2021, and the recovery of people flows will also accelerate from 2022 to 2023. Against this backdrop, more businesses than ever are turning to…

As a young girl, Marianne Yppel was plagued by recurring thoughts and dreams of herself and other children being raped, and her annual physical examinations brought on fear.It was only in 2020, after months of therapy to address anxiety and depression, that the inexplicable sense of fear slowly began to fade. The then 17-year-old recalled memories of being sexually assaulted by a fellow church member when she was three or four years old.Yippel, now 21, has filed an unusual lawsuit alleging that a church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, created a culture of abuse. In her complaint, filed Monday in Kent…

This is the published version of Forbes’ CEO newsletter, which offers the latest news for today’s and tomorrow’s business leaders and decision makers. Click here to get it delivered to your inbox every week. In the last few years, public companies focused on three goals: profits through the economic slowdown, transitioning to new technologies—especially generative AI—and meeting ambitious growth targets. But what about private companies? A recent report from Deloitte found that many of them have the same priorities, though the absence of shareholder scrutiny allows private companies to focus more on issues like sustainability that might not be as…

By Katherine Mansfield Entering 0off Ellsworth Avenue in Shadyside is like entering a private club.  A buzzer bzzzes!, the heavy beige door opens and your feet sink into the plush carpet as your eyes widen to take in the showroom, neatly filled with ornate couches and chairs resting near cabinets containing polished silver, hand-blown glasses, porcelains and sculptures. Old paintings decorate the walls. Antique light fixtures hang from the ceiling.  They don’t make things like that anymore comes to mind when you see a floral, blue and white chandelier, a relic of early 20th-century France.  Co-owner David Kozloff smiles and…

The board-certified family medicine physician speaks to his social media audience (25 million people) to discuss the most common mistakes young people make in managing their health and how to fix them.COLUMBUS, Ga. , Aug. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — When it comes to health care, there are some simple things young people may miss: making and keeping appointments with their primary care physician, and relying too much on urgent care and emergency department visits for primary care, according to Mike Varshavsky, MD , and this is backed up by the second annual Aflac Health Issues Survey1 recently released by Aflac,…

This is the first in a series looking at the top high school football players by position, and today we have Palos Verdes quarterback Ryan Rakowski.As I drive down Palos Verdes Drive on my way to Palos Verdes High, my brain tells me to pull over. To my right is the ocean. As I peer down from the cliffs, my senses are immediately activated: smell, hearing, and sight. It’s the most picturesque view. I hear the birds, feel the breeze, and see miles of calm blue ocean. It really feels like a breath of fresh air.Football coach Guy Gardner said…

She may not be an Olympic champion, but Rachel Gunn definitely has her fans.The Australian breaking girl, also known as Raygun, underscored her originality on the world breaking stage with a kangaroo-like hopping performance at the sport’s Olympic debut in Paris on Friday. But the 36-year-old university lecturer’s unconventional performance did not impress the judges, who did not award her a single point in three battles against younger competitors from the United States, France and Lithuania. A video of her leap went viral online, sparking online ridicule and speculation that the whole thing was faked, but Gunn was undeterred, celebrating…

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience, please visit our site in a different browser.Now PlayingIsrael prepares for retaliation after launching deadly attacks on Gaza02:38NextIsraeli airstrikes kill over 100 in Gaza City01:02Dozens killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza City school where thousands had sought refuge00:51Concerns grow over spread of disease in Gaza due to lack of clean water03:11Quiet war: Settler violence surges in West Bank since October 704:13Israel braces for retaliation from Iran and its proxies03:14Mastermind of October 7 attacks appointed as Hamas’ new political leader03:46A closer look at the world’s largest fortified underground hospital in Israel03:59US urges…

In the world of luxury home décor, few brands are more revered than Obeetee. The brand is a story of passion and dedication, with skilled artisans pouring their heart and soul into crafting their hand-knotted rugs. From the finest materials to the intricate details, every aspect of an Obeetee carpet is a testament to the brand’s relentless pursuit of excellence. Their commitment to sustainability and tradition has made Obeetee a leader in their industry, and their rugs a benchmark for discerning homeowners and designers. In an era of mass production and fast-changing trends, the brand, India’s oldest and largest rug…

Editor’s note: This is part of a series of conversations about voter-led efforts to restore abortion access across the country. Abortion was difficult to obtain in Missouri for years before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Lawmakers enacted regulations that put hurdles on abortion care: Clinic doctors had to get admitting permission from nearby hospitals, patients had to listen to state-mandated counseling that discouraged abortions, and they had to wait 72 hours to get an abortion. Just 150 abortions were performed in the state in 2021, according to the Missouri Independent. Missouri became the first state to make…