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Sleep deprivation lowers productivity, increases absenteeism, and worsens presenteeism (where employees show up but perform well below their capacity).—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
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The peculiar behavior of these materials, where resistance increases linearly with temperature, contrasting with the quadratic behavior in typical metals, has puzzled scientists for years.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2025
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Comments Isabela Merced explains how HBO's 'The Last of Us' expands Dina's backstory from the game.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Its acquisition of the 219 Big Lots stores expands its footprint to over 600 stores across 18 states.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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In addition, introducing fire emissions further augments the CO2 levels reviewed in the study.—
Jack Knudson,
Discover Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
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The key point is that Generative AI augments and is not a substitute for human creativity, and the same idea applies to the other behaviors of transcendence.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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As change accelerates, companies will need a combination of sustainable and disruptive innovations to remain competitive and create opportunities for growth.—
Chris Perry,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Technology accelerates the cycles of interest and churn, and new, attention-grabbing products and services are everywhere.—
Nicki Sprinz,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Leaders often avoid these conversations to preserve harmony, but silence amplifies dysfunction.—
Michael D. Watkins,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2025
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His efforts to raise awareness gain momentum with the support of Israeli journalist Abraham, who amplifies his narrative.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2025
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Its elegance extends inside of the building to the expansive bridal suite with rooms designated for hair and makeup, and its ballroom for rehearsal dinners.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2025
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That dedication extends to infrastructure, too, such as replacing engines with more efficient models and partnering with locals for tours.—
UnCruise Adventures,
AFAR Media,
25 Mar. 2025
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This legal action escalates the ongoing conflict between OpenAI and Musk, who was a founding investor in the company.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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But if the tariff war escalates, China will take its business elsewhere and leave West Virginia holding the bag.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Dilates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilates. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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