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• Companies, including Meta and Amazon, are adjusting their performance review processes.
• Some are prioritizing frequent feedback and the ability to shift goals as needed.
• The changes come as businesses look to AI to boost efficiency and workers stay at jobs longer.

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• The Alexander brothers' sex trafficking trial is in its second week in federal court in Manhattan.
• Tal and Oren Alexander were luxury real estate brokers; Oren's twin, Alon, was a security

• Anne and Brian Klumpp sold their house and boat to live in an RV full time.
• Because they work and want to enjoy their travels, they budget a lot for internet and entertainment.
• Anne thinks an RV is the most luxurious way to travel.

In Anne and Brian Klumpp's 45-foot motorhome is a US map titled "on the road of adventure."

Some

• Max Buckley took years to pivot from a business role to an AI role at Google.
• He upskilled by completing 40 Coursera courses, and getting two Master's degrees and a certificate.
• He said he doesn't regret getting a business degree first, and it gives him a different perspective.

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• Absolut partnered with Tabasco to launch a new spicy vodka, geared toward brunch cocktails.
• Although consumers are drinking less, an IPSOS poll found a rise in "daycap" drinking.
• Younger drinkers are shifting away from late-night

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you're a sports fan.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints

Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you have a side passion.

Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're used to being chastised.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be

• Susan Freeman left her career to provide full-time care for her aging mother for a decade.
• After her mother died in 2019, Freeman, now 72, works at her sister's store four days a week.
• She shared that it feels like she's playing catch-up, and she doesn't have much savings.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with

Whether you just started dating or you’re practically engaged, shopping for a unique Valentine's Day gift for your boyfriend can be a surprisingly tricky task. How much should you spend? Is it lame to go for a big romantic gesture, or is it lame to not go all out? Of course, the whole "we're not doing gifts this year" thing is never helpful — you both know you're still getting gifts.

If you're