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๐บ๐ธ President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and Canada are now paused for at least 30 days after the commander in chief struck last-minute border security deals with both countries.
๐ฐ More than 200 earthquakes have rattled the Greek island of Santorini since Friday
๐ธ China retaliates with tariffs on US goods after Trump imposes new levies
๐ Uganda has initiated the first-ever trial for a vaccine against the Sudan strain of the Ebola virus following an outbreak declared last week. At least one person has died, and two others have been infected.
๐ค Former President Joe Biden signs with talent firm Creative Arts Agency; CAA represented Biden for a book deal and paid speaking tours from 2017 to 2020
๐ญ Police say 11 people killed in Sweden school campus shooting
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This week all we can still talk about is the girl power at the grammys:
โจ Beyonce became the first Black woman to win Best Country Album, won Album of the Year, and broke the record for most nominations in a single year by a female artist.
๐ Chappell Roan called on record labels to provide livable wages and healthcare to artists in her Best New Artist acceptance speech.
๐ต In her acceptance speech for Best Latin Pop Album, Shakira dedicated the award to her fellow immigrants.
๐ค Lady Gaga spoke out in support of trans rights in her acceptance speech for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance with Bruno Mars.
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โค๏ธ Amy Allen became the first woman to win Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical, for her work on hit songs with Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, Tate McRae, and more.
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This Weeks Good
News
๐น Shelters across the country plan Valentine's Day 'dog dates' to pair adoptable pups with their perfect match
๐ธ A successful breeding program at London Zoo has led to the births of 33 endangered frogs
๐ฅผ Gene therapy: A “groundbreaking” sickle cell disease treatment has been approved for use by the NHS.
๐งซ Surgeons in Germany have successfully used lab-grown muscle patches to treat heart failure
๐ก Fully-furnished shipping container neighbourhood provides homeless folks with safe shelter
๐ A new report has found India’s wild tiger population has doubled over the past decade.
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๐ง Scientists discover treatment to stop tumor formation and growth of a type of medulloblastoma, the most common childhood malignant brain cancer
๐ EV sales soar in Norway
๐ฅ Jelly Roll (and friends) host benefit concert for 16,000 of LA's incarcerated firefighters, first responders
๐ A year into new initiative, Denver no longer has any homeless veterans living on the street, mayor says
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Feminist
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๐๏ธ The Laken Riley Act is Now Law, which is great…. But it is pushing an anti-immigration agenda.
Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student from Georgia, was murdered last February while out running. Despite her family's plea to avoid politicization, the controversial Laken Riley Act has been pushed through Congress and was signed into law last week by President Donald Trump.
The controversy of her murder stems from her attacker - an undocumented immigrant from Venezuela. The bill bearing Laken's name includes provisions targeting immigrants and asylum seekers in the U.S. It seeks to allow ICE and detention centers to indefinitely hold any illegal immigrant over a minor misdemeanor crime such as theft, even if they have yet to be convicted.
& ๐บ๐ธ Missouri Republican Introduces U.S. National Abortion Ban. Reproductive Rights Threatened Nationwide.
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๐ญ Todays Journal Prompt: "What values do you consider most important in life (honesty, justice, altruism, loyalty, etc.)? How do your actions align with those values?"
๐ Todays Affirmation: "I’m rising above the thoughts that are trying to make me angry or afraid.โ"โ
๐ฅ Practice Gratitude: Cultivate a practice of gratitude by regularly reflecting on things you are thankful for, including the lessons learned from mistakes. Gratitude can shift your perspective and foster a positive mindset.
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How Long Should I Wait to Ask for a Promotion?
Asking for a promotion can feel tricky to navigate, but knowing when and how to approach the conversation is key to success. Here's a breakdown of steps to help you figure out the right timing:
๐ Define the Growth Needed for a Promotion
Don’t leave your career growth up to guesswork. Collaborate with your manager to pinpoint the skills or experiences you need to refine for your next career step. Whether it’s completing a relevant course or tackling new responsibilities, clarity is key. Have an open discussion to map out exactly what’s expected for you to move forward.
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๐๏ธ Ask for a Clear Timeline
After identifying the growth areas, shift the conversation to timing. Ask your manager for a realistic timeline for when your efforts and development could lead to advancement. This helps set expectations and ensures you both stay on the same page about your progress.
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๐ Make It Measurable
Translate the feedback from your manager into concrete goals. Whether it’s leading a project successfully or achieving a specific metric, having measurable outcomes ensures there’s no ambiguity about your progress. When the results speak for themselves, your case for a promotion becomes undeniable.
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๐ง Set Personal Boundaries
Your career timeline matters just as much as your company’s. If you’ve been consistently meeting your targets for 12 to 18 months without any traction on your promotion, it may be time to reevaluate. Setting your own boundaries can protect your ambitions and help you decide when to seek opportunities elsewhere.
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๐ Sabrina Carpenter & Olivia Rodrigo were spotted hugging at Grammys!!!
๐Taylor Swift shared her Grammys seat with Cynthia Erivo, as Erivo couldn't find her seat.
๐ Despite wild rumors, Kanye West and Bianca Censori were not thrown out of the Grammys, even after Bianca's nearly-naked red carpet look turned heads.
๐ฟ Kendrick Lamar dominated the Grammys, winning ALL five of his nominations, including Record of the Year for his brutal Drake diss track Not Like Us.
๐ญ Billie Eilish was visibly upset, as Beyoncé won Album of the Year, leaving fans convinced she was crushed by the loss.
๐ผ Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell Welcome First Child via Surrogate
๐๏ธ Director Steven Spielberg Says Working with Young Drew Barrymore in 'E.T.' Made Him Want to Be a Father'
๐Dua Lipa and Callum Turner Fuel Engagement Rumors in Paris
More Loop Gossip:
๐จ'Ginny & Georgia' Season 3 Premieres June 5, and Georgia Is Behind Bars
๐ฅMilo Ventimiglia and Jarah Mariano Welcome First Child Together After Losing Home in Wildfires
๐ณJoey King Burns Her Face With Hot Oil While Cooking
โจKylie Jenner Returns to the Runway During Paris Fashion Week
๐ฉโ๏ธReese Witherspoon Teases 'Legally Blonde' Prequel Series and Casting the Younger Elle Woods
๐ Princess Beatrice Gives Birth,Welcomes Baby No. 2 With Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi
โ๏ธ Rachael Kirkconnell Details Learning About Matt James' Breakup Post on Airplane
๐๏ธRihanna Shows Up to Court for Day 3 of A$AP Rocky's Trial In Los Angeles
๐ฌTimothée Chalamet Gained 20 Pounds to Portray Bob Dylan In 'A Complete Unknown'
๐ฒ Selena Gomez Breaks Down Over Trump Administration Deportations: “All My People Are Getting Attacked”
๐ฑโ๏ธDave Franco Addresses Luigi Mangione Comparisons: I've Never Received More Texts in My Life"
๐ชLili Reinhart Shares She Developed An Eating Disorder While Filming 'Riverdale": 99% of My Thoughts Were About My Body'
๐ฃ Danity Kane's D. Woods Breaks Her Silence on Diddy Sexual Abuse Scandal: Felt Treated 'Like a Piece of Meat'
๐ฌ HBO Releases the Official Trailer for Season Three of 'The White Lotus"
๐ The Bachelor's Rachael Kirkconnell Shuts Down Matt James Reconciliation Rumors