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Invite Friends   From the Editor's Desk The Problem With Certainty It seems our collective capacity to consider - simultaneously - the many sides to a decision is weak, if not nonexistent. We crave certainty in some (any!) aspect of our lives, and the pressures of the moment reinforce our natural tendency toward confirmation bias. Seeing an issue through another person's eyes has become too uncomfortable to bear, especially in light of the marathon ills, both literal and figurative, we are enduring from the COVID-19 pandemic. The continual demands of adjusting to changes in our home and work environments have left us with little emotional energy and cognitive space. The problem, however, is that being certain about the rightness or wrongness of others' decisions leaves little room for us to grow or expand our understanding, not just of other people but of their situations and their circumstances. Our inability to control a knee-jerk reaction that shuts down ambivalence borne from disagreement or uncertainty limits our ability to make progress, personally and professionally. In other words, we get stuck. We get stuck as individual citizens, and we get stuck as managers and leaders. How do we get unstuck? By doing what's uncomfortable, unfortunately. Continued here TradeBriefs: Newsletters for Decision-Makers! Management Learning, Tech, Finance, Health, Science, World News - Everything you need to get ahead at Work and in Life! Our advertisers help fund the daily operations of TradeBriefs. We request you to accept our promotional emails. Want the newsletters, without the promotional mailers? Get an (ad-free) subscription to TradeBriefs Premium for just $2 per month.     S1 Most People Don't Need a Covid Vaccine Booster, New Review Says The benefits of a third shot for most people are small and are far outweighed by the benefits of using those doses for initial vaccinations, the scientists say. S2 Why Kerala is still in the grip of India's second wave of Covid National cases are at record lows, yet in state that excelled in handling first wave rates have stayed high since May S3 Inquiry finds World Bank officials, including now-I.M.F. chief, pushed staff to inflate China data. An investigation focused on accusations that top World Bank officials pressured the team conducting an annual survey to improve China's standing. S4 As Merkel prepares to leave office, many think Germany's 'golden age' is over Many Europeans believe the Germany's "golden age" is over just as Chancellor Merkel prepares to leave office â€" including a majority of Germans, a poll shows. S5 Here are 5 countries that are opening up and living with Covid More than 18 months into the coronavirus pandemic, a number of countries have decided it's time to open up and adopt a "living with Covid" model. S6 Alibaba slides on report China plans to break up payment app Chinese regulators have been targeting Ant Group and other technology firms operating in the country. S7 India and Singapore to link their payments systems to enable 'instant and low-cost' cross-border transactions India and Singapore are working to link their digital payments systems to enable "instant, low-cost fund transfers," in a major push to disrupt cross-border transactions. � � S8 British American Tobacco negotiated bribe for Mugabe, new evidence suggests Documents reveal British American Tobacco's role in bribery and spying in southern Africa. S9 Singapore reports worst daily Covid case tally in more than a year Government pauses reopening plans after 837 new daily infections, despite just four deaths in a month among 80% vaccinated population S10 Microsoft may have found the answer to the "you're on mute" problem A new Microsoft Teams function will essentially eliminate the problem of leaving your mic on, but will you remember to push and hold two buttons in order to speak? S11 #DoNotTouchMyClothes: Afghan women's social media protest against Taliban Women around the world are sharing pictures of themselves in traditional colourful clothes in a campaign against the new strict dress code for female students S12 Uber launches corporate shuttle service in 7 Indian cities "This is the first product from Uber's High Capacity Vehicles programme to be launched in India which has been specifically developed keeping in mind .. S13 Meet these 5 entrepreneurs who quit their corporate jobs and built successful businesses These five entrepreneurs made the difficult choice to leave their comfort zones and step into the world of uncertainty, only to find success. You Might Like � � � S14 The Fastest Growing Jobs Over the Next Decade The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics sees a 7.7% job growth rate to 2030. Here, we show the fastest growing jobs and how much they pay. S15 Russia is building its military influence in Africa, challenging U.S. and French dominance Russia is seeking to upend the status quo in Africa, using insecurity and diplomatic disputes with Western powers as a springboard to expand its presence on the continent. S16 In Pegasus Case, Why Government Won't File Affidavit In Supreme Court The government on Monday said "it had nothing to hide" but cited "national security" to tell the Supreme Court it would not file a detailed affidavit in response to petitions seeking a formal inquiry into the Pegasus spyware scandal. S17 'The virus is painfully real': vaccine hesitant people are dying – and their loved ones want the world to listen In the UK, the majority of those now in hospital with Covid-19 are unvaccinated. Many face their last days with enormous regret, and their relatives are telling their stories to try to convince others like them S18 Theranos whistle-blower testifies she was alarmed by company's blood tests. Erika Cheung worked as a lab assistant at Theranos for six months in 2013 and 2014 before reporting lab testing problems to federal agents. S19 Zomato to stop grocery delivery over service 'gaps' India Business News: NEW DELHI: Online food delivery platform Zomato has decided to stop its grocery delivery service from September 17 mainly on account of gaps in order . � S20 Jeff Bridges Says His Case Of COVID-19 Made Cancer 'Look Like A Piece Of Cake' The Dude thought he was "gettin' close to the pearly gates." But he survived coronavirus and his cancer is in remission. S21 How Much Was Spent on the Recall Election? Nearly Half a Billion Dollars In adding up the recall's price tag, including state costs and campaign spending, a Sonoma State University professor said the total was at least $450 million. S22 U.K. study to evaluate mixed COVID-19 vaccine dose schedules in children To determine the best approach to second doses in adolescents amid risk of heart inflammation, a British study will look into the immune responses of children to mixed schedules... S23 Covid passports: what are European countries doing? While plans in England have been shelved, many other European nations have schemes in place S24 Emma Raducanu's Chinese heritage praised by China's state media News outlet points out that US Open champion once attributed her winning confidence to ‘Chinese style of inner faith’ S25 Fully vaccinated people account for 1.2% of England's Covid-19 deaths ONS figures show 51,281 Covid deaths between January and July, with 458 dying at least 21 days after second dose You Might Like � � � S26 Consumer CEOs have many questions about Biden's vaccine order The trade group that represents consumer brands including Coca-Cola, Kellogg and Campbell Soup fired off a letter to President Joe Biden on Monday with a laundry list of questions about his new vaccine mandate. S27 France is so mad about the Australia submarine deal that it canceled a big party in D.C. French officials in Washington canceled a gala at their compound over frustration with the new security partnership between the U.S., U.K. and Australia. S28 5 Exercises To Do In The Morning If You're Too Tired To Work Out No energy? No problem. If you're sleepy but still want to move your body, try one of these activities. S29 1 Million Kids Head Back To School In New York City As Vaccine Rules Take Effect Students have returned to in-person classes in the largest U.S. school district. The city also began enforcing vaccine mandates for indoor activities and required city workers to return to the office. S30 How Afghanistan Changed China's Taiwan Calculus There are many reasons to fear a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. But the American pullout isn't one of them. S31 What Game Theory Says about China's Strategy The classic 'salami slicing' tactic is to move against a foe in small increments, staying below the threshold that will provoke a response. � S32 Alphabet's Project Taara laser tech beamed 700TB of data across nearly 5km The wireless link connects two cities in Africa over a river S33 Gates Foundation report says Covid pushed 31 million into extreme poverty, child vaccine rates fell Covid has reversed global progress on eliminating poverty by four years, according to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's fifth-annual Goalkeeper report. S34 Alanis Morissette says she was victim of multiple statutory rapes as a teenager Canadian music star says in new documentary: 'I would always say I was consenting, and then I'd be reminded … you're not consenting at 15' S35 Firm raises $15m to bring back woolly mammoth from extinction Scientists set initial sights on creating elephant-mammoth hybrid, with first calves expected in six years S36 Ignore 'Happiest Jobs' Lists: A Harvard Professor Explains the 2 Factors That Really Make for a Happy Job | Inc.com When it comes to happiness at work, title and industry don't matter. These two things do. S37 Trump's White House chief of staff is target of Capitol attack records request House select committee investigating 6 January wants telecom and social media companies to preserve records on Mark Meadows � S38 Zymeworks' zanidatamab shows encouraging antitumor activity in esophageal cancer S39 Live Nation to acquire 51% stake in OCESA Entretenimiento for $450M Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) to acquire Mexican concert promoter OCESA Entretenimiento in $450M deal - WSJ.Plans for a deal were previously reached in July 2019, but dropped... S40 Current state of Afghanistan 'less bad than I would have predicted,' says foreign policy expert Brookings Institute senior fellow Michael O’Hanlon discussed the current state of Afghanistan under Taliban rule. S41 Long Covid in children and adolescents is less common than previously feared Review of 14 international studies suggests long Covid symptoms in children rarely last longer than 12 weeks S42 Higher stress levels raise blood pressure, risk of heart attack and stroke, study finds Higher levels of stress hormones are linked to hypertension and an increased risk of heart attack and stroke in people with normal blood pressure over a dozen or so years, a new study has found. S43 The proof is in: TV really does rot your brain A new study reveals the terrifying truth that too much television lowers your volume of grey matter. But TV is the defining art form of our age – so I refuse to quit � S44 Digital freight marketplace BridgeLinx raises $10 million in Pakistan's largest seed funding BridgeLinx, a 9-month-old Lahore-headquartered startup that operates a digital freight marketplace, said on Tuesday it has raised $10 million in what is the largest seed financing round in Pakistan. Harry Stebbings' 20 VC, Josh Buckley's Buckley Ventures and Indus Valley Capital co-led the startup'… S45 Who are the Inspiration4 Crew Members? In addition to Jared Isaacman, the mission's commander, there are three other astronauts aboard the Crew Dragon capsule. S46 What Failure? For Some, the War in Afghanistan Was a Big Success There were lots of winners of the War in Afghanistan. Defense contractors, for one. S47 IKEA's first virtual festival shows how the pandemic is changing homes around the world Expect no faux Zoom backgrounds at IKEA's first virtual festival. S48 Questions in Kabul as two top Taliban leaders 'missing from public view' Group’s leader, Mullah Haibatullah Akhundzada, and one of their most recognisable faces, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, have not been seen S49 International Criminal Court Backs Probe Of Duterte's War On Drugs In The Philippines Officially, at least 6,000 Filipinos, mostly poor drug peddlers and addicts, have been killed in the anti-drug police operations. But rights groups say the number of victims could be four times that. � S50 PassFort, a RegTech SaaS for KYC and AML, nets $16.2M London-based PassFort, a SaaS provider that helps business meet compliance requirements such as KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) reporting, has closed a $16.2 million Series A led by US growth equity fund, Level Equity. The 2015-founded startup's existing investors Ope… S51 U.S. Says It Gave France Hours' Notice of Deal With Australia The degree of French anger recalled the acrimonious rift between Paris and Washington in 2003 over the Iraq war and involved language not seen since then. S52 Texas' Abortion Law Traps Desperate Teenagers The six-week ban is tragic for adults. It's worse for minors. S53 Europe's gas shortage could make the whole world pay more to get warm this winter Natural gas prices surge as investors fret about the commodity’s availability through the upcoming winter. S54 Pakistan should worry about consequences of Taliban's success in Afghanistan, former ambassador says Pakistan has been accused of covertly aiding the Taliban during their insurgency in Afghanistan, while also being an U.S. ally â€" a charge that Pakistan denies. S55 Toast seeking $16 billion valuation at IPO after helping eateries survive pandemic Toast's valuation has doubled since November, based on the top of the company's price range in its updated IPO prospectus. � TradeBriefs Publications are read by over 10,00,000 Industry Executives About Us  |  Advertise Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe You are receiving this mail because of your subscription with TradeBriefs. Our mailing address is GF 25/39, West Patel Nagar, New Delhi 110008, India