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Automation Leverage in Turnaround Strategy

Automation Leverage in Turnaround Strategy Turnaround work is often described as a crisis discipline: reduce costs, preserve cash, stabilize operations and buy time. Those moves matter, but they are not enough. A durable turnaround also needs leverage: better systems, clearer information flows and repeatable execution. For Livio Andrea Acerbo , AI automation is useful in turnaround strategy when it improves the operating rhythm of a company. The point is not to add tools. The point is to remove friction from decisions that must happen every week. From cost control to operating clarity Cost control can stop the bleeding, but operating clarity creates the next phase. Teams need to know which products are profitable, which customers deserve attention, where working capital is trapped and which workflows create avoidable delay. Automation helps when it turns scattered data into a management cadence. Dashboards, exception reports, document summaries, pipeline reviews and cash visibi...

Backwards Running: The Unconventional Fitness Trend Boosting Performance and Preventing Injuries

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Is ‘Backwards Running’ a Worthwhile Fitness Trend for Runners? Backwards running, also known as retro running or reverse running, has emerged as a captivating trend in the running community. As... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The EV tax credit is dead — here’s what happens next

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For EVs, it's Zero Hour. When the clock strikes midnight on Oct. 1, the $7,500 federal tax credit on EVs will expire, potentially turning affordable electric carriages into showroom pumpkins. Sales of electric cars are certain to dip. Real-world prices will rise. The only question is how much, and for how long, as President Donald Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Here are 55 great deals you can snag ahead of Amazon’s fall Prime Day event

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Amazon recently announced that its fall Prime Day sale — once again dubbed Prime Big Deal Days — will kick off on Tuesday, October 7th, and run through October 8th. While you have a few weeks to get your wishlist in order, the retailer isn’t waiting for the main event to roll out the savings. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Another setback for Firefly Aerospace’s beleaguered rocket program

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"We will share more information on the path forward at a later date." Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Amazon’s Echo Pop and Dot speakers are the cheapest they’ve been in months

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The Echo Pop and Echo Dot are Amazon’s entry-level smart speakers, and both are currently on sale ahead of Amazon’s October Prime Day (aka Prime Big Deal Days), which officially kicks off on October 7th. Both speakers are currently discounted to their lowest prices since the middle of June, which means they’re beating their summer Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

OpenAI’s parental controls are out — here’s what you should know

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OpenAI has rolled out some long-awaited parental controls for ChatGPT to all web users, with mobile coming “soon,” according to the company.  The controls, announced last month, allow for reducing or removing certain content — like sexual roleplay and the ability to generate images — and reducing the level of personalization on ChatGPT conversations by Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Big AI firms pump money into world models as LLM advances slow

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World models aim to navigate the physical world by learning from videos, robotic data. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Trump Unveils Bold 21-Point Middle East Peace Plan Amid Global Tensions and Disasters – 9/29/2025, 8:29:23 AM

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The latest world news as of September 29, 2025, includes major developments in the Middle East, escalating tensions between Iran and the West, a deadly typhoon in Southeast Asia, and... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Launch: In-Store Demos Required for Purchase at Best Buy

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To experience Meta’s new Ray-Ban Display smart glasses firsthand, you’ll need to schedule an in-store demo—this is the only way to buy them during launch, and appointments are managed exclusively... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Transform Your Narrow Living Room: Expert Tips Make Space Feel Three Times Bigger!

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I never imagined that a few simple tweaks—guided by a pro—could make my narrow living room look three times bigger. Like many, I used to dread walking into my cramped,... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Larry Ellison’s quest to run the world

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For most of his career Larry Ellison has been content to quietly let Oracle be the company, behind the company, behind the technology that makes headlines. Its biggest products being cloud computing and database products that it sells to enterprise customers like DHL, Northwell Health, and Fanatics. But, now in his 80s, Ellison has begun Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Trump posts, then pulls bizarre AI video promoting MedBed conspiracy

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Donald Trump is no stranger to outlandish conspiracies or strange social media posts. But, by any measure, his post on Saturday night was particularly bizarre. The president posted (and later removed) a clip on Truth Social of a Fox News segment with Lara Trump detailing the White House’s announcement of the world’s first MedBed hospital Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Diet Soda Myths Debunked: No Evidence It Cures Pain or Vomiting, Experts Warn

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There is no scientific or medical evidence that diet soda can cure pain and vomiting. In fact, the available research and case reports suggest the opposite: diet sodas may sometimes... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Revolutionary Bone-Healing Gun Promises Faster, Customized Fracture Repair in Minutes

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Scientists Want to Treat Complex Bone Fractures With a Bone-Healing Gun In the ever-evolving field of orthopedic surgery, a revolutionary new tool is emerging: the bone-healing gun. Inspired by the... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Global Turmoil: Wars, Protests, and Severe Weather Shake the World – 9/28/2025, 12:25:12 PM

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Major world news as of September 28, 2025, includes continued conflict in Ukraine, heightened tensions between Russia and NATO, political developments across several countries, severe weather in Asia, and ongoing... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

How the voice of Silksong’s Hornet brought her to life through gibberish

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Silksong resembles the original Hollow Knight in many ways, though right from the start, you can hear one key difference: Hornet. Hollow Knight's protagonist was silent, but just as Hornet was voiced in that game, as the protagonist of Silksong, she has a voice, too, and actor Makoto Koji brings a lot of personality to Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Martin Shkreli can be sued for copying Wu-Tang’s one-of-a-kind record

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Disgraced pharma bro, convicted felon, and perennial challenger for America’s Most Hateable Man, Martin Shkreli will have to face a lawsuit for making copies of the Wu-Tang Clan’s Once Upon a Time in Shaolin. US District Judge Pamela Chen issued a decision on Thursday that dismissed some claims by the album’s current owners, PleasrDAO, but Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Middle East Tensions Escalate as Israel-Iran Conflict Intensifies, Involving US and Clashes in Gaza. – 9/28/2025, 8:29:23 AM

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The latest world news as of September 28, 2025, features major developments in the Middle East, Europe, and other regions. Middle East Conflict: Intense fighting continues between Israel and Iran,... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Raleigh One e-bike review: redemption tour

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Two good things have come from the 2023 bankruptcy of VanMoof. The first is the all-new VanMoof S6 e-bike that recently launched under new ownership. The second is a new commuter e-bike developed for Raleigh by VanMoof's departed founders, Ties and Taco Carlier. Like a VanMoof, the Raleigh One e-bike comes with anti-theft features like Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Switch 2 controllers and the OnePlus Watch 3 top our list of the best deals this week

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Nintendo’s first-party Switch 2 Pro Controller can’t be beaten when it comes to its breadth of features and comfort. But at $89.99, let’s be real, it’s way too expensive for most people. Thankfully, a controller I’ve been testing recently, which is nearly as good despite lacking a 3.5mm audio jack, is currently on sale for Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

US Approves $14 Billion TikTok Sale to American Investors, Ending Years of Uncertainty

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The US TikTok deal has reached a critical turning point in late September 2025, following years of political wrangling, legal battles, and high-stakes negotiations between the United States, China, and... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Potential Hostage Deal in Israel-Gaza Conflict as Protests Intensify at UN – 9/27/2025, 8:28:33 PM

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As of September 27, 2025, major world news includes developments in the Middle East, shifting dynamics in Ukraine, significant policy decisions in the US and UK, and ongoing international tensions... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Can Google be trusted without a break up?

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On day three of the two-week remedies trial in the Justice Department's ad tech case against Google, Judge Leonie Brinkema boiled down the argument to one key issue: trust. Brinkema interrupted testimony from a DOJ expert with a hypothetical: should she issue a strict order modifying Google's behavior, could it resolve the issues at hand Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Escalating Russia-NATO Airspace Incursions Spark Tensions; China Investigates Mexico Tariffs Amid Trade Dispute – 9/27/2025, 8:29:23 AM

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As of September 27, 2025, the latest world news includes major developments in international relations, security, and humanitarian crises. Tropical storm in the Philippines: Another tropical storm struck the Philippines,... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The Blink security camera app is down, but Amazon is working on it

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The app for Amazon’s Blink security cameras is experiencing an issue that’s preventing users from accessing their cameras, but your recordings and notifications are not affected, Amazon spokesperson Emma Daniels tells The Verge. Users on Amazon’s general Blink support forum and on the Blink Cameras subreddit have been reporting issues accessing the app, with many Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Boost Memory Retention: Harness the Primacy Effect for Effective Learning and Communication

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The primacy effect is a powerful psychological principle that you can harness to significantly improve how you remember information. By understanding and applying this effect, you can structure your learning... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Larry Ellison Pledges $350 Billion Donation, Shakes Up Global Philanthropy Scene – 9/26/2025, 8:29:24 AM

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As of September 26, 2025, the latest world news includes major political, economic, and weather developments: Two storms are brewing in the Atlantic Ocean, with potential impacts depending on whether... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Senate staff probes DOGE, finds locked doors and windows covered with trash bags

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Democratic report describes Social Security risk and secretive DOGE offices. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Hell yeah, I want a Gundam keyboard with topre switches

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Japanese keyboard maker Realforce is teaming up with the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise and releasing four limited edition mechanical keyboards inspired by popular Gundam designs. The four keyboards are based on the Z Gundam and Hyaku Shiki from Zeta Gundam and the Nu Gundam and Sazabi of Char’s Counterattack fame. Realforce’s Japanese site indicates reservations Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

NASA Intensifies Cosmic Ray Research to Safeguard Air Travelers and Future Space Explorers

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NASA is intensifying its exploration of cosmic rays and their impacts on both air travelers and future space explorers. With the growing ambition to send humans farther into the solar... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

ICE Facility Shooting in Dallas Sparks FBI Investigation as Tensions Rise Globally – 9/25/2025, 4:24:42 PM

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The latest world news as of September 25, 2025, includes significant developments in the US, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia: A deadly shooting occurred at an ICE facility in... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Apple demands EU repeal the Digital Markets Act

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"DMA compliance is not optional, it's an obligation," the EU reminds Apple. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Jackery’s newest Explorer 240D power station is already over 30 percent off

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Jackery’s new Explorer 240D is a 256Wh portable power station that weighs less than seven pounds, and it’s currently available at Amazon for an early-bird price of $139 ($70 off). It offers pure DC output of up to 200W, and can power up to four gadgets at once when no outlet is nearby. For instance, Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Google just asked the Supreme Court to save it from the Epic ruling

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“The Supreme Court is Google’s last hope to avoid an Epic reckoning in October,” I wrote last week. Google apparently agrees. Today, it’s finally elevated its Epic v. Google case, the one that might fracture its control over the entire Android app ecosystem, to the Supreme Court level. Google has now confirmed it will appeal Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Trump’s UN Speech Signals Bold Shift on Ukraine Amid Global Security Tensions – 9/25/2025, 8:29:35 AM

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Key world news as of September 25, 2025, includes major political, security, and natural disaster developments: Trump’s UN Address and Ukraine Policy Shift: President Donald Trump delivered a critical speech... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

A “cosmic carpool” is traveling to a distant space weather observation post

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"It’s like a bus. You wait for one and then three come at the same time." Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Bluesky seems to be having trouble

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X alternative Bluesky seems to be having one of those days. I first noticed that my "Following" feed - which is supposed to load posts chronologically - wasn't showing any posts more recent than two hours ago. I follow 728 accounts right now, some of which are extremely online, so I knew something must be Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Volvo’s next-gen hyrbids will be American-made EREVs

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As it struggles with declining sales and an uncertain regulatory environment, Volvo is hoping to realign its fortunes by overhauling its electric vehicle plans. And a big part of that is a bet on hybrid technology — or more specifically, extended-range electric vehicles (EREV). At a factory tour in Ridgeville, South Carolina, Volvo made a Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Disney decides it hasn’t angered people enough, announces Disney+ price hikes

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In case you needed another reason to get rid of Disney+. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Curiosity Rover Uncovers Mysterious Martian Hollows, Offers Clues to Mars’ Ancient Climate and Habitability

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NASA’s Curiosity rover continues its remarkable journey across Mars, now surpassing 4667 sols—over 13 years of exploration[1][3]. During Sols 4661 to 4667, Curiosity turned its scientific focus toward an intriguing... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Pokémon lawyers won’t sue DHS for that video, former legal head predicts

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Yesterday afternoon, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a piece of disgusting propaganda that glorifies the concept of a militarized police state forcefully entering people’s homes and businesses and leading them away in handcuffs and zip ties — all set to the classic Pokémon theme song and using numerous pieces of obviously copyrighted Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Broadcom’s prohibitive VMware prices create a learning “barrier,” IT pro says

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Public schools ran to VMware during the pandemic. Now they're running away. Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Palworld is getting a farming spinoff

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Palworld won’t hit 1.0 until next year, but developer Pocketpair is already announcing a farming spinoff: Palworld: Palfarm. Basically, it sounds like the Palworld version of farming simulator games like Stardew Valley. “Each Pal will lend a hand in farm work by making use of their unique abilities,” Pocketpair says in a press release. “From Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Trump escalates crackdown by designating ‘Antifa’ a domestic terror group

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The Trump administration’s crackdown on perceived left-wing threats following the death of Charlie Kirk continued on Monday evening, with Donald Trump announcing an executive order titled “Designating Antifa as a Domestic Terrorist Organization.” The order directs federal departments and agencies to “investigate, disrupt, and dismantle any and all illegal operations — especially those involving terrorist Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Some of Nintendo’s amiibo figures are up to 70 percent off

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You might have already spent a ton of money building up a modest collection of amiibo, Nintendo’s NFC-equipped figures for Switch and Switch 2. But whether you’re looking to add extras, or you’re just starting out, GameStop has several amiibo figures starting at just $5.99. On Bluesky, Wario64 pointed out the page that contains all Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Volvo Offers Free Computer Upgrade for 2025 EX90 Owners, Boosting Tech and Safety

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If You Own a Volvo EX90, You’re Getting a Free Computer Upgrade If you’re the proud owner of a 2025 Volvo EX90, there’s some outstanding news for you: Volvo is... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

The foldable iPhone might look like two iPhone Airs stuck together

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While it seems like a foregone conclusion that there will be a foldable iPhone, possibly late next year, there hasn’t been much info about what it would look like. In the latest installment of his Power On newsletter Mark Gurman says he’s being told it will look more or less like two iPhone Airs stuck Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

National Academies Defy Congress, Release Crucial Climate Report Amid Political Pressure

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Despite Congressional Threat, National Academies Releases New Climate Report In a decisive move that underscores its commitment to scientific integrity, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has released... Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Why PlayStation and Xbox are no longer about the station or the box

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This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on the intersection of gaming and technology, follow Sean Hollister. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers' inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. How it started They used to be called the "console wars," Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .

Montblanc is getting into the digital notepad game

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If you’re the kind of person who owns leather driving gloves in multiple colors to match your different Jaguars, then there hasn’t been a digital paper option that could live up to your lofty luxury standards until now. But Montblanc is finally delivering a truly bougie take on the e-ink writing tablet. The $905 Montblanc Posted from: this blog via Microsoft Flow .