How Sales Flair Has Shaped Britain’s Deals with a Controversial Tech Firm
An examination of how persuasive sales narratives have influenced UK public contracts with Palantir and the implications for procurement and oversight.
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How U.S. Conduct Abroad Risks Creating Long-Term Enmity
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Court decision in Texas weakens part of federal firearms regime, creating immediate legal uncertainty
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Domenicali: Drivers Free to Criticise F1 Power Unit Regulations
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Phil Scott to Meet Progressive Amanda Janoo in Vermont November Race
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Peggy Flanagan Wins Minnesota Democratic Senate Primary
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Maine Women Poised to Play Decisive Role in High-Profile Senate Contest
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Trump renews bid to remove Fed governor Lisa Cook amid push to reshape central bank
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Sitting up straight may improve your mood and decision-making
A person’s posture may subtly affect both emotional state and decision-making, according to new research from McGill University. In a laboratory study, participants who sat upright reported more positive feelings and performed better during a task involving risk and reward than participants who slouched or sat in the control condition. The effects were relatively small…