Year: 2020

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Fear Hits Tehran Over What Might Come Next

January 4, 2020 admin Comments Off on Fear Hits Tehran Over What Might Come Next

(Bloomberg) — Their supreme leader promised revenge and thousands gathered in Tehran to watch American flags burn, but any show of defiance after the assassination of their most prominent military man is laced with anguish for many Iranians.In the capital, the strike that took out Al Quds commander Qassem Soleimani capped a year that had already been dominated by turmoil and fear as the country’s finances crumbled, the authorities struggled to contain civil unrest, and provocation of the U.S. backfired.“It’s a nerve-racking situation that only adds to the likelihood of more unforeseen circumstances,” said Hossein, 44, sitting on a park …read more […]

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Manager at Turkish jet operator told authorities he helped Ghosn escape because of threats: newspaper

January 4, 2020 admin Comments Off on Manager at Turkish jet operator told authorities he helped Ghosn escape because of threats: newspaper

A manager at Turkish jet operator MNG Jet has told authorities that he assisted unwittingly in the escape of ex-Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn from Japan because he had been threatened by a former acquaintance, Hurriyet newspaper reported on Saturday.

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Implicit Bias Training Doesn't Work

January 4, 2020 admin Comments Off on Implicit Bias Training Doesn't Work

(Bloomberg Opinion) — From Google to Papa John’s to Buffalo Wings and Starbucks, more companies are introducing implicit bias training. These HR-sponsored courses are intended to foster diversity and inclusion by making employees more aware of unconsciously believed negative stereotypes. The idea is that if we can combat our underlying biases, we’ll decrease discriminatory behaviors at work and level the playing field for women and underrepresented minorities.And yet despite the growing adoption of unconscious bias training, there is no convincing scientific evidence that it works. In fact, much of the academic evidence on implicit bias interventions highlights their weakness as …read more […]

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Iran has the capability to launch cyber attacks on very short notice, expert says

January 4, 2020 admin Comments Off on Iran has the capability to launch cyber attacks on very short notice, expert says

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khemanei vowed “harsh retaliation” against Washington, in response to the assassination of top General Qassem Soleimani. Intelligence experts say cyber warfare could be a primary focus, given Tehran’s vastly improved capabilities. …read more […]