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Wednesday, 15 January 2025 04:32

Essential skills needed to make money online in 2025

Melissa Houston Due to technological advancements and global digitization, there are growing opportunities to make money online in 2025. However, it isn’t as easy as it used to be. There are essential skills needed to make money online in 2025, and you need these skills to thrive in a competitive online market. Understanding the Online Landscape in 2025 In 2025, the online economy is more dynamic and opportunity-filled than ever, driven by technological advancements like artificial intelligence (AI) and the normalization of remote work. AI tools are reshaping how businesses operate, from automating mundane tasks to enhancing creativity with content…

Sunday, 12 January 2025 04:41

Why some animals appear to mourn their dead

Grief has long thought to be a human trait, but other animals – from killer whales to crows – also appear to suffer loss when a companion dies. Last week, a female killer whale was spotted off the coast of Washington State pushing the body of her dead newborn calf. The orca, known as Tahlequah, was observed doing the same thing in 2018 after another of her calves died in infancy. On that occasion, Tahlequah pushed the body of her offspring for 17 days, continually retrieving it and preventing it from sinking – an incredible feat given the fact that…

Saturday, 11 January 2025 04:58

Don't try to be cool: 12 tips that'll make you better at small talk than most

If you've ever had the unfortunate experience of saying the wrong thing at a staff meeting or a friend's housewarming party, you know just how easy it is to bungle small talk. The commonplace interaction can be tricky to navigate, but is incredibly important to master. Small talk can help you bond with an evasive CEO or hard-to-please in-law. This year, CNBC Make It interviewed dozens of experts about what to say, which questions to ask, and what key mistakes to avoid if you find yourself in a room of nonfriends. Here are 12 of their best pieces of advice.…

Friday, 10 January 2025 04:29

Detty December: ‘an ode to Nigeria’s unyielding spirit’

It’s a world of endless parties and sleepless nights. A relentless celebration that turns West Africa – and especially Nigeria’s largest city, Lagos – into one of the hottest destinations on the continent, if not the planet, right in the middle of winter. Detty December is a magical time between December and early January when diaspora communities and tourists flock to Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa for an unforgettable experience filled with flavourful food, soulful African music and sunshine. Beach parties, festivals and top-tier performances fuel the energy, while fashion takes center stage, with everyone dressing to impress. Nearly two-thirds…

Tuesday, 07 January 2025 04:49

5 tips for success in 2025

I’ve had my fair share of failed New Year’s resolutions. In the past, I’ve had unrealistic goals and expectations or forgotten about them altogether. Most people have had a similar experience: Over 60% gave up on theirs by February, according to a 2023 study from author and psychologist Michelle Rozen.The problem for many of us who don't follow through is that our goals tend to be vague, unattainable or misaligned with our deeper values, says psychologist Chamin Ajjan. So we fail to create the emotional commitment needed for real change.Ajjan recommends these five tips for successfully reaching your goals in…

Saturday, 04 January 2025 04:18

How to read people like a book, according to body language experts

Alan England Have you ever wanted to know what someone’s thinking, or what their motives are? Maybe it's a colleague, someone you have a crush on, or simply an old friend you haven't seen in a while. We might not have telepathic powers nor can we read minds, but we can read people to gain insight, taking into account things like body language, nonverbal cues, and how they say things – not just what they say. It’s not an exact science, and everybody is different, but if you’d like to know how to read people like a book, this is…

Friday, 03 January 2025 05:10

The 5 most in-demand skills In 2025

Bernard Marr In 2025, success in business and careers will hinge not on what you know but on how effectively you can leverage skills that drive innovation and value creation. As AI and digital connectivity reshape industries at breakneck speed, those who can adapt and harness these transformative forces will seize the most lucrative opportunities. Let's explore the fusion of technical expertise and human-centric abilities that will be indispensable for thriving in 2025, whether you're a fresh graduate or a seasoned C-suite executive. 1. AI Fluency: The New Digital Literacy By 2025, AI proficiency will be as fundamental as computer…

Monday, 30 December 2024 03:57

As prices of vegetable oil hit the roof, Nigerians use this kitchen gadget as alternative

It seems the high cost of vegetable oil has done what no culinary innovation could—turn Nigerians into air fryer enthusiasts overnight. Once considered a kitchen gadget for the “oyinbo lifestyle,” air fryers are now as common in Nigerian homes as jollof rice at a wedding. Back in 2018, a 5-litre bottle of vegetable oil cost N2,100—practically pocket change. But fast forward to 2024, and that same bottle now goes for N22,000. For perspective, that’s the price of a decent second-hand smartphone. A 25-litre keg, which used to cost N9,500, is now between N95,000 and N105,000—enough to make anyone question their…

Friday, 27 December 2024 04:50

Scientists tracked 1,000 kids for 40 years. This was the No. 1 predictor of financial success

If you wanted to figure out what really matters for raising happy, successful kids, you’d need to randomly select a bunch of babies from a broad spectrum of backgrounds. Then you’d need to follow them for decades. Only after measuring a multitude of factors about their personalities, families, schools, and neighborhoods could you tease out what matteredand what didn’t. That sounds like a tall ask. But thanks to a team of dedicated psychologists who have been following and intimately recording the lives of more than 1,000 kids from the New Zealand town of Dunedin since 1972, we actually have such…

Wednesday, 25 December 2024 04:50

Why Christmas and the birth of Jesus are all about hope, peace, joy and love

The Advent season is about preparing our hearts, minds and souls to welcome the birth of the King of Kings. It is those magical and mystical weeks after Thanksgiving that lead to Christmas — and as Pastor Max Lucado has said, Advent is to Christmas what Lent is to Easter. The two big Christian holy days are eternally linked. Lucado told Fox News, "Christmas begins what Easter celebrates." Christmas is about the birth of Jesus. Easter is about what He was born to do. In the last few decades, that knowledge has taken a back seat to the hustle and…

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Tuesday, 24 December 2024 04:18

How to instantly become whatever you want to be: A tale of Ferraris, stoic philosophers, and entrepreneurs

First, a couple stories. One: A good friend of mine owns a handful of Ferraris, and has more on the way. Some he “just” purchased. Others he designed: not just the standard “build your own car” by choosing from a standard set of exterior colors and interior designs, but custom colors, paint schemes, interiors, and other elements. In short, at least two of his Ferraris are basically one-of-ones. Whenever I run across a Ferrari, I send him a picture, and he always responds enthusiastically with the model, year, and a couple of fun facts. One time I sent him a…

Sunday, 22 December 2024 03:00

How to know if your memory lapses are serious or not

The older I get, the more panicked I become when something slips my mind. Is forgetting my keys a sign of a more serious health condition, or did I simply rush out the door without grabbing them? My colleague Renée Onque interviewed neurologist Richard Restak about when memory lapses are cause for concern. Here are signs of normal memory lapses, ones that shouldn’t alarm you: • Remembering childhood moments differently than your siblings • Taking the wrong exit on the way home • Forgetting where you parked your car Potential signs of serious memory concerns are: • Forgetting how to…

Sunday, 15 December 2024 04:45

102-year-old on living a long, happy life: 'I don't do exceptions'

Often, centenarians, people ages 100 and up, say their purpose in life keeps them going, which is why some never retire. Deborah Szekely, 102, still runs her fitness resort and spa and shows up to work three days a week. She walks every day, sticks to a pescatarian diet and values her friendships. “My life is healthy, and it is structured to be healthy,” Szekely tells CNBC Make It. “You don’t get to be 102, like, ‘Oh, well, I’ll make an exception here, an exception there.’ I don’t do exceptions. I enjoy my healthy life.” Here are some pieces of…

Sunday, 08 December 2024 04:24

5 quick, simple ways to calm your mind—including 1 that ‘puts a brake on the stress response,’ doctor says

Renee Onque Meditating is a proven way to reduce stress, improve sleep and keep you engaged in your work and relationships. While a regular meditation practicemight sound intimidating, it can actually be quite simple and take up very little of your day, according to Dr. Esther Sternberg. Sternberg, a physician and author of “Well at Work: Creating Wellbeing in any Workspace,” encourages people to try what she calls “micro-meditations.” “It doesn’t have to be the daunting kind that requires months, if not years, of training, like Zen meditation,” she tells CNBC Make It. These small acts require a lot less…

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