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The S&P 500 is down 7.4% since the Iran conflict began — worse than the median 6.1% decline during previous geopolitical shocks.
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Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Iran's energy facilities if deal not reached 'shortly' BBCLive updates: Trump threatens to ‘obliterate' Iran's energy sources, as Tehran calls US plan ‘unrealistic' CNNTrump threatens to destroy Iran's desalination plants. Here's what that could mean for the Mideast ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4Iran War Live Updates: Trump Renews Threats Against Iranian Oil and Energy Facilities The New York Times
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Trump Live Updates: TSA Pay to Resume, but ICE Could Remain at Airports, Homan Says The New York TimesHow Trump is paying TSA, briefly explained VoxMajor US airports return to normal as TSA workers get paid ReutersPresident Trump Acts Where Democrats Refused — Bringing Relief to TSA Workers and Travelers The White House (.gov)TSA officer absence levels still elevated at some airports, even as workers begin t
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Thousands of US Army paratroopers arrive in Middle East as buildup intensifies ReutersMarine Expeditionary Unit Arrives in the Middle East—Here's What We Know WSJThe U.S. Now Has Over 50,000 Troops in the Middle East The New York TimesSpecial Operations Forces, Marines and Army troops now in Middle East, sources say CBS News
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The company says using AI cuts years off of research time.
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Buttressing your resume with a new skill is one of the best ways to make a modest financial investment pay big returns. One study found that, depending on the skill and the worker's previous education and job, some holders of short-term (typically defined as taking 6-18 months) credentials earned 65% more than otherwise equivalent colleagues.
If you just need to learn a new skill, there are plenty of free options, including online classes available through your public library or on platforms such as Coursera, edX, FutureLearn, LinkedIn and Udemy. And many colleges offer free auditing opportunities to groups such as veterans or those over age 60.
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But if you want to prove to employers that you've really mastered a new skill, you'll need a certificate or credential program that requires you to pass proctored tests. Almost all of those come with a cost.
And just like any other investment, these are no slam-dunk. One recent study found that about half of the short-term credential programs accredited to award federal financial aid failed to increase earnings enough for students to recoup their costs within five years. And Credential Engine, a nonprofit that is monitoring the field, says that there are now more than 967,000 different credential programs - a number that can overwhelm prospective students.
The experts suggest winnowing by these three factors:
Field: A recent analysis of thousands of job postings by labor market analytics firm Lightcast
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