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Live updates: Trump threatens to ‘obliterate' Iran's energy sources, as Tehran calls US plan ‘unrealistic' CNNIran War Live Updates: Trump Renews Threats Against Iranian Oil and Energy Facilities The New York TimesWhat do Trump's threats to bomb Iran desalination plants mean for rest of Mideast? The Times of IsraelTrump issues new warning to Tehran, Iran calls US peace proposals 'unrealistic' Reuters
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A need for liquidity may be playing a role in the decision of some countries to reduce their holdings of U.S. government debt.
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Trump again threatens widespread destruction in Iran if a deal is not reached ‘shortly' AP NewsIran War Live Updates: Trump Renews Threats Against Iranian Oil and Energy Facilities The New York TimesAP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT 10tv.comTrump issues new warning to Tehran, Iran calls US peace proposals 'unrealistic' Reuters
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NFL partners with TMRW Sports and world-class investors and athletes to launch new professional flag football league NFL.comNFL partners with TMRW Sports for pro flag football league ESPNLions HC not losing sleep but knows they must weigh injury risks with flag football boom MLive.comNFL's Flag Football Backers Include Ariel, Sixth S
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A Labor Department proposal would allow more retirement investment in "alternative assets," a win for Wall Street that critics say is risky for investors.
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Army reviews why helicopters flew near Kid Rock's home, No Kings rallies The Washington PostArmy probing video of Apache helicopters at Kid Rock's home CNNKid Rock sparks US Army probe after helicopter flyby at his mansion BBCArmy investigating video of Apache helicopter at Kid Rock's Nashville home PoliticoReview underway into Apache helicopters flying around Kid Rock's home in Tennessee WSMV
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Grant Hill on calling Braylon Mullins' shot, Duke's ‘meltdown': ‘The new Laettner moment' - The Athletic The New York TimesJon Scheyer, Grant Hill and Duke's radio announcer had incredible reactions to UConn's buzzer-beater Yahoo SportsDuke's Cayden Boozer addresses ill-fated turnover in crushing Elite 8 loss to UConn: 'I let our team down' CBS SportsBraylon Mullins's Miracle: Ranking the 12 Most Improbable Shots of March Madness Sports Illustrated
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2026 NFL three-round mock draft: Steelers target high-upside WR, then trade back into Round 1 for QB CBS Sports2026 NFL mock draft: Miller's pick predictions for Rounds 1-7 ESPN2026 NFL Draft: Projecting win-win trades teams SHOULD make in Round 1 NFL.comNFL mock draft 2026: 2 QBs in first-round projection as Jeremiyah Love rises SB Nation
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 Topic: Air TravelTags: forbes
Stuck in a Thanksgiving line? Turns out the TSA knows a lot of things that can fix that, but we won't get them anytime soon. They can start with remote X-ray screeners.
Read more at Forbes.com in Long Airport Security Lines? The TSA Knows How To Fix That
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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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