Floods and landslides kill 30 in southern Ethiopia

Floods and landslides kill 30 in southern Ethiopia

Officials have urged residents in vulnerable areas to take precautions [South Ethiopia Regional State Office Of The President] At least 30 people have been killed in floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in the Gamo Zone of southern Ethiopia, local officials have said. Authorities reported that most people had died in highland areas, where…

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Harris Reed Steps Down as Creative Director of Nina Ricci

Harris Reed Steps Down as Creative Director of Nina Ricci

PARIS – Harris Reed is stepping down as creative director of Nina Ricci, the French fashion house said on Wednesday. “The house would like to sincerely thank Harris for his contagious energy and dedication,” Ricci said in a statement, after Reed posted the news on Instagram. “I have loved Nina Ricci and this extraordinary team…

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Big Clients Can Break You, Not Make You

Big Clients Can Break You, Not Make You

Every founder wants the big logo. The name that opens doors and makes the deck look sharp. I get it. Large accounts can pay well and move the needle fast. But here’s the hard truth: betting your business on a few whales is a silent risk that can erase years of work overnight. My stance…

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5 rules for customer interviews that actually lead to sales

5 rules for customer interviews that actually lead to sales

Most early-stage founders are told to “talk to customers.” So you book interviews, ask thoughtful questions, take pages of notes, and leave feeling productive. But a week later nothing has changed. No one bought. No clearer positioning. No real signal. The uncomfortable truth is that most customer interviews are disguised market research. They generate polite…

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Kohl’s Q4 Sales Fall But Profitability Rises Amid Turnaround Efforts

Kohl’s Q4 Sales Fall But Profitability Rises Amid Turnaround Efforts

Kohl’s Corp., despite a decline in sales during the fourth quarter, managed to improve its bottom-line performance. For the fourth quarter ended Jan. 31, operating income was $212 million compared to $126 million in the prior year. As a percentage of total revenue, operating income was 4.1 percent, an increase of 176 basis points year-over-year. Adjusted…

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The Next Game from the Creator of Wordle Is Here

The Next Game from the Creator of Wordle Is Here

Wardle had tried cryptic crosswords when he was younger, but found them to be impenetrable. “I didn’t know how to begin,” he told me. The rules could seem arcane, almost impossible to deduce. A clue containing the word “radio” could signal that “am” or “fm” belongs somewhere in the answer; “book” could imply “ot” or…

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