Jan 19, 2026 • 3 min read

'PTO-maxxing' is the key to making the most of your time off in 2026—here's how to do it

PTO-maxxing involves tacking vacation days onto holidays and weekends to maximize time off. Here's how it works and other tips for making the most of your PTO.

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Jan 19, 2026 • 1 min read

Europe’s rightwing parties squirm as Trump threatens tariffs

Maga allies refuse to condone US president’s threats over Greenland, with many staying quiet or blaming Brussels

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Jan 19, 2026 • 4 min read

65% of workers are interested in 'microshifting' their schedules as an alternative to the strict 9-to-5: It's 'a way to reclaim control'

Some workers who have soured on the 9-to-5 schedule are interested in trying "microshifting," which may offer greater flexibility and control over their time.

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Jan 19, 2026 • 1 min read

Dollar slips as Trump’s Greenland threats reawaken ‘sell America’ fears

Euro and sterling rise against US currency despite potential economic damage from new American tariffs

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Jan 19, 2026 • 4 min read

The top 3 red flags job seekers should watch out for in interviews, says career expert: 'You'll want to run for the door'

These interview red flags could be the first sign of a toxic workplace, says career expert.

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Jan 19, 2026 • 4 min read

Venezuela shows how locals turn to Tether-issued USDT stablecoin as governments wobble

Locals in Venezuela, as well as others living under unstable regimes, are turning to USDT as protection from political and economic uncertainties.

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Jan 19, 2026 • 2 min read

Alibaba-backed startup Moonshot AI's valuation is up $500 million, sources say, after its rivals IPO in Hong Kong

Investors are valuing the startup at $4.8 billion as it is about to close another funding round, according to two people familiar with the matter.

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Jan 19, 2026 • 1 min read

Trump’s Arctic ambitions torch the most important US asset

The market reaction to the threat of tariffs on supposed allies over Greenland has been extremely telling

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Jan 19, 2026 • 4 min read

Stellantis stock off 43% as Jeep maker turns five, executes turnaround

Stellantis shares were largely up – as high as 93% in March 2024 – until reporting troubling financial results that year amid cost-cutting efforts and EVs.

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Jan 19, 2026 • 1 min read

New US tariffs threaten European growth outlook

European economic resilience faces another test in 2026 and raises the probability of ECB rate cuts

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Jan 19, 2026 • 1 min read

A trade war over Greenland won’t guarantee victory in the wider battle

The fate of the Danish territory will not be decided by transatlantic tariffs

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Jan 19, 2026 • 2 min read

Greenland PM issues defiant rebuke over Trump's tariff threats: 'We will not be pressured'

Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said Monday that the Arctic island would not be pressured over U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats.

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