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If you want to solve tricky business challenges, this mindset will serve you better than any technical degree. In today’s tech-driven business world, the ability to navigate technological challenges isn’t just for engineers anymore—it’s a must-have skill for leaders across all industries. As an engineer-turned-CEO, I’ve discovered that the most valuable asset isn’t specific technical knowledge, but a mindset primed for problem-solving, adaptation, and continuous learning.

Rampant inflation helped sink VP Kamala Harris’s chances to win. Vice President Kamala Harris lost the presidential race on Tuesday in large part because Americans are dissatisfied with the economy. According to an NBC News exit poll, 31% of voters cited the economy as their top issue.

The Calm logo. CalmThe Calm app bought some prime advertising space on election night. It bought ad blocks on CNN, ABC, and Comedy Central to give viewers "30 seconds of silence.""I give this campaign an A+," said Pauline Brown, a marketing professor at Columbia Business School. President-elect Donald Trump cruised to victory on election night, and dozens of breaking news alerts went live as swing states were called.

Chatbot Lily stepped in for Luis von Ahn, the CEO of Duolingo, for opening remarks on Wednesday's earnings call. Screenshot from Duolingo earnings call and Kevin Dietsch for Getty ImagesDuolingo's Wednesday earnings call started with an AI chatbot demonstration. The chatbot, Lily, summarized the company's performance this quarter. Despite revenue growth, Duolingo missed paid user targets, and its stock fell 5% in late trading.

The author tried the most expensive drinks from Luckin Coffee and Starbucks in Singapore's Central Business District. Aditi BharadeLuckin Coffee, which has put up a strong fight against Starbucks in Asia, is looking to the US. The Chinese coffee brand, known for its heavy discounts, reported a strong third quarter.

Grande stars as Glinda in the film adaptation of "Wicked."Don Arnold/WireImage via Getty ImagesAriana Grande opened up about her career plan for the next 10 years. While she said she's "always going to do pop stuff," she plans to focus more on her acting career. Navigating a career shift can be intimidating, but asking the right questions can help.