Accenture lays off more than 11,000 employees: 5 lessons for white-collar professionals from CEO Julie Sweet’s warning

Accenture has laid off over 11,000 employees, citing slowing demand and rapid AI adoption. CEO Julie Sweet emphasized aligning talent with AI-driven needs, investing in agentic AI training while restructuring operations. For white-collar professionals, the key lessons include adaptability, specialization in emerging skills, proactive career management, financial awareness, and resilience to sustain careers in an…

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Who are Duke basketball’s freshmen twins Cameron and Cayden Boozer? Are they related to NBA forward Carlos Boozer?

Cameron and Cayden Boozer, sons of former Duke star Carlos Boozer, are set to headline the 2025-26 college basketball season for Duke. The fraternal twins, following in their father’s legacy, will play key roles for the Blue Devils as they aim for the Final Four. Their college journey officially begins November 4th against Texas.

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Crumbling classrooms: Why American students are falling behind in Math and reading

American students are facing a decade-long decline in math and reading proficiency, with nearly one-third unable to meet basic literacy standards and 45% struggling in mathematics, according to NAEP. Driven by digital distractions, narrowed curricula, and widening socio-economic disparities, the trend threatens the nation’s educational foundations, demanding urgent pedagogical reforms and targeted policy interventions.

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