The Art of Moving Forward: More Than a Destination | Selene Ng | TEDxDiscovery College Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-19 15:22
[Applause] Let's start with the question, what does it mean to move forward. We often think it's about getting better, improving, or achieving our goals. But what if, ladies and gentlemen, I'm here today to tell you that progress is not just about the destination in the journey itself, the lessons learned, and the impact we made along the way.Think about all the stories that we love. The hero's dream, which is the basic story template you see all over the world. The stories where someone who goes on a journ ...
Misinformation | Sonora Sharma | TEDxDiscovery College Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-19 15:21
[Applause] Misinformation is everywhere. It could be in your school, on the news, or even in your own house. It could be serious or light-hearted fun.But do we know what it really is. Hello, my name is Senora Sharma, and I'll be running through the perspectives of misinformation, what it really is, and more. misinformation that is either really serious or just downright stupid.Let's give an example. Say, say you're back in school. Then a rumor pops up that a new student is coming to your school. You think t ...
'Taking advice from sitting dictator': Reaction to Trump push to end mail-in ballots
MSNBC· 2025-08-19 15:21
Joining us now is Colorado's Democratic Secretary of State, Jenna Griswald. She's running to be the state's attorney general in 2026 and has called this a quote direct attack on democracy. So, Secretary Griswald, your state's actually a great fact check on the president when he says mail ballots only elect Democrats.That's one of the complaints he's leveled. But Colorado has elected Republicans like Senator Corey Gardner as recently as 2014. So talk about what you're seeing in the president's renewed push h ...
The Power of Small Habits to Transform Your Life | Sophia Cheung | TEDxDiscovery College Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-19 15:21
[Applause] [Music] [Applause] Hello everyone. My name is Sophia and today I'm going to be talking about something really cool and powerful. How small habits could actually change our life often in ways that you wouldn't expect.Now some people think that to improve ourselves we need to do big dramatic things. Some of us might think that we need to study for hours or exercise. two hours daily.Now, the surprising truth is not all huge overwhelming changes could actually make the biggest differences. The small ...
Why Failure is Your Best Teacher | Tamara Kowli | TEDxDiscovery College Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-19 15:21
[Applause] [Music] Have you ever wondered why do we celebrate success but hide our failures. Well, I have many, many times. Who here has been so afraid of failing that you didn't even try.I've been there, too. Hi, I'm Tamara and I will be talking about failure. You see, every day we are constantly reminded to not make mistakes.We are told mistakes are bad and that failure equals a weakness. I'm aware of how many times I failed before. Some I was proud of, some I wasn't.And that's all right. And in the past, ...
Colonisation to Corruption | Vihaan Abhinand | TEDxDiscovery College Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-19 15:21
Key Observations on Post-Colonial Development - The report highlights a pattern of corruption in post-colonial countries, linking it to weak institutions established during colonization [2][4] - The analysis contrasts Kenya, a country struggling with poverty and corruption, with Hong Kong, a successful global trade hub, both former British colonies [7] - The study suggests that the type of institutions established by colonial powers significantly impacts a country's post-colonial development [4][10] Factors Influencing Development Outcomes - In Kenya, British colonization focused on exploiting labor and raw resources like farms and plantations [7] - In Hong Kong, the British valued the region for its importance in trade with China, prioritizing its economy [8] - Kenya's colonial institutions were designed for segregation and exploitation, while Hong Kong's, despite similar procedures, provided a foundation for future systems [8] - Colonial rule in Kenya involved violent repression and land seizures, whereas in Hong Kong, colonization was largely bureaucratic [9] Recommendations for Addressing Corruption - The report advocates for building stronger, more transparent institutions as a solution to corruption, rather than relying on charity [9] - It emphasizes the importance of transparency, free press, and education in combating corruption [9] - The analysis suggests channeling aid through non-governmental organizations and investing in long-lasting institutions [10] - The report proposes studying successful post-colonial countries like Hong Kong to identify strategies for reducing corruption [11] Numerical Data and Conversions - The report mentions that one in three people in Kenya (population 50 million) go to bed hungry [1] - It states that $3.75 trillion (3750 billion) in aid has been given, but a third of it is lost due to corruption [2] - The report notes that some politicians have net worths exceeding $100 million (100 million) [1]
Rep. Elise Stefanik repeatedly booed during Plattsburgh event
NBC News· 2025-08-19 15:20
Our congresswoman from New York 21, Elise Stefani. That's what it sounded like outside the government center building in Platsburg Monday where the late Clinton County Clerk John Zerlo was honored for his more than five decades of service to the community. Zerlo's family, local officials, and Congresswoman Elise Stefonic gathered in front of a crowd for a dedication ceremony.But among the spectators, some people opted to protest their congresswoman's appearance. Well, Elise has not shown up in our district ...
William Blair's Jed Dorsheimer: Tesla's robotaxi could eventually pull ahead of competition
CNBC Television· 2025-08-19 15:19
Self-driving vehicles are gaining traction perhaps. A new note from William Blair makes the case that Tesla's robo taxi could eventually pull ahead of the competition. It's got a more luxurious service at half the cost.Joining us now to discuss his note, William Blair analyst Jed Dorshimer. Uh Jed, you you say that you may have experienced a glimpse of the future in referencing your riding in Austin in some robo taxis and that the uh comparisons are immediate and stark. What do you mean.Well, um, by the way ...
Hamas Says It Accepts Cease-fire. What Did They Actually Agree to? | WSJ News
WSJ News· 2025-08-19 15:08
There are two proposals on the table to halt the fighting in Gaza, but so far, Israel and Hamas can’t agree on one. #Israel #Hamas #WSJ ...
LIVE: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a briefing with reporters — 8/19/2025
CNBC Television· 2025-08-19 15:06
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