How to reduce someone’s power over you without saying a word

Predictable emotions are a manipulator’s playground. When you stay steady—neutral face, even tone, no outburst—they lose their trigger. Practice pausing: breathe deeply when baited, respond minimally or not at all. Over time, they stop trying; your calm becomes a fortress. It’s not suppression—it’s a strategic choice to keep your peace.Become less availableConstant “yes” creates obligation;…

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5 things to know before the stock market opens Friday

This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Friday. It looks like a now-settled proxy war wasn’t Lululemon’s only problem. Shares of the retailer are down 10% before the bell after lackluster product launches and negative media attention led the company to lower its full-year outlook. S&P 500 futures…

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