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Reuters
26-06-2025
- Business
- Reuters
UK's Topps Tiles names new CEO and interim CFO
June 26 (Reuters) - Tile retailer Topps Tiles (TPT.L), opens new tab on Thursday named Alex Jensen as its new CEO and Mike Killick as its interim CFO and said its finance boss Stephen Hopson will leave the retailer and join pub group Marston's (MARS.L), opens new tab. Jensen replaces Rob Parker, who had said in January that he intended to retire after 18 years with the firm. Finance boss Hopson will leave on September 3 to take on the role of CFO at Marston's after more than four years at Topps Tiles. The management changes come at a time when Topps Tiles is refining its strategy to focus on expanding the online business, amid dissatisfaction from top investor MS Galleon, which in November raised concerns about long-term margin erosion. Jensen, who was recently the top boss of National Express UK, Ireland & Germany and is a former BP (BP.L), opens new tab executive, will join as CEO designate on September 15, and Parker will remain in the post until towards the end of the year, Topps Tiles said. Parker, who joined the group in 2007, served as its chief financial officer for 12 years before becoming the CEO in 2019.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Aifeex Hosts Grand Global AI Summit in Bangkok, Accelerates Global Expansion and Leads the New Era of Artificial Intelligence
New York, NY, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On May 18, 2025, Aifeex, a global leader in technological innovation, hosted its 2025 Global Artificial Intelligence Summit in Bangkok, Thailand. The landmark event brought together leading technology experts, industry pioneers, and global investors to witness Aifeex's visionary approach to artificial intelligence and the ongoing execution of its global AI strategy. During the summit, Ford Cooper, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Aifeex, pointed out that artificial intelligence is at a historic turning point—similar to the early days of the electricity revolution—and is set to reshape the global landscape in the years ahead. He said, 'Now is the best time to seize the AI opportunity and change the course of our future.' Aifeex's flagship platform, the Takwin AI System, uses advanced data analysis and prediction tools to provide accurate insights into market trends, helping users stay ahead of the coming market shifts. At the summit, Alex Jensen, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Aifeex, announced that the company is rapidly advancing the deployment of its global operations centers, with the Thailand hub now officially launched and operational. He emphasized that investing in AI not only holds tremendous potential, but also reflects the trajectory of our times. Encouraging attendees to seize the moment and embrace challenges with ambition, he stated, 'Choose the hard path, and life becomes easier,' a remark that drew resounding applause from the audience. The summit showcased Aifeex's exceptional achievements in AI research and development, platform innovation, and community building. It also marked a further consolidation of the company's leadership position in the Asia-Pacific region, while laying a strong foundation for future expansion into Africa, the Middle East, and other emerging markets. As Aifeex's core technological platform, the Takwin System is demonstrating broad application potential within the financial sector—driven by its multi-model synergy, reinforcement learning capabilities, and large-scale scenario simulation. Through this platform, Aifeex is empowering the future of both everyday life and investment. The Bangkok summit marked not only a significant milestone in Aifeex's global expansion strategy, but also a powerful signal of AI's transformative role in shaping the future of society and driving economic change. Aifeex remains steadfast in its mission of 'Empowering the Future Through Technology' and will continue to advance the global adoption and implementation of AI—working collaboratively across industries to usher in a new era of intelligent innovation. CONTACT: Guilherme D. A. P. Marques help (at)
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Do parents really have favorite children? Here's what new research says
Whether they admit it or not, previous research shows that the majority of parents do indeed have favorite children. A recent study from Brigham Young University (BYU) in Utah examined the reasons behind parents showing favoritism, a phenomenon dubbed parental differential treatment (PDT). To do this, they gathered a large set of existing studies conducted between August 2015 and April 2022, according to a university press release. Woman, 66 Years Old, Gives Birth To Her 10Th Child: People 'Should Have More Children' Searches for terms like "parental favoritism," "siblings" and "differential parenting" in multiple databases led the researchers to at least 243 studies. After applying certain criteria, the pool narrowed to 30. The team also reached out to researchers around the world and identified 14 more datasets with unpublished or unique data. Read On The Fox News App The researchers then analyzed patterns related to traits like birth order, gender and personality to draw conclusions about PDT. Children's Adhd Risk Linked To Mothers' Use Of Common Otc Pain Reliever Fox News Digital spoke to the lead author of the study, BYU School of Family Life Professor Alex Jensen, to discuss the findings, which were published in the journal Psychological Bulletin. Daughters tend to be given preferential treatment, according to Jensen, although the children themselves did not perceive that. "I was surprised that both mothers and fathers favored daughters," the researcher said. "We thought fathers would favor sons." One reason could be evolutionary, he surmised. "In many past societies, sons were a safety net of sorts as parents aged. Sons could provide material resources to help them." In modern western societies, daughters are much more likely to care for aging parents, Jensen noted. "In that way, parents may be storing up 'social capital' with their daughters, with the potential of the daughters providing care later on." During childhood, he said, sons are more inclined to play outdoors in larger groups, and daughters indoors with smaller groups. "Over the past several decades, parents have become less and less inclined to allow their kids to play outdoors without supervision," Jensen told Fox News Digital. "Daughters may, on average, be more suited to current parenting culture, and thus easier to parent." Birth order also appears to be a factor, with the youngest siblings often getting preferential treatment. Older siblings, however, are given more autonomy and freedom, according to Jensen. That same treatment seemed to last into adulthood, the study found. More agreeable and responsible children also tend to be favored. "I think it's that they are just easier to parent," said Jensen. "For example, an agreeable child will be more likely to do what they are asked by the parent. A conscientious child will be more likely to do their homework, their chores … or be aware of those around them and their needs." Click Here To Sign Up For Our Health Newsletter Looking ahead, Jensen hopes that understanding more about how parents treat their children and the resulting impact may enable them to take steps to better tap into their kids' feelings. For more Health articles, visit A study several years ago suggested that if children understand why they are treated differently, the differences don't matter as much, according to the researcher. "In some cases, I would argue that what the kids think is more important," he said. "Parents should work on being open to hearing the perspective of their kids without being defensive."Original article source: Do parents really have favorite children? Here's what new research says
Fox News
29-03-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Do parents really have favorite children? Here's what new research says
Whether they admit it or not, previous research shows that the majority of parents do indeed have favorite children. A recent study from Brigham Young University (BYU) in Utah examined the reasons behind parents showing favoritism, a phenomenon dubbed parental differential treatment (PDT). To do this, they gathered a large set of existing studies conducted between August 2015 and April 2022, according to a university press release. Searches for terms like "parental favoritism," "siblings" and "differential parenting" in multiple databases led the researchers to at least 243 studies. After applying certain criteria, the pool narrowed to 30. The team also reached out to researchers around the world and identified 14 more datasets with unpublished or unique data. The researchers then analyzed patterns related to traits like birth order, gender and personality to draw conclusions about PDT. Fox News Digital spoke to the lead author of the study, BYU School of Family Life Professor Alex Jensen, to discuss the findings, which were published in the journal Psychological Bulletin. Daughters tend to be given preferential treatment, according to Jensen, although the children themselves did not perceive that. "I was surprised that both mothers and fathers favored daughters," the researcher said. "We thought fathers would favor sons." One reason could be evolutionary, he surmised. "In many past societies, sons were a safety net of sorts as parents aged. Sons could provide material resources to help them." "Parents should work on being open to hearing the perspective of their kids without being defensive." In modern western societies, daughters are much more likely to care for aging parents, Jensen noted. "In that way, parents may be storing up 'social capital' with their daughters, with the potential of the daughters providing care later on." During childhood, he said, sons are more inclined to play outdoors in larger groups, and daughters indoors with smaller groups. "Over the past several decades, parents have become less and less inclined to allow their kids to play outdoors without supervision," Jensen told Fox News Digital. "Daughters may, on average, be more suited to current parenting culture, and thus easier to parent." Birth order also appears to be a factor, with the youngest siblings often getting preferential treatment. Older siblings, however, are given more autonomy and freedom, according to Jensen. That same treatment seemed to last into adulthood, the study found. More agreeable and responsible children also tend to be favored. "I think it's that they are just easier to parent," said Jensen. "For example, an agreeable child will be more likely to do what they are asked by the parent. A conscientious child will be more likely to do their homework, their chores … or be aware of those around them and their needs." Looking ahead, Jensen hopes that understanding more about how parents treat their children and the resulting impact may enable them to take steps to better tap into their kids' feelings. For more Health articles, visit A study several years ago suggested that if children understand why they are treated differently, the differences don't matter as much, according to the researcher. "In some cases, I would argue that what the kids think is more important," he said. "Parents should work on being open to hearing the perspective of their kids without being defensive."
NBC Sports
07-03-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Utah hires Dallas Mavericks assistant Alex Jensen to be new head coach
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah hired Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Alex Jensen to be its men's basketball coach. Jensen, who was the top target for the Utes, replaces Craig Smith, who was fired in late February in his fourth season at Utah. Jensen has been an NBA assistant coach for 12 seasons. He spent 10 years with the Utah Jazz before joining Dallas in 2023. Utah will be his first head coaching job since leading the Canton Charge in the NBA D-League from 2011-13. Jensen was a former player at Utah under Rick Majerus, playing with the Utes in the 1994-95 season and then from 1997-2000 following a two-year break for missionary work. He totaled 1,279 points and 896 rebounds over four seasons at Utah. As a senior, he earned first-team All-MWC honors while averaging 13.1 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. This marks Jensen's first coaching job in the collegiate ranks since serving as an assistant coach under Majerus at Saint Louis from 2007-11. Jensen will be tasked with rebuilding the Utes into a contender in the Big 12 Conference and getting the school back to the NCAA Tournament. Utah hasn't reached the NCAA Tournament since the 2015-16 season and made a single NIT appearance in Smith's four seasons.
