ambition

Becoming a mother forced the author to become more intentional and selective about her professional work, defining what truly matters in her career. Previously, she thought ambition meant accepting many assignments regardless of merit. Motherhood refined her focus and allowed her to feel competent and confident in her writing skills.

Michael Bennet and Phil Weiser debated at a Colorado State University forum moderated by The Colorado Sun, focusing on ambition and housing. The event occurred two weeks before the June 30 Democratic governor’s primary.

A norovirus outbreak on a cruise ship led to a lockdown, but French authorities have lifted it, allowing asymptomatic passengers to disembark. The ship, Ambition, had 1,701 people onboard, mostly from the UK and Ireland. One person died and dozens became ill with the virus.

Over 1,700 passengers and crew on a British cruise ship were ordered to remain on board after an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness. The Ambition was midway through a 14-night cruise from Belfast and Liverpool. French authorities dismissed any link to a deadly hantavirus outbreak on another vessel.

Reeves faces criticism for introducing a controversial business rates tax, dubbed a 'growth killer,' which is blamed for stifling job creation and investment due to flawed reforms. The policy has sparked backlash from businesses and economists.