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The Trump-Musk breakup, briefly explained 3m ago
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Is the Trump-Musk partnership over? It’s... Read
The midlife crisis is coming for millennials lol 5h ago
Traditionally, if perhaps erroneously, our idea of a midlife crisis has long involved an older man leaving behind his home and family life for a red sports car, a too-young girlfriend, and perhaps some kind of hair dye, if not a hairpiece. This... Read
Should Democrats fight corporations or red tape? Bad question. 6h ago
In the months since Kamala Harris’s defeat, Democrats have debated the party’s political and policy mistakes. This argument has centered in part on (Vox co-founder) Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson’s bestselling book, Abundance. Those political... Read
Why are men shaving off their eyelashes? 8h ago
A small but curious sign of the deepening gender divide in our politically fraught times: Male beauty standards are getting really weird. In the latest salvo, young boys on TikTok are shaving off their eyelashes, ostensibly because long eyelashes... Read
Hurricane season is here. NOAA is in shambles. What could go wrong? 9h ago
Hurricane season in the Atlantic has officially begun. And while this year will likely be less extreme than in 2024 — one of the most destructive seasons ever, with the earliest Category 5 hurricane on record — it’s still shaping up to be a... Read
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Should women be in combat? 9h ago
Women weren’t allowed to officially serve in direct ground combat jobs when Emelie Vanasse started her ROTC program at George Washington University. Instead, she used her biology degree to serve as a medical officer — but it still bothered Vanasse... Read
Trump officials plan to destroy a critical government program they probably know nothing about 1d ago
Nearly two decades ago, scientists made an alarming discovery in upstate New York: Bats, the world’s only flying mammal, were becoming infected with a new, deadly fungal disease that, in some cases, could wipe out an entire colony in a matter of... Read
The wild hunt for clean energy minerals 8h ago
The world is hungry for more stuff: televisions, phones, motors, container ships, solar panels, satellites. That means the stuff required to make stuff is in high demand, and none more so than what are known as “critical minerals.” These are a... Read
The crisis in American air travel, explained by Newark airport 1d ago
Air travel is such a common part of modern life that it’s easy to forget all the miraculous technology and communication infrastructure required to do it safely. But recent crashes, including near Washington, DC, and in San Diego — not to mention... Read
The fertility conversation we’re not having 1d ago
Everyone should have the right to decide if and when they have children. Yet over the past 50 years, the United States has built an economy that increasingly works against fertility — demanding more years in school and longer hours at work for... Read

HBS Working Knowledge

Inside One Startup's Journey to Break Down Hiring (and Funding) Barriers 204d ago
How can formerly incarcerated people reintegrate into society if few companies will hire them? And can businesses afford to exclude the roughly one in three working Americans with criminal records from the economy? In a case study, Paul Gompers... Read
What Wartime Service Taught These Historic Leaders 207d ago
What can corporate leaders learn from executives who served their country during wartime conflicts? Drawing on a series of case studies, Robert Simons shares important lessons from the experiences of Walt Disney, Dwight Eisenhower, and Robert... Read
How Private Investors Can Help Solve Africa's Climate Crisis 207d ago
Africa faces escalating climate risks that threaten its people and businesses. While governments and development finance institutions lack the capital to address these challenges, John Macomber argues that private investors could play a pivotal... Read
Building the Road to 'Small Business Utopia' with AI and Fintech 210d ago
Could artificial intelligence help small business owners gain the insights they need to operate more efficiently and grow? In the updated edition of Fintech, Small Business & the American Dream, Karen Mills looks at evolving technology and how it... Read
AI Can Help Leaders Communicate, But Can't Make Employees Listen 211d ago
A chatbot might be able to write emails that sound human, but can the technology respond to staff questions just like the boss would? Research by Prithwiraj Choudhury shows that while a chatbot may save leaders time, employees might not view the... Read
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Layoffs Surging in a Strong Economy? Advice for Navigating Uncertain Times 214d ago
Layoffs have been on the rise in some US industries as tech and professional services companies grapple with slowing demand and mixed economic signals. Sandra Sucher, Frances Frei, and Maria Roche offer insights for leaders managing through the... Read
Latino Voters Have Grown More Politically Divided. That’s Not Surprising. 217d ago
Demographics are not destiny in politics. Richard Calvo, Vincent Pons, and Jesse Shapiro explain how their latest research is playing out in the final stretch of the US presidential race. Read
Charting the US-China Trade War: What Does 'Made in Vietnam' Mean? 223d ago
Chinese companies have been evading US tariffs by shipping goods through Vietnam, but not to the degree that the headlines would suggest. Ebehi Iyoha and Jaya Wen dig into trade microdata to illustrate Vietnam's strategic importance and why... Read
With Millions of Workers Juggling Caregiving, Employers Need to Rethink Support 217d ago
Most companies use AI to screen out job applicants with employment gaps, marginalizing caregivers who need to step back from the workforce. Leaders should reconsider how they search for talent and create more supportive conditions for these... Read

BBC News

Toxic mushroom cook tells murder trial wild fungi have 'more flavour' 14h ago
Erin Patterson, who has pleaded not guilty, is accused of intentionally poisoning four relatives. Read
Maxwell retires from ODIs to focus on T20 World Cup 2d ago
Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell retires from one-day internationals to focus on next year's T20 World Cup. Read
Australia asks China to explain 'extraordinary' military build-up 3d ago
Australia's defence minister Richard Marles said Beijing needs to provide greater transparency and reassurance. Read
Piastri wins Spanish GP as Verstappen penalised 2d ago
Oscar Piastri leads Lando Norris to a McLaren one-two at the Spanish Grand Prix with Red Bull's Max Verstappen handed a 10-second penalty after late controversy. Read
How Bondi mass killer slipped through the cracks in Australia 4d ago
An inquest is examining whether there were "missed opportunities" to stop Joel Cauchi's stabbing rampage. Read
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Deborra-Lee Furness describes 'betrayal' after Hugh Jackman divorce 6d ago
The couple filed for divorce this month after announcing their separation in September 2023. Read
Australian comedian Magda Szubanski diagnosed with cancer 5d ago
Szubanski is best known for her iconic role as Sharon Strzelecki in Australian sitcom Kath & Kim. Read
'My life was saved by a stranger on the other side of the world' 8d ago
An Australian man meets his stem-cell donor for the first time after travelling to the UK. Read
Australia fast-tracks machete ban after shopping centre attack 9d ago
The ban follows a machete attack between gangs at a Melbourne shopping centre on Sunday afternoon Read
Four dead, several missing in record Australia flooding 12d ago
Heavy rains moved further south overnight as thousands remain under evacuation orders Read
British man claims record-breaking fastest run across Australia 15d ago
William Goodge ran from Perth to Sydney in 35 days, running the equivalent of 2.5 marathons each day. Read
'You start to go crazy': The Australian who survived five years in a Chinese prison 17d ago
Matthew Radalj tells the BBC of his time in a Beijing prison, revealing what goes on behind bars. Read
Moment Australian politician signs off career with a 'shoey' 12d ago
The MP ended his time in parliament by drinking beer out of his shoe during his farewell speech. Read
Elderly woman rescued from flood ravaged Australian home 12d ago
Taree, a city in New South Wales, Australia has been among the worst impacted by record levels of rainfall. Read
Cattle washed on to beaches in widespread Australia floods 13d ago
A natural disaster has been declared in New South Wales, as widespread flooding prompts nearly 50,000 people to evacuate. Read
'Trump was the game-changer': Three things to know about the Australian election result 31d ago
The BBC's Australia correspondent Katy Watson breaks down who won and lost the election - and what it means. Read
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