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Are the Epstein files coming out? 9h 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: After months of resistance by the Trump... Read
The case against releasing the Epstein files 10h ago
The Justice Department almost never discloses information it collected on a criminal suspect outside of a criminal judicial proceeding, and for very good reasons. Revealing such information can endanger victims or other witnesses. And it denies due... Read
Trump’s Justice Department may have accidentally handed Democrats five House seats 12h ago
In a decision that could potentially reshape the 2026 midterm elections and cement the Democratic Party’s future control of the US House, a federal court just struck down the gerrymandered Texas maps that President Donald Trump pressured that state... Read
The 3 layers of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal 12h ago
Anticipation is rising for the potential release of the “Epstein files.” The House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to approve the release of Justice Department case files related to the accused sex trafficker Tuesday, something even... Read
One of the world’s most influential philanthropies is changing its name. Here’s why it matters. 17h ago
Over the past decade, Open Philanthropy has been the rare philanthropic shop with both the resources and the rigor to make a dent in some of the world’s biggest problems. Working closely with Good Ventures — the foundation built by Facebook and... Read
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Most animals on this island nation are found nowhere else on Earth. And now they’re vanishing. 18h ago
Throughout the Western world, Madagascar is perhaps best known as a hot spot for wildlife, home to lemurs, chameleons, and other animals — a reputation popularized by movies like Madagascar and shows like Planet Earth. And it’s true that the... Read
Tehran’s water crisis is a warning for every thirsty city 11h ago
Tehran is running out of water. Rationing has begun in Iran’s capital city, with some of the approximately 10 million residents experiencing “nightly pressure cuts” between midnight and 5 am. The entire country is in an unprecedented drought,... Read
Is Gen Z “utterly screwed”? 18h ago
Gen Z was born too late. By the 2020s, the boomers had already bought up all the houses, while the millennials had commandeered the good careers. Zoomers have, therefore, been condemned to hovels in irradiated outlying districts and dead-end... Read
A few dozen Hamas fighters, trapped underground, could doom the Gaza ceasefire 1d ago
On Monday, the UN Security Council approved a US-drafted plan that calls for an international security force and that at least keeps the door open for eventual Palestinian statehood. But for the future of the tenuous ceasefire between Israel and... Read
Scientists are racing to save Madagascar’s iconic chameleons as flames close in 12h ago
CENTRAL HIGHLANDS, Madagascar — The flames were close. Moving like lava across the rolling hills, just a few miles away, a wildfire lit up the night sky with orange smoke. I watched the fire from the edge of a dense forest in central Madagascar, a... Read

HBS Working Knowledge

Inside One Startup's Journey to Break Down Hiring (and Funding) Barriers 372d 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 376d 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 376d 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 379d 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 379d 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 383d 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. 386d 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? 391d 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 386d 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

Roblox introduces age checks for chat function ahead of social media ban 7h ago
The Australian government is under pressure to include the popular gaming platform in its ban. Read
Eminem sues Australian beach brand 'Swim Shady' 23h ago
The rapper alleges the beachwear brand created a "false association" with his alter ego Slim Shady. Read
Australian murderer sues for right to eat Vegemite behind bars 1d ago
Andre McKechnie argues the Vegemite ban in Victoria's jails denies him the right to "enjoy his culture". Read
Australia detains South African seen at neo-Nazi rally 1d ago
The civil engineer was seen in the front row of a protest organised by the National Socialist Network. Read
Australian Paralympic gold medallist dies at 28 2d ago
Paige Greco died at her home in Adelaide on Sunday after a "sudden medical episode", AusCycling said. Read
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Jury in high-profile Australian trial visit beach where murder victim found 2d ago
Rajwinder Singh denies stabbing the 24-year-old to death in October 2019. Read
Man who grabbed Ariana Grande at premiere jailed in Singapore 2d ago
"Serial intruder" Johnson Wen was given nine days in jail for being a public nuisance. Read
The Aussie giving War & Peace a 'bogan' remake 4d ago
Ander Louis has written a new version of Leo Tolstoy's classic Russian novel in Australian slang. Read
Who are the players in Australia's Ashes squad? 4d ago
BBC Sport profiles the players in Australia's squad for the opening Ashes Test against England. Read
Once a sure thing, Australia's bid to host COP31 falters amid deadlock with Turkey 8d ago
If no agreement is reached between the two countries, the German city of Bonn will host by default. Read
'Nestflix': Peregrine falcon livestream has Australians glued to their screens 11d ago
Fans of the birds, whose lives have been compared to Game of Thrones, are currently waiting with bated breath for this year's chicks to fledge. Read
Friendly Albanese-Trump meeting masks Australia's creeping doubts about US 29d ago
The talks in Washington were a win for Australia, but at home many are nervous about the relationship. Read
Watch: Three 'Nestflix' peregrine falcons each take flight for the first time 2d ago
Three peregrine falcon chicks, stars of the "Nestflix" livestream, have finally taken their first flights above the Melbourne city skyline. Read
Watch: Australian windsurfer escapes shark attack 7d ago
Andy McDonald recalls moment he encountered a shark while windsurfing in Western Australia this week. Read
Slow-motion footage reveals secrets of snake bites 26d ago
Scientists working out of a venom laboratory in Paris studied which snakes strike their prey fastest. Read
Trump to Australian ambassador: 'I don't like you either' 30d ago
In 2020, Kevin Rudd wrote on social media that he believed Trump was the 'most destructive' president in US history. Read
Watch: Millions of red crabs begin annual migration on Christmas Island 27d ago
The island off mainland Australia experiences the event every summer, when around 50 million crabs scuttle down from their homes to the beach to lay eggs. Read
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