The Digital Natives Will Revolt—and That’s Good for Everybody

In the late 19th century, before the invention of cinema and radio, every piece of music, performance, oration—even a natural view like a rainbow—was a unique event. Unrepeatable. Cinema and radio changed that, enforcing a massive shift in how we consumed popular culture. Several of the world’s dominant media companies were founded in that moment … Read more

Here are the updated WTC 2023-25 standings after India’s 10-wicket loss against Australia in the Pink Ball Test

The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 has reached a critical juncture following India‘s recent 10-wicket loss to Australia in the Pink Ball Test at Adelaide Oval. This defeat not only marked a significant moment in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy but also dramatically altered the standings of the championship. As teams vie for a spot in … Read more

Five ways Trump could dismantle Biden’s climate agenda

President-elect Donald Trump is expected to roll back several of President Joe Biden’s green energy policies and initiatives when he assumes office in 2024.  While on the campaign trail, Trump vowed to lift the Biden administration’s “war on energy” and “disastrous” energy policies. “They annihilated your steel mills, decimated your coal jobs, assaulted your oil … Read more

BCA on why Trump’s immigration policies may not mean a tighter jobs market By Investing.com

Investing.com — BCA Research challenged the assumption that Trump’s immigration policies will tighten the labor market and stoke inflation in a note to clients this week.  An analyst at the firm said that while a smaller labor supply is a likely outcome, this will also reduce labor demand. “Immigrants’ contribution to aggregate demand goes beyond their … Read more

Syria: ‘No-one slept’ – how news of the fall of Bashar al-Assad spread

Rania Kataf Damascus resident Rania Kataf said “I finally took a breath” Residents in Damascus have told of an anxious wait for news on what was happening in Syria’s capital city overnight. After several hours of reports of rebels getting closer and closer, the forces declared Damascus “free” of long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad in the … Read more

EU will demand early fish deal in UK reset talks

Brussels is drawing up tough red lines for its coming ‘reset’ negotiations with the UK — including demanding an early deal on fishing rights and repeating the “no cherry-picking” mantra — according to internal discussion documents. UK ministers, including chancellor Rachel Reeves who will travel to Brussels on Monday, have said they are seeking a … Read more

Rob Cross on former triumph as World Darts Championship motivation: I’ve won it once so I can win it again | Darts News

Although Rob Cross will always walk into Alexandra Palace with the pressure of being a former champion on his shoulders, it is not something he spends time focusing on at the Worlds. Cross shocked the darting world back in 2018 when, on his debut at the Palace, he walked away as champion after defeating Phil … Read more

Poonawalla Fincorp CTO Dhiraj Saxena resigns over ‘harassment, undue interference’ by firm’s HR head

Dhiraj Saxena, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Poonawalla Fincorp Limited, resigned from his position, effective December 3, citing alleged harassment by the company’s Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).  Saxena’s resignation, which was submitted in September, became public on December 6 through a regulatory filing.  Poonawalla Fincorp has not issued a formal response to the allegations. … Read more