At COP29, ‘Sewage Beer’ Is Just Fine
The hoppy pilsner from Singapore, where freshwater is scarce, is part of an effort to promote recycling solutions.
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Data Sheet: Alphabet plunge, Anthropic vs. Andreessen, fintech IPOs, digital wallet rules, Pixel Tablet plans
Good morning. Millennials—the overachieving, avocado toast-eating, unluckiest generation in American history-ing demographic of which I am an elder (geriatric?) statesman—are apparently the most optimistic about AI in the workplace. According to a survey published this week, a majority of millennials said AI improved decision-making, reduced stress, and enhanced creativity at work. Meanwhile just 1 in … Read more
Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal leaves PhonePe board
Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal has stepped down from PhonePe’s board of directors, three quarters after making a similar move at the e-commerce giant. Bengaluru-headquartered PhonePe said it had appointed Manish Sabharwal, an executive at staffing and HR firm Teamlease, as an independent director and audit committee chair. Bansal played a key role in Flipkart’s acquisition … Read more
John Stamos Defends Wearing Bald Cap To Support Dave Coulier
(Photo by Getty) John Stamos is defending his decision to wear a bald cap while visiting his Full House costar Dave Coulier after the actor announced he was battling cancer. Stamos, 61, said he was “shocked” by the backlash from fans, insisting to TMZ on Thursday, November 21 that his visit with Coulier was “incredible” … Read more
It makes you proud” – Major Man City ace courting transfer to “the best club in history
Rodri talks to Pep Guardiola during the match between Manchester City and Arsenal. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) Man City will be none too happy with Rodri after the Spaniard appeared to court a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid during a recent interview. The Ballon d’Or winner is out of action until the end … Read more
Series of tourist deaths in Laos sheds light on methanol poisoning
PRESS REVIEW – Friday, November 22: We look at reactions from the Israeli and Arab-language press after the International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, his former defence minister and a Hamas leader. Also: a series of deaths linked to methanol poisoning in Laos sheds light on bootleg alcohol practices. Finally: a … Read more
Government to monetise land assets of BSNL, MTNL by FY25 end: Official
The Department of Public Enterprises has decided to monetise land assets of debt-riddled Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) by the end of the current financial year. “The government will float a tender to auction BSNL and MTNL’s land by the second half of February,” an official said. Typically, … Read more
The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer is $70 off for Black Friday on Amazon
Black Friday is usually the best time of the year to save on big-ticket items like smartphones, robot vacuums and even kitchen gear. To that end, one of our favorite air fryer toaster ovens has a steep discount right now. The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer has dropped to $280 in most colorways, which represents … Read more
£5k-p/w Sunderland ace could miss 11 games in huge injury blow for Le Bris
Sunderland will be hoping to bring an end to a run of three straight draws when they travel to Millwall in the Championship this weekend. Regis Le Bris’ side are still top of the table but haven’t won a game this month, having been held by all of Queens Park Rangers, Preston, and, most recently, … Read more
Surge of guns and ammunition flowing from U.S. to Latin America and Caribbean, fueling conflict
Authorities have seen a surge of guns and ammunition flowing from the United States to Latin America and the Caribbean, fueling conflict in regions already struggling with violence and unrest. Last week, U.S.-based airlines were struck by gunfire while flying over Haiti’s airspace. While the origin of the firearms remains uncertain, Haiti has no domestic … Read more