Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Studies of discrimination are often both depressing and unsurprising. It doesn’t pay to be part of a minority group? Well, knock me down with a feather. But some do manage to defy expectations. Several academic … Read more
The Trump administration is likely to make big changes to US federal electric vehicle incentive programs. Buy or lease now, probably.
0.06 per cent. It’s a number so small, it’s hard to comprehend. But that is the chance of a young boy becoming a professional footballer in this country. Only six in every 10,000 make the grade. Those odds are similar to the likelihood of being dealt four aces in poker. Or finding a pearl in … Read more
The hoppy pilsner from Singapore, where freshwater is scarce, is part of an effort to promote recycling solutions.
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 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
(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
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
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
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