Meta had to ‘bend the knee to Trump’ ahead of inauguration

Meta had to ‘bend the knee to Trump’ ahead of inauguration

Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Mark Zuckerberg’s announcement this week that Meta would pivot its moderation policies to allow more “free expression” was widely viewed as the company’s latest effort to appease President-elect Donald Trump.  More than any of its Silicon Valley peers, Meta has taken numerous public steps to make amends with … Read more

Elon Musk asks if US should ‘liberate Britain’

Elon Musk asks if US should ‘liberate Britain’

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Co-Chair of the newly announced Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), arrives on Capitol Hill on December 05, 2024 in Washington, DC.  Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images Elon Musk has questioned whether the United States should “liberate the people of Britain from their tyrannical government” after hitting out at top U.K. lawmakers. … Read more

Chinese city investigates reports of baby trafficking by Shanxi hospital worker

Chinese city investigates reports of baby trafficking by Shanxi hospital worker

Chinese authorities are investigating reports that a hospital employee in Shanxi province has been involved in selling newborns. The city of Datong has launched a team to investigate and vowed to “seriously deal with any illegal or disciplinary issues”, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Thursday. The case was first reported to the police by an … Read more

Forced migration a challenge for business leaders: Michael Hastings

Forced migration a challenge for business leaders: Michael Hastings

Hiring, educating, and housing refugees and asylum seekers is the “next big challenge” for businesses, according to a longtime leadership professor and UNICEF vice president. “The big, ugly elephant in the room is migration. Over 120 million people now have migrated from one place they lived in to another place they’re existing in, often as … Read more

Blocked Progress or Necessary Caution? The UK’s Puberty Blockers Ban Stirs Fierce Controversy

Blocked Progress or Necessary Caution? The UK’s Puberty Blockers Ban Stirs Fierce Controversy

The UK government’s ban on prescribing puberty blockers for adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria has ignited heated debate, dividing public opinion on the rights and well-being of transgender youth. The contentious measure, endorsed by both major political parties, follows recommendations from the Cass Review and is set to have far-reaching implications for healthcare in England, Scotland, … Read more

Court rejects Boeing plea deal in 737 Max crashes, citing DEI concerns

Court rejects Boeing plea deal in 737 Max crashes, citing DEI concerns

Nadia Milleron, whose daughter Samya Stumo was killed in the crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, holds a sign with photos of the crash victims during a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing on aviation safety and the future of the Boeing 737 Max aircraft, in the Hart Building in Washington, D.C., Oct. 29, … Read more

‘The world is crazy’: Spate of mass casualty incidents in China reveal pent up grievances and anger

‘The world is crazy’: Spate of mass casualty incidents in China reveal pent up grievances and anger

THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS China’s economy is facing a number of challenges – a property crisis, steep public debt as well as rising youth unemployment rates, all of which have taken a toll on both economic and mental health.  Mental health remains a growing issue in the country – with reports of people … Read more

Same-sex marriage in Thailand expected to bring increase in tourists

Same-sex marriage in Thailand expected to bring increase in tourists

Thailand’s same-sex marriage legislation, scheduled to come into effect in January 2025, could attract an additional 4 million tourists to the country per year, according to a report commissioned by the travel company Agoda. The report published Thursday estimates the country’s marriage equality law may increase tourism arrivals by 10%, netting the country an extra … Read more

American interest in moving abroad skyrockets after Trump’s win

American interest in moving abroad skyrockets after Trump’s win

Americans disappointed with the outcome of the U.S. election took their anguish online, with searches related to moving abroad surging following the results of the presidential race. Google Trends showed that searches related to “leaving the country” and “how to move to …” spiked following the news that Donald Trump would be returning to the … Read more

UK, Eli Lilly to trial use of weight loss drugs to combat unemployment

UK, Eli Lilly to trial use of weight loss drugs to combat unemployment

LONDON — U.S. pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly is exploring whether obesity drugs could be used to curb joblessness after signing a major investment deal with the U.K. The weight-loss treatment firm and creator of Zepbound announced Monday that it would commit £279 million ($364 million) to help tackle Britain’s significant health challenges — including obesity. … Read more