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UK innovation will be undermined by science department Budget squeeze, industry leaders warn
Tight finances made worse by bill to rejoin EU programme HorizonWorld - Financial Times - October 18 -
Europe should take a digital leap across its innovation gap
The US is enjoying a virtuous cycle, while the EU is caught in a mid-tech trapWorld - Financial Times - October 20 -
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Overlooked No More: Margaret E. Knight, Innovator of the Flat-Bottomed Paper Bag
She came up with a method of automation so that workers would not have to make the bags by hand. Then she fought for credit for her work.Business - The New York Times - October 26 -
Kamala Harris's corporate tax hike would hurt innovation, American workers
While Americans struggle to afford basic necessities, Vice President Kamala Harris continues to campaign on the same economic policies that caused inflation to skyrocket. In a speech on her ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Mobile gaming will see new innovation in monetization in 2025 | Mistplay
Mistplay's 2024 Mobile Gaming Growth Report shows that there's room for alternative monetization in a market oversaturated with ads.Tech - VentureBeat - October 31 -
Trump’s Second Presidency Could Mean AI Chaos, or a Flurry of Innovation
As the AI revolution advances, critics and lawmakers have proposed safety restrictions and guardrails. Trump’s team says some of these barriers will fall.Business - Inc. - 2 days ago -
Richard Pazdur, FDA Cancer Chief, Discusses 25 Years of Innovation
Dr. Richard Pazdur for 25 years has overseen innovations in the treatment of deadly diseases at the agency.Health - The New York Times - 18 hours ago -
The problem with 360-degree performance reviews
Investment banks’ favourite employee evaluation tool is easily gamed and frequently underminedBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
The problem with Britain’s red tape obsession
UK has repeatedly promised to reduce bureaucracy, but such pledges have also kept falling shortWorld - Financial Times - October 20 -
There Will Always Be a Trump. That’s Only Part of the Problem.
The question is how to keep him — and those like him — in check.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
‘It strikes me as vengeful’: My friend wants to boycott a coffee shop because of the owner’s political views. Is this what America has become?
“There was a pile-on of hate and jubilance at the thought of putting this man out of business.”Business - MarketWatch - 9 hours ago -
It’s ‘Trump’s America’
We take a look at how Trump won, and what’s next. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
How big is the real estate ‘stranded asset’ problem?
Governments’ push towards net zero could lead to increased cost of upgrading buildingsWorld - Financial Times - October 14 -
‘We’ve got a real problem’: Starmer takes on the regulators
Solution may lie in new pandemic-inspired unitBusiness - Financial Times - October 16 -
Trump's Detroit rally beset by audio problems
“Hello,” Donald Trump said to a packed house gathered to hear him speak.Politics - NBC News - October 19 -
When therapy goes wrong: the problem of underqualified practitioners
In the age of influencer therapists and mental health apps, experts say the public need to be better informed. Psychotherapists in England must be regulated, experts say, after abuse claims ...World - The Guardian - October 19 -
What if the NHS crisis is a classic management problem?
We should scour the world for executives with the right track record to turn around this complex organisationBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Are we worried about the wrong demographic problem?
Economists and policymakers are expressing concern over the sharp decline in birth rates in many countries, but the UN predicts that the world's population will continue to grow until the ...Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
Voters: Beware the government’s China problem at home and abroad
If the public turns a blind eye to the Chinese government’s actions within our borders and to the broader implications of foreign policy on domestic security, who will pay attention?Politics - The Hill - October 26 -
How 'impressive' Southampton caused problems for Man City
Match of the Day pundit and ex-Southampton winger Theo Walcott analyses how Saints' style caused problems for Premier League champions Manchester City.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
Trump’s women problem will elevate Harris and transform governance
Polls show Donald Trump struggling to get the same levels of support among women that he got in past elections.Politics - The Hill - October 27 -
School leaders know fixing problems a marathon, not a sprint
But school leaders do not agree on how quickly the government should be pacing itself.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Mexico grapples with its hidden Chinese trade problem
Patchy data will only fuel US concerns over its southern neighbour being used as a trade backdoorWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
A Messy Problem in Orderly Singapore: Keeping Track of Cats
The reversal of a 35-year ban on cats in public housing won’t be a quick fix for cat-related problems. It’s not even clear how many cats live in the city-state.World - The New York Times - 9 hours ago -
‘People didn’t believe Africa could be a source of innovation’: how the continent holds the key to future drug research
Prof Kelly Chibale says the world is failing to take advantage of African genetic diversity, and everyone could be losing out. Africa has the greatest variety in human genes anywhere on the planet ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Tech leaders congratulate Trump on winning 2024 election, pledge to work together on innovation
Leaders of AI companies and other tech organizations cited the need to maintain American AI leadership in congratulating Donald Trump.Tech - VentureBeat - 2 days ago -
Willy Adames could solve multiple Red Sox problems in free agency
If the Red Sox want to make a splash this offseason, veteran shortstop Willy Adames should be near the top of their list, writes John Tomase.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14 -
Cost of dealing with PFAS problem sites ‘frightening’, says Environment Agency
Exclusive: EA warns it lacks budget to tackle England’s rising number of potential ‘forever chemicals’ locations. The number of sites identified as potentially having been polluted with banned ...World - The Guardian - October 15 -
Lose-lose? Davante Adams trade won't fix Jets' problems, or Raiders'
New York keeps digging the hole deeper in an attempt to salvage a season on the brink. In Las Vegas, there are serious questions about the timing of the deal.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15 -
The Diamondbacks are facing a climate problem. They aren’t alone among US sports teams
As the threats of climate change continue to become realities in new and sometimes terrifying ways, more and more teams and leagues will have to address the problem. The Arizona Diamondbacks have a ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
‘Access to food is not the problem’: new orca study deepens mystery behind endangerment
True cause of why southern resident killer whales are on brink of extinction becomes murkier as conservationists warn of marine noise and ship traffic. Last month, the ailing southern resident ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
Groups That Run N.Y.C. Shelters Are Riddled With Problems, Report Finds
An extensive review by New York City’s Department of Investigation identified hundreds of issues, including financial mismanagement, nepotism and conflicts of interest.Top stories - The New York Times - October 17 -
Cole Palmer cannot solve all of Chelsea’s problems, Enzo Maresca warns
‘We put all the pressure on his shoulders – that is wrong’ Blues face tricky run starting on Sunday at Liverpool Enzo Maresca warned his Chelsea players they cannot rely on Cole Palmer to “solve ...World - The Guardian - October 18 -
Here's why inflation may look like it's easing but is still a huge problem
By nearly every barometer, inflation is still well above where most Americans, and in fact some Fed officials, feel comfortable.Business - CNBC - October 19 -
Game studios are getting candid about funding problems | Kaser Focus
Surgent Studios is not the only studio to publicly admit to having trouble securing funding. Rachel Kaser recognizes the honesty.Tech - VentureBeat - October 19 -
Do Arsenal have a red card problem - and could it cost them the title?
Just eight games into the Premier League season and Arsenal have already had three players sent off - but just how costly could it be?Top stories - BBC News - October 19
