Ford, facing economic headwinds and weak EV sales, to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe

South Africa is trying to starve 4,000 miners out of an illegal mine

South Africa's government says it will let thousands of illegal miners starve until they accept their fate and emerge from an abandoned shaft to face arrest.

4,000-year-old canals used for fishing by Maya predecessors discovered in Belize

New research revealed canals used for about 1,000 years to channel and catch freshwater fish on the Yucatán peninsula. Long before the ancient Maya built temples , their predecessors were already ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

The economics of research and development. With Heidi Williams

What is the relationship between innovation spending and productivity?

World - Financial Times - October 28

The West Bank Is on the Edge of Economic Collapse

After over a year of war, the economy in the occupied West Bank is being choked off by restrictions on Palestinians’ movements in the territory, the cancellation of work permits in Israel and ...

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

Democratic strategist on the party's economic message

A CBS News exit poll found that 45% of voters felt that their financial situation was worse than it was four years ago. Hyma Moore, the former director for the office of Democratic National ...

Economic impact of growing gig economy

Winner of the FT Schools/Discover Economics Young Economist of the Year award

Business - Financial Times - November 10

PwC profits fall in Asia after scandals in China and Australia

Big Four firm reports slower global growth as regional woes compound consulting industry slowdown

Business - Financial Times - October 29

The Anti-DEI Influencer Waging War on Lowe’s and Ford

From his home in Tennessee, the social media rabble-rouser Robby Starbuck is waging war on “woke” policies at places like Lowe’s and Ford. His timing is impeccable.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

Ford focus can't obscure England's other shortcomings

George Ford's missed kicks and missed tackles obscured other failings that England must address to rescue their autumn campaign.

England's defeat 'nothing to do with Ford' - Smith

England's two-point defeat by New Zealand on Saturday should not be considered George Ford's fault, says Marcus Smith.

Man dies after car enters swollen ford

The man, in his 80s, was recovered from the water in Colne by specialist firefighters and police.

Microsoft dips on weak guidance after beating on earnings

Microsoft reported better-than-expected results for the fiscal first quarter as Azure topped estimates. But quarterly growth guidance was light.

Business - CNBC - October 30

With Oil Prices Weak, OPEC Plus Postpones Increases Again

Saudi Arabia, which leads the group, appears wary of unsettling markets just before the U.S. presidential election on Tuesday.

Business - The New York Times - November 4

Saudi Aramco Profit Falls on Oil-Price Weakness

The oil company said lower oil prices and refining margins pushed down profit, adding it plans to pay dividends of $31.05 billion.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 5

Offshore wind industry says 'misinformation' from foes is a strong headwind it must fight

The offshore wind energy industry says it needs to fight back against disinformation being spread by opponents of wind farms

Tech - ABC News - October 29

Europe’s fiscal tug of war

Pressure to display fiscal discipline is no less high than pressure to spend more on security and economic innovation

World - Financial Times - October 26

The Trump challenge for Europe

An isolationist US will force the continent to rethink its defence and economy

World - Financial Times - November 13

Trump may be right about Ukraine’s endgame

If they play their cards well, leaders across Europe can exert leverage on America over how to end the war

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

U.S. regulators initiate 2 probes into Ford recalls, including 113,000 Ford SUVs

NHTSA unveils two investigations into recalls that may not have worked, just days after announcing civil fine against Ford for moving too slowly.

The Race to Create the Perfect EV Tire

With billions sold each year, the battle is on to make the ideal electric car tire—one that offers the holy trinity of increased range, eco credentials, and less noise. The results could benefit ...

Tech - Wired - November 15

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