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World - Financial Times
The economics of research and development. With Heidi Williams
What is the relationship between innovation spending and productivity?15 hours ago -
World - Financial Times
The best new books on economics
A sceptical view of the Chinese miracle, how AI could crash the economy — and tips for Rachel Reeves15 hours ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Born in France but searching for a future in Africa
BBC Africa Eye investigates the "silent exodus" from France of those fed up with racism and discrimination.20 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
Don’t Overlook This Sales-Growth Superpower
Inc.’s editor-in-chief reveals the channel that powers many of the fastest-growing companies in America.3 days ago -
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World - Financial Times
Politics is distorting economic data
Partisanship continues to pollute results of influential surveys of consumer and business sentiment3 days ago -
Entertainment - ABC News
A playwright in Africa hopes to break the cultural silence on rape
African playwright and actor Oliva Ouedraogo's “Queen” depicts the fictional journey of a girl who is raped by her stepfather on the night of his marriage to her mother, and decides to speak out ...4 days ago -
World - Financial Times
Capital barriers in Africa could ‘fracture’ the energy transition
Also in today’s newsletter, shale magnate says US democracy ‘would be safe’ under Trump4 days ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
WPP Returns to Growth, Beating Expectations
WPP reported a surprise rise in organic revenue for the third quarter, returning to growth after declines in previous quarters, as it benefited from higher spending among its bigger clients and a ...5 days ago -
Business - Financial Times
WPP returns to sales growth but warns over economic uncertainty
Advertising agency’s revenues rise in US and Europe but fall more than a fifth in China5 days ago -
Top stories - BBC News
Idris Elba: Why I'm planning a move to Africa
The British star is backing film projects across the continent and wants to be closer to the action.5 days ago -
Politics - The Hill
IMF raises 2025 growth forecast
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story IMF sounds death knell over inflation, raises 2025 outlook International Monetary ...5 days ago -
World - The Guardian
Millions of teenagers in Africa have undiagnosed asthma – study
Rapid urbanisation thought to be damaging adolescent health, as researchers say need for medication and diagnostic tests is urgent. Millions of teenagers in Africa are suffering from asthma with no ...6 days ago -
Top stories - The New York Times
Do Hair Growth Supplements Work?
Online, videos abound of people saying the supplements make hair thicker, healthier and shinier. Do they really?October 21 -
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Business - Inc.
Netflix Shares Rise on Subscriber Growth
The popular streaming platform forecast higher customer sign-up rates for December as its ad-supported service drew new viewers.October 18 -
Business - Financial Times
China’s economy grows 4.6% in third quarter
Lowest figure in year and a half comes as Beijing steps up stimulus effortsOctober 18 -
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World - The Guardian
China posts slowest economic growth in 18 months as optimism fades over stimulus
Blistering sharemarket rally of recent weeks recedes as expectations cool towards long-awaited ‘bazooka stimulus’ for ailing property sector. China posted its slowest growth in a year and a half on ...October 18 -
Top stories - BBC News
Australia shocked in World Cup semis by South Africa
South Africa produce a stunning performance to knock Australia out of the Women's T20 World Cup in the semi-finals.October 17 -
Business - Financial Times
Can AI help Africa close the development gap?
Machine learning could have transformative effects on developing economies and societies. But some fear a deepening digital divideOctober 17 -
World - Financial Times
US economic growth is strong — so why cut rates?
Only borrowers such as struggling commercial property and debt-laden zombie companies will benefitOctober 17 -
World - Financial Times
Nigeria’s economic transformation must succeed
Failure would set back the cause of reform across sub-Saharan AfricaOctober 16 -
Business - The New York Times
Harris and Trump Push Economic Plans to Woo Holdouts
The candidates provided more detail on how they would bolster the economy, with ideas ranging from tariffs to more assistance for Black entrepreneurs.October 16 -
Business - Financial Times
South Africa’s ‘second miracle’ coalition fights to endure
Unity government led by ANC and Democratic Alliance works to resolve tensions as it passes 100-day milestoneOctober 16 -
Top stories - CBS News
Trump promises tariffs to help pay for economic plans
Former President Donald Trump addressed the Economic Club of Chicago and doubled down on applying tariffs to help pay for the costs of his proposed economic plan. Trump affirmed tariffs will keep ...October 15 -
Business - Financial Times
China’s economic ills are serious but not incurable
Unfortunately, policymakers have made things worse by resorting to temporary palliativesOctober 15 -
Business - Financial Times
UK wage growth falls to 4.9%
Data for three months to August adds to evidence that pay pressures are easingOctober 15 -
World - The New York Times
Therapeutic Food Shortage Puts African Children at Risk of Starvation, U.N. Agency Says
Supplies of a highly nutritious treatment are running out, according to UNICEF.October 15 -
Business - Inc.
Harris Targets Black Men With New Economic Proposals
The Democratic candidate suggests small business loans and improved access to the legal cannabis industry for Black entrepreneurs.October 14 -
Politics - The Hill
A Russian economic meltdown is coming next year
As the Russian economy tanks, immiseration and social discontent grow, and money dries up, Putin won’t have the resources to fuel his war machine.October 14 -
World - ABC News
Nobel economics prize is awarded for research into why countries succeed or fail
The Nobel memorial prize in economics has been awarded to three U.S.-based academics for research into why societies with poor rule of law and exploitative institutions do not generate sustainable ...October 14 -
Top stories - NBC News
Nobel economics prize goes to global inequality researchers
Three U.S.-based academics won the 2024 Nobel economics prize for their research into why global inequality persists.October 14 -
Top stories - CBS News
MIT professors share Nobel Prize in economics
The Nobel Prize in economics was awarded to three Americans Monday. Two of them are MIT professors.October 14 -
Politics - The Hill
Harris expands economic plans with focus on Black men
Vice President Harris on Monday released an opportunity agenda for Black men, focusing on helping business owners, teachers, cryptocurrency investors, men with health conditions, and men in the ...October 14 -
Top stories - NBC News
Young men's economic prospects are shifting, along with their politics
For David Tasker, an 18-year-old construction worker in Pennsylvania, his top financial priorities are having enough money for gas, dining out and spending on his girlfriend while living at home ...October 13