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Business Leaders Are Zeroing in on Culture in 2025

In a recent Inc. poll, leaders chimed in about their workplace priorities for the year – and company culture is taking the cake.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Meta scrapped factcheckers ‘because systems were too complex’

Comments by co-chair of oversight board Helle Thorning-Schmidt come as X CEO welcomes rival’s move. The co-chair of Meta’s oversight board said the company’s systems had become “too complex”, as ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Can Linda McMahon become the next education secretary?

What are Linda McMahon’s chances to be confirmed as the next education secretary?

ABC News - Jan. 8

Meta scraps fact-checking, brings back political content in latest Trump-friendly move

Meta announces intent to "restore free expression" on its platforms

CNBC - Jan. 7

Europe leaders criticise Musk attacks

Although some of Europe's leaders have found favour with the billionaire, others are worried by his interventions.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Bangladesh revokes passport of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina

Yahoo News - Jan. 7

Special educational needs the biggest issue for schools, says Ofsted

The watchdog says a new inspection system in England should reward more inclusive mainstream schools.

BBC News - Jan. 7

Educators Prepare for ICE Agents at the Schoolhouse Door

Across the country, educators described widespread anxiety about President-elect Donald J. Trump’s promises to deport immigrants and what it could mean for their students.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Only 1 in 4 young adults received financial education at school, study shows

Poor access to money management is pushing students towards ‘unreliable’ online resources, says Santander UK chair

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Trump says he'll replace National Archives leader

President-elect Trump said on Monday that he’ll replace the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) leader. “We will [have a] new archivist,” Trump told conservative radio host Hugh ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

European leaders denounce Elon Musk's influence on the continent

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is getting wide pushback in European capitals as he tries to extend his recent political success in other countries.

NBC News - Jan. 6

Canada's Trudeau resigns as party leader and prime minister

Yahoo News - Jan. 6

Modern CEO Readers Weigh In With Their Top Leaders

Executives at Happy, MIT Solve, TIAA, and Modern Health are write-in favorites.

Inc. - Jan. 6

Musk calls for Farage to be replaced as Reform party leader

Surprise split comes after two men disagreed over jailed rightwing activist Tommy Robinson

Financial Times - Jan. 5

Get ready to rumble if Trump tries to eliminate the Dept. of Education

Though most Americans have little idea what the Department of Education does, there are many reasons it has withstood decades of GOP attacks.

The Hill - Jan. 5

Full interview: Senate Majority Leader John Thune

Margaret Brennan spoke with Sen. John Thune (SD-R) in his first sit down interview as Senate Majority Leader. Watch Margaret Brennan's full interview with Sen. Thune here, a portion of which aired ...

CBS News - Jan. 5

Utd trigger Maguire option: 'Starving for leaders'

Ruben Amorim has admitted his Manchester United squad is "starved of leaders" and suggested it's why Harry Maguire's contract has been extended.

ESPN - Jan. 4

It’s tough at the top – but which business leader has the most at stake in 2025?

From post and planes to TV, phones and retail chains – and even a central bank – here are the chiefs facing the most testing of times. A year is a long time in business: enough time for things to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 4

Syria's New Islamic Government Creates Controversy With Education Overhaul

Documents released this week by the new government in Syria spur concerns about whether it will seek to impose a conservative Islamic worldview.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 4

Greenland leader calls for independence from Denmark as Trump enters

Greenland Prime Minister Múte Egede announced a desire to obtain independence from Denmark in the wake of President-elect Trump’s comments about buying the island territory. “The Greenlandic ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Religious Leaders Experiment with A.I. in Sermons

Modern religious leaders are experimenting with A.I. just as earlier generations examined radio, television and the internet.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Tread Cautiously With Syria’s New Leaders

The two Mideast powerhouses have been trying to block the rise of Islamist groups in the region for two decades. The rebel takeover in Damascus will test that approach.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

German Foreign Minister Baerbock travels to Syria to meet new leaders

Yahoo News - Jan. 3

Plymouth scrap documentary about relegation fight after Rooney’s exit

Project driven by Wayne Rooney and his advisers Production company made Coleen Rooney documentary Plymouth have scrapped plans to make a documentary about their battle against relegation from ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

Joel Kaplan to replace Nick Clegg as Meta global policy leader

Meta will switch up its global policy team in the new year and has appointed former George W. Bush administration official Joel Kaplan to replace Nick Clegg as the company's chief global affairs ...

The Hill - Jan. 2

Amazon Workers Return to the Office Today. Business Leaders Are Watching

All eyes are on the tech giant as its return-to-office mandate goes into effect, but some surveys show the policy could turn employees away.

Inc. - Jan. 2

5 New Year’s resolutions for higher education

Just over half of Americans believe higher education has a positive effect on the country, and majorities of both parties think higher education is unaffordable and headed in the wrong direction.

The Hill - Jan. 2

China’s electric-vehicle leader BYD posts record sales in 2024

Bigger companies beat targets as intense competition rocks world’s biggest car market

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Bangladesh court again rejects bail for Hindu leader who led rallies

A court in southeastern Bangladesh has rejected a plea for bail by a jailed Hindu leader who led large rallies in the Muslim-majority country demanding better security for minority groups

ABC News - Jan. 2

The booming business of special needs education in England

The public spending watchdog warns that the system is becoming ‘financially unsustainable’ for councils

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Democrats’ Battleground Leader, Exiting Congress, Reflects on What She Learned

Representative Abigail Spanberger of Virginia, the only Democrat in a leadership position to leave Congress this year, talked about her party, her competitive district, and what the Trump era has ...

The New York Times - Jan. 1

7 rising Democratic leaders to watch

Democrats are scrambling for a new leader to head the party and organize resistance to President-elect Trump following Vice President Harris’s loss in November's election. Several top names have ...

The Hill - Jan. 1

The top 5 education issues of 2024

Universities and state education policies dominated in 2024 with a tumultuous year that saw massive protests over the Israel-Hamas war and lawsuits over the separation of church and state in public ...