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The Gaming Industry Reacts To The Death Of Duo, The Duolingo Mascot
Language-learning app Duolingo has sadly confirmed that its owl mascot has died. In a social media post, the company confirmed the expiration of Duo, the little green owl. "It is with heavy hearts ...GameSpot - Feb. 12 -
French game developers mark first industry-wide strike
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The Incredible Shrinking Dating App
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Trump, Musk's latest moves to shrink the federal workforce explained
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Unemployment spikes in Washington, D.C., as Trump and Musk begin efforts to shrink the government
President Donald Trump’s moves to fire thousands of federal government workers have coincided with a surge in jobless claims in Washington, D.C., that could get worse as the efforts intensify.NBC News - 4d -
Indonesia’s shrinking middle class rattles businesses betting on a boom
People are falling behind as commodities giant fails to deliver well-paid jobsFinancial Times - 3d -
Tariff Uncertainty Taxes the Auto Industry
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European defence industry’s search for scale
Boosting the bloc’s defences will be among the discussions at Munich’s security conference this weekFinancial Times - Feb. 13 -
Tech should be the ally of the creative industries
In this global race, the UK risks squandering its chance to leadFinancial Times - Feb. 13 -
Labour needs a growth plan for the north
Plus, the ‘multiplier’ effect of the BBC’s move to SalfordFinancial Times - Feb. 13 -
Trump’s Tariff Plan Is Looking Potentially Disastrous for Inflation
Here’s why Trump’s opening tariff salvo will likely hurt U.S. consumers.Inc. - Feb. 6 -
Trump Media Is Moving Into the Financial Services Industry
The parent company of Truth Social said it had applied for trademarks for investment products that would allow supporters to invest in the “patriotic economy.”The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
Blues: 3 Potential Trade Destinations For Brayden Schenn
Brayden Schenn is creating chatter in the rumor mill, so let's look at three potential landing spots for the Blues captain.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 7 -
Emery hails Rashford's Villa move: 'Big potential'
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has insisted that new loan signing Marcus Rashford has trained "fantastically" despite Manchester United's willingness to part ways.ESPN - Feb. 8 -
Unlocking Leadership Potential: Mastering the Art of Delegation
Gallup found that CEOs with high talent for delegation also generated 33 percent greater revenue than those with low or limited levels of the talent.Inc. - Feb. 10 -
The Pharmaceutical Industry Heads Into Elon Musk’s Wood Chipper
Who needs N.I.H. grants? A lot of red-state universities, for one.The New York Times - Feb. 11 -
Expert on potential risks of bird flu spreading
As bird flu continues to impact grocery store prices, many are wondering if it's becoming a broader public health threat. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder discusses whether a bird ...CBS News - Feb. 13 -
How undocumented workers support America's dairy industry
President Trump spent much of his campaign vowing "mass deportations" of undocumented immigrants, and the first weeks of his term have been marked by public displays of immigration enforcement. It ...CBS News - 5d -
The small companies behind the booming greeting card industry
America's greeting card industry generates about $7.5 billion a year, including about $1.4 billion in spending on Valentine's Day alone. But it's not just big companies like Hallmark and American ...CBS News - 5d -
The water industry’s big problem? Toxic levels of complexity
Jon Cunliffe has his work cut out with a review that will try to find a fix for problems decades in the makingFinancial Times - 1d -
U.S. sports betting industry shatters marks in '24
The sports betting industry in the United States posted a record $13.71 billion in 2024 revenue, with legal sportsbooks taking nearly $150 billion worth of bets.ESPN - 23h -
Innovations expected to turbo-charge crypto ETF industry
Participants say favourable regulatory environment could lead to enthusiasm for diversified indices of digital tokensFinancial Times - 15h -
Starmer tells ministers to push ‘further and faster’ for growth
UK prime minister launches fresh attempt to reboot ailing government at six-hour cabinet meetingFinancial Times - Feb. 7 -
India needs an ambitious agenda for higher growth
Economic liberalisation will help unlock the country’s vast potentialFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
Reform Isas to boost UK economic growth
It is high time the tax system encouraged more economically productive behaviour than parking funds in a cash accountFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
Surprise growth in UK economy at end of 2024
The economy expanded by 0.1% between October and December, official figures suggest.BBC News - Feb. 13 -
Britain’s Economy Squeezes Out 0.1% Growth
The unexpected increase eases pressure on the government, which has been trying to spur investment and development.The New York Times - Feb. 13 -
The Week: What next for Ukraine and some signs of growth?
Adam, Chris, Caitríona and James wrap up the week.BBC News - 6d -
Show me the evidence that City deregulation will help growth
There is a severe risk of ‘Treasury capture’ as consumers are outgunned in the battle for the ear of policymakersFinancial Times - 3d -
UK wage growth accelerates in final quarter of 2024
Average weekly earnings rise 5.9% as Bank of England weighs when to next cut interest ratesFinancial Times - 2d -
London registers zero house price growth for 2024
‘Stark’ divergence between UK capital and rest of country comes as affordability pressures weigh on buyersFinancial Times - 1d -
NFL insider gives Kupp trade market update, potential destinations
How much of a trade market will Rams WR Cooper Kupp have? Here's the latest report from NFL insider Jeremy Fowler.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 6 -
An industry waits for Grand Theft Auto VI to get a release date
Take-Two's stubbornness on refusing to date GTAVI makes sense for them, but other game makers are holding their breath in the meantime.VentureBeat - Feb. 6 -
The M&A boom of 2025 is just getting started — and here are 5 potential targets
These companies should do well even if they’re not acquired.MarketWatch - Feb. 8 -
Trump’s Gaza proposal dashes shipping industry’s Red Sea hopes
Traffic had risen after the Houthis said they would stop targeting most vessels following the Israel-Hamas ceasefireFinancial Times - Feb. 9 -
Super Bowl commercials rely on comedy and nostalgia to avoid potential missteps
This year’s Super Bowl commercials are going for laughs, with advertisers betting that viewers need a diversion from weighty mattersABC News - Feb. 9 -
Potential mass layoffs at FBI as tensions run high during Trump era
President Trump said he intends to fire some FBI personnel who worked on the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot investigations. CBS News' Nicole Sgaga reports.CBS News - Feb. 10
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