Governments Should Crowdsource Defence Innovation

UK visa process for AI experts should be streamlined, says government adviser

Recommendations from Matt Clifford on boosting the tech industry also include special zones for data centres

Business - Financial Times - October 30

What A level politics students should know about UK and US government

Read a selection of FT articles on parties, voting and interest groups picked by our teacher advisers

Business - Financial Times - November 10

Australia plans a social media ban for children under 16

The Australian government announced on Thursday what it described as world-leading legislation that would set an age limit of 16 years for children to start using social media, and hold platforms ...

Tech - ABC News - November 7

Haley: Election should be wake-up call for 'woke' companies, government, Democrats and Republicans

Former Republican White House candidate Nikki Haley argued the results of this week's election — in which her former primary rival, President-elect Trump, defeated Vice President Harris — should be ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

‘The UK should know what their government is supporting’: the Israeli and Palestinian film-makers shining a light on West Bank violence

No Other Land has won its directors awards – but also forced them to leave their families facing the dangers depicted . The Palestinian and Israeli makers of an award-winning film about land ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

What a Trump-Musk Government Efficiency Department should do in its first 100 days

The next Trump administration's efficiency program should prioritize implementing open watchdog recommendations, enacting legislative reforms, streamlining regulations, using AI to automate the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

Crowdsourced Fact Checks on X Can’t Stop Election Misinformation

Elon Musk and many other users on the social platform have spread and reposted numerous falsehoods related to the Nov. 5 vote, even when the content violates X’s guidelines.

Business - Inc. - October 31

Misinformation sows distrust ahead of election day

Crowdsourced voter fraud claims and fake videos are flooding social media, as the contest remains on a knife-edge.

RFK Jr.'s website is crowdsourcing Trump appointee suggestions

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy" website is seeking recommendations for appointees "across the future Trump administration."

Business - CNBC - November 12

6 Ways to Spark Creativity and Innovation

It’s possible to coax inspiration, rather than waiting for it to strike.

Business - Inc. - November 11

Is the UK spending enough on defence?

And what Trump 2.0 could mean for Ukraine.

America’s visa system is stifling science and innovation

Americans who are used to simply flashing their passports and waltzing into a foreign country may not realize how hard it is going in the other direction.

Politics - The Hill - November 1

5 Innovative Companies Fighting Climate Change

These companies are solving big problems facing the planet.

Business - Inc. - November 15

European auto industry turns to China for innovation insights

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Want to Be an Innovative Leader? Make These 6 Mindset Shifts

Develop your ability “to see around corners” in six stages.

Business - Inc. - 12 hours ago

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. - November 7

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 - November 9

FIFA unveils innovative and transformative 24-karat Club World Cup trophy

The winner of the tournament, which begins next June in the U.S., will receive a golden trophy that can transform from a shield into a multifaceted and orbital structure.

Sports - ESPN - November 14

What Trump’s Win Could Mean for Climate Innovation, Renewable Energy, and More

Here’s what experts think may be on the chopping block—and what might endure.

Business - Inc. - November 15

Arthur Frommer, travel guide innovator, has died at 95

Travel writer Arthur Frommer, who revolutionized leisure travel for ordinary Americans with his guidebook “Europe on 5 Dollars a Day,” has died

Entertainment - ABC News - 4 days ago

Arthur Frommer, famed travel guide innovator, has died at 95

Arthur Frommer, whose "Europe on 5 Dollars a Day" guidebooks revolutionized leisure travel by persuading average Americans to take budget vacations abroad, has died. He was 95.

Guardian Australia wins Walkley innovation award for Gaza interactive

Story showcasing text messages between Palestinian friends at start of Israel-Gaza war claims gong at 69th annual awards. Guardian Australia has claimed an award for innovation at the 69th annual ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Travel Guide Innovator Arthur Frommer Has Died at 95

His budget vacation advice books had a decades-long influence and revolutionized the way Americans travel the world.

Business - Inc. - 4 days ago

Appreciation: Remembering Saafir, California's avant garde rap innovator

From his contribution to all-star rap group Golden State Project to his revered solo albums, the Oakland-bred rapper left an unforgettable mark on West Coast hip-hop. He was 54.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago

US ahead in AI innovation, easily surpassing China in Stanford's new ranking

The U.S. leads the world in developing artificial intelligence technology, surpassing China in research and other important measures of AI innovation, according to a newly released Stanford ...

Tech - ABC News - 2 days ago

UK regulator says Apple, Google blocking innovation in mobile browsers

The United Kingdom’s top antitrust regulator said Friday that an independent inquiry provisionally found that Apple's and Google’s policies for mobile browsers are blocking innovation. The report ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday