This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. Israel felt inescapable in the midterm primaries, especially for Democrats, where centrists and progressives clashed — memorably! — over military aid, Gaza, and (of course) AIPAC. But with the Election Day…
As Uber slashes corporate headcount, the cuts hint at how companies could finance an automated future. When a highly profitable, fast-growing company decides to cut a tenth of its workforce, you must look beyond its formal statements. Uber Technologies’ recent move to run through three rounds of layoffs—cutting 10% of its global corporate team, or…
Celtic midfielder Mika Baur offered a blunt assessment following his side’s 2-1 defeat to Celta Vigo on October 22, 2026, admitting the Scottish champions “deserved” to lose after a second-half collapse at Celtic Park. The result leaves Celtic with three consecutive losses in the Europa League league phase, sitting second from bottom in the 36-team…
Frankfurt and Paris, 22 October 2026. WAN-IFRA, the World Association of News Publishers, has called on Meta to suspend a provision in the company’s new Commercial Terms that would allow Meta to crawl and collect content from news publishers’ websites as a condition of using Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger for business. The letter, addressed to…
Military families face financial decisions that can become increasingly complicated as careers progress, retirement approaches and household responsibilities change. Between military pensions, Thrift Savings Plan accounts, survivor benefits and civilian employment opportunities, managing money often requires more than following conventional savings advice. For families with substantial investments or complex financial circumstances, working with a fiduciary…
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: President Donald Trump is cozying up to Russia again. What’s happening? On Wednesday, Russia released an American prisoner, 74-year-old retired teacher Stephen Hubbard,…
As pan-African banks compete for East African scale, cross-border ambitions meet local realities. This article appears in the October issue of Global Finance Magazine. African banking is entering a new phase of consolidation, with major lenders expanding across borders in pursuit of scale in the continent’s fragmented financial markets. The sector’s dynamism is reflected in…
Electronic Arts (EA) announced the closure of BioWare on October 21, 2026, ending the 31-year history of the studio responsible for the Mass Effect and Dragon Age franchises. The move comes as part of a significant corporate restructuring following EA’s transition to a private company earlier this year. As a direct consequence of the closure,…
The shift towards remote and hybrid working has made a dedicated garden office an increasingly attractive option. Many professionals want to avoid daily commuting and establish a clearer separation between their home and work lives. This raises an important question: is a garden office worth the investment? A garden office can represent a considerable expense,…
WAN-IFRA has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Anna University, Chennai, India, to transfer its IGT Printability Tester to the university’s Department of Printing and Packaging Technology at the College of Engineering Guindy (CEG). The agreement covers the transfer of the equipment and the technical knowledge required to operate it. The agreement also leaves…