Photo Agency/ShutterstockFollowing a sharp drop in Tesla’s share price, outlets reported that the world’s richest person, Elon Musk, had “lost” US$34 billion (£25 billion) in a single day.
Hurricane Helene caused extensive damage to homes in North Carolina in 2024. AP Photo/Kathy KmonicekImagine that a hurricane has destroyed your home.
The roof is gone. The floors are flooded. Your family’s belongings are ruined.
MMPhoto21/ShutterstuckThere’s a reason casinos rarely have windows or clocks, they’re engineered to make you lose track of time. But what if it’s not just time you’re losing?
GreenOak/ShutterstockThe unexpected attack by Israel on Iran, a major oil-producing nation, may undermine anaemic global economic growth and hinder central banks’ ability to cope in an already uncertain market.
After the second world war, the US and its western allies created a set of international agreements and institutions to govern attitudes to mutual defence, economics and human rights. For decades this created stable alliances and predictable economic plans.
Drazen Zigic/ShutterstockHealth emerged as a major beneficiary in the UK government’s recent spending review. It highlighted a clear ambition to modernise public services — particularly the NHS — through digital transformation and expanded use of artificial intelligence (AI).
Workplace mistreatment harms observers, too. AP Photo/Ross D. FranklinPicture this: On your way out of the office, you notice a manager berating an employee. You assume the worker made some sort of mistake, but the manager’s behavior seems unprofessional. Later, as you’re preparing dinner, is the scene still weighing on you – or is it out of sight, out of mind?
Recent college grads face a tough job market in 2025, but employers are still hiring. sturti/E+ via Getty ImagesEvery year, I tell my students in my business analytics class the same thing: “Don’t just apply for a job. Audition for it.”
Pooling procurement of drugs could increase the availability of essential treatments around the globe. narvo vexar/iStock via Getty Images PlusProcuring lifesaving drugs is a daunting challenge in many low- and middle-income countries.
Mijansk786/ShutterstockAfter years of mounting scrutiny over TikTok’s data practices, in 2024 the Chinese video platform was threatened with a forced sale in the US or a nationwide ban. With the deadline looming on June 19, US–China tech rivalry has entered a new and more aggressive phase.
