The United States is the world’s largest economy, which means it has a significant impact on global finance as a whole. Inflation in the US can affect the value of the US dollar, which, in turn, can impact exchange rates, international trade, and global investments. This can influence the economic stability and growth prospects of … Read more
Ross Jarman Ihab Amed working on the test jet engine In a building on the edge of a business park outside Sheffield, researcher Ihab Ahmed is preparing to fire up a small jet engine. Originally used as an auxiliary power unit for a commercial airliner, it has been turned into a testbed for new fuels … Read more
Have you ever wondered how financially healthy a company is? Probably often if you’re an investor, trader, or even a fan. Look no further than the debt-to-equity ratio. This blog post will help you understand all about this crucial financial metric. We’ll delve into what it means, how it’s calculated, and why it matters for … Read more
Alexandra Petri Alexandra and Ross were given £50 penalties over a £3 discrepancy in their train tickets Train ticket inspectors should treat deliberate fare dodgers differently to people who make genuine mistakes, the passenger watchdog has said. When BBC News reported that thousands of prosecutions for alleged rail fare evasion were to be quashed, scores … Read more
We can choose to use AI to replace as many workers as possible—or we can instead choose to use AI to bolster talent and identify it in underrecognized places. Image: Shutterstock Quick: guess how many of the 270 jobs listed in the 1950 census have since been eliminated by automation. Are you thinking a quarter? … Read more
Santosh Gupta Some of the men accused of raping and blackmailing women in Rajasthan in 1992 “My heart is filled with so much pain. Even today, I cry when I think about how that one encounter destroyed my life.” The year was 1992. Sushma* said she was 18 when a man she knew took her … Read more
“Stub out this cigs ban plan” is the main headline on the front page of Metro, referring to the angry reaction there has been from some within the hospitality industry about the plan to extend the smoking ban to outdoor spaces. It carries an interview with Tom Bott, founder of London-based beer brewer Signature Brew, … Read more
1 Will Trossard start against Brighton? Another goal from super-sub Leandro Trossard sparked Arsenal’s successful revenge mission against Aston Villa last week, with the Belgian forward now having scored six off the bench since joining from Brighton in January 2023. The question now is whether Mikel Arteta is tempted to throw him in from the … Read more
Apple Gary Oldman as Jackson Lamb in Slow Horses, a series which follows a team of dysfunctional MI5 agents There’s something missing from Gary Oldman’s trophy cabinet. One of the most decorated actors of his generation, he won a best actor Oscar, Bafta and Golden Globe for playing Sir Winston Churchill in Darkest Hour, plus … Read more
Jo Adnitt/BBC Leah was repeatedly restrained at her independent special school One of Leah’s most painful memories of her former school is the time she was held down for so long by members of staff, that blood vessels burst in her face. She says restraint was used so often on her there, that she once … Read more