Three issues that matter to voters in the Bangladesh election
It’s the first election since the 2024 Gen Z uprising that toppled Bangladesh’s long-serving prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Source link
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Musk announces xAI re-org following key departures, SpaceX merger
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 22, 2026. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday announced that the company’s xAI artificial intelligence venture implemented a reorganization that “required parting ways with some people.” The overhaul was done “to improve speed of execution,” Musk…
McDonald’s focus on value is creating tensions with some franchisees
The restaurant sector has spent the past 18 months trying to figure out how to reach consumers in a hypercompetitive and uneven economy. McDonald’s has doubled down on value messaging to customers via Extra Value Meals and Snack Wraps, which boosted its sales in the fourth quarter. On Wednesday the company reported better-than-expected sales and…
10 royal baby names that never go out of style
Royal names carry quiet strength. They feel timeless, thoughtful, and rooted in history. For many Indian parents, a “royal” name is not about palaces or crowns. It is about dignity, grace, and a sense of calm confidence. This list brings together ten such names. They sound Indian, feel modern, and avoid the names heard in…
House votes to end Trump’s tariffs on Canada
WASHINGTON — The Republican-led House voted Wednesday to terminate President Donald Trump‘s tariffs on Canada as six GOP lawmakers joined Democrats in a largely symbolic rebuke of the administration’s trade policy. The measure passed in a 219-211 vote. Only one Democrat, Rep. Jared Golden of Maine, opposed it. The joint resolution, led by Rep. Gregory…
Mexico May Be on Brink of Losing Its Measles-Free Status
The country’s confirmed cases have topped 9,000 since last year, raising fears that a high-stakes evaluation in April could lead to its status being revoked. Source link
The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable?
The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy. Source link
Here are the five key takeaways from the January jobs report
Jobseekers speak with recruiters past event signage during the WorkSource North Seattle Career Fair in Seattle, Washington, US, on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. David Ryder | Bloomberg | Getty Images The January nonfarm payrolls report beat Wall Street expectations in both job creation and the unemployment rate. Here are the top five takeaways: From a…
Instagram head questioned about social media addiction
Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri testifies at a U.S. Senate hearing in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 8, 2021. Brendan Smialowski | AFP | Getty Images Instagram chief Adam Mosseri said Wednesday during testimony in a high-profile social media trial that he thinks there can be problematic usage of social media, but does not think it constitutes…
Novo Nordisk faces defining year in the obesity drug market
Mike Doustdar, CEO of Novo Nordisk, speaks in the Oval Office during an event about weight loss drugs at the White House, Nov. 6, 2025. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | Afp | Getty Images Novo Nordisk entered 2026 with the momentum of a historic year in more ways than one — but recent weeks have delivered more…