Ten years on, how Brexit hit London house prices London’s property market was booming… until the 2016 vote. But, asks Anna White, was the Leave result the only culprit for the dip? Evening Standard · Jun 17
The new problem for millennial parents in the Northeast: The million-dollar starter home The first rung on the property ladder now costs seven figures in a record 242 cities, a new Zillow report shows. Fortune · Jun 17
Shang-Chi director gives promising update on the delayed sequel, but says releasing the first movie during the pandemic is what halted the process Shang-Chi 2 director says Marvel's most delayed project is still happening Total Film · Jun 16
‘The next pandemic will not wait’: Lula and WHO director in urgent plea for leaders to finalise agreement As Ebola spreads in the DRC, the Brazilian president and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus ask leaders to agree pandemic treaty created after Covid The Guardian - UK · Jun 15
Spanish bars gear up for World Cup with extra beer and staff The hospitality sector hopes the national team’s progress will pack out its venues, but admits the pandemic changed habits and time zones hurt early kick-offs. Euronews · Jun 15
Workplace as strategy: Steelcase driving performance beyond design The Indian workplace is transforming, with companies like Steelcase shifting from furniture suppliers to partners in workplace evolution. Recognizing that physical spaces significantly impact employee thinking, collaboration, and performance, Steelcase emphasizes research and insights to design environments that support productivity, well-being, and evolving work dynamics. This approach addresses the post-pandemic… The Economic Times · Jun 15
Technology and liquidity are reshaping India's investment landscape: Kailash Kulkarni India's mutual fund sector is transforming. Technology and investor awareness of liquidity are key drivers. The pandemic highlighted the ease of mutual fund redemption over traditional assets. Younger investors are more engaged, seeking information rather than immediate selling during market volatility. Growth is accelerating beyond major cities, indicating a broadening… The Economic Times · Jun 15
‘I worry deeply about bioterrorism’: Is Europe sufficiently prepared for another pandemic? Internationally renowned for their life-saving Covid vaccine, what is Moderna doing now? Their CEO joins us in the studio to discuss bioterrorism, pandemic preparedness and cancer treatment. Euronews · Jun 15
Spielberg's last word for humanity Cinema's great optimist returns to sci-fi with a plea for compassion. Will we listen? Salon · Jun 13
Indian envoy to China visits Tibet to review arrangements for Kailash Manasarovar pilgrims Indian Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami visited Tibet to review arrangements for Indian pilgrims undertaking the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra. This marks his first visit to the region since assuming office. The yatra, which resumed last year after a five-year suspension due to the pandemic and border tensions, is set to… The Economic Times · Jun 12
HIV response facing ‘biggest storm ever seen’, new UN report into global aid cuts warns After unprecedented funding cuts, the AIDS-related death toll in 2025 was more than double the global target which had been set to end the pandemic The Independent UK · Jun 12
Quote of the day by Mark Zuckerberg: 'Metaverse isn't a thing a company builds. It's the next chapter of the internet overall' — a prediction that hit wide of the mark The Meta CEO's pandemic-era predictions on the future of technology failed to materilaize TechRadar · Jun 11
GEN:World Bank expects weakest global growth since pandemic The World Bank has cut its global growth forecast for 2026 to 2.5 per cent due to the war in the Middle East. AAP · Jun 11
World Bank expects weakest global growth since pandemic The World Bank has cut its global growth forecast for 2026 to 2.5 per cent due to the war in the Middle East. AAP · Jun 11
AAP · Jun 11 'Bad to worse': productivity sinks to post-pandemic low Poor productivity is bedevilling the Australian economy, with levels heading in the wrong direction for Treasurer Jim Chalmers.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 11 Global growth is slowing to lowest level since pandemic, says World Bank Forecast for this year downgraded to 2.5% and inflation expected to jump as a result of war in the Middle East
International Business Times · Jun 10 ACHIEVE Veterinary Urgent Care: Elevating Pet Healthcare Through A Collaborative Purpose-Driven Model Research indicates that rising pet acquisition during the pandemic contributed to increased pressure on veterinary service systems, while clinics and pet parents faced constraints in accessing routine and timely care.
The Texas Tribune · Jun 10 Texas high schoolers show gains across all subjects on STAAR tests Pandemic disruptions put many children behind, but newly released end-of-course results show students making progress.
The Economic Times · Jun 10 12 years, economic growth and a 'new dawn': PM Modi hails NDA's journey, sets agenda for India's next phase Prime Minister Modi highlighted the NDA's 12-year governance record, emphasizing political stability and development achievements. He contrasted this with previous Congress rule, crediting the coalition for navigating challenges like the pandemic and global economic uncertainty. Modi described his long tenure as a collective NDA achievement, not a personal one, and…
International Business Times UK · Jun 10 Federal Test Data Shows US Students Are Still Behind Pre-Pandemic Levels in Maths and Falling Further Behind China Federal data shows US 13-year-olds have not improved in maths or reading since 2023, remaining below pre-pandemic levels, while younger students show gains.
The Independent UK · Jun 10 Education crisis deepens as teen reading scores plummet to levels not seen since 1971 Nine-year-olds rebounded to pre-pandemic reading scores and saw some recovery in math, according to data from a test taken regularly in the U.S. since the 1970s
The Economic Times · Jun 10 Nithin Kamath says 30% Zerodha accounts now belong to women investors, double since Covid Women are increasingly investing in India's stock market and mutual funds. Zerodha reports over 30% of its accounts are now held by women, a significant rise since the pandemic. Reports indicate women manage substantial mutual fund assets and are adopting diversified, long-term investment strategies. This trend shows a growing financial…
The Economic Times · Jun 9 View: PM Modi has transformed the grammar of politics PM Modi handles contradictions with ease. For instance, during his stint as Gujarat CM, Modi pushed a growth model not dependent upon subsidies. As PM, he launched the world’s biggest food security programme after the pandemic. His social welfare schemes cover the vulnerable sections and address people’s most pressing concerns…
International Business Times UK · Jun 9 Leaked Report Claims £28bn of UK Taxpayer Cash Ended Up Benefiting ISIS, Russia and Terror Networks A leaked government report alleges £28bn of UK taxpayer money was misappropriated between 2015 and 2021, reaching criminals and terror-linked networks, raising concerns over public fund monitoring.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 9 NSW Labor officials investigated over allegedly disguising donations to Minns – as it happened This blog is closed