Personal scandals sink CEOs faster than financial fraud, research shows

A CEO’s canoodling with his company’s human resources chief – caught on the “kiss cam” at a Coldplay concert – made global headlines this summer. Beyond the memes and tabloid fodder, personal lives were shattered and a company was left in turmoil after its leader’s sudden exit. The case, involving the AI firm Astronomer, may […]

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Even a brief government shutdown might hamper morale, raise costs and reduce long-term efficiency in the federal workforce

As the federal fiscal year draws to a close, an increasingly familiar prospect is drawing near in Washington, D.C.: a possible government shutdown. And for federal workers, it couldn’t come at a worse time. In the fractious and polarized political landscape of the United States, Democrats and Republicans have come to rely on short-term, stopgap […]

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Minister Lawless Urges Underrepresented Students to Apply for 1916 Bursary

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, has called on students from underrepresented groups to apply for the 1916 Bursary, a financial support scheme aimed at promoting access to higher education. The application portal remains open until 5pm on 10 October 2025. The bursary targets students from priority groups […]

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Nvidia to Invest Up to $100 Billion in OpenAI, Deepening AI Industry Alliance

SAN FRANCISCO — Nvidia and OpenAI announced Monday a landmark partnership that could reshape the global artificial intelligence landscape, with Nvidia committing up to $100 billion in investment and infrastructure support. The deal includes the supply of advanced data center chips to power OpenAI’s next-generation models and services. The collaboration brings together two of the […]

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Nvidia Commits £2 Billion to Accelerate UK AI Innovation

LONDON — Nvidia has unveiled a £2 billion investment initiative aimed at strengthening the United Kingdom’s artificial intelligence ecosystem, with a focus on key innovation hubs in London, Oxford, Cambridge, and Manchester. The funding package is designed to support emerging startups, expand AI infrastructure, and generate high-skilled employment across the country. Among the beneficiaries are […]

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How Squishmallow collecting helped me cope with grief, make new enemies and find ‘villains’ worth studying

I was one of the millions of people who lost someone to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the nonstop news about the “new normal,” my grief felt invisible. I took shallow solace in my phone and turned to social media to numb me from the reality that I now lived in: a world without my dad. […]

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Global Funding Gaps for Minority Entrepreneurs Cost Trillions in Lost Economic Potential

Despite growing awareness of diversity and inclusion, minority business founders across the globe continue to face systemic barriers to accessing capital—resulting in significant economic, social, and developmental losses. From venture capital deserts to underbanked communities, the lack of funding for minority-owned enterprises is not just a moral issue—it’s a global economic liability. 📉 The Scale […]

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4 decades after the landmark book ‘Alone in a Crowd,’ women in the trades still battle bias – a professor-turned-welder reflects

A few years ago, while working as a professor and as a welder at a small repair and fabrication shop, I went looking for books about women in the skilled trades. In the few I found, one stood out in how it made way for tradeswomen’s voices: political scientist Jean Reith Schroedel’s 1985 classic “Alone […]

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Nvidia Backs Intel with $5 Billion Investment to Accelerate Turnaround

18 September 2025 — Nvidia has announced a $5 billion investment in Intel, signaling strong confidence in the U.S. chipmaker’s long-term potential. The move follows a landmark federal initiative that saw the U.S. government take a major stake in Intel to revitalize domestic semiconductor production. Nvidia’s capital infusion is expected to significantly bolster Intel’s research […]

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UK Lands $42 Billion in US Tech Contracts and Commitments to Power AI Future

18 September 2025 — The United Kingdom has secured over $42 billion in artificial intelligence investments from major US technology firms, marking a transformative moment in transatlantic cooperation. The announcement coincided with US President Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK and the unveiling of a new “Tech Prosperity Deal” aimed at deepening collaboration in […]

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