Inside World, the first-ever human verification brand
Back in June, Tools for Humanity—a startup cofounded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman—launched its first U.S. brand campaign for World, an identity and financial network that includes a…
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The right (and wrong) ways to appreciate your employees
Despite years’ of headlines about the importance of workplace well-being and culture, the latest Gallup State of the Global Workplace report paints a stark picture: global employee…
Gerrymander for Me, but Not for Thee
Democrats have excelled at gerrymandering in states such as Illinois and California — they have no cause to complain when the GOP does it, too. Source link
Texas Republicans Play Catch-Up in Gerrymandering
Hardball in Texas isn’t exactly unknown to Democrats. Source link
Singapore shares boosted by retail sales growth; STI up 0.3%
The Straits Times Index (STI) settled higher on Tuesday (Aug 5) for the second consecutive session, supported by stronger-than-expected retail sales figures for June. Retail sales rose 2.3…
Why you should quit the ‘gas and brake’ approach to your career (and how to do it)
Have you ever found yourself desperately wanting to move forward in life or at work—whether it’s launching a new venture, making a bold pivot, or finally saying yes to the idea that’s been…
How Do You Destroy a Country’s Reputation? Just Ask Benjamin Netanyahu
The prevailing conventional wisdom is that Israel is internationally isolated, that there’s growing disdain over its prosecution of the war in and the ruination of Gaza, which has…
Why So Many Key Institutions Have Folded Rather Than Challenge Trump
And the Post has in some ways changed its management structure. The paper has gone from an owner who almost never intervened in journalism decisions to one who blocked an endorsement of…
Democrats Have Found Their Message—and Trump Is Freaking Out
Trump was furious. “In just 6 months, I cut costs, especially Energy and Taxes, Tremendously. Elizabeth ‘Pocahontas’ Warren, on CNBC, said costs have gone up,” he wrote on Truth Social,…
AT&T to pay $177 million in data breach settlement. Here’s how to claim up to $5,000
After suffering two significant data breaches in recent years, AT&T has agreed to pay $177 million to customers affected by the incidents. Some individuals could receive as much as $5,000…
A glimpse into OpenAI’s largest ambitions
As Will points out, there were two recent wins for OpenAI in its efforts to build AI that outcompetes humans. Its models took second place at a top-level coding competition and—alongside…
What the White House Action Plan on AI gets right and wrong about bias
Artificial intelligence fuels something called automation bias. I often bring this up when I run AI training sessions—the phenomenon that explains why some people drive their cars into…
Taiwanese authorities detain three over alleged theft of TSMC chip secrets
Taiwanese authorities have detained three people for allegedly stealing technology trade secrets from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co (TSMC), the world’s largest chip foundry,…
Malaysia seeks RM1.4 billion for palm oil replanting over next five years
Malaysia’s commodities ministry said on Tuesday (Aug 5) that it would seek to boost the allocation for palm oil replanting to RM1.4 billion (S$425 million) under a new five-year…
What leaders can learn from podcasters about communication
It’s undeniable: Digital platforms are powerful tools for influence and podcasting trends have emerged as a masterclass in building impactful leadership profiles. I’ve been producing…
Online scam uses fake ICE raids at Target and Walmart to steal personal data
A new online scam is exploiting fears surrounding immigration raids. If your “For You” page on TikTok has recently shown videos of alleged former Target or Walmart employees claiming they…
Apac logistics sector sees dampened near-term outlook but long-term growth plans unfazed: CBRE
Logistics occupiers across Asia-Pacific are looking beyond short-term market volatility and planning long-term investments, a CBRE survey on Monday (Aug 4) indicated. The 2025 Asia-Pacific…
Asia: Markets track Wall Street rally on Fed rate cut bets
Stock markets rose on Tuesday as investors grow increasingly confident the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates next month, despite concerns about the US economy and Donald Trump’s…
Petronas said to seek US$1 billion for Rio oil field stake sale
Malaysia’s Petroliam Nasional Berhad is working with Bank of America to sell its 50 per cent stake in the Brazilian oil field Tartaruga Verde, according to sources familiar with…
Some in Bank of Japan saw scope to hike rates if trade friction eases, June minutes show
Some Bank of Japan policymakers saw scope to resume interest rate increases once trade friction caused by US tariffs eased, minutes of the bank’s June meeting showed, a sign Tokyo’s recent…
China’s record renewables build-out is wasting power as grid lags
China’s breakneck expansion of renewable power continues to set records, but an increasing amount of that wind and solar energy is being wasted because the grid is not up to scratch. In…
Gold rises as Fed rate cut bets pressure dollar, yields
Gold prices rose on Tuesday (Aug 5), after gaining in the last three sessions, supported by a weaker US dollar and lower Treasury yields following last week’s weak US jobs data that…
CICT plans S$500 million issue at S$2.105 a unit to help buy rest of CapitaSpring for S$1 billion
Capitaland Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT) on Tuesday (Aug 5) announced a proposed launch of over 237.5 million new units to raise gross proceeds of around S$500 million, with a minimum…
CICT to buy rest of CapitaSpring for S$1 billion; plans S$500 million placement between S$2.105 and S$2.142 a unit
CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT) on Tuesday (Aug 5) announced a proposed launch of more than 237.5 million new units to raise gross proceeds of around S$500 million, with a…