One Direction’s first audition together on The X Factor in 2010 was a memorable moment. Liam Payne, who tragically passed away recently, delivered a stunning performance at just 16 years old. Singing Natalie Imbruglia’s Torn with heartfelt emotion, Payne captivated the judges and the audience. His vocal prowess and stage presence were beyond his years, … Read more
Customers are shopping at the new Costco store in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China on May 28, 2024. The National Bureau of Statistics reported better-than-expected retail sales and industrial production for September in China. Retail sales grew by 3.2% from a year ago, surpassing analysts’ expectations of 2.5% growth. This growth rate was higher than the … Read more
For Kemi Badenoch, less is more. Before the Tory leadership TV showdown with rival Robert Jenrick, she’d declared: “I’m running a grassroots campaign, not a TV campaign or a media campaign.” She was the frontrunner, after all, and according to conventional wisdom, had the most to lose from round-the-clock media interviews – which Mr Jenrick … Read more
As technology giants increasingly focus on nuclear power to support artificial intelligence and data centers, one particular producer is experiencing a significant surge in its stock value. Oklo, a nuclear power company backed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, has witnessed a staggering 150% increase in its shares over the past month. The stock has risen … Read more
Israeli forces had been searching for Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, in Gaza for over a year. Sinwar, who was believed to be hiding in tunnels under the Strip with bodyguards and hostages taken from Israel, was finally encountered by an Israeli patrol in southern Gaza. Sinwar was killed during a firefight with Israeli … Read more
Most Asian currencies remained stable on Friday as the dollar held steady at more than two-month highs due to strong economic data, which reinforced expectations of smaller interest rate cuts. Regional markets were largely unaffected by Chinese gross domestic product data showing expected growth in the third quarter. The yuan slightly strengthened after the data … Read more
Example: A leader may have a mental model that learning only happens in a traditional classroom setting, with a teacher at the front of the room delivering information to students. To expand this mental model, the leader could visit innovative schools or programs where learning happens through hands-on projects, community partnerships, or student-driven inquiry. By … Read more
The upcoming View-Master live-action movie has been officially confirmed by Mattel, in collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment. The film will delve into the iconic 3-D image toy that has captured the hearts of fans since its introduction in 1939. While specific details about the plot remain under wraps, the movie will draw inspiration from the … Read more
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Donations to Harvard University fell 14 per cent in the fiscal year ending June 30, as large donors cut ties and prominent alumni in the financial industry criticised its administration over a botched response to … Read more
“The property market remains the biggest drag on China’s growth,” said Lynn Song, chief economist for greater China at banking giant ING. “New investment is unlikely to see a substantive recovery until prices stabilize and housing inventories decline… until then property will remain a notable headwind to growth.” Earlier on Friday, China’s central bank said … Read more