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theguardian.com - Roger Bolton - Can Matt Brittin save the BBC - and how should he do it? Our panel's advice for the new boss
Can Matt Brittin save the BBC - and how should he do it? Our panel's advice for the new boss
The Guardian

Former BBC editor and presenter Director general, we need you to give us a dream. At the moment we only seem to have business plans, which is not surprising since your board is stuffed with businesspeople. Not many creative dreamers there. Your…

forbes.com - Sarah Hernholm - 4 ChatGPT Prompts To Identify High-Income Skills In 2026
4 ChatGPT Prompts To Identify High-Income Skills In 2026
Forbes

Make the time to use ChatGPT to figure out your high income skills The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025 estimates that 92 million roles will be displaced by 2030, while 170 million new ones will be created. Nearly 40% of the skills…

businessinsider.com - Jane Ridley - I quit fast-paced journalism to care for my sick mom. My experience in both led me to become a celebrant at funerals.
I quit fast-paced journalism to care for my sick mom. My experience in both led me to become a celebrant at funerals.
Business Insider

This interview is based on a conversation with Mandy Appleyard, 65, from Yorkshire, England, a celebrant specializing in funerals. It has been edited for length and clarity. In May 2019, my life was turned upside down when I received a call at work…

newsweek.com - Brendan Cole - Amal Khalil: Israel accused of war crimes after journalist death
Amal Khalil: Israel accused of war crimes after journalist death
Newsweek

Israel has been accused of war crimes after an airstrike in the south of Lebanon killed the journalist Amal Khalil, the latest media worker to die in the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel since the beginning of March. The airstrikes took place…

ign.com - Lloyd Coombes - Best Buy Just Dropped a Massive 'One Day Only' Sale on Magic: The Gathering, and These Are the MTG Deals You Can't Miss Today
Best Buy Just Dropped a Massive 'One Day Only' Sale on Magic: The Gathering, and These Are the MTG Deals You Can't Miss Today
IGN

Magic: The Gathering is a fun hobby, but it's not a cheap one, making finding the latest deals important for newcomers and experienced Planeswalkers alike. Thankfully, Best Buy is offering just that: A smattering of offers across recent sets, and…

fool.com - Maurie Backman - How to Avoid the Social Security Earnings Penalty If You're Still Working in 2026
How to Avoid the Social Security Earnings Penalty If You're Still Working in 2026
The Motley Fool

There are some people who retire and pledge to never work again. And if you're one of them, that's understandable. After a long career, the last thing you may want to think about is reporting to a job, even if it's just part-time. But for some…

koreatimes.co.kr - Jung Min-ho - Declining income, no consent: AI eats into Korea's creative, language workforce
Declining income, no consent: AI eats into Korea's creative, language workforce
The Korea Times

As Korea pushes to embed artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics across its factories and offices, the impact on jobs is no longer abstract. Workers are already feeling it. This is the second in a four-part series examining how AI is reshaping…

seekingalpha.com - Mike Zaccardi - Freeport-McMoRan: Grasberg Woes Offer A Post-Earnings Buying Opportunity (NYSE:FCX)
Freeport-McMoRan: Grasberg Woes Offer A Post-Earnings Buying Opportunity (NYSE:FCX)
Seeking Alpha

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. remains a Buy, supported by strong copper prices and robust EPS growth despite Grasberg mine delays. Q1 delivered a solid beat: $0.57 non-GAAP EPS and $6.2B revenue, but 2026 copper/gold sales guidance was cut due to…

wwd.com - Joelle Diderich - LVMH Prize Announces Nine Finalists for 2026 Edition
LVMH Prize Announces Nine Finalists for 2026 Edition
WWD

PARIS — The LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers on Friday announced the nine finalists for this year's award, reflecting the global reach of the competition with a shortlist that includes designers from the United States, Europe, China…

observer.ug - Robert Spin Mukasa - Why Kabale could shape Uganda's next tech wave
Why Kabale could shape Uganda's next tech wave
The Observer

In southwestern Uganda, where opportunity can often feel concentrated elsewhere, a new room filled with computers, bright workspaces and high-speed connectivity is being presented as something larger than a campus upgrade. MTN Uganda has launched a…

seekingalpha.com - Mike Zaccardi - ON Semiconductor: Chip Stocks' Parabolic Rise Draws Concerns (NASDAQ:ON)
ON Semiconductor: Chip Stocks' Parabolic Rise Draws Concerns (NASDAQ:ON)
Seeking Alpha

ON Semiconductor has surged over 75% since late March, now approaching its $111 all-time high amid a parabolic technical setup. I maintain a 'Hold' rating: Valuation is fair on normalized earnings and PEG, but technicals suggest elevated near-term…

ign.com - Michael Cripe - Battlefield 6 Devs Talk Server Browser and Railway to Golmud Map Size in Post Aimed at Addressing 2026 Roadmap Feedback
Battlefield 6 Devs Talk Server Browser and Railway to Golmud Map Size in Post Aimed at Addressing 2026 Roadmap Feedback
IGN

Publisher EA and developer Battlefield Studios have offered further clarification for their Battlefield 6 2026 roadmap after recently bombarding players with major reveals and big promises last week. The team behind the multiplayer first-person…

forbes.com - Kristen Bousquet - 8 Ways Creators Can Make Money Away From Social Media
8 Ways Creators Can Make Money Away From Social Media
Forbes

Brand deals remain a part of the mix, but they're no longer the whole story. The creator economy has matured well past the era of sponsored posts being a creator's only income stream. As the industry grows, more brands are investing in influencers…

pressgazette.co.uk - Charlotte Tobitt - AI in journalism: Live tracker of scandals and mistakes
AI in journalism: Live tracker of scandals and mistakes
Home Page - Press Gazette

AI is being widely used in journalism and can lead to reputation-killing scandals and mistakes if not monitored closely. Here Press Gazette rounds up some of the main examples of where AI has gone wrong. The Mississippi Free Press has admitted to…

tomsguide.com - Elton Jones - Claude now connects to more everyday apps - here's what you can do now
Claude now connects to more everyday apps - here's what you can do now
Tom's Guide

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