Navigating the polycrisis. Life in turbulent times
By Michael Lerner Author Bio: Michael Lerner is the president and co-founder of Commonweal, a nonprofit center in Bolinas, California. Commonweal works in health and healing, education and the arts, and environment and justice with more than 40 programs. His principal work at…
Making the most out of audio and voice
As audio-enabled smart speaker devices have seen a sharp rise in popularity this year, there are definite opportunities to monetize and reach wider audiences. By Sahar Amer From Reuters Community he popularity of using smart speakers is growing at a…
Top Chinese and US envoys discuss next step in trade war talks
By kinting Lo From South China Morning Post High-level contact suggests both countries keen to keep up momentum despite arrest of Huawei executive Sabrina Meng Wanzhou, analyst says Top Chinese and US trade negotiators have discussed plans for renewed trade…
Xi Jinping urges China to become more self-reliant during tour of southern manufacturing hub
By He Huifeng From South China Morning Post Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that China must become “self-reliant”, state media reported, as he toured the country’s manufacturing hub. Xi arrived in the southern province of Guangdong on Monday, and…
EU draft law would force sites to remove extremist content
By Jon Fingas From engadget It doesn’t believe self-policing is good enough. The European Union is no longer convinced that self-policing is enough to purge online extremist content. The Financial Times has learned that the EU is drafting legislation to…
Tesla surges after Elon Musk follows up a $2 billion investment report with a tweet saying he might take the company private (TSLA)
By Graham Rapier From Business Insider Tesla spiked more than 7% Tuesday after the Financial Times reported Saudi Arabia’s investment fund had amassed a $2 billion stake in the company. CEO Elon Musk tweeted shortly after that he was “considering…
McGuireWoods’ Matthew Sperry honored on Legal Week’s Private Client Global Elite list
NEW YORK and LONDON – McGuireWoods partner Matthew Sperry is among the world’s elite private client and trust practitioners selected for Legal Week’s prestigious Private Client Global Elite list. Sperry, chair of McGuireWoods’ global private client practice, handles U.S. tax,…
Abraaj audit finds funds mingled corporate and investor cash
By Simeon Kerr From Financial Times Private equity group lacked governance but did not embezzle funds, Deloitte finds Abraaj dipped into investor funds because of cash shortages at the group, but there is no evidence of embezzlement, a forensic review…
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Fiat Chrysler reportedly phasing out diesel passenger cars by 2022
By Rob LeFebvre From engadget The move follows emissions-related lawsuits. Fiat Chrysler’s diesel plans are back in the spotlight again. The Italian-American car maker was hit with several lawsuits last December, each claiming that the company’s heavy-duty pickup trucks used…
Honda sets aside $605 million to settle Takata airbag claims
By Mariella Moon, From engadget The Japanese automaker was Takata’s biggest customer. The Takata airbag scandal affected several companies, but Honda felt its impact the most. Now, the Japanese automaker has agreed to a $605 million settlement to pay for…
