The people who manage technology and the people who manage people are starting to converge. As C-suite staff go, chief technology officers and chief human resources officers haven’t always overlapped much. But as more AI agents are employed in businesses, top executives are increasingly having to work together to manage ...
Why it pays to fund the wrong researchWhy it pays to fund the wrong research
Reed’s view I had two big questions this week for Michael Kratsios, director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, at Semafor World Economy in DC. If the administration’s policy is to cut funding for the wrong research, how do you determine which scientific endeavors lack merit? ...
Iran says Strait of Hormuz is ‘open’ but tracking shows few ships movingIran says Strait of Hormuz is ‘open’ but tracking shows few ships moving
US President Donald Trump welcomed Tehran’s announcement but said the US naval blockade would continue until a peace deal was reached. ...
Middle East crisis live: Iran reopens strait of Hormuz but US blockade remainsMiddle East crisis live: Iran reopens strait of Hormuz but US blockade remains
Iran reopens the strait of Hormuz during ceasefire negotiations, a move the US president praised on social media Oil and gas prices fall sharply after Iran says strait of Hormuz is open In case you’re just joining us, here are the latest developments in the Middle East to bring you ...
The 10 best sustainable US deals to shop this Earth Day, from balms to bath towelsThe 10 best sustainable US deals to shop this Earth Day, from balms to bath towels
The best sales from Filter-vetted brands for climate-conscious consumption that are also easy on the wallet Sign up for the Filter US newsletter, your weekly guide to buying fewer, better things Durable, climate-conscious goods often come at a premium. After all, it’s a lot cheaper to churn out 1,000 plastic ...
Is the pope Catholic? JD Vance thinks he has an answer | Marina HydeIs the pope Catholic? JD Vance thinks he has an answer | Marina Hyde
When it comes to theology, Donald Trump’s vice-president clearly knows best. Are we about to see an American break with Rome? The battle to be the absolute worst Trump henchman can feel so closely fought. But in the end, it’s always JD Vance, isn’t it? You would say Stephen Miller, ...
Feeling off? Your secrets could be making you stressedFeeling off? Your secrets could be making you stressed
Researcher Valentina Bianchi says holding in information can take a mental toll. Here’s how to manage it Tell us: do you use AI for fitness? Usually nothing makes me happier than receiving a message that starts with “don’t share this, but …”. Yet as I played the voice note on ...
Coral reefs are nearing extinction. 2026 must mark a turning point | Jason MomoaCoral reefs are nearing extinction. 2026 must mark a turning point | Jason Momoa
At 1.5C of global warming, up to 90% of coral reefs could be lost. The next few months could be a defining moment Where I come from – Hawai’i – the reef isn’t just something you look at. It’s part of us. It feeds our families, protects our shores, and ...
Slowly does it: how to be patient in a world that wants everything right nowSlowly does it: how to be patient in a world that wants everything right now
From next-day delivery to kids’ TV shows on demand, have we forgotten how to wait for … anything? The good news is that patience is a skill that can be cultivated – by parents and children alike. Here’s how Your kids want to know why their new book (ordered 18 ...
India can handle the energy shock if Iran ceasefire holds, top government adviser saysIndia can handle the energy shock if Iran ceasefire holds, top government adviser says
The News The Indian government’s chief economic adviser expressed confidence Friday that the world’s sixth-largest economy can weather the energy-price shock caused by the Iran war if the ceasefire holds. “We feel that if the current ceasefire holds and also gets extended indefinitely, by the end of the calendar third ...