Posts by Nathan Pine
Zelensky’s week from hell exposes Ukraine’s struggle for democracy
Protesters nationwide got what they wanted yesterday when Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed General Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of the armed forces following days of mass demonstrations. Yet this short-term gratification also serves as a bleak reminder that Kyiv’s true object of desire—acceptance by the U.S. and Europe as a reliable democratic partner—is unlikely to materialize any…
Read MoreStick it where the sun don’t shine | Opinion
I don’t know about you, but I hate changing the clocks. My oven has been showing the wrong time since the Obama era. Now Trump (and the House) want to do the job for us. On July 14, the House voted 308-117 to keep most of America on daylight saving time all year. Newsweek produced…
Read MoreVenice Giornate Degli Autori Unveils 2026 Selection
Venice parallel section Giornate degli Autori (GdA) has unveiled a female focused lineup for its 2026 edition. Drawn from 1,036 submissions from 114 countries, the lineup features 25 world premieres, of which 13 are Italian and 14 directed by women; with 10 films in competition, one closing film out of competition, five special events, and…
Read MoreThey built AI. Now Silicon Valley workers protest its threat to jobs and humanity
Silicon Valley residents are increasingly trying to stop the advance of artificial intelligence, even as the region attracts hundreds of billions of dollars in investment to expand the technology’s reach. Companies and workers around San Francisco Bay sparked the global AI explosion. Now, the nation’s tech hub also sits at the center of an intense…
Read MoreElon Musk Claims Grok Imagine Will Create “Historically Accurate” AI Version Of ‘The Odyssey’
Elon Musk‘s campaign against Christopher Nolan epic The Odyssey just deepened. The tech mogul wrote on his social media service X that his AI tool Grok Imagine would create a “full-length” feature version of Homer’s Greek myth. “Before this year ends, Grok Imagine will make a full-length movie of The Odyssey that is historically accurate…
Read MoreAnalysis: Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy In Donald Trump’s America
UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy was widely expected to change jobs when her good friend Andy Burnham became Prime Minister this week, but she has remained in post and is now comfortably the longest-serving in that role for well over 10 years. Now, a set of decisions that Nandy is due to make over the…
Read MoreApple TV Seeking Head of Local Language Scripted For Jay Hunt’s Team
EXCLUSIVE: Apple TV is seeking a head of local language scripted projects. The move comes amid a shuffling of the pack after Morgan Wandell and Oliver Jones exited the streamer, with Europe chief Jay Hunt handed a wider remit. Apple confirmed the Head of Local Language Scripted is a newly-created London-based role in Hunt’s team.…
Read MoreAre companies trying to solve leadership from the wrong direction?
Leadership development is growing into a multibillion-dollar business, yet employee engagement has fallen to its lowest level in five years. According to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2026 report, only 20 percent of employees worldwide are engaged at work, costing the global economy an estimated $10 trillion in lost productivity. As organizations continue investing…
Read MoreCAAS investing S$4 billion to double flight capacity ahead of T5 opening
AI and tech-led roll-out will expand Changi’s air traffic limits and add 200 controllers [SINGAPORE] Singapore will inject S$4 billion into its air navigation capabilities over the next 15 years, deploying artificial intelligence and boosting its controller workforce to help double its flight capacity. Ground infrastructure expansion – such as Terminal 5’s opening in the…
Read MoreBBC Considers Locking iPlayer For Viewers Who Opt Out Of License Fee
EXCLUSIVE: The BBC has said it is open-minded about closing off iPlayer to British viewers who decline to pay the licence fee. In an all-staff call on Monday, the BBC’s chief customer officer Kerris Bright said locking down iPlayer could be an “opportunity” in the future as the corporation looks to stem the tide of…
Read MoreScientists studied 1 million pregnancies, then found one overlooked risk
Gaining weight during pregnancy is inevitable, but gaining too much may raise the risk of potentially life-threatening complications—regardless of a woman’s starting weight. That’s according to a new study of more than 1 million pregnancies, which found that excessive weight gain during pregnancy was associated with a higher risk of severe maternal morbidity (SMM)—a group…
Read MoreAndy Burnham’s new Cabinet reflects his focus on UK economic growth
A sweeping overhaul signals a new financial direction for the country, but markets remain cautious [LONDON] Andy Burnham assumed the role of the UK’s new prime minister on Monday (Jul 20). Going into office, one of his key agendas is reigniting economic growth. By the end of 2023, UK gross domestic product per capita, in…
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