Corporations and universities are getting rich by shifting the costs to the rest of us

If we discovered that a business leader had made his fortune not only by making a large profit on the goods or services he sold, but also by stealing the incomes and savings of innocent members of the public – people who had no connection whatsoever their company – we would be outraged. Demands would … Read more

ANOTHER change coming? Referee left ‘fuming’ after ‘terrible law’ controversially denies English hooker a try

Luke Cowan-Dickie’s controversial non-try on Saturday has opened a new debate over the rules of the game. The England hooker played for Sale Sharks in their crucial Premiership match against Saracens at the StoneX Stadium. Sale led 7-3 when they pulled the hosts back, forcing their opponents to throw in at a lineout five yards … Read more

EA’s new Battlefield announcement was met with huge reactions

During an earnings call for Electronic Arts, CEO Andrew Wilson said the new Battlefield entry will be “another great live service” – and gamers have let out collective groans on social media. With a live service, new content is released regularly after launch, with premium content usually only accessible through a higher subscription level or … Read more

P&O Cruises stomach flu problem not new, passengers say – BBC News

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Guests with symptoms are being told to ‘isolate’ in their cabins, P&O said Item information Author, Charlotte Andries Role, BBC news 2 hours ago There have been problems with the spread of stomach flu on a cruise ship for weeks, passengers have told the BBC. P&O Cruises’ Ventura left … Read more

35-year mortgages: ‘I had no choice but to get one’ – BBC News

Image source, Nicola Webb Image caption, Nicola, pictured with her dog Marco, bought her first property with a 35-year mortgage Item information Author, Lora Jones Role, Business reporter, BBC News 2 hours ago Young homebuyers face significant challenges when it comes to getting on – and staying – on the property ladder. Nicola Webb, a … Read more

Fujitsu has fired its boss at the height of the Horizon scandal – BBC News

By Ben Koning Business reporter, BBC News 2 hours ago Image source, Ben Rushton/Australian Financial Review Image caption, Rod Vawdrey, pictured in December 2020, rings the bell at the Australian Stock Exchange to mark the start of trading in Nuix shares Fujitsu, the company that built the flawed Horizon IT system, fired a top boss … Read more

Bird Brains: Jays Exhibit Episodic Memory – Neuroscience News

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Resume: A new study finds that Eurasian jays exhibit episodic memory, a type of memory previously thought to be unique to humans. The birds were able to remember incidental details of past events, such as the visual features of cups used in an experiment to hide food. This finding suggests that episodic memory may not … Read more

EA’s new Battlefield announcement was met with huge reactions

During an earnings call for Electronic Arts, CEO Andrew Wilson said the new Battlefield entry will be “another great live service” – and gamers have let out collective groans on social media. On a live service, new content is released regularly after launch, with premium content usually only accessible through a higher subscription level or … Read more

Belfast’s Titanic shipyard faces an uncertain future – BBC News

Image source, Getty Images Item information Author, John Campbell Role, BBC News NI economics and business editor May 18, 2024 In August 2019, Harland and Wolff seemed done. The Belfast shipbuilder, best known for the Titanic, had gone bankrupt after losing the support of its Norwegian owners. It had not built a ship for almost … Read more