Quartz • February 28, 2023, 12:10 pm
This is the full transcript for season 4, episode 1 of the Quartz Obsession podcast on tree planting.Read more...
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
How much does mass tree planting affect climate change?
Monday, February 27, 2023
South Africa's power blackouts will cost the economy $1.3 billion this year
Quartz • February 27, 2023, 12:30 pm
South Africa’s power problem is taking a huge chunk out its GDP after its central bank estimated that $51 million is lost every day due to load shedding.Read more...
Lifestyle.INQ • February 27, 2023, 11:39 am
A partnership that dates back centuries, artists and muses often share dramatic and profound relationships that go beyond their bodies of work. Whether it be through the medium of painting,…
Quartz • February 27, 2023, 11:13 am
Nokia is changing its logo for the first time in 60 years.Read more...
Sunday, February 26, 2023
Ukrainians keep returning home as the war enters its second year
Quartz • February 24, 2023, 5:33 pm
Millions of Ukrainians fled their country after Russia’s invasion last February. But as the conflict enters its second year with no end in sight, millions of others have also become “returnees,”…
Quartz • February 24, 2023, 12:27 pm
NASA’s next four-person mission to the International Space Station (ISS) is now due for take off on Monday (Feb. 27).Read more...
Quartz • February 24, 2023, 11:00 am
In topsy-turvy economic times, it’s easy to focus on uncertainty and fret about the future. That impulse, though, can mask progress: Income inequality has plateaued in the last decade, and recently…
Quartz • February 24, 2023, 11:00 am
Scandal-ridden Ozy Media finds itself in another bind.Read more...
Quartz • February 24, 2023, 10:57 am
I’m hitting refresh on my email, waiting for several executives to get back to me about new projects. One has to rethink its global rollout due to budget cuts. Another has the budget authorized but…
Saturday, February 25, 2023
This Cuisine Is the World's Favorite
Lifestyle from Newser • February 25, 2023, 12:30 pm
It's the weekend, which means you might consider getting a little more adventurous with your meal choices than workweek PB&Js. With dishes and recipes from all over the globe readily available at…
Quartz • February 24, 2023, 9:48 pm
Tomatoes and lettuce are out of stock at a number of British supermarkets this week, along with a number of other fresh fruit and vegetables, leading some to pin blame on Brexit. Read more...
Quartz • February 24, 2023, 6:22 pm
British slave-owning families received compensation when slavery was abolished in parts of the British Empire in the 19th century. Almost 200 years later, one family seeks to make amends to the…
Friday, February 24, 2023
How Russia's economy unexpectedly survived a year of war and sanctions
Quartz • February 24, 2023, 2:26 pm
It didn’t take long after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022 for Western sanctions to come crashing down on Moscow—volley after punitive volley of economic constraints, all designed to hobble…
Quartz • February 24, 2023, 1:53 pm
How do leaders role model prioritizing emotional and mental well-being for our teams? It’s a question I ask myself often in my role with talent and culture at KPMG US. Read more...
Sunday, February 19, 2023
George Soros says Narendra Modi must answer for Adani row
Quartz • February 17, 2023, 4:44 pm
US billionaire investor George Soros this week publicly criticized Indian prime minister Narendra Modi for his ties with the crisis-hit Adani group, and also went after the leader’s democratic…
Quartz • February 17, 2023, 4:19 pm
US president Joe Biden will visit Poland next week ahead of the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.Read more...
Quartz • February 17, 2023, 1:35 pm
While corporate layoffs are still below pre-pandemic levels, a wave of high-profile layoffs have left workers understandably anxious. Since the beginning of 2023, more than 350 tech companies have…
Saturday, February 18, 2023
Kyiv’s ‘art shelter’ basement theater heals the scars of war
Lifestyle.INQ • February 18, 2023, 10:37 am
KYIV — The bombs fall and the sirens blare but, in a Kyiv basement, rehearsals for the show – about a German town relentlessly attacked during World War Two – go on. The ProEnglish Theater’s next…
Quartz • February 17, 2023, 8:51 pm
The world of K-pop is consolidating.Read more...
Friday, February 17, 2023
Here's how to recover from a layoff, according to positive psychology
Quartz • February 17, 2023, 1:35 pm
While corporate layoffs are still below pre-pandemic levels, a wave of high-profile layoffs have left workers understandably anxious. Since the beginning of 2023, more than 350 tech companies have…
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Crocs is expected to post record revenue for 2022
Quartz • February 15, 2023, 1:23 pm
Who knew rubber clogs of a childhood past would become part of the cultural zeitgeist 20 years later?Read more...
Quartz • February 15, 2023, 12:15 pm
Air India’s agreement to acquire 470 planes from Airbus and Boeing, the largest deal in aviation history, will help the airline modernize its fleet, expand its network, and boost it in its ambition…
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
3 ways to create a learning environment
Quartz • February 14, 2023, 2:58 pm
Recent data is clear: Organizations gain a competitive advantage when they invest in continuous learning. Building people’s capacity, boosting their engagement, and listening to their insights not…
Quartz • February 14, 2023, 2:14 pm
Nikki Haley has thrown the proverbial hat in the presidential ring.Read more...
Quartz • February 14, 2023, 2:12 pm
The US consumer price index moved up faster month-on-month than the Federal Reserve is comfortable with, which may well prompt the central bank to raise interest rates even higher than previously…
Quartz • February 14, 2023, 11:04 am
Walmart is shutting three tech hubs in the US, forcing a rejig in the workforce.Read more...
Quartz • February 14, 2023, 9:16 am
From New York to California, a T-Mobile outage swept the US late on Monday (Feb. 13).Read more...
Saturday, February 11, 2023
Directions: An Art Exhibit by Yul Servo Nieto
Lifestyle.INQ • February 11, 2023, 6:57 am
Modern art in its many shapes and forms is once again on center stage. One such form is contemporary metal artwork. In this unique medium, we bring to light the artist Yul Servo Nieto. Not your…
Lifestyle.INQ • February 11, 2023, 3:27 am
Job hoppers regularly change companies, moving from one to the next without staying in their jobs for very long. In the United States, this phenomenon is such that it has given rise to the concept of…
Quartz • February 10, 2023, 10:05 pm
The Indian government announced on Thursday, Feb. 10 that 5.9 million tons of lithium, a crucial mineral for the manufacturing of electric vehicles and solar panels, had been discovered in the…
Quartz • February 10, 2023, 6:00 pm
Covid is almost over—or so says the US presidential administration. Read more...
Friday, February 10, 2023
How to decide between job offers
Quartz • February 10, 2023, 2:27 pm
“I’m sorry, I can’t continue the interview process,” I explained over the phone.Read more...
Quartz • February 10, 2023, 1:55 pm
There’s something ironic about Elon Musk’s attendance at the World Government Summit in Dubai—a four-day gathering of business and political leaders discussing global issues from climate change to…
Quartz • February 10, 2023, 11:09 am
Whoever helped make China’s spy balloon is in big trouble with the US.Read more...
Quartz • February 10, 2023, 10:01 am
Adidas faces its first loss in three decades if Yeezys in its warehouse go unsold.Read more...
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Climate lawyers are suing Shell's directors personally over the oil giant's emissions
Quartz • February 9, 2023, 1:23 pm
Activists are finding all kinds of ways to pressure companies to act on climate change. The latest: In the UK, a group of climate lawyers is suing Shell’s directors personally for putting the oil…
Quartz • February 9, 2023, 12:53 pm
Credit Suisse is sliding deeper into the red—but it’s not throwing in the towel yet.Read more...
Quartz • February 9, 2023, 12:33 pm
India’s steep new tax on funds remitted out of the country may be aimed at rich tax avoiders—but it will also end up hurting less wealthy families with relatives overseas. Read more...
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Reliance’s new truck adds muscle to India’s hydrogen vehicles plan
Quartz • February 7, 2023, 11:30 am
Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries (RIL) has nudged India’s ambitious hydrogen mission ahead. Read more...
Quartz • February 7, 2023, 11:05 am
When the economy gets worse, companies cut their advertising budgets. This truism has played out throughout the last year as economists have nagged about a potential US recession.Read more...
Lifestyle.INQ • February 7, 2023, 10:04 am
With the number of beauty products I have in my vanity, creating a capsule kit that accounts for my everyday essentials is a must. I have found holy-grail products that are a staple in my make-up…
Quartz • February 7, 2023, 9:20 am
Fintech startup MNT-Halan raked in an impressive $400 million in a hybrid equity-debt financing round, propelling its post-money valuation to much-coveted billion-dollar unicorn status.Read more...
Lifestyle.INQ • February 7, 2023, 12:00 am
‘Call Me By Your Name’ by Luca Guadagnino was praised for being a striking love story that delved into the exploration of one’s sexual identity, and has made its way to being an iconic film that…
Monday, February 6, 2023
Moving Forward With Burberry’s New Vision
Lifestyle.INQ • February 6, 2023, 1:52 pm
Burberry is unveiling a new identity under the supervision of new creative director Daniel Lee after the fashion house purged its social media accounts over the weekend. With the new campaign,…
Quartz • February 6, 2023, 1:20 pm
There’s no better time for reflection than at the beginning of a year. Designating time and space for retrospectives allows team members to identify problems and propose different solutions. Doing…
Quartz • February 6, 2023, 12:30 pm
Having shocked investors by abruptly canceling a major share sale a few days ago, the crisis-hit Adani group may now pull back cautiously on spending, too.Read more...
Quartz • February 6, 2023, 11:54 am
Employees are constantly reminded of an impending recession, inflation, and continued public health concerns, which can impact employee mental health. Well-being at work impacts the individual, their…
Sunday, February 5, 2023
Activision Blizzard was fined $35 million for neglecting employee complaints
Quartz • February 3, 2023, 5:44 pm
Activision Blizzard agreed to pay a settlement worth $35 million after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accused the popular video game developer of failing to properly address complaints…
Quartz • February 3, 2023, 3:41 pm
The US added 517,000 jobs in January, according to new data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rate fell to a nearly 53-year low at 3.4%. Read more...
Quartz • February 3, 2023, 11:05 am
Bangladesh has sought to revise a power deal with Adani Power due to differences over coal prices.Read more...
Quartz • February 3, 2023, 10:15 am
The US is monitoring a surveillance balloon spotted over Montana.Read more...