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Lucasfilm passes ‘Star Wars’ torch to new leadersSpeed Read Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down after 14 years at the company
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Why Saudi Arabia is muscling in on the world of animeUnder the Radar The anime industry is the latest focus of the kingdom’s ‘soft power’ portfolio
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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How prediction markets have spread to politicsThe explainer Everything’s a gamble
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Blinkit: India’s 10-minute delivery appUnder The Radar Market pressures and rider unrest are casting a shadow over leading player
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Whiskey tariffs cause major problems for American distillersIn the Spotlight Jim Beam is the latest brand to feel the pain
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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SiriusXM hopes a new Howard Stern deal can turn its fortunes aroundThe Explainer The company has been steadily losing subscribers
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Parcel thefts: the rise of ‘porch pirates’The Explainer A surge in packages stolen from doorsteps is affecting more and more UK households
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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The longevity economy is booming as people live longerThe Explainer The sector is projected to reach $27 trillion by 2030
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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How will China’s $1 trillion trade surplus change the world economy?Today’s Big Question Europe may impose its own tariffs
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Phish food for thought: Ben & Jerry’s political turmoilIn the Spotlight War of words over brand activism threatens to ‘overshadow’ the big ice cream deal
By Will Barker, The Week UK Last updated
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Labour’s dilemma on workers’ rightsThe Explainer TUC says Employment Rights Bill is ‘essential to better quality, more secure jobs’ but critics warn of impact on economic growth
By The Week UK Published
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Has Google burst the Nvidia bubble?Today’s Big Question The world’s most valuable company faces a challenge from Google, as companies eye up ‘more specialised’ and ‘less power-hungry’ alternatives
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Five key changes from Rachel Reeves’ make-or-break BudgetThe Explainer The chancellor is relying on a ‘smorgasbord’ of targeted revenue raisers to keep MPs, markets and voters onside
By The Week UK Published
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Why is crypto crashing?Today's Big Question The sector has lost $1 trillion in value in a few weeks
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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