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China delaying Boeing airplane deliveries in potential blow to US relations
Speed Read Chinese airlines are reportedly delaying the deliveries as a result of safety concerns over the 737 Max jet
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Behemoths of the seas
The Explainer Cruise liners keep getting bigger, with the world’s largest 'megaship' ever built set to make its maiden voyage this month.
By The Week Staff Published
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Can the world really wean itself off coal?
Today's Big Question 'Record' global consumption is set to fall soon but growing demand in China and India could increase tensions
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Lululemon, Elon Musk and the debate over diversity and inclusion
Talking Point 'Laudable' efforts to increase diversity in the workplace are now being 'weaponised' in the US
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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How synthetic diamonds are upending the industry's status quo
In Depth Lab-grown diamonds are causing changes in a business that is already under heavy scrutiny
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Celebrities and global icons who died in 2023
In Depth The world said farewell this year to high-profile people including Tina Turner, Betty Boothroyd and Bobby Charlton
By The Week UK Published
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Will the UK economy bounce back in 2024?
Today's Big Question Fears of recession follow warning that the West is 'sleepwalking into economic catastrophe'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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What rising gold prices can tell us about the economy in 2024
The Explainer Market hits all-time high, boosted by a weakening US dollar and rising global tensions
By Flora Neville, The Week UK Published
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The nightmare before Christmas: is the party over for the office festive do?
Talking Point Seasonal cheer and morale-boosting benefits under threat from economic woes and employee disinterest – or dread
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Last updated
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Sports Illustrated publisher fires CEO after allegedly getting caught using AI-generated articles
Speed Read The CEO is one of several executives to be fired in the wake of the scandal
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Are electric vehicle sales really losing their charge?
Under the Radar Conventional wisdom says electric cars are on the decline, but some experts say this may not be the case
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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A blueprint to end stagnation: five ways to revive the UK economy
The Explainer Think tank's report advocates for greater public spending and a rise in benefits to tackle inequality
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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The best business books of 2023
The Week Recommends Including books by Walter Isaacson, Yanis Varoufakis and Jane Martinson
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Elon Musk overshadows his own Cybertruck rollout
Talking Point The X owner's latest bizarre public appearance and incendiary comments threaten to derail the 'biggest product launch of anything by far on Earth this year'
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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