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Kenya’s counties get budgets to undo inequality – how it’s helped households

Kenya’s counties get budgets to undo inequality – how it’s helped households

Kenya devolved power and public spending to 47 counties in 2013. This was in line with a global trend in which governments were pushing power and resources down to local levels in the hope that…

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Gold prices hit 3-wk high after Trump announces Iran ceasefire

Gold prices hit 3-wk high after Trump announces Iran ceasefire by : Investing.com Source link

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Plagiarised research passed automated tests, and I detected it – but only because it copied my work

Plagiarised research passed automated tests, and I detected it – but only because it copied my work

Earlier this year, I published a paper on the ethics of researching military populations. The core argument was straightforward: the standard rules researchers follow to protect participants – for example, informed consent and voluntary participation…

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Hosting the NFL draft is less about weekend beer sales and more about long-term brand value

Hosting the NFL draft is less about weekend beer sales and more about long-term brand value

When the NFL draft arrives in Pittsburgh in April 2026, city officials are sure to tout projected economic impact figures. They will likely point to the US$73 million generated by Green Bay, Wisconsin, and the…

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US hits military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island, Vance says no change to strategy

US hits military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island, Vance says no change to strategy

US hits military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island, Vance says no change to strategy by : Reuters Source link

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What gig workers and employees who get tips need to know about the new no-tax-on-tips tax break

What gig workers and employees who get tips need to know about the new no-tax-on-tips tax break

About 1 in 10 American workers are earning a living as a gig worker. That means they find their customers through Lyft, DoorDash, TaskRabbit and other digital platforms, or do another form of what the…

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‘Vegan leather’ isn’t as sustainable or eco‑friendly as brands might claim

‘Vegan leather’ isn’t as sustainable or eco‑friendly as brands might claim

In a high-end fashion store or luxury car showroom, the term “vegan leather” sends a strong message of quality. For many shoppers, it promises the look and feel of real leather without using animal skins.…

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Iran rejects ceasefire as Trump ramps up threats ahead of deadline

Iran rejects ceasefire as Trump ramps up threats ahead of deadline

Iran rejects ceasefire as Trump ramps up threats ahead of deadline by : Reuters Source link

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Narcissists get funding if they’re not arrogant or defensive

Narcissists get funding if they’re not arrogant or defensive

Entrepreneurs displaying narcissistic behavior are better able to convince investors to give them money when their grandiosity comes across as confidence as opposed to defensiveness or arrogance. That’s what we learned from watching 12 seasons…

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Three in four comms teams report non-staff resource adequacy

Three in four comms teams report non-staff resource adequacy

Central bank communications teams are more likely to view non-staff resources as adequate than human resources, the Communication Benchmarks 2025 find. Respondents assigned scores to their staff and non-staff resource sufficiency. This was carried out…

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