Tesla continues its rapid push into the world’s largest car market. Outgoing Bank of England governor Mark Carney is taking on a new climate-focused role at the UN. Paternity leave grows in popularity.
Farm prices are likely to stay low in 2020. How low interest rates negatively affect older people more. Astronomers are concerned about their work as more satellites litter the night sky.
Astronomers are warning that more communications satellites will hinder their work. The co-founder of wearable meditation device Muse explains why consumers are demanding more mental health products. We visit a U.K. soap factory that only hires the disabled.
When is comes to holiday buying, what a difference a year makes. Retailers are counting on post-Christmas sales. How a group of enthusiasts is helping preserve Montreal’s neon past.
Christmas retail sales get an online bump. One-day free shipping makes a dent in Amazon’s profits. How thanking people for their charitable giving can prompt further donations.
How scandal-hit businesses can bounce back. Somalia and neighboring Ethiopia face food insecurity due to an almost biblical swarm of locusts. On the 15th anniversary of the Boxing Day tsunami that devastated parts of South Asia, we find out how a fisherman’s family is faring.
A look at how Fed signaling is expected to affect the markets in the new year. Why managers at Amazon are concerned about the company’s shipping practices. Plus, Toys R Us’s new owners have opened two small brick-and-mortar stores with a focus on online shopping.
A survey found 88% of professionals expect bonuses this year, but not necessarily fairness. Why not everyone can miss work when they’re sick. Plus, a look at the business of the British Christmas staple, the Brussel sprout.
Brussels sprouts are big business at Christmas in the UK. We find out how much people spend, and why the tradition has such staying power. Plus, we hear from one company tackling food waste, especially during the holiday season.
