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The positive tipping points for climate change

There could be a silver lining on the horizon in the battle to avoid climate change catastrophe, scientists say, thanks to the identification of so-called “positive tipping points”.

The Week

Young job seekers need to prepare for future jobs

A recently released World Economic Forum (WEF) report, in collaboration with Chulalongkorn Business School, highlighting the impending disappearance of traditional clerical positions due to technological disruptions highlights the need to train specialised individuals to drive future business growth.

Bangkok Post

What is TeachAI? The AI Education Resource Explained by ISTE’s Chief Learning Officer

TeachAI is an AI resource for educators and school leaders launched by Code.org, ETS, ISTE, Khan Academy, and World Economic Forum.

Tech&Learning

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Microsoft’s chief economist is convinced that A.I. will be ‘used by bad actors’—but says that cars can be dangerous, too

A.I. can cause “real damage” in the wrong hands, says Microsoft’s Michael Schwarz, but a lot of other technologies come with similar risks.

Fortune

From 4chan to international politics, a bug-eating conspiracy theory goes mainstream

The conspiracy theory alleges that a shadowy global elite conspires to control the world's population, in part by forcing them to eat insects. It's being cited by politicians in several countries.

WEKU

China's overtures to foreign firms fall on familiar ears at 'Asia's Davos'

'China is open for business' was the message its newly-appointed Premier Li Qiang delivered this week to the Boao Forum, an international summit sometimes touted as Asia's answer to the World Economic Forum's meetings in Davos.

Reuters

Where there's gender equality, people tend to live longer

Researchers used data from more than 150 countries to connect gender equality and life expectancy. They hope their findings can help policymakers set priorities in public health and other areas.

WEKU

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Saudi Arabia, WEF Discuss Cooperation

Saudi State Minister for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir held talks in Riyadh on Tuesday with World Economic Forum President Børge Brende. The officials focused on aspects of cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the WEF. They also tackled economic, regional and international developments of interest.

Asharq Al-Awsat

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK

10 Unique Cultural Travel Destinations

For your next travel experience, slow down. Take some time to immerse yourself in the culture of a community and experience a different way of doing things.

The Street

In praise of the ‘15-minute city’ – the mundane planning theory terrifying conspiracists

The frightening prospect of greener, people-friendly streets has sent the online right – and Tory MPs – into a tailspin, says Guardian architecture critic Oliver Wainwright

The Guardian - UK

The New International Economic Order stumbled once before. Will it succeed a second time around?

Calls for a new approach to the management of global affairs intensified after the curtain came down on this year’s World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting held at Davos, Switzerland.

The Conversation

Conspiracy theories on '15-minute cities' flourish

Paris (AFP) - Urban planners are fending off abuse fuelled by conspiracy theories about their "15-minute city" regeneration projects which suspicious social media users claim are the road to "climate lockdowns".

AFP

Elon Musk Takes on a Powerful Global Organization

The billionaire and global CEO is attacking the circles of power one after the other.

The Street

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Elon Musk Seeks to Discredit a Powerful Global Organization

The billionaire and global CEO is attacking the circles of power one after the other.

Irish Independent

‘I want to build a group of 500, I want them to be leaders and I want no more excuses’ – Diversity and inclusion campaigner chases CEOs to move disability up corporate agendas

Getting the attention of the world’s business elite is relatively easy if you are standing on the main stage in Davos during the World Economic Forum, but getting to that stage is a different matter.

Caixin Global

Following the startling suspension of its would-be record-setting $34.5 billion IPO in November 2020, the fintech company was plunged into an extensive restructuring that has been ongoing for the past two years as regulators clamp down on misconduct in the industry

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3 High-Quality Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist These Days

Even after inflation showed signs of cooling, fears of a recession continue to linger on investors. Despite having a muddled outlook of the market ahead, many experts believe there is still room for optimism. Given this backdrop, fundamentally sound high-quality stocks AbbVie (ABBV), Cisco Systems (CSCO), and Hugo Boss (BOSSY)…

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France 24

High fashion: Luxury goods makers hope for boom as China re-opens

Is the luxury sector recession-proof? Sales at high-end brands plunged at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, but they've since rebounded sharply, even as inflation soars and economic growth slows. Now many fashion houses are hoping that China's reopening will be another boost to their business. Our Business Editor Kate…

Ballotpedia

Montana governor announces ban on ESG considerations in state investments

The office of Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) released the following statement on January 18 announcing that Montana has joined several other states in prohibiting non-financial considerations, including considerations related to ESG, in the state’s investments:

The Independent UK

Princess Eugenie says son August will be ‘an activist from two years old’

The royal spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos

Fortune

Abigail Disney and Mark Ruffalo are among 200 millionaires calling for taxes on the ultra-rich

The Patriotic Millionaires called upon Davos conference attendees to address wealth inequality.

Chicago Tribune

Commentary: Pritzker’s appearance at Davos could mark a turning point

I rise to acknowledge that Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker this year officially became a “Davos Person,” traveling to a tiny Swiss village with hundreds of other global-leader types, after two years in which the annual power fest experienced a pandemic-enforced repose.

Fortune

Top economist Mohamed El-Erian sees inflation getting 'sticky' at 4%—and a growing chorus sees the dawn of a new world in investing

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, the world’s business leaders fretted over the possibility that inflation won’t fall back to central banks’ targets.

Irish Independent

‘Send the weapons’: Leaders and corporate bigwigs show genuine united front for Ukraine at global forum

At this annual meeting, where global elites are urged to collaborate, co-operate and get along, one message rang loudest: Send the weapons.

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