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IS GENERATION COVID SCREWED?

TEENS COMING OF AGE SINCE THE PANDEMIC ARE SHUNNING COLLEGE IN RECORD NUMBERS. THE CONSEQUENCES FOR THEMAND THE COUNTRY-COULD BE DIRE

A RISING RISK FOR BLACK MEN

THE SHARPEST DECLINE IN COLLEGE ENROLLMENT IS AMONG MEN OF COLOR-A DISTURBING TREND THAT COULD REVERBERATE FOR GENERATIONS

Bette's Second Act

After almost 30 years, Bette Midler Returns as the queen of Halloween in Hocus Pocus 2

How Trump's Social Media Platform Promotes QAnon

Through reposts and other methods, Truth Social has become an active booster of the extremist movement

THE WORLD'S MOST SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE BANKS 2023

Institutions that take their obligations to people and the environment seriously

Advanced semiconductor manufacturing achieved through world-class technology

With the aim of contributing to society as a development-type company, Micro Engineering has succeeded in fostering solutions not only for wafer polishing and cleaning, but also countermeasures against infectious diseases.

The Second Lives of Shipping Containers

Shipping containers, currently in the midst of a major shortage, have a lifespan of 10 to 15 years when used to transport freight across oceans.

Diego Luna

PARTING SHOT

A sustainable approach to fluid control technologies

KITZ Corporation aims to contribute to a sustainable future through the pursuit of fluid control technology and materials development.

UACJ VISION 2030 seeks to achieve sustainable development through aluminum excellence

As part of its three-pronged action plan for the decade ahead, UACJ Corporation aims to create a circular aluminum economy in Japan and overseas markets.

A Powerful Ally

Nevada's influential Culinary Union is fighting to keep the Silver State blue

"Innovation and Entrepreneurship are at the Heart of my Development Vision"

Sheikh Hasina and her nation have defied the odds. Under her strong leadership, Bangladesh solidified itself as a stable democracy while drastically improving its citizens' quality of life. She's also claiming Bangladesh a seat at the global table, speaking out for justice and the urgent need to deal with climate change.

'The ROCK on Which MODERN BRITAIN Was Built'

In her seven-decade dedication to a life of service to her subjects, Elizabeth II won their hearts as well as their respect

Society’s Long COVID

Uncertainty may be the most sure thing post-pandemic, if history is any guide

Brian Michael Jenkins

QUESTION AND ANSWERS

Steady Returns from Steady Growth

Amid global turmoil, Bangladesh's capital markets have been marked by stability and optimism.

Corporate Pride

Walton is an electronics juggernaut that's setting a new standard for manufacturing. It's already revolutionized consumption in Bangladesh, and now it's going global.

The Battle Over Big Data

China is aggressively trying to control much of the world's data. How president Biden responds will have broad implications for the economy and privacy

Zydus Lifesciences An Indian innovation-driven lifesciences company taking on the world

With a population of almost 1.4 billion, the second largest in the world, India is a land of opportunities for entrepreneurs and businesses with the right ambitions. According to the government, the Indian economy expanded by 8.7% in 2021, to reach $3.3 trillion, and in May 2022 exports hit $37.3 billion, their highest-ever level, up 15.5% year on year.

'Absolutely Ridiculous'

Violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman lost the use of his legs as a young child. Now he's angry about the resurgence of the disease and that some people aren't getting vaccinated

Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait Hitting new heights in Kuwait, Egypt, and UAE

Kuwait, the world's largest per-capita crude oil producer, is set to experience a strong 2022, aided by high global demand for oil and gas. In fact, Kuwait's economy is likely to see its best performance in a decade in 2022, with economic growth of about 8% predicted for the gulf country, according to S&P Global Ratings, followed by growth of 5.5% in 2023.

Wadia Group A caring business that has helped India to grow for almost 300 years

India is set to be the world's fastest-growing major economy for the second year in a row in 2022, likely growing at almost double the speed of China; 8.2% this year compared to 4.4% for China, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This will be a boon for businesses operating in India, with vast sections of the economy set to rapidly expand to meet domestic demand.

India - Innovate in India, Make for the World

Huge domestic demand, resurgent consumer confidence, strong government investment, and exports performing "exceptionally well" "will ensure that India reigns as the world's fastest-growing economy over the next few years, driving world growth", according to a recent paper by global professional services company Deloitte. Deloitte expects the economy to expand by more than 7% in the current fiscal year, and more than 6% in the next a strong performance given global headwinds. As the company notes, Indian businesses "have seen a steady net profit-to-sales growth over the past year and are sitting on piles of cash", positioning them well for investment.

Lessons from the Great Rethink

'People don't stay where they don't feel valued' and other key takeaways from the workplace shifts of the past few years

Could Donald Trump Find an Impartial Jury?

It would be the 'ultimate trust test' of America's judicial system. Trial experts share their advice

Quirkiest College Campuses

UNCHARTED | "Architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness," architect and designer Frank Gehry said. It's no wonder then that some of the most innovative designs are implemented on college campuses, where students learn from the past and grow from new perspectives. As students from all over reconvene for the school year, these campuses offer different points of view, not only through their curricula, but through their unconventional building styles. From a student center shaped like dim sum steamer baskets in Singapore, to a 36-story skyscraper in Russia, to a shipping center imitation in the Netherlands, here are college buildings around the world that present different angles.

Cynthia Addai-Robinson

PARTING SHOT

REVENGE OF THE PATHOGENS

THE WORLD SEEMS TO BE ENTERING A NEW, DEADLY ERA OF HEALTH THREATS FROM INFECTIOUS DISEASES-OLD ONES WE THOUGHT WE'D WIPED OUT, AND NEW ONES ON THE RISE

Sound and Style

Art rock pioneers Roxy Music are embarking on a tour to mark the band's 50th anniversary

BAND-E-AMIR, AFGHANISTAN

The militant Islamic group has also banned most art and culture.