How digital technology can transform the food and beverage industry

The main suspect in Germany’s deadly car-ramming attack on a Christmas market, Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, held strong anti-Islam views and was angry with Germany's migrant policy. Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned the attack that killed five people, including a nine-year-old child, and injured 205 others in Magdeburg. Abdulmohsen, a Saudi atheist and activist, railed against Islam and Germany’s permissive attitude towards refugees from mainly Muslim countries, despite past online posts suggesting a different motive for the attack....

Dennis Ignatius criticizes the appointment of Musa Aman as Sabah head of state, calling it a new low for Malaysia. He condemns the move as a triumph of political opportunism over honor and integrity, highlighting the unworthiness of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Ignatius expresses shame over the decision and questions the integrity of those involved in Musa's appointment. Full Article

Assoc Prof Archuleta highlighted the underrepresentation of women in healthcare and academia due to intense work cultures that do not accommodate caregiving roles. This lack of female representation in top roles leads to adverse downstream effects like fewer approved journal topics on women's health. Efforts to close the gap include policy changes for better female representation and building a culture of male allies to support women in balancing work and caregiving responsibilities. Full Article

The Ukrainian military is dropping Korean-language leaflets urging North Korean troops fighting on Russia’s side to surrender and join South Korea, with evidence suggesting North Korean soldiers are given Russian IDs to conceal their nationality. South Korean intelligence reports that Russia pays North Korean soldiers, but most funds likely go to the North Korean government. A photo purporting to show a North Korean soldier with a fake Russian ID raises questions about the effectiveness of...

The wireless telecom industry, particularly in Indonesia, is facing significant consolidation as companies like XL Axiata and Smartfren merge to compete with dominant players like Telkomsel. This trend is driven by the high costs associated with building and maintaining 5G networks, as well as geopolitical concerns regarding foreign influence. The merger between XL Axiata and Smartfren, despite Smartfren's financial struggles, aims to create a more competitive entity in the market, although the impact on consumers...

Yuhang Lin, a designer at Dentsu Creative in Shanghai since August 2023, is creatively influenced by his childhood love for sketching martial arts scenes and Chinese novels. His innovative project in London involved redesigning the Tube's floor as a virtual reality football pitch, promoting respectful behavior. Lin admires the alternate reality game campaign for The Dark Knight and is inspired by Kobe Bryant’s work ethic. His dream dinner guest is Elon Musk, and as a...