The Limits of Work: Lessons from Japan
‘For foreign observers, it’s important to point out that this incredible efficiency and the suicide pandemic aren’t contradictory in nature. They are the results of the same institutional logic.’
‘For foreign observers, it’s important to point out that this incredible efficiency and the suicide pandemic aren’t contradictory in nature. They are the results of the same institutional logic.’
New details have emerged about 21-year-old Nasire Best, who was shot dead by Secret Service agents outside the White House on Saturday. US media reports say he had previously displayed erratic behaviour, believed he was Jesus Christ, and had been hospitalized following incidents linked to mental illness.
‘We never tell students not to leave; we tell them to go abroad, but then to return home, because it’s worth doing so. I feel that among the 340 million in the U.S., we matter nowhere near as much as we do in a smaller community. That sense of belonging—people know you and are waiting for you, you matter and can have an impact—is, in my opinion, far stronger there than it is here.’
‘Loyalty is a commitment for us. We’re responsible for our customers, who trust us, and we’re responsible for our team. You have to value good employees; you have to keep going for their sake, too. Somehow, we’ve always managed to get through the tough times. Not to mention that my work is also my hobby.’
Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the United States would send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, citing his close ties with President Karol Nawrocki—a move widely interpreted as both a strategic reinforcement of NATO’s eastern flank and a political victory for Poland’s conservative president amid growing tensions with Donald Tusk’s government.
Following devastating local election results, Labour faces internal pressure as leadership speculation grows. Bloomberg reports that some within the party are floating the idea of a long-term return to the EU, with figures such as Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham being increasingly open about wanting closer European ties.
Israel’s international image suffered heavy damage after Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir shared controversial footage showing detained pro-Palestinian activists forced to kneel under armed guard following the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. Even generally pro-Israel European governments reacted furiously, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly distanced himself from the ultranationalist minister.
After the news of the casting of black actress Lupita Nyong’o as Helen of Troy and transgender actor Elliot Page as Achilles, we have also learnt that Nyong’o will be playing Helen’s sister Clytemnestra as well; while controversial hip hop artist Travis Scott will be appearing as a ‘rapping bard’ in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming Odyssey movie.
The White House said Xi expressed interest in buying more US oil, although Chinese state media made no mention of the issue.
Nvidia once again exceeded Wall Street expectations, reporting record datacentre revenue and strong quarterly earnings as global investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure continues to accelerate. CEO Jensen Huang said the expansion of AI datacentres represents ‘the largest infrastructure expansion in human history’.
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