The Economist

Lego’s plastic bricks need to be friendlier to the planet

The world’s biggest toymaker relies on keeping its customers — young and old—enchanted

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 Beijing is staring down another tough year for the Chinese economy.
How a miracle-working Greek bishop, a Dutch folk figure and an early New York icon became the ubiquitous symbol of Christmas.

The origin story behind the modern-day Santa Claus

How a miracle-working Greek bishop, a Dutch folk figure and an early New York icon became the ubiquitous symbol of Christmas.

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Bitcoin has blasted off again but analysts are predicting its 2024 gains may have ended its previous boom and bust cycles.

Bitcoin is up 138% this year. It is a nonsense-free rally

The link between digital assets and mainstream finance is strengthening.

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Celebrating the least punctual and worse-dressed colleagues. Just hope that it isn’t you.

The office employee awards you don’t want to win

None of us could recall a discussion when she had not made a point; none of us could remember a time when that point was salient.

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Here’s what to expect from artificial intelligence in the New Year.

What do the gods of generative AI have in store for 2025?

OpenAI and Google have unveiled their next generation of products. Here’s what to expect from artificial intelligence in the New Year.

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President-elect Donald Trump spruiked bigger fossil fuel production for the US during his campaign. Can he deliver?

Just how much oil can Trump pump?

President-elect Donald Trump promised to ‘drill, baby, drill’ in his bid to be the ultimate energy baron. Can he deliver on that petro-boom pledge?

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Western firms such as Starbucks are struggling to keep their foothold in China.

Foreign firms in China trapped in a dangerous struggle

Things have never looked rosier for foreign firms in China, at least according to the country’s Council for the Promotion of International Trade. But the reality is far less rosy.

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US car makers will be hit by proposed tariffs.

Profits will take a hit from Trump’s touted tariffs

If Mr Trump were to slap tariffs on Canada and Mexico the impact on American companies would be devastating

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Pat Gelsinger, chief executive officer of Intel Corp, has left the company.

Intel’s troubles deepen, as its boss makes an abrupt exit

Pat Gelsinger’s surprise departure from the struggling tech giant poses a dilemma for Donald Trump.

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Black Friday is not simply a date, it is also an idea. And increasingly, retailers are competing on timing as much as price.

When does Black Friday actually start?

Black Friday is not simply a date, it is also an idea. And increasingly, retailers are competing on timing as much as price.

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Red tape rage sinking morale

The Economist: How to stop red tape rage sinking morale

Ridiculous rules irritate workers and waste time — but bosses should listen before cutting.

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Elon Musk is intensifying the battle between his artificial intelligence platform xAI and Sam Altman’s OpenAI.

Musk turns up clash of the tech titans

The battle between xAI and Sam Altman’s OpenAI should be robust corporate competition. But Elon Musk could be turning it into a knife fight.

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With deficits soaring, their Trump, Starmer and Macron's finance ministers will have to be smart.

How Trump, Starmer and Macron can avoid a debt crunch

With deficits soaring, their finance ministers will have to be smart

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