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Women working in technology and financial services are at greater risk of losing their jobs to artificial intelligence and automation than men, according to a new report from the City of London Corporation. The study found that “mid-career” women – typically with five or more years’ experience – are being disproportionately exposed to job displacement while also being overlooked for …

With up to PKR 200 subsidized on every ride and rickshaw courier delivery, nearly 80,000 free trips will roll out citywide. Yango Pakistan will also distribute 5,000 safety rods to partner motorcycle drivers in Lahore Additionally, Yango Pakistan has made 3000 branded kites that customers can get a chance to win on their cargo, bike, rickshaw or car courier orders …

Howard and Aidan Barclay have been given six weeks to reach an agreement with creditors after HSBC launched bankruptcy proceedings over debts linked to the collapse of the family’s logistics empire. At a High Court hearing on Tuesday, Mr Justice Michael Briggs granted the brothers until 17 March to circulate proposals for individual voluntary arrangements (IVAs), a formal insolvency process …

Brussels would be willing to discuss closer trade ties with the UK, including the possibility of cooperation on a customs union, a senior European commissioner has said, signalling the clearest openness yet from the EU to re-engage with Britain.Speaking to the BBC after high-level talks in London, Valdis Dombrovskis, the European Commissioner for Economy, said the EU was “ready to …

The Welsh first minister has sparked controversy after urging the public to stop watching Netflix and instead go to the pub in order to support struggling hospitality businesses. Speaking in the Senedd, Eluned Morgan said consumers needed to “get out of their homes” and use pubs, restaurants and cafés if they wanted them to survive, following the Welsh Government’s announcement …

We explore how digital gaming—especially crypto-enabled formats—is influencing audience behavior, monetization, and engagement strategies for today’s entertainment-focused businesses. Over the past few years, digital entertainment has shifted from a passive experience into something far more interactive, personalized, and data-driven. From streaming platforms to mobile games, audiences now expect choice, speed, and a sense of control over how they spend their …

Bobby Acri is a cybersecurity analyst based in Winnetka, Illinois, who focuses on threat detection, incident response, risk mitigation, and secure systems design. His work centres on protecting large, complex systems in environments where small weaknesses can create outsized risk. Born on 17 May 1991 at Evanston Hospital, Bobby grew up on Chicago’s North Shore. He attended Hubbard Woods Elementary, …

Modern gaming platforms no longer win purely on content libraries, bonuses, or marketing spend. Competitive advantage is increasingly determined by the quality of the underlying technology stack, particularly payment infrastructure. This article examines how payment systems have evolved into a decisive moat for gaming operators, driven by massive investment, API-led architecture, advanced security engineering, cloud scalability, and the measurable financial …

Big ideas often get credit for changing careers and industries. But ideas alone do nothing without follow-through. Frank Elsner’s career shows how steady action, applied over time, can turn practical ideas into real results. His path is not built on sudden wins. It is built on discipline, learning, and showing up prepared. Today, Elsner serves as Chief of Safety and …

Unlicensed gambling in Sweden has continued to grow. Tighter regulations may not be having the impact the government desires, instead driving people offshore. January 2027 will see the introduction of a new law in Sweden, which targets the location of a player using online gambling services. This will counteract a loophole, which it is believed is facilitating rapidly falling channelisation …