Ben & Jerry’s cofounder Jerry Greenfield quits over ‘silenced’ activism Summary Jerry Greenfield, cofounder of Ben & Jerry’s, said he is resigning after 47 years, accusing parent company Unilever of silencing the brand’s activism. Greenfield said the independence promised when Unilever bought Ben & Jerry’s in 2000 — including the brand’s ability to speak on […]
Will gaming industry kill or embrace prediction markets they say mimic sports betting? Summary The American Gaming Association released a nationwide YouGov poll finding roughly 85% of respondents view sports-focused prediction markets as gambling and believe such products should only operate under state-licensed sportsbooks and online platforms. Prediction markets, which are federally regulated by the […]
The Boys Meets Life Is Strange in Unexpectedly Genius New Game Summary Dispatch is an episodic, narrative-driven “superhero workplace comedy” from AdHoc Studio — a team made up largely of former Telltale developers. The first two episodes launch on PC and PlayStation 5 on 22 October, with further episodes released weekly through to 12 November. […]
ASA Bans Midnite AI-Generated Soccer Ad for Violating Child Protection Regulations Summary The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned an AI-generated video posted by gambling operator Midnite after finding it breached rules protecting children from gambling marketing. The clip — an AI parody of a speech by footballer Trent Alexander-Arnold shared on X on […]
Government figures indicate Macau’s gaming industry recorded US$17.9 billion surplus in 2024 Summary Macau’s gaming industry reported a gross surplus of MOP$143.1 billion (US$17.9 billion) in 2024, a 24.7% year-on-year increase, according to the Statistics and Census Service (DSEC). Total receipts for the sector rose 23.1% to MOP$231.5 billion (US$28.9 billion), while total expenditure excluding […]
What to Keep in Mind for Your Next Purchase Price Adjustment Provision Summary The Delaware Chancery Court’s decision in Northern Data AG v. Riot Platforms, Inc. clarifies how courts treat expert determinations in post-closing purchase price adjustment (PPA) disputes and the boundary between PPA mechanisms and indemnification claims. The court affirmed the expert on some […]
How to measure the returns on R&D spending Summary The article examines recent economic research that tries to quantify the return on public and private R&D spending. Economists use different methods to track how R&D affects GDP, productivity and long-term prosperity, despite long lags and indirect payoff pathways. Researchers find surprisingly large returns: conservative estimates […]
LiveScore Group partners with X and xAI Summary LiveScore Group has announced a partnership with X and xAI to combine X’s real‑time social content and xAI’s advanced artificial intelligence with LiveScore and LiveScore Bet. The collaboration aims to merge sports media and betting into a seamless, real‑time experience for millions of users. LiveScore will gain […]
The double prejudice facing Disabled older workers – HR News Summary New research from the Centre for Ageing Better, published during National Inclusion Week and produced with The Policy Institute at King’s College London, shows Disabled people aged 50–66 face markedly worse treatment in the labour market than their non-disabled peers. The Supporting Disabled Older […]
Europe turns to Ukrainian tech for ‘drone wall’ against Russia Summary European governments and defence agencies are increasingly looking to Ukrainian battlefield-tested technology to build a so-called “drone wall” to detect, track and defeat Russian unmanned aerial systems. The push reflects Ukraine’s hard-earned expertise from years of combat against massed drone and loitering-munition attacks, and […]
