Latest Stories from Jamie
Taking stock of the Trump Musk breakup
Over the last week, a public spat has caused seemingly irreparable damage to the relationship of arguably Americaโs two most powerful men. Beyond dented egos, what are we dealing with here? No more octagon-side dates at the UFC for these two former chums then. As quickly as the unnerving affinity grew between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, it has ended unceremoniously and likely irreparably. But how did the Tesla boss go...
UK ready to sue Roman Abramovich over frozen Ukraine funds
The former Chelsea FC owner was forced to sell up in 2022 after UK sanctions were actioned against the Russian oligarch. He was ordered to give the proceeds of the โฌ2.97bn sale to Ukrainian victims of war, but has continually refused terms. Remember when the UK went after seven Russian oligarchs with sanctions following their home nationโs invasion of Ukraine back in 2022? The most recognisable among the names was billionaire...
The Gen Z lawyers and students reforming big law firms
The rigid and overtly traditional business of law is subtly being reshaped by Gen Z lawyers and law students. Billable hours and a culture of overworking are ebbing away in many organisations, as work-life balance and an emphasis on personability come into play. The business of law is serious for a reason, but is there room to make the industry lighter and less reticent for workers and clients alike? Gen...
Universal Music Groupโs ties to abuse scandals in West Africa
West African nonprofits allege that major Universal Music Group stakeholder Vincent Bollorรฉ has built his fortune through abusive practices in the region. Theyโre urging the labelโs artists to do their research before making charitable donations. Universal Music Group (UMG) represents some of the worldโs biggest artists today, including Kendrick Lamar, his buddy Drake, Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, and Rhianna. Many of the music corporationโs global names, past and present, have travelled...
Xbox to integrate Steam according to industry insider
Months after initial rumours Microsoft was plotting to support Steam on Xbox, a gaming insider has made fresh claims that internal testing is taking place. What would this integration mean for console gaming going forward? All signs still point to Xbox becoming more service than hardware in the near future. Sonyโs long-spanning domination of console sales has effectively ended the console wars, and former rival Microsoft is now fully leaning...
Dutch climate campaigners vow to take Shell to court again
Originally arguing that Shell should reduce its emissions by 45% in line with the Paris climate agreement, Dutch climate non-profit Milieudefensie has vowed to take Shell to court for a second time in quick succession. If at first you donโt succeed, try, try, and try again. Abiding by this mantra, Dutch climate non-profit โMilieudefensieโ is hoping that getting Shell back in court will prove more fruitful than the last time out. Initially...
Trump trying to roll back decades of vital energy efficiency standards
The Trump administrationโs assault on long-standing reforms now has energy efficiency standards in its crosshairs. The rollback is potentially devastating for global environmental targets and is being described as the โlargest deregulatory effort in historyโ. Donald Trump is still ploughing through federal laws at full throttle. The latest attempted unravelling will be met with sizable resistance, however. The US Energy Department is reportedly steadfast on rolling back energy efficiency standards for...
vanity space flights + minecraft theatre mayhem
do you ever feel like a plastic bag? Happy hump day everyone! If youโre bored of the relentless hamster wheel that is modern life, donโt get in your feels too much. Easter weekend is rapidly approaching, which means we have another 48 hours to sit on our arses watching football, gorging on e numbers, and palming our children off on our other halvesโฆ oh, just me then. Before you can indulge in...
A Minecraft Movieโs meme-shaped success
Gen Z fans have propelled the eponymous film to ridiculous heights thanks to memes and theatre mayhem. Who wouldโve thought a movie based on the most popular game of all time would be a smash hit? Honestly, not me. Unless youโve just woken up from a coma spanning back to 2009, youโll know all about Minecraft, the global smash sandbox that allows players to create their own worlds one block at...