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?? Science Spotlight NASA "Touches" the Sun

NASA’s Parker Solar Probe made history on December 24t by flying just 3.8 million miles from the Sun at 430,000 mph—the closest any spacecraft has ventured. This breakthrough brings us closer to unlocking the Sun’s mysteries, setting the stage for transformative solar research. ?? NASA

Expert Voices

• Tim Peake, Speaker, Astronaut, Former-Apache Pilot
• Mike Massimino, Speaker, NASA Astronaut, Professor, TV Personality, Best-selling Author

?? International Business Apple’s Siri Scandal Costs ￡77M

Apple faces a ￡77M settlement over accusations of unauthorised eavesdropping via Siri. Allegations include sharing voice data with advertisers and raising ongoing privacy concerns in tech. ?? BBC News

Expert Voices

• Jacob Turner, Speaker, Author, Expert On AI Ethics, Regulation And Law
• Anjuli Bedi, Speaker, advocate for data technology in societal change

???? China’s Overqualified Youth

A delivery driver with a philosophy degree? Amid a challenging economy, China faces a paradox: millions of highly educated young people stuck in low-skill jobs, this lack of confidence in the trajectory of the Chinese economy means young people don't know what the future will hold for them. ?? BBC News

Expert Voices

• Nathalie Peach, Speaker, Executive Coach, And International Leadership Expert In HR And Higher Education

?? Blocking Women’s Growth?

Nationwide CEO Debbie Crosbie warns that flexible working could hinder women’s promotion paths, as fewer in-office interactions limit access to leadership development opportunities. ?? The Guardian

Expert Voices

• Johanne Penney, Speaker, CEO And Founder of Amp Up Your Voice, And Anti-Racism, Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Expert
• Stephanie Melodia, Speaker, Top 20 Female Founder and Brand Expert
• Jo Fairly, Speaker, Green And Blacks Co-Founder, Ethical Brand Champion

?? 2025 Redefining Crypto

Cryptocurrency is poised for a transformative year in 2025. This year could redefine digital assets with increased institutional adoption, more explicit regulations, technological innovations, and a projected market expansion exceeding ￡6 trillion. Bitcoin’s expected price surge and greater retail interest only add to the excitement. ?? Forbes

Expert Voices

• Vincent Mele, Speaker, Digital Financial Markets, Blockchain And Cybersecurity Expert
• Henri Arslanian, Speaker, Global Crypto and FinTech Thought Leader

?? Tesla's Sales Slip

For the first time in its history, Tesla saw a slight dip in 2024 sales as competition ramped up. Rivals like BYD, which sold 1.76 million electric vehicles, are closing in on Tesla's lead. ?? New York Times

Expert Voices

• Hamish Taylor, Speaker, Former CEO Of Eurostar And Sainsbury's Bank, And Business Growth Expert
• Nick Wealthall, Speaker, Commercial Growth Strategist, and Executive Mentor

? A TikTok Transformation

Last April, TikTok food critic Keith Lee visited “Biscuits to Baskets.” Before his visit, the café grossed ￡280–￡340 per day; after, revenues skyrocketed to ￡1,300 a day, staying busy for months. Proof of TikTok’s unparalleled business-boosting power. ?? New York Times

Expert Voices

• Dr Marcus Collins, Speaker, Award-Winning Marketer, Professor In Residence At TikTok, And Forbes Contributor

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