The boss has a message: Use AI or you're fired - Nov 9, 2025

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News and Insight for Decision-Makers Editor's Pick How GLP-1 Medications Are Changing Consumer Behavior - Harvard Business Review (No paywall) by Ali Furman and Paul Leinwand While blockbuster drug innovations have changed health outcomes for decades, we’re now seeing signs that GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy may be changing something broader: the consumer economy. Originally developed for diabetes and increasingly prescribed for weight loss, these drugs are not just influencing physical health and body size. They’re also reshaping collective behavior—how people eat, shop, move, perceive themselves, and make decisions—with significant implications for business leaders. Continued here Your 5-minute edge at work. Expense Premium. Work The boss has a message: Use AI or you're fired - WSJ At companies big and small, employees have feared being replaced by AI. The new threat: Being replaced by someone who knows AI. Work Trump Did In One Year What Took Putin 20 Years, Says Julia Ioffe - Bloomberg The Motherland author talks about reclaiming Russia's women, the "demented family heirlooms" of Soviet trauma, and the country's relationship with its chief decision-maker. Work TikTok Shop Is Now the Size of eBay | WIRED TikTok's ecommerce arm has kept growing steadily, despite tariffs and never-ending debates over whether the platform should be banned. Work Riding in a Chinese robotaxi is pretty smooth - that's a problem for Waymo - WSJ While U.S. companies dominate their home market, other countries are looking to China for driverless technology. Work The art at these hotels rivals the world's best museums | National Geographic Enjoy Picasso over morning coffee, Dali over dinner, or take a garden stroll past a Henry Moore sculpture in one of these curated stays. Work Passkeys: they're not perfect but they're getting better Passkeys are the future of authentication, offering enhanced security and convenience over passwords, but widespread adoption faces challenges that the NCSC is working to resolve. Work German general says Russia could launch limited attack on NATO any time Russia has capacity for a limited attack against NATO territory at any time but a decision to act would depend on the Western allies' posture, a top German military official warned. Work The POLITICO Poll: Democrats have no clear leader Only one person hit double digits. Work Bolivia's new president rekindles cautious hope for long-stalled lithium dreams Bolivia's election of centrist Rodrigo Paz is raising cautious hopes that a more market-friendly leader could pave the way for international investment in the country's ample lithium reserves after years of false starts under two decades of socialist rule. Work U.S. Congress considers sweeping ban on Chinese collaborations Researchers speak out against proposal that would bar funding for U.S. scientists working with Chinese partners or training Chinese students Work Cornell reaches $60 million deal with Trump administration to restore funding Cornell is the latest Ivy League school to announce a settlement with the federal government to restore research grants. Work As CO2 Levels Rise, Old Amazon Trees Are Getting Bigger - Eos New data show resilience among the rainforest's giants, though scientists warn that nutrient limits and rising heat could end the trend. Work Deep Beneath Helsinki, the Playgrounds Are Really Bomb Shelters Finland has spent decades digging caves into its bedrock. Now, as Russia rears its head, nervous Finns want to know: "Where's my shelter?" Work How Yardzen Grew by Emphasizing Its Human Touchpoints - Inc Yardzen sees its people as a competitive advantage in a crowded market. Work Small Businesses Should Hate the Platforms Extracting Their Profits Tim Wu, one of the leading thinkers on internet competition, argues why Amazon, Google, Meta, and other gatekeeper markets need to be broken up. Work Cambridge 'swimming cap' brings hope for brain-injured babies Researchers are trialling a new technique to monitor brain function in newborns. Work Meet the advisers who will shape Mamdani's administration - WSJ The New York City mayor-elect is relying on the advice of longtime socialist loyalists and City Hall veterans to lay the groundwork for his agenda Work Sweden has helped fund 400 drones for Ukraine's strike campaign on Russian oil refineries Denys Shmyhal's announcement comes as Ukraine aims to strike deeper into Russian territory in an attempt to disrupt its logistics and grind down its war machine from a distance. Work Trump's allies worry he's spending too much time on foreign policy : NPR After Tuesday's election results and low approval numbers for Republicans, allies are raising concerns that President Trump is too focused on foreign policy. Work Brazil's Supreme Court panel unanimously rejects Bolsonaro's appeal, upholding 27-year sentence The justices on Brazil's Supreme Court panel have unanimously rejected former President Jair Bolsonaro's appeal. Justice Alexandre de Moraes, the case's rapporteur, dismissed all defense arguments as "unfeasible." Justices Flavio Dino and Cristiano Zanin agreed with him. The panel has until Nov. 14 to submit their votes. Bolsonaro was convicted in September of attempting a coup after his 2022 electoral defeat and was sentenced to over 27 years in prison. His legal team filed an appeal on Oct. 28 seeking to reduce the sentence, arguing the charges overlap. Work Mali's jihadist fuel blockade: France advises citizens to leave urgently The blockade, imposed by jihadists, has upended daily life in the landlocked nation. Work N Korea threatens 'offensive action' as US aircraft carrier visits S Korea North Korea issues warning as Washington and Seoul agree on strengthening military ties. Work Scientists Just Linked This Popular Supplement to Higher Heart Failure Risk Here's what you should keep in mind. Work Agents of misfortune: The world isn't ready for autonomous software Opinion: Amazon's spat with Perplexity shows that technology is not the only blocker for the agentic era Work CEO of Southeast Asia's largest bank warns investors: 'Buckle up, we're in for a volatile ride' DBS CEO Tan Su Shan cautioned investors about persistent market swings amid stretched U.S. valuations and concentrated AI stock exposure. Work Big YouTube channels are being banned. YouTubers are blaming AI. A number of YouTube channels with large followings have been terminated, all allegedly with a bizarre connection. Work The unraveling of workplace protections for delivery drivers: A tale of 2 workplace models A first-of-its-kind study finds Amazon's delivery drivers earn less and face more instability than their unionized counterparts. Work Coal miners with black lung fight Trump on rollback of health, safety protections Lisa Emery, a respiratory therapist, is deeply concerned about West Virginia coal miners suffering from black lung disease. She sees miners as young as 45 needing double lung transplants due in part to increased silica dust exposure. A rule that would cut exposure to the toxic substance was approved last year but is now in jeopardy. Retired miners are demanding action from President Trump, who promised to put more workers underground. The silica rule faces opposition from industry groups citing costs. Meanwhile, miners continue to suffer, with some feeling forgotten and struggling with severe health issues. Work These incredible photos show you life from a bug's perspective | National Geographic Revealing the weird and wonderful world that lies just below your feet. Work Companies seeking new ways to grow cocoa to keep up with demand From California to Israel, companies are aiming to grow cocoa beyond the tropics in a bid to buffer chocolate's key ingredient from climate change. In addition, those concerned with the impact of rising temperatures on the future of cocoa are crafting chocolate-tasting alternatives using other, more readily available ingredients. The efforts come as the global demand for chocolate rises along with pressures on cocoa-growing farmers in West Africa and Latin America. Climate change is expected to impact cocoa crops around the equator as soils grow drier. The highly sensitive plant already is susceptible to devastating diseases. Work Serbia passes bill enabling Jared Kushner to build luxury compound despite opposition Serbian lawmakers on Friday passed a special law clearing the way for a controversial real estate project that would be financed by an investment company linked to Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner despite widespread public opposition and legal hurdles. Work Americans Are Increasingly Alone, But Are They Really Lonely? In 2023, then-U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy released a bombshell report, "Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation," that painted a bleak picture of citizens feeling "isolated, i Work Exclusive: US intel found Israeli military lawyers warned there was evidence of Gaza war crimes, former US officials say The U.S. gathered intelligence last year that Israel's military lawyers warned there was evidence that could support war crimes charges against Israel for its military campaign in Gaza - operations reliant on American-supplied weapons, five former U.S. officials said. Work States seek extension of e-commerce tariff moratorium at WTO A group of states is seeking to extend a World Trade Organization agreement to refrain from placing customs duties on digital transmissions, a World Trade Organization document showed on Thursday. Work Trump Gives Hungary a Reprieve on Sanctions After Meeting With Orban The United States has imposed sanctions on nations buying Russian oil, but President Viktor Orban successfully argued that Hungary had few other options. Work Inside Trump's Deportation of Venezuelans: Four Months in a Salvadoran Prison The Times interviewed dozens of migrant men sent to a prison in El Salvador by the Trump administration. Independent forensic analysts called the testimony credible and consistent and said the treatment met the U.N.’s definition of torture. Work Opinion | Bruce Springsteen's Father Complicates a Powerful American Narrative He had a good factory job that helped him raise a family. But it didn’t save him from despair. Work Irish football chiefs pass vote seeking Uefa ban on Israel from European competition If Uefa decided to ban Israel, it would put the organisation on a collision course with the government of the United States – co-hosts for the 2026 World Cup – which strongly opposes such an action. Even though Europe’s governing body has the power to suspend Israel or its clubs from the region’s competitions, it may not be able to stop them from competing in World Cup qualifiers, which is overseen by Fifa. Work UK to announce plans to emulate stringent Danish immigration system She has come under fire from charities who accused her of “scapegoating” migrants. After her conference speech, more than 100 charities including Refugee Action, Save the Children and Oxfam called on Mahmood to find solutions to problems with housing, the climate crisis and the NHS, and to end the use of “performative policies” that cause harm. Work Syria carries out preemptive raids against Islamic State Washington is preparing to establish a military presence at an airbase in Damascus to help enable a security pact the US is brokering between Syria and Israel, six sources familiar with the matter previously told Reuters. Work Car fleeing police slams into bar in Tampa, killing 4 people and injuring 11 Still, Florida has doubled down on the tactics, with the state’s highway patrol amending its policies to loosen limitations on the use of car chases and pit maneuvers. The justice department-backed report described those tactics as “high-risk” and “controversial”. Work BBC '100% fake news', says Donald Trump's press secretary It is said to have alleged that stories raising complex questions about trans issues were suppressed, with a "constant drip-feed of one-sided stories celebrating the trans experience without adequate balance or objectivity". Work Worries Increase on Second Day of Flight Cancellations Disruptions to air travel on Saturday were modest, but officials and passengers were bracing for worse as the government shutdown continued. Work Gavin Newsom, Eyeing 2028, Tries to Mess With Texas Celebrating his recent redistricting victory, the California governor swooped into a state led by a Republican rival and sent the latest signal about his presidential ambitions. Work Man Dies After Slipping and Falling in Grand Canyon West The body of a 65-year-old man, who fell 130 feet, was recovered on Thursday, officials said. Work Black South Carolina Residents Say Re-Routed Penn Center Parade Feels Like Erasure The annual Penn Center Heritage Day Parade in South Carolina draws hundreds to celebrate the Gullah Geechee people. But a new route has Black residents feeling as if their legacy is vanishing. Work Supreme Court Ruling on SNAP Benefits Leaves Families in Limbo In many states, it remained unclear how the Supreme Court’s Friday night order might immediately affect low-income residents. Work At Least 4 Dead After Driver Slams Into Crowd Outside a Tampa Bar, Police Say The crash left 11 people injured. The police said they chased the vehicle after trying to pull over a reckless driver, who sped off and then lost control. Work Rotherham Council launches winter energy cost support scheme To qualify, residents need to show they have £150 or less left per month after paying essential bills for housing, food and utilities. The scheme has no age restriction and is open to people who are not on benefits. Work As Beef Prices Remain High, Trump Calls for Inquiry Into Meatpackers The Justice Department has opened an investigation into possible collusion among the big meatpackers. The effort may mollify ranchers, but it’s unclear how far it will go. 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Russia Close to Its Biggest Capture of a Ukrainian City Since 2023 - Nov 7, 2025

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News and Insight for Decision-Makers Editor's Pick The story behind the scramble for Greenland's rare earths As the US and the West races to break China's stranglehold over rare earths production - crucial for everything from smart phones to electric vehicles to military hardware - some firms are betting that Greenland will become a new mining frontier. Its mineral riches remain largely untapped, but operating in this remote northerly region is challenging. Continued here On the company dime: smarter reading. Expense Premium. Work Russia Close to Its Biggest Capture of a Ukrainian City Since 2023 The Kremlin is focusing its fire on Pokrovsk, a gateway to the Donetsk region, which Russia's president, Vladimir V. Putin, has long coveted. Work Microsoft lays out ambitious AI vision, free from OpenAI - WSJ The tech giant forms a team led by Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman to build top artificial-intelligence systems and distance itself from its longtime partner. Work Louvre skimped on security to spend on art in years before heist, says auditor - WSJ A report found the museum spent nearly four times as much on expanding its collection as it did on maintaining and protecting it. Work How grey hair and cancer may be linked Those silver strands could be an outward sign of the body's own intricate defences against cancer, a recent study in mice has shown. Work Tariff refunds are now a very real possibility ... and a giant 'mess' | CNN Business The chances of businesses getting tariff refunds grew significantly on Wednesday after the Trump administration's case to keep most of his levies in place was met with deep skepticism from multiple conservative and liberal justices. Work Companies now own more than $100 billion in bitcoin - but the shine may be wearing off crypto treasury companies Cryptocurrency expert Larisa Yarovaya explains the risk and rewards of bitcoin treasury companies on The Conversation Weekly podcast. Work The leader most capable of governing a future Palestinian state is languishing in an Israeli jail Marwan Barghouti, jailed since 2002, remains the most popular Palestinian leader in polling and is viewed as the one most capable of uniting all Palestinians. Work Hundreds of genes act differently in the brains of men and women New data reveals differences in gene activity in the brains of men and women. They start in the womb and evolved millions of years ago Work Air traffic controllers warn of 'tipping point' as U.S. government shutdown drags on The government shutdown is taking a growing toll on air traffic controllers who are working without pay. Staffing shortages led to big delays over the weekend, raising concerns about travel chaos. Work H-1B Visa Hopefuls Are Shut Out of Job Market Amid Trump Fee Changes - Bloomberg No international candidates.It's a line many foreign graduates keep running into during their job search. Work Bird flu surges among poultry amid a scaled back federal response Migrating wild birds are spreading the virus to domesticated flocks, increasing the risk of eventually seeing a human outbreak. Scientists are troubled by the muted federal response. Work Starbucks unionized workers say they are ready to strike on Nov. 13 Union members say they are ready to strike on the chain's Red Cup Day if Starbucks doesn't finalize a contract with their union by then. Work The $1 billion Grand Egyptian Museum opens to the public The Grand Egyptian Museum has opened its doors to the public after an extravagant inaugural ceremony attended by royals and heads of state. The $1 billion megaproject has been promoted as the world's largest museum dedicated to a single civilization. It has nearly 50,000 artifacts. For the first time, visitors can marvel at the collection of treasures from the tomb of the famed King Tutankhamun. The museum's CEO on Tuesday told reporters they expect 7 million visitors a year. The museum is expected to boost Egypt's tourism revenues and help invigorate the country's troubled economy. Work 'At the mercy of nature': How the Caribbean is dealing with the unprecedented Hurricane Melissa The category 5 storm has wreaked havoc in the region, as those affected now reckon with damaged livelihoods and the cost of rebuilding Work AI's capabilities may be exaggerated by flawed tests, study says A study from the Oxford Internet Institute analyzed 445 tests used to evaluate AI models. Work Zohran Mamdani announces all-female transition team as he prepares for New York mayoralty Team includes Lina Khan, the FTC commissioner under Biden, and other Democratic former city officials Work How to use breathing to control emotions The interplay between breath and emotion - and how to access it Work RSF digging mass graves in Sudan's el-Fasher to 'clean up massacre': Expert Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces collecting bodies after deadly takeover of North Darfur capital, US researcher says. Work Why Your Team Isn't Listening The surprising cost of low self-awareness. Work Shein Eyes $2 Billion Profit in 2025 Despite US Tariff Headwinds - Bloomberg The company is forecasting mid-teen percentage growth in sales, and its $2 billion net income guidance suggests profit could nearly double from the $1.1 billion it reported last year. Work 'New York City Has Fallen': MAGA Responds To Zohran Mamdani's Victory With a Racist Freak Out Republican lawmakers, right-wing influencers, far-right extremists, and conspiracy theorists pushed anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim rhetoric after Zohran Mamdani's victory. Work Mark Zuckerberg Opened an Illegal School at His Palo Alto Compound. His Neighbors Revolted - WIRED Neighbors complained about noise, security guards, and hordes of traffic. An unlicensed school named after the Zuckerbergs' pet chicken tipped them over the edge. Work How caffeine can help you manage headaches and three other tips If you're getting a pattern of milder, recurring headaches here are four things you can do to help manage it. Work German nurse gets life in jail after killing 10 to reduce work The palliative care nurse was convicted of the murder of 10 patients, and the attempted murder of 27 others. Work Germany's Merz wants Syrian refugees to go home Under pressure from the far right, Germany's chancellor says his country will begin repatriating Syrians. The reality is more complicated. Work Tanzanian police disposed of bodies after election violence, opposition alleges | CNN Tanzania's main opposition party on Wednesday accused police of disposing of the bodies of hundreds of demonstrators killed in a crackdown following a disputed election that incumbent President Samia Suluhu Hassan won by a landslide. Work Miss Universe contestants walk out after organiser berates Miss Mexico Video of the incident, which was live streamed, has been shared widely on the internet. Work Declared dead last year, the Anthropocene is very much alive | Aeon Essays As a scientific concept the Anthropocene is dead. But it's such a helpful idea to think with, should we use it anyway? Work A bet on baldness Morning! Join us later today for a virtual event with STAT’s Jason Mast and Damian Garde about the past and future of Moderna — once one of biotech’s most secretive startups and now, well, pretty well known! Work US judge orders Trump administration to fully fund Snap benefits in November The US Department of Agriculture said last month that benefits for November wouldn’t be paid because of the federal government shutdown. That set off a scramble by food banks, state governments and the nearly 42 million Americans who receive the aid to find ways to ensure access to groceries. Work Federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits in November Speaking at the Greater Boston Food Bank in Massachusetts Thursday morning, Democratic Gov. Maura Healey said the Trump administration is sending mixed messages: “Come on. You know, you’re going to partially fund food for Americans? You’re going let people starve?” Work How Congress can still get health care subsidies in place for 2026 Congress created this avoidable mess by ignoring previous opportunities to act. The clock is ticking. For the 24 million Americans who rely on the marketplaces because they’re self-employed, retired, lost a job, aged off a parent’s insurance, moved homes, or simply need an affordable option, it’s better late than never. Work Layoff announcements surged last month: The worst October in 22 years | CNN Business Company announcements of layoffs in the United States surged in October as AI continued to disrupt the labor market. Work Pope Leo offers his strongest criticism of Trump yet The Pope, who is American, called for "deep reflection" on how migrants are treated, and spoke against US bombing of Venezuelan vessels. Work American dad and son killed by swarm of wasps while ziplining in Laos Dan Owen and his son Cooper were attacked by the insects at the Green Jungle Park, as they were descending from a tree at the end of the zip line. Work Exxon funded thinktanks to spread climate denial in Latin America, documents reveal Texas-based fossil fuel company financed Atlas Network in attempt to derail UN-led climate treaty process Work Key Questions From Conservative Justices in the Tariffs Case A lively argument spanning almost three hours featured illuminating exchanges that tested the usual commitments of some of the justices on the right side of the court. Work Judge Sara Ellis Rules Greg Bovino Lied About Tear Gas Usage in Chicago Judge Sara L. Ellis said she saw “little reason for the use of force that the federal agents are currently using,” and said Gregory Bovino, a Border Patrol official, had lied about his use of tear gas in Chicago. Work Will Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey play Santa or Scrooge on interest rates? Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of homeowners will still face rising costs when renewing their mortgages as rates remain higher than a few years ago: they've been slower to come down than they were to go up. Work Trump Announces Deal to Drop Obesity Drug Prices to as Little as $149 a Month President Trump announced a deal with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to lower prices on hugely popular weight-loss drugs for Medicare, Medicaid and American patients who pay with their own money. Work Northern Lights Forecast: How to See the Aurora Across the US on Thursday A strong geomagnetic storm is expected to push the often-magical light display farther south than usual. Work Lula Hitches a Ride to the COP30 Climate Talks in a Chinese E.V. The climate-friendly ride, part of a fleet assembled to shuttle delegations to the gathering in Brazil, sent a clear signal: China is making inroads in Latin America. Work Sexual Assault of the President Exposes Mexico's Endemic Machismo President Claudia Sheinbaum was groped on the street this week, in an episode that set off a national conversation about what has and has not changed since Mexico elected its first female leader. Work Opinion | Nancy Pelosi Retires as a Master of Congress She’ll rightly be lionized as the first woman speaker, but in one sense, that was the most incidental of her myriad accomplishments. Work ?It's only a matter of time before people die?: Trump cuts hit food inspections American inspections of foreign food facilities hit historic lows this year. Work BBC must change or be 'a Titanic', says manager of the Sidemen YouTubers Jordan Schwarzenberger says BBC is becoming irrelevant to gen Z and risks crashing unless it attracts younger viewers Work Famed Florentine diamond surfaces in Canada after century-long disappearance Briefly, the Shah of Persia, a 99-carat stone recut from larger diamond, was believed to part of the missing Florentine. Others suggested a recut diamond offered for sale in Geneva in 1981 could once again be the Florentine. Work Bolivia's ex-president who oversaw bloody crackdown on protesters freed from prison In June 2022, Áñez was sentenced to 10 years in prison for allegedly placing herself illegally in the constitutional line of succession. But on Thursday, the supreme court annulled the ruling, declaring that there had been no coup but rather "a constitutional necessity aimed at preserving the institutional continuity of the Bolivian state". Work Australia news live: Liberal senator says Sussan Ley 'losing support' and declines to back her as leader The Albanese government has announced the creation of up to 9,500 extra places at Australian universities after a decision by the Australian Tertiary Education Commission allocating additional spots. More in a moment. Work 'Poor doors': affordable housing tenants have to use back entrance to access Barangaroo apartments There was also the problem of how long a young person could stay in the key worker or affordable housing. One young teacher who the Guardian spoke to outside Watermans Residences said she would probably be ineligible for her unit if she got a pay rise next year; she had started living there in March. TradeBriefs Publications are read by over 100,000 Industry Executives About Us  |  Advertise  |  Privacy Policy Unsubscribe You are receiving this mail because of your subscription with TradeBriefs. Our mailing address is 3110 Thomas Ave, Dallas, TX 75204, USA