In 1973, former Army diver Eric Shaw began dropping donated boats off Gibraltar; over 30 vessels later, the sandy seabed had become a fish nursery

In 1973, former diver Eric Shaw laid the groundwork for Gibraltar’s innovative artificial reef project. By submerging unwanted boats, he crafted a vibrant three-dimensional habitat that fostered a remarkable increase in local marine species. These artificial formations became crucial for providing hard surfaces and shelter, contributing significantly to marine biodiversity. Gibraltar now recognizes the importance…

Uber layoffs: As company cuts 3,300 jobs, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi borrows two moves from Amazon CEO Andy Jassy; tells employees you spend too much time on…

Uber is laying off 3,300 employees, about 10% of its global workforce, as CEO Dara Khosrowshahi flattens management layers and tightens office rules. The restructuring copies two moves from Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s playbook: raising the individual contributor to manager ratio, and pulling remote staff back to hubs. Unlike Amazon, Meta and Block, Khosrowshahi did…

What Jaishankar got right, and what he didn’t, in Kyiv

S Jaishankar, India’s Foreign Minister, made a notable diplomatic visit to Kyiv, where he referred to the situation as war and proposed India’s role in peace mediation. He acknowledged that while India’s energy imports unintentionally fund Russia’s actions, open dialogue has been challenged by Russia’s reluctance to negotiate, underscoring the need for India to step…