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The media and technology sectors were upended by disruptive forces, testing the leadership of some of the world’s most powerful executives. At the same time, that disruption also produced some new leaders who were catapulted into positions of immense influence and authority.

Forbes’ annual list of career downfalls highlights individuals at or near the top of their game whose professional descents in the previous year shed light on some of the biggest issues of our time.

Also on the New York Times list: a look at divisions in evangelicalism, and a new Crowns of Nyaxia novel. For the week ended Dec. 9.

<strong>Editorial:</strong> Over the holidays, this column will explore next year’s urgent issues. Today we look at battle to transform the Roman Catholic church

(CTN News) - Former US President Barack Obama recently took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share his preferred literary picks of the year, continuing his

“As I usually do during this time of year, I wanted to share my favourite books,” tweets Obama

“As I usually do during this time of year, I wanted to share my favourite books, movies, and music of 2023,” says Obama

The former mandatary, also an author, divided his list of favorite things into three parts.

A long list of some of the best books of the year curated by The Economist

Year end lists of books read has enshrined itself in our minds and socio-cultural spaces as the intellectual ornament to be flashed to show supremacy. Yet even the best editors cant agree on which books to read and why.