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Success has no age limit

Women around the world are proving that beyond 50 is the new golden age. Following on from our inaugural 50 Over 50 list in the United States, this week Forbes released its first list covering the founders, business and political leaders, scientists and vanguards leading the way across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Meet the class of 2022.

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5 things we learned

Covid test deliveries are being delayed by Wild West-style robberies. Thieves are targeting freight trains running through L.A., fueling the black market for at-home test kits.

Netflix and Peloton went from pandemic darlings to reopening duds. Netflix revealed it missed its new subscriber goal by almost half, while cult home fitness brand Peloton considered stopping production of its bikes and treadmills after falling demand. What comes up…

Cycling to work is a ‘middle-class’ status symbol. A German study found a strong correlation between education levels and cycling mobility. In contrast, the study found poorer, less educated people invest in cars as a way of expressing they’ve ‘made it’.

Road pricing could be coming to the streets of London. Mayor Sadiq Khan warned ‘drastic action’ would need to be taken to meet the city’s climate change targets. If approved, a scheme could start as early as May 2024.

Airbnb billionaire Brain Chesky will live full-time in Airbnb properties. Following the company’s own commitment to remote working, its billionaire CEO said he will live in a rotation of properties on the platform. He credited the ‘decentralization of living’ enabled by remote working.

The good

There will be an electric car boom in America in 2022. Experts predict nearly 2 million electric vehicles will be sold in the United States alone, along with a shift towards charging infrastructure emerging as a new investment class.

The bad

Antibiotic resistance killed more people than Malaria and AIDS in 2019. Over 1.2 million people died from antibiotic-resistant infections, according to a new study in The Lancet. Experts warn antibiotic-resistant bacteria has become one of the most pressing issues in public health.

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Do this

The Middle East is having it's first-ever vegan food festival. In association with Veganuary, Dubai Expo is bringing together the best plant-based chefs, dishes and restaurants from over 190 countries. Lettuce go! January 14 to 30, tickets from $14.00.

Watch

Can cannabis combat Covid? A recent study found that compounds in hemp could hinder Covid’s ability to infect human cells. But while the study may have gone viral on social media, it doesn't offer any real proof that it works. Forbes, available to watch worldwide.

Listen

The origin of Netflix’s iconic ‘Ta-dum’ sound. Listen to how the quintessential Netflix tune came to be, and how they almost used the sound of bleating goats instead. Gimlet Media, free to listen worldwide.

Read

Why power corrupts. Political scientist Dr Brian Klaas interviews 500 leaders - from presidents and philanthropists to rebels and dictators; to understand who gets power, and why it so often corrupts us. John Murray, from $11.00.

Taste

The coolest restaurants for 2022. From Singapore to Bogata, these restaurants aren’t Michelin-star or world famous (yet). These little gems are where the professional eaters take their friends.

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