Concerns that the forthcoming release of the PlayStation 5 could depress Sony Corp revenue in the September quarter weren’t realised, paving the way for what could be a blockbuster holiday season for the Japanese giant. What’s worth noting, however, is the supporting cast that helped set the company up for such a good fiscal 2020 that it boosted both its ...

What to do about schools is perhaps the biggest dilemma facing policy makers right now. Closing them could lead to a “lost generation” of learners and make it harder for parents to get back to work. Keeping them open could further propagate the virus. Should governments choose the latter, they will need other ways to mitigate the impact on health. ...

Amy Coney Barrett’s appointment to the Supreme Court was achieved over furious Democratic objections, in what might be the closing days of both Donald Trump’s presidency and Republican control of the Senate. Seen by critics as improper and even illegitimate, it could have a lasting impact. It cements a 6-3 conservative majority at the top of the judicial branch of ...