October 2026 - Wild coast magazine

30 Oct

Miley Cyrus shares insights from her last conversation with Dolly Parton about Bass Persuades

Cyrus says their final conversation was about the album that became "Bass Persuades," and she has since honored Parton onstage at the Hollywood Bowl.Miley Cyrus has disclosed that her final dialogue with godmother Dolly Parton centered around the music shaping her 10th studio album, "Bass Persuades." According to Cyrus, she had been playing the upcoming tracks for the country icon shortly before Parton passed away in August.Cyrus addressed her dialogue with Zane Lowe during an Apple Music interview that dropped on Sept. 17, just ahead of the album's debut. Reflecting on their final interaction, she shared that "it was actually…

Emiratos Árabes Unidos: cómo atraer talento global y construir empresas locales escalables

27 Oct

Why financial centers in Asia and Europe are popular among migrating millionaires

Roger W. WatsonInvestments and Business

The United Arab Emirates and the United States lead the world in attracting migrating millionaires, followed by a mix of European destinations, Asian financial centers, and countries offering access to growing markets or a particular lifestyle.The ranking below uses projected net inflows of millionaires in 2025 from Henley & Partners and New World Wealth. Net inflow means arrivals minus departures, not the total number of millionaires living in a country. The report generally counts people with at least US$1 million in liquid investable wealth. These figures are estimates, so they are best read as a comparison of migration patterns rather…

What are the 10 highest-paying jobs that do not require a university degree?

27 Oct

Best careers with high pay that don’t need a four-year degree in 2024

Connor HughesInvestments and Business

Several of the most lucrative professions in the United States remain accessible to individuals who lack a traditional four-year college diploma. Entering these fields is not necessarily a fast or effortless endeavor; a number of them demand an associate degree, specialized apprenticeships, professional licensure, rigorous safety training, or substantial hands-on background.The ranking below uses approximate U.S. median annual pay in 2024, drawing on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational data. A median is the midpoint of workers’ earnings, not a starting salary or a guarantee. Pay varies by location, employer, seniority, and hours worked.1. Airline pilot — about $227,000Airline pilots…

How are confidential computing and secure enclaves being adopted?

27 Oct

The 10 leading energy-saving technologies improving lighting, comfort, and mobility

Sophie CaldwellScience and Technology

The most efficient energy-saving technologies do not merely swap one fuel for another. Instead, they provide identical lighting, comfort, mobility, computing, or industrial productivity while utilizing less energy. Ultimately, their overall effectiveness relies upon their adoption rate, the specific machinery they displace, and how those systems are managed.These ten innovations stand out because they address large sources of energy demand or make substantial savings possible at scale. The figures below are typical comparisons, not guarantees: local conditions and the choice of baseline matter.1. LED Lighting SystemsLight-emitting diode, or LED, lamps produce far more light per unit of electricity than incandescent…

The 10 Companies That Went From Bankruptcy to Global Leadership

27 Oct

Which companies spend the most on employee training and well-being programs?

Sophie CaldwellSocial Responsibility

No dependable worldwide league table exists for the top ten organizations allocating the highest budgets toward staff development and overall wellness. Enterprises disclose varying metrics: certain ones publish yearly instructional expenses, others publicize multi-year pledges, and numerous firms omit a distinct metric for psychological care or alternative perks. Headcount totals, qualification criteria, and the inclusion of franchise personnel further complicate direct benchmarking.The ten enterprises listed below serve as key examples, rather than a confirmed expenditure ranking. These organizations pair robust learning initiatives with visible actions aimed at fostering employee wellness, education, or financial stability.Ten enterprises featuring substantial staff initiatives1. Amazon.…

27 Oct

Which 10 companies stand out for their policies promoting the employment of people with disabilities?

Connor HughesSocial Responsibility

The companies below have publicly described programs that help people with disabilities enter, remain in, or advance at work. They span technology, finance, retail, consulting, and manufacturing. This is not a definitive ranking: a prominent hiring program does not, by itself, prove that every employee has an accessible workplace or an equal chance of promotion.Comprehensive guidelines encompass the entire employment cycle. They render applications and interviews inclusive, ensure prompt workplace adjustments, train managers in inclusive practices, and track whether workers can forge enduring careers. Neurodiversity initiatives form a piece of that puzzle, yet they fail to address every disability category.1.…

Denmark: CSR cases leading circular economy and sustainable design

27 Oct

Which 10 countries make homeownership possible with fewer years of work

Connor HughesInvestments and Business

South Africa, Saudi Arabia, the United States, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Denmark, and Belgium are a useful shortlist of countries that can appear relatively affordable in international home-price-to-income comparisons. They are not a verified top-ten ranking for every year or every buyer. The answer changes with the date, the type and location of the home, whether income is measured before or after tax, and whether the buyer is legally able to purchase the property.The usual measure is the price-to-income ratio: the cost of a representative residence divided by yearly family earnings. A proportion of four indicates…

What are the 10 most costly cyberattacks in history?

26 Oct

How global computer worms led to massive financial losses

Sophie CaldwellScience and Technology

The answer depends on what counts as a cost. A global computer worm can generate billions of dollars in estimated cleanup and lost productivity across many organizations. A breach at one company produces a narrower, often better-documented bill. The ranking below uses commonly cited nominal dollar estimates to compare both kinds of attack. It is a guide to their reported economic scale, not an audited league table: estimates for older worms are especially uncertain, and the figures have not been adjusted for inflation.1. MyDoom: approximately $38 billionFirst detected in 2004, MyDoom spread through email attachments and infected computers at remarkable…

Australia: qué políticas estabilizan precios de energía y apoyan industria

26 Oct

Leading countries with advanced corporate social responsibility and sustainability reporting

Roger W. WatsonSocial Responsibility

The countries with the most advanced corporate social responsibility (CSR) policies do more than encourage companies to publish sustainability reports. They set expectations for how businesses manage human rights, labor conditions, climate risks, corruption, and board accountability—and, increasingly, require companies to explain what they have done.There is no universally accepted ranking. Laws differ in scope, enforcement, and results, while European Union rules continue to evolve. The ten countries below stand out for their combination of corporate obligations, disclosure requirements, and public scrutiny. They are presented in alphabetical order, not as a score-based league table.1. AustraliaAustralia has paired supply-chain transparency with…

Eric Bauza, voice actor behind Bugs Bunny and other Looney Tunes stars, dies at 46

26 Oct

Eric Bauza, the voice behind beloved Looney Tunes characters, dies from heart disease at 46

Miles SpencerCulture and Entertainment

Eric Bauza, the award-winning voice actor who brought generations of animated characters to life, has died at 46. His work helped preserve the legacy of Looney Tunes while introducing its beloved personalities to new audiences.The Canadian-born performer built a distinguished career across television, film and animation, becoming one of the industry's recognizable voices. His death was attributed to hypertensive cardiovascular disease, according to records from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. His family announced that he had died suddenly on Sunday, prompting an outpouring of condolences from colleagues, directors and fans who admired his talent and generosity.A defining voice in…