US economist Richard Thaler wins Nobel Prize

US economist Richard Thaler wins Nobel Prize

US academic Richard Thaler, who helped popularize the idea of nudging people towards doing what was best for them, won the 2017 Nobel Economics Prize on October 9 for his work on how human nature affects supposedly rational markets. Oct 11, 2017
British rock band Neck Deep cancel show mid-set after altercation with security

British rock band Neck Deep cancel show mid-set after altercation with security

Neck Deep were forced to call off their show in Nottinghams Rock City on Oct. 9 after a series of altercations between fans, security and the band themselves. Social media users accused security at the gig of being heavy handed with the crowd, and the band themselves issued a statement apologizing for the cancellation, and stating that violence is never the answer. Oct 10, 2017