As the debate around environmentally conscious investments intensifies, Norway’s $1.6 trillion sovereign wealth fund is standing firm in its commitment to advocate for investments based on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors. This comes at a time when such investments have become a politically polarized issue, with Republican lawmakers criticizing ESG as a form of
The presence of a large number of Knicks fans at the Wells Fargo Center during a playoff game between the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers left superstar center Joel Embiid disappointed. Embiid expressed his disappointment at the overwhelming support for the opposing team within his home arena. Despite his disappointment, Embiid refrained from
The investigation in Salford, which began with the discovery of a man’s torso, has taken a grim turn with the uncovering of more human remains in two separate locations. Police have revealed that the torso likely belonged to a man in his 60s, although his identity has not been publicly disclosed. The victim is believed
After a surprising Game 2 loss to the short-handed Miami Heat, the Boston Celtics came back with a vengeance in Game 3. The Celtics were far more active and physical defensively, shutting down the Heat’s offense and limiting their 3-point shooting. Coach Joe Mazzulla challenged the Boston stars, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, to play
Loneliness and social isolation have been identified as significant factors affecting the mortality risk among cancer survivors. A retrospective longitudinal study conducted over a period of 10 years revealed that individuals with higher levels of loneliness, as measured by the UCLA Loneliness Scale, were more likely to face a higher risk of mortality. The study
The president of the World Economic Forum, Borge Brende, recently painted a grim picture of the global economy, cautioning that the world is on the brink of a decade of low growth if the right economic measures are not taken. He spoke at WEF’s “Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development” in
Recent research conducted by astronomer Konstantin Bogytin from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) has brought forth what is being called the “strongest statistical evidence yet” for the existence of Planet Nine. Bogytin and his colleagues analyzed the movements of Trans-Neptunian Objects (TNOs), celestial bodies beyond Neptune’s orbit, including dwarf planets like Pluto and Eris.
The tech industry, once considered the epitome of growth and opportunity, is now facing a wave of layoffs that is unprecedented in scale. Despite the soaring earnings of tech giants like Alphabet and Microsoft, more than 263,000 jobs were lost in the tech sector in 2023 alone, according to Layoffs.fyi. The trend has continued in
During the AFI Life Achievement Award ceremony honoring Nicole Kidman, Morgan Freeman delivered a heartfelt tribute to the actress. One of the highlights of his tribute was a playful parody of Kidman’s famous AMC spot. This spot, which played before feature films at AMC theaters, quickly became a viral sensation. Freeman’s spoof added a new
A devastating tornado outbreak occurred in the Midwest on Friday, with a preliminary total of 79 tornadoes reported across six states. Most of these tornadoes hit Nebraska and Iowa, causing significant damage to homes and buildings. Omaha, Nebraska, Mayor Jean Stothert reported that there were no fatalities but several minor injuries as a destructive tornado