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
Despite men having a lower life expectancy and being at a higher risk for certain health conditions, women spend a significant amount of their lives in poor health. This is due to various factors such as stroke-related disability, cancers like ovarian and breast cancers, dementia, and autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis (MS). Research has
It has been nearly six years since a day spa in Albuquerque, New Mexico, was shut down due to the unregulated practice of ‘vampire facials’. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released a report detailing five suspected cases of HIV linked to unsanitary procedures at the spa. This highlights the importance of
In a recent development, the Slavyansk oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar region has faced significant damage due to a Ukrainian drone attack. This attack has led to the suspension of some operations at the refinery, as reported by the state TASS news agency. The executive overseeing the plant confirmed the damage caused by the attack,
Wall Street is gearing up for a busy week ahead with over 160 companies in the S & P 500 set to report their latest earnings. This represents nearly one-third of the benchmark’s constituents, with six of them also being part of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The first quarter earnings season is reaching its
The controversial selection of Adonai Mitchell by the Indianapolis Colts has sparked a fierce defense from general manager Chris Ballard. Despite criticisms of Mitchell’s character and conduct during the draft process, Ballard vehemently denied these claims. He dismissed the reports of Mitchell’s poor interviews and difficult personality as “bulls—“, emphasizing the lack of credibility of