As inflation begins to ease its grip on most economies, investors are closely monitoring interest rate decisions around the world. A recent report from the Economist Intelligence Unit indicates that while rates in most economies are expected to remain elevated until 2024, there is a general consensus among economists that a mild rollback may occur
Age is just a number, or so they say. But what if we told you that there is a way to determine your biological age? A recent study conducted by the University of Pittsburgh has uncovered blood-based markers that can provide insight into someone’s biological age. These markers hold the key to understanding the wear
The recent crisis surrounding Boeing’s Max planes has sent shockwaves through the aviation industry, prompting some of Boeing’s biggest customers to reassess their growth strategies for the future. Southwest Airlines, known for its exclusive use of Boeing 737s, announced a significant reduction in its 2024 capacity forecast due to fewer Boeing deliveries than initially expected.
A recent observational study conducted in Sweden has shed light on the relationship between medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and mortality rates among patients diagnosed with the condition. The study, led by Zheng Chang, PhD, from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, revealed some interesting findings regarding the effects of ADHD medication on the risk of
Jio Payments, the payment gateway and solution arm of the telecom giant Jio, is making strides in the merchant payments solution segment. The company is reportedly in the testing phase of a new product – the Jio Soundbox, aimed at providing audio payment verification for merchants. This move signals Jio’s desire to broaden its payment
Argentina’s Javier Milei has found himself at the center of a scandal that has exposed his alleged hypocrisy. In the midst of pushing through an austerity package, Milei orchestrated a substantial increase in presidential pay, drawing sharp criticism from opposition lawmakers and the public alike. This scandal has cast a shadow over the right-wing populist’s
Despite a 7% decline in global toy industry sales, the Denmark-based Lego company managed to grow its sales by 2% last year, reaching a revenue of 65.9 billion Danish krone, approximately $9.65 billion. This achievement is particularly impressive given the challenging circumstances of the pandemic era, where consumers were cutting back on discretionary spending due
The controversial social media influencers, Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, have recently been arrested in Romania on charges of sexual aggression dating back to between 2012 and 2015. The brothers were detained on Monday night after an European arrest warrant was issued by Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London. Despite denying all allegations against them,
The premiere of Monkeypaw’s Dev Patel feature directorial debut, “Monkey Man,” at SXSW was nothing short of a triumph. Dev Patel, known for his versatile roles, not only directed the film but also produced, wrote, and starred in it as the action hero. The audience at the Paramount Theatre was so captivated by Patel’s performance
As humanity’s exploration of space expands beyond the confines of Earth, a new field of study emerges: astroforensics. This discipline, still in its infancy, is driven by the inevitability of human nature and the unique challenges presented by the harsh environment of space. Unlike on Earth, where gravity is a constant force shaping many aspects