Foreign investments into Japan’s real estate sector have been flourishing in the past year, driven by a weak Japanese yen and the country’s ultra-loose monetary policy. The Bank of Japan’s decision to maintain benchmark interest rates at -0.1% sets them apart from other major central banks, which have raised rates in recent years to combat
Pablo Trapero, known for his work on acclaimed shows such as ZeroZeroZero and Echo 3, is stepping into the world of major studio filmmaking. 20th Century has selected him to direct the highly anticipated adaptation of The Tourist. This marks Trapero’s first foray into a major studio project, and he is set to bring his
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine, providing an additional option to protect against hospitalization and death from circulating variants. This protein-based shot is designed to target the XBB.1.5 strain and offers a non-mRNA alternative for the upcoming 2023-2024 season. After approving Pfizer and Moderna’s new vaccines last month
Apple MacBook Air with the M1 chip, known for its sleek design and impressive performance, was released in November 2020. With its 13.3-inch IPS Retina display and long battery life of up to 18 hours, it quickly became a popular choice among consumers. Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale and Flipkart’s Big Billions Day Sale are
Email spamming has long been a nuisance for internet users, cluttering their inbox with unwanted and fraudulent messages. In an effort to combat this issue, Google recently announced new measures to make it harder for spammers to send messages to Gmail users. These changes aim to enhance user experience, improve email security, and tackle the
The stock market experienced a significant decline on Tuesday as traders closely monitored the surging Treasury yields, which reached a 16-year high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted by 345 points, equivalent to a 1% loss. Similarly, the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite both experienced significant declines, dropping by 1.1% and 1.5% respectively. As
The ongoing strike by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union against the Detroit automakers has raised concerns about the potential impact on General Motors’ (GM) third-quarter U.S. new vehicle sales. Despite the work stoppages, GM surprised industry analysts by reporting a 21.4% increase in sales from July through September compared to the third quarter of
The New York Giants experienced a nightmarish evening on Monday as they suffered a 24-3 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. While there were several low points throughout the game, one particular moment stood out as the most devastating for the Giants and their quarterback, Daniel Jones. With 1:19 remaining in the third quarter and the
The health secretary, Steve Barclay, has recently put forward proposals to ban transgender women from receiving treatment in female hospital wards in England. In his speech at the conference, Barclay expressed his concerns about what he referred to as “wokery” in the National Health Service (NHS), arguing that women’s rights are being sidelined. While the
Fast-food drive-thru lanes have experienced significant changes in recent times, driven by shifting customer preferences and the impact of the pandemic. An annual study conducted by Intouch Insight reveals that drive-thru times have been reduced, indicating a decline in customers opting to order from their vehicles. However, this trend has also brought about new challenges