Living longer is no longer just about adding years to one’s lifespan; it’s also about investing in a healthier, more vibrant healthspan. The gap between lifespan and healthspan has become a pressing concern as people seek ways to improve their overall well-being. According to the World Bank Group, Hong Kong ranks second globally in terms … Read more
Fanatics has teamed up with 16 sports organizations in Los Angeles to launch the “L.A. Strong” campaign, a charitable initiative aimed at supporting individuals who have lost their homes. The campaign was organized by teams, including the Dodgers, and was supported by Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin. In just one week, over 30,000 people worldwide purchased … Read more
Russian bots launched a disinformation campaign on social media in support of Croatian presidential candidate Zoran Milanović, who is running against NATO membership. The Centre for Information Resilience, a London-based nonprofit, has published a report revealing that pro-Russian and anti-EU bot networks worked to boost Milanović ahead of the country’s first round of presidential elections … Read more
A finance professor argues that tariffs could increase employment and wages in the United States, raising living standards and growing the economy. Finance professor Michael Pettis notes that today’s US economy is distinct from the one that was crushed by disastrous tariffs in the 1930s. Unlike then, America now has high consumption rates, whereas low … Read more
The US budget deficit is likely to surge under the new Trump administration, sparking concerns about bond market stability and potentially affecting equities and cryptocurrencies. The new administration plans to lower taxes, reduce regulations, and increase deficit spending, which could flood the market with cash. As money prints the key tool for boosting growth, the … Read more
A recent report from leaker NatetheHate suggests that Nintendo’s next console, the Switch 2, may be revealed this week. The information is two-fold, with a focus on the console itself set for January 16, followed by a separate reveal for software in late February or early March. According to NatetheHate, the reveal will primarily focus … Read more
Multiple women have come forward accusing bestselling author Neil Gaiman of sexual assault. A New York Magazine cover story, titled “There Is No Safe Word,” reports on the allegations made by eight women who claim they were subjected to non-consensual sex and BDSM activities with Gaiman. The accusers include Scarlett Pavlovich, 22, who alleges that … Read more
A cardiologist who is close to the Trump administration has created a new diet that eliminates processed foods with long ingredient lists. Dr Aseem Malhotra’s Metabolic Reset diet recommends eating whole, unprocessed foods like fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and healthy fats. The diet aims to reverse conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure by removing … Read more
The Nasdaq fell on Monday, while the S&P 500 bounced off a two-month low and gained slightly as US Treasury yields stayed elevated. This trend is attributed to investors dialing back expectations on the pace of rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. Recent economic data suggest a resilient economy with nagging price pressures, which has … Read more
In 1831, a massive volcanic eruption cooled the Earth’s atmosphere by 1 degree Celsius, causing reports of a green, purple, and blue-looking Sun due to excess sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere. For years, scientists searched for the culprit volcano, but a new study has finally identified it as the Zavaritskii volcano in the Kuril islands. … Read more