Sports are a big deal worldwide, and China is no exception. Its sports industry is growing fast, with predictions it'll reach an astonishing $776 billion by 2025. What's driving this growth? Well, the Chinese government is investing heavily in sports infrastructure. They're building stadiums and tra
Everyone knows that tourism can really boost an economy. So, let's take a look at Fujian Province in China. Researchers there used a fancy index system with 6 main parts and 24 smaller ones to check how tourism was doing. They looked at 9 cities from 2016 to 2019. They used some math tricks like ent
In a New York Times op-ed, UnitedHealth Group's CEO, Andrew Witty, acknowledged problems in the health care system following the murder of CEO Brian Thompson. Witty condemned the online vitriol directed at the industry after the Dec. 4 shooting in Midtown Manhattan. The alleged shooter, 26-year-old
Affirm Holdings, a popular buy now, pay later company, just scored a massive deal. Private credit firm Sixth Street is investing $4 billion over the next three years to help Affirm make more loans. These loans are typically for four to six months, and the deal could lead to over $20 billion in loans
Allen Iverson, known for breaking barriers both on and off the court, has just highlighted a fascinating link between his sportswear ventures and the world of golf. Recently, AI took to Instagram to applaud Bryson DeChambeau and his LIV Golf team, the Crushers, for their impactful partnership with R
In the small city of Darien, things are about to change for local businesses. The city council is planning to create a new group called the Darien Business Alliance. This group is meant to be like a traditional chamber of commerce but with a fresh approach. The city's administrator, Bryon Vana, isn'
Imagine you have a close friend at work who feels discriminated against because of their age. Would that make you keep quiet about problems at your job? That's what a recent study found. Researchers looked at pairs of workers—one who felt age discrimination and the other who knew them well. They dis
In the world of trucking, getting paid quickly has always been a challenge. The freight industry often relies on factoring to ensure carriers get their money fast. But this process hasn't changed much over the years, and it still faces delays, especially over weekends and holidays. One company, Out
A potential deal between U. S. Steel and Nippon Steel has got some Indiana residents worried. While Gary Mayor Eddie Melton thinks the sale could be good for the local economy, some environmental groups aren't so sure. They're worried that Nippon Steel might keep using aging blast furnaces, which ar
Do you drink from a Stanley mug? You might want to listen up! Recently, Stanley has asked folks to stop using some of their travel mugs. Why? Because these mugs might be a bit too hot to handle. The problem isn't with the coffee or tea, but with the lid. Once these lids get warm and twisted around,
