Senegal is in a bit of a pickle. The country is chatting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) about getting some financial help. Why? Because they've got a lot of debt that wasn't properly reported before. Now, they need to figure out how to handle it. The finance minister, Cheikh Diba, spilled the beans in parliament. He said Senegal needs a whopping 6, 000 b...
The pace of medical breakthroughs for older adults is slowing down. Experts blame this on government budget cuts, layoffs, and frozen or canceled grants. James Appleby, CEO of the Gerontological Society of America, warns that these cuts will hurt all Americans, especially older people. A survey found that 71% of aging research experts say their work has been harmed. ...
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum is locked in a heated battle with Ricardo Salinas Pliego, a billionaire with a vast business empire. Sheinbaum accuses Salinas of avoiding taxes and stirring up trouble. Salinas, who has a knack for making headlines, calls himself a fighter against corruption. But Sheinbaum sees him as a troublemaker who owes the government billio...
Chicago's Loop is buzzing with holiday events, but can it keep up with the competition? This weekend alone, there are over 20, 000 seats up for grabs at various shows and performances. From Billy Corgan's "A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness" to the Chicago Philharmonic's "Home for the Holidays, " there's something for everyone. But with so many options, wi...
The world is waking up to the plastic waste problem. Advanced recycling technologies are stepping in to help. These methods break down plastic waste into useful materials. This can create new products, reducing the need for new plastic. The market for these technologies is growing fast. It is expected to reach USD 46. 63 billion by 2035. That's a huge jump from USD 2...
Tech news keeps rolling in, even during the holidays. Snapchat is getting close to a huge milestone: 1 billion users. Most of this growth is coming from places like India and Pakistan, where TikTok is banned and Android phones are popular. But in the U. S. and Europe, people are using Snapchat less. The company is still losing money, and its stock has dropped a lot. ...
The NFL's Week 13 lineup is packed with exciting matchups, and experts have weighed in with their predictions. Let's dive into some of the key games and see who they think will come out on top. First up, the Chicago Bears are heading to Philadelphia to take on the Eagles. The Eagles have a strong defense, and experts like Pete Prisco think they'll force some turnove...
CoinShares, a big name in digital assets, is making a bold move into the U. S. market. They're not just diving in; they're bringing new ideas and products that they think will stand out. The company has seen success in Europe with single-coin ETPs, but the U. S. is a different game. Here, single-asset crypto ETPs are everywhere, and the competition is fierce. So, Coi...
Belgium's prime minister has expressed concerns about a European Union (EU) plan to use frozen Russian state assets to support Ukraine. Bart De Wever believes this move could complicate efforts to reach a peace deal in the ongoing conflict. De Wever shared his thoughts in a letter to the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. He warned that rushing into...
Switzerland is about to have a big vote. It's not about who should be in charge. It's about whether the super rich should pay more taxes. This idea comes from a group called JUSOs. They want to tax big inheritances at 50%. The money would go to fight climate change. Only a few people in Switzerland have over 50 million francs. But those few have a lot of money. Abou...