Citi's Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Mark Mason, has announced his departure from the role, marking a significant shift within the company. Mason, who has been with Citi for over two decades, will step down in early March. He will take on a new position as executive vice chairman and senior executi
Cities are looking for ways to fight climate change. One big idea is to plant more trees. But just planting trees anywhere isn't enough. The right spots can make a big difference. A new study shows how AI can help find the best places to plant trees in cities. This can help cities capture more carbo
Cities are getting hotter, and plants are supposed to help. But it's not that simple. In some places, plants can make things worse. This is a big deal because more than half the world's people live in cities. And cities are getting hotter because of something called the urban heat island effect. Sc
Cities are changing fast. But how do these changes affect people's lives? A recent study looked into this. It checked how things like dirty air, busy roads, and not enough parks might lead to more drinking. The study covered 43 cities in China. It found that where you live can really change your hab
Citi has updated its list of favorite crypto-related stocks. Even though crypto prices have been going up and down, the bank still believes in these companies. Circle, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, is Citi's top pick. Even though its stock price has dropped a lot, Citi still thinks it's w
Cities are getting bigger, and so is the traffic mess. Predicting how traffic moves is tricky because it changes all the time. Weather, events, and other stuff make it even harder. But now, there's a new tool called STAC-Net that might help. STAC-Net is like a smart brain for traffic. It uses fancy
Citi has just announced a fresh batch of 276 managing directors. This is the smallest group since 2020, showing a shift in the bank's approach. The new leaders come from different parts of the bank, like markets, banking, wealth, and services. The bank is focusing more on growth in these areas after
Cities across the U. S. are grappling with a surge in violent crime, and many believe the justice system is partly to blame. Critics argue that judges and politicians are enabling a revolving door for criminals, allowing repeat offenders to roam free despite their violent histories. This cycle of cr
Cities are always looking for ways to make life better for their residents. One big challenge is how to make sure everyone has a healthy environment and fair opportunities. A new tool called agent-based simulation is helping to figure this out. This tool can show what might happen if a city changes
Funding research is not just about giving money. It's about shaping how knowledge is created and shared. This is a big deal because who gets funded can decide what kind of research gets done. It's like being the referee in a game. The rules you set can change how the game is played. So, how can fun
