The U. S. economy is feeling a bit shaky, but that isn't stopping shoppers from gearing up for Black Friday. Even with worries about tariffs and a recent drop in consumer confidence, people are still ready to spend. Companies are feeling the pinch from tariffs on imported goods. Some have chosen to
The 2031 Women’s World Cup is shaping up to be a massive event. The U. S. Soccer Federation has put forward 14 American sites, with seven of them also hosting the 2026 men’s tournament. FIFA has shared the bid books for both the 2031 and 2035 tournaments. The 2031 bid includes the U. S. , Mexico, Co
This year, turkey lovers might notice a difference in their Thanksgiving meal. The number of turkeys in the U. S. has dropped to a 40-year low. Why? Two big reasons: bird flu and another disease called avian metapneumovirus. These illnesses have made it harder for farmers to raise turkeys. Larry Dol
The 2026 World Cup is shaping up to be quite different from previous tournaments. FIFA has introduced some new rules that could shake things up. For starters, the top two teams, Spain and Argentina, won't be able to face each other until the final. This is because they will be placed in different ha
For decades, the World Federation of Societies of Anaesthesiologists (WFSA) has been running fellowship programs. These programs aim to train specialists from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The goal is to create leaders in anesthesia who can make a real difference in their communities. U
In a rare show of unity, the U. S. Senate has given the green light to a plan that aims to correct a long-standing oversight. The Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act, passed unanimously, sets the stage for a 10-year mission. The goal? To find and update the grave markers of Jewi
A group of students from Syracuse University's Bandier Music Business Program recently spent their summer exploring the music industry in Latin America. They visited five cities across Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil, meeting with over 75 executives from major companies like Spotify, YouTube, Sony, and
In the UK, business leaders are urging Finance Minister Rachel Reeves to make tough decisions in the upcoming budget. The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) chief, Rain Newton-Smith, will criticize Reeves for not involving businesses in key discussions about energy costs and labor reforms. She
In a significant move, the Serb Republic of Bosnia is electing a new president following the removal of Milorad Dodik. Dodik, a pro-Russian separatist, was barred from politics for six years after defying the constitutional court and an international peace envoy, sparking Bosnia's worst political cr
In 2025, the world of fintech took a thrilling turn with the rise of Polymarket, a crypto-based platform that lets people bet on all sorts of events. But it's not all fun and games. This platform is walking a fine line between innovation and gambling, and regulators are watching closely. Polymarket
