Despite economic worries, many Americans are still eager to explore Europe this summer. The urge to travel is strong, even when the economy is shaky. For instance, Jimin Shim, a young professional from Denver, is planning a trip to Portugal. She sees travel as a priority and saves up for it througho
Despite decades of UN climate and biodiversity conferences, greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss keep rising. Recent summits, like COP29, fell short, offering developing countries mere fractions of the needed funds to tackle climate change. Delegates criticized the agreements as "outrageou
Despite claims of a surge in violent crime under the Biden-Harris administration, data from various sources including the FBI and victim surveys show that overall crime rates have returned to pre-pandemic levels. Jeff Asher's Real-Time Crime Index and other credible sources confirm this trend, with
Despite the challenges he faces, Combs' lawyers are working to prepare him for trial, but it's an uphill battle. As Lindsay put it, "To go from living in mansions in Beverly Hills and Miami to the MDC is as epic a change in circumstances as one can have. All that money won't make it warmer when it's
Despite Scotland repealing its blasphemy law in 2021, the country has replaced it with a new, equally problematic statute that criminalizes "hate speech" – a vague and ambiguous concept that can be used to silence anyone who dares to challenge the dominant dogmas of our time. This piece of legislati
Despite the current challenges in the capital markets and rising interest rates, the third and fourth phases of The Links on PGA Parkway luxury apartments are moving forward. The boutique real estate developer Carbon Cos., founded in 1988, and Greenway Investment Co. have completed the first 690 dwe
Despite the FBI investigating top Adams administration aides, the mayor insists nothing's changed at City Hall. The raids last week targeted First Deputy Mayor Sheena Wright, Police Commissioner Edward Caban, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Phil Banks, Schools Chancellor David Banks, and two other to
Despite predictions of continued sluggishness, Chris Retzler, manager of the Needham Small Cap Growth Fund, is betting on certain stocks to weather an economic slowdown. He believes even if the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates, the effects won't be felt immediately and that the economy needs to s
Despite the ongoing clashes between Israel and Hezbollah, the pursuit of a ceasefire in Gaza remains active, as reported by the White House this week. The Associated Press revealed that the recent skirmishes have yet to disrupt the ceasefire negotiations taking place in Cairo, Egypt, amidst the ong
