You might think high interest rates would slow down the economy. But surprisingly, the U. S. economy grew at a steady 2. 8% pace from July through September. Consumers were the big spenders, driving growth even with higher interest rates. While business investments cooled off a bit, exports picked u
LinkedIn, the professional networking site owned by Microsoft, has been slapped with a hefty fine of $335 million by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC). The fine is due to the company's mishandling of user data for targeted advertising, which breached the European Union’s General Data Protec
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and companies are finding unique ways to show support. One creative effort comes from DP World at the Port of Southampton. Employees there used 21 bright magenta containers from Ocean Network Express to spell out the word "HOPE, " adding a pink ribbon to hig
Ever wished you could track your focus like you do your heart rate? Master & Dynamic's MW75 Neuro headphones promise just that, using EEG sensors to monitor your brain waves. But do they really help? Let's dive in. These headphones were born from a partnership between Master & Dynamic and Neurable.
China recently announced that its economy grew by 4. 6% in the third quarter compared to the same period last year. This growth slightly surpassed the expectations of economists, who had predicted a 4. 5% increase. Although this growth rate is a bit slower than the 4. 7% growth seen in the second qu
China's economy grew by just 4. 6% in the third quarter, the second quarter in a row to miss the government's target of 5% growth for 2024. Weak consumer spending, a struggling property market, and slower industrial output are to blame. Retail sales grew by 3. 3%, down from 3. 7%, and industrial pro
China's economy grew by 4. 6% in the third quarter, the slowest pace in six quarters. This news came with a surprise: the country's central bank announced two new programs to boost the stock market. These programs could inject around $112. 6 billion into the market. This happened even as China's sta
China's Finance Minister Lan Fo'an hinted at increasing the deficit during a recent press briefing, suggesting greater fiscal flexibility. He stressed that the opportunity to do so is "quite substantial," but further discussions are ongoing. Economists have been calling for more financial backing fr
Ever felt trapped using those old airline headphones on long flights? They're noisy and uncomfortable, especially in a crowd. Lucky for us, there's a savvy solution: the AirFly Pro by Twelve South. This cool little gadget connects to your seat's headphone jack and lets you use your personal Bluetoot
Last weekend, the Sting SC 11 girls' Academy soccer team made a splash at the DPL Western Regionals in Provo, Utah. They finished in second place in the U14 Super Group bracket, securing their spot in the DPL Finals next June in Minnesota. Let's dive into their exciting journey. Their adventure beg
