Imagine a classroom full of the world's brightest minds. Now, picture them all sitting up in their seats, eyes wide with worry. That's the scene painted by the World Economic Forum's recent report. The big concern? Armed conflicts between countries. Over 900 experts, policymakers, and industry leaders ranked it as the top worry for the next 12 months. Why? They see a...
Have you ever wondered why some people don't see the value in a college education, even though it's getting cheaper? Paul Peterson, a professor at Harvard, says that people might feel like they're not getting enough back, but the data actually shows that a college degree is worth more now than ever before. This mismatch between feelings and facts is happening in high...
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey recently expressed her frustration with US Representative Seth Moulton’s remarks about transgender athletes. Healey, one of the country’s first openly lesbian governors, believes the Democratic Party should discuss its election defeat openly, but without targeting vulnerable children. Moulton’s comments to The New York Times sparke...
You might think that Americans are deeply concerned about what's happening in Ukraine and China. But the truth is, many people have more pressing issues on their minds. About half of Americans don't want to give more aid to Ukraine, and over half are against spending more on defense. This isn't new. For a long time, many Americans haven't liked the idea of their coun...
It's Halloween season, and the tech world is about to reveal its biggest secrets. Major players like Google, Microsoft, and Meta are set to report their earnings, showing whether their massive investments in artificial intelligence (AI) are paying off or just wasting cash. This earnings quarter, dubbed the "show me the money" period by analysts, comes at a critical t...
New York City Fashion Week is back, with big names like Tommy Hilfiger, Tory Burch, and Michael Kors taking center stage. But hold on, is the Big Apple still the fashion capital it once was? Some folks are worried that the city's style scene is losing its shine. Think about it: Between 2014 and 2024, the number of New Yorkers working in fashion dropped by almost 30...