Drug policies around the world are a big deal. They affect people's lives in many ways. The Global Drug Policy Index (GDPI) tries to compare how different countries handle these policies. But is it a good way to measure this? The GDPI looks at many things. It checks how countries treat drug use, sa
Combat sports have always been a mix of skill, strength, and sometimes, sheer weirdness. Recently, the world of fighting has seen some bizarre events that have left fans both amused and bewildered. From lifting opponents into tires to robots throwing kicks, the sport is taking unexpected turns. One
Europe is falling behind, and someone needs to say it. That someone was Jamie Dimon, the head of JPMorgan Chase. He didn't sugarcoat things when he spoke at an event in Ireland. He said Europe is losing ground to the U. S. and Asia. This isn't news to many, but it's a stark reminder. Europe used to
Giovanni Ferrero, the man behind Nutella and Ferrero Rocher, has been on a shopping spree. Over the past decade, he's snapped up 21 companies across nine countries, turning his family's Italian candy business into a global food giant. The latest addition to his empire? WK Kellogg, the company behind
The global fight against HIV is in trouble. The U. S. has suddenly stopped funding HIV programs. This has caused big problems. Health clinics are closing. Medicines are running out. And more people are getting sick. The U. N. says if other countries don't step in, millions more will die by 2029. Th
President Trump made a bold promise in April: 90 deals in 90 days. But as the deadline passed, only two trade agreements were signed. The administration's aggressive tactics have left the global trading system in a state of uncertainty. Businesses are hesitant to make decisions, waiting for clarity
In the icy Arctic, something strange is happening in the mud beneath the ocean. Tiny life forms are fighting an invisible war. These are not just any tiny life forms. They are bacteria. And they are up against some tough opponents: superbugs. These superbugs are not your typical bugs. They are bacte
Trump's recent move to impose new tariffs on 14 countries didn't shake up global markets as much as expected. The president announced tariffs ranging from 25% to 40% on goods from countries like Japan, South Korea, and others, set to start on August 1. But markets in Asia and Europe barely reacted.
Big Tech companies are jumping into the stablecoin game. Why? Well, for starters, the rules around stablecoins are getting clearer. A new bill in Congress is making it easier for these digital currencies to become part of the financial system. Stablecoins are different from other cryptocurrencies l
The U. S. dollar has taken a significant hit this year, dropping more than 10% in value. This is the worst decline since 1973, when President Nixon ended the gold standard. The dollar's fall is surprising because the U. S. economy is still strong. Some investors are worried that this drop could mean
