Leaders from seven major economies meet in Paris this week to talk about why global money isn’t flowing fairly. The two-day chat starts after a flashy meeting between the U. S. and China wrapped up with more handshakes than real deals. Trade fights and raw material grabber are still stealing the sho
The World Health Organization has declared a worldwide health emergency after the Ebola virus spread in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The alert follows reports that a province in northeastern Congo has seen many suspected deaths linked to the virus. Health officials con
Jennifer Harvey leads Crown Worldwide, a logistics firm that grew from a post‑war relocation service to a global player in supply chain solutions. Her father, Jim Thompson, founded the company in 1965 to help U. S. military families settle in Japan. Growing up, she often visited the office and met s
Many newborns in Africa and South Asia die from infections that doctors never get to diagnose in time. A big study tracked deaths in babies under a month old across seven countries—six in Africa and one in South Asia. Scientists looked at tissue samples after each death to find out exactly which ger
Tech’s heavy hitters are making waves this week. Nvidia’s stock climbed sharply after reports suggested U. S. officials might allow sales of its advanced AI chips to a handful of Chinese tech firms. That bump pushed the S&P 500 past 7, 500 for the first time ever. At the same time, Nvidia’s CEO Jens
Around the world, rising temperatures might be silently pushing more babies into early arrivals. A wide study covering 13 countries found links between extreme heat and premature births. But most past research only looks at one place at a time or mixes many small studies together. That leaves big qu
A 75-year-old traveler left a cruise ship just before a hantavirus outbreak was confirmed, later sharing photos on social media of her multi-country trip. Public health officials in New York only learned she might be at risk after reporters asked questions, not from U. S. health agencies. While auth
In recent market chatter, a JPMorgan strategist highlighted that top performers in worldwide equities are not limited to the big tech names. He pointed out that investors can find solid returns by focusing on international value stocks, which often steer clear of the popular “Magnificent 7” tech gia
Last weekend India’s leader asked people and companies to cut back on travel and go back to working from home. The reason? Global fuel prices are climbing fast, and every time someone fills up the gas tank, more money leaves the country. Back in 2020 and 2021 most offices switched to online work to
A new car brand from China chose Milan’s design week to show off what they call “elegant mobility. ” Instead of just talking about tech features, they turned their space into a calm, stylish lounge with live music and coffee tastings. The goal? To make sure visitors remember the brand as more than j
