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Nov 21 2024BUSINESS

What's Next for Apollo if Marc Rowan Becomes Treasury Secretary?

Imagine Apollo Global Management without its current CEO, Marc Rowan. That's a possibility if Rowan takes on the role of US Treasury secretary. This shift could significantly change the company's leadership and potentially open up massive financial opportunities. Rowan has been at the helm of Apoll

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Nov 21 2024BUSINESS

How Mergers and Acquisitions Boost Productivity through Digital Transformation

Mergers and acquisitions, often referred to as M&As, are like a superpower for businesses. They help companies grow bigger, get better at what they do, and perform more efficiently in a competitive market. Now, here's where things get interesting: data is becoming a crucial part of how businesses op

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Nov 20 2024SCIENCE

Exercise and FTIR: Unlocking Molecular Secrets

Physical activity is no secret weapon for health and performance. But recently, scientists are digging deeper. They're not just looking at the sweat or the pumped muscles, but at the tiny changes happening inside our bodies during exercise. Enter Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy, a fan

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Nov 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

Food and Tech: How Two Companies Are Boosting Malaysia's Digital Economy

In 2024, Malaysia's digital economy is expected to hit a whopping US$7. 88 billion! That's a lot of money. Two companies, Good Foodie Media and Involve Asia, are playing a big part in this growth. These companies are part of MDEC's FOX Programme, which helps high-growth businesses become tech supers

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Nov 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

Meta's New AI Leader: A Fresh Start for Clara Shih

Clara Shih, formerly the CEO of AI at Salesforce, has joined Meta to lead a new business-focused AI group. This group aims to make advanced AI tools accessible to businesses using Meta's apps. Unlike other companies, Meta doesn't sell AI subscriptions but plans to enhance its apps using its Llama la

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Nov 20 2024BUSINESS

Green Tech and ESG: How Chinese Firms Are Leading the Way

The manufacturing industry has long been known for its environmental impact. But times are changing. Many companies are now looking to go green. They want to make sure their business practices are good for both people and the planet. This is where something called ESG performance comes in. ESG stand

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Nov 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

Smart Tolls: Using AI to Beat Traffic Jams

Traffic congestion is a massive headache for cities around the world. Traditional toll systems try to ease this problem with static pricing, but they fall short when traffic demand changes. So, what’s the solution? A new approach using artificial intelligence might be the answer. Scientists have be

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Nov 18 2024BUSINESS

AP to Slash Staff by 8% Amid Media Industry Shifts

The Associated Press (AP), a well-known news agency, is cutting 8% of its staff. This includes both layoffs and voluntary buyouts. The memo sent by AP president Daisy Veerasingham mentioned that the media sector is going through a major change, and the AP wants to focus more on digital news. The cut

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Nov 14 2024HEALTH

Health Insurance Changes in Iran: A Closer Look

Imagine you’re in Iran, and it’s 2014. A big shift happens: the Health Transformation Plan (HTP) kicks in, aiming to make health services more affordable. One of its key parts is Universal Health Insurance (UHI), which starts covering almost everyone. The idea? To cut down on people paying too much

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Nov 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Building Smart World Models for Text-Based Games

Imagine playing a text-based game where you have to figure out puzzles and interact with characters just by typing commands. These games are like virtual worlds where everything happens through text. Scientists are working on creating "world models" for these games, which help learning agents (like

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