The group that has filled the Bay Area with young voices for four decades is about to change its leadership. Kent Jue, who has guided the chorus for 25 years, announced that he will step down as artistic and executive director in August 2027. His departure comes after the choir’s 40th anniversary se
The new president of Indonesia has made a big promise: give free meals to millions of school kids and push the country’s growth fast. His plan has been hit by several problems that make investors nervous. One problem is the country’s currency, the rupiah. It has fallen to a record low of about
The first national election after a major loss to Azerbaijan has just begun. Early counts from only five percent of polling places show the ruling party, Civil Contract, winning about 57 percent. This result comes from Armenia’s election board shown on public television. The second strongest
The Sagrada Família in Barcelona has finally reached its highest point, with the last big piece—a cross on the central tower—placed in February. After more than a century of construction, the church now stands 566 feet tall, close to the height of a five‑story building. The ceremony will be led by P
The S&P 500 grew a lot in 2025, but only a few big tech names helped most of that gain. Now the picture looks different. In early 2026, only ten stocks pushed most of the index higher. That pattern usually means the big names will slow down soon, and the smaller companies might grow instead.
The technology arena is buzzing as two analysts have highlighted potential growth in Pony AI Inc. and Xiaomi. A recent review from Huatai Securities, dated June 5, keeps a “Buy” stance on Pony AI and sets a target price of HK$195. 00. The stock last traded at HK$74. 20, only slightly above its 52‑we
The study looks at whether a mix of money‑support and self‑control training can stop anxiety and sadness in young people who live in cities with big poverty. Researchers are testing this idea in three countries: Colombia, Nepal and South Africa. Instead of treating only the money problem or only
The UFC has announced a fresh approach to ranking fighters, moving away from subjective opinions and fan popularity. The decision comes after the organization’s president voiced frustration with how current rankings are determined, noting that media panels should not control the outcome. Durin
The final result of Peru’s presidential runoff remains undecided even after voting ended on Sunday, as election officials are taking their time to count ballots. At the point of data release, conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori held a small advantage over nationalist congressman Roberto Sánchez
The final vote in Peru’s presidential contest was a nail‑biter, with early tallies showing no clear winner. A quick exit poll indicated that the two frontrunners were tied in statistical terms, though the more conservative candidate had a small advantage. The duel matched Keiko Fujimori, who r
