In many countries, banks act like the nervous system of the economy. If they misbehave, the whole country can feel pain. Researchers wanted to see what makes banks act well or poorly, especially in the Middle East and North Africa. They looked at ten commercial banks from 2015 to 2020, all of whi
Albuquerque’s Isotopes Park turned into a lively carnival this weekend, hosting two nights of Banana Ball—a quirky twist on baseball that mixes music, dancing and fan‑centric antics. The Party Animals and Firefighters faced off twice, drawing a crowd of about 27, 000 over Saturday night and Sunday a
In April, the United States remembers the signing of a pivotal law in 1968 that outlawed discrimination when buying or renting homes. This rule, now almost six decades old, stops bias based on race, color, religion, gender, disability, family status and ethnicity. Each year the Department of Housing
A new survey shows that nine out of ten people in the United States want to be able to move their phones when they change providers. The study was done by Fabrizio Ward and it found that 93 % of voters think unlocking a phone should be as simple as keeping their number. Support is strong acros
The U. S. has long been a keeper of public records, letting citizens look back at government actions. People can request files through freedom‑of‑information laws and courts have upheld that right. In past decades, archives grew with paper piles and digital snapshots of former presidents. Even on
Last year, Meta began developing a facial‑recognition feature for its upcoming smart glasses. The idea is to let the device scan people in front of it and pull up information from social media. That plan has sparked a sharp backlash. More than seventy civil‑rights groups, from the ACLU to Fight for
Gainesville doctors and firefighters are trying new ways to use AI. Some say it can help with quick notes or finding patterns in data. Others worry about privacy and accuracy. A fire chief says the department only uses AI for simple admin tasks. They keep patient files safe and do not shar
After the stock market closed, Credo Technology made headlines by signing a deal to buy DustPhotonics, a firm that builds silicon‑based photonic chips used in high‑speed optical transceivers. The purchase will give Credo top‑tier silicon photonics integrated circuits (PICs) and broaden its reach in
Dancing with the Stars pros revealed that some of their celebrity partners made crude remarks during rehearsals. The discussion happened on a podcast where Artem Chigvintsev, Sharna Burgess and Peta Murgatroyd shared their experiences. One partner reportedly told a pro, “I want you to look at me lik
In Albuquerque, food makers often feel the pulse of their local economy. When a county commission announced a plan to tie tax breaks to buying locally and hiring nearby, the Street Food Institute saw a chance to strengthen its community ties. The institute runs a shared kitchen and teaches new ch
