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Sep 10 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Zoe Saldaña: Ready for Her Close-Up in Directing

Zoe Saldana is ready to take on a new challenge - directing her very own film. The star of blockbusters like Avatar and Guardians of the Galaxy has earned over $15 billion at the box office, but she's not content to rest on her laurels. In an engaging conversation with TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey, Salda

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

Gen Z: Reshaping Finance's Future

What if I told you that the future of finance hinges on understanding Generation Z? That's right, those born in the mid-1990s to early 2010s are set to transform our industry more than any generation before them. But here's the catch: they're not interested in business as usual. Consider this: des

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

Lilly's New Money Man: Inside Scoop on Lucas Montarce's Promotion

Eli Lilly, the pharmaceutical giant known for its diabetes and weight-loss drugs, has made a bold move by appointing insider Lucas Montarce as their new chief financial officer. This comes months after former CFO Anat Ashkenazi left to join Google parent Alphabet. Montarce brings over two decades of

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Sep 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Vacation Mode:Tech or Trust -Securing Your Home While You're Gone

So you're planning a getaway, a chance to relax and recharge. But before you pack your bags, a nagging worry might creep in: is your home safe while you're away? Surprisingly, the first line of defense isn't necessarily a high-tech alarm system, but good old-fashioned discretion. Avoid broadcasting

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Sep 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Is ActiveX Really Dead? Microsoft Says Goodbye to a Controversial Technology

Microsoft is finally saying goodbye to ActiveX, a technology that's been around since the days of Windows 95. Think of it like that old family recipe that everyone swore by, but secretly everyone agrees is a bit outdated and maybe even a little risky. ActiveX was originally designed to let develo

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Sep 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Drones Over Cotton Fields: Will Tech Rev Up Uzbekistan's Agriculture?

Meraque, a Malaysian robotics company, has teamed up with Uzbekistan's Ministry of Agriculture to bring cutting-edge tech to the country's vast farms. The plan is to use drones and robotic solutions to boost efficiency and productivity. What if this tech doesn't quite live up to the hype? What if

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

Uzbekistan-Utah: A Drone Love Story

Meraque Group, a Malaysian startup that's all about making drones do the heavy lifting in agriculture, has hitched its wagon to Uzbekistan's Ministry of Agriculture. The two signed a MoU, with Shakhobjon Sharifov, Director of an 'Administrative and Economic Service', and Razali Ismail, Meraque's CEO

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Sep 10 2024EDUCATION

Free Museum Fun: A Boost for BPS or a Missed Opportunity?

Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the continuation of BPS Sundays, a program offering free admission to six popular Boston museums and zoos for BPS students and their families. This extension, which will run through the end of the year, comes after a successful pilot program that saw over 36,000 stude

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Sep 10 2024BUSINESS

Touchdown for Business: Do Charleston Sports Bars Really Live and Die by the NFL?

Sunday in Charleston means one thing: football fever. Sports bars across the city are packed with fans decked out in their team colors, cheering and celebrating touchdowns. But just how much does the NFL really impact these businesses? Is it all touch-downs and high fives, or is there more to the

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Sep 10 2024SPORTS

Tom Brady's Fox Debut: Super Bowl Champion or Smooth Talker?

Tom Brady's highly anticipated debut as a Fox Sports analyst had its highs and lows. After signing a jaw-dropping $375 million, 10-year deal, the world was eager to see how the legendary quarterback would translate his on-field brilliance to the broadcasting booth. However, with the Cowboys dominat

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