Jamie Dimon, the head of JPMorgan Chase, threw a huge party to celebrate King Charles III's birthday. The event took place at the bank's shiny new building in Manhattan. A giant British flag was projected onto the building, and about 400 guests showed up to enjoy the festivities. The king didn't attend, but many important people did. British nobles, politicians, and...
Scientists have found a clever new way to make special molecules called α-CF3 allylamines. These molecules are super important in making medicines, pesticides, and other useful materials. The problem was that making them wasn't easy or efficient. The new method uses a special kind of chemistry called photoinduced palladium-catalyzed C-H aminoalkylation. This fancy n...
In 2025, video games proved that human creativity still trumps artificial intelligence. Despite layoffs and industry struggles, game developers delivered unforgettable experiences. The year saw the launch of Nintendo's Switch 2, a fantastic console that, however, lacked a must-have game. But the real surprise was a game that appeared out of nowhere, captivating play...
Latin America is quickly becoming a major player in the podcast world. From January to August 2025, data shows that people in this region are listening to podcasts more than ever. News is the most popular topic, making up 35% of all listening. This is a big jump compared to other genres like comedy or fiction, which only have 14% and 8% respectively. Language plays ...
In the world of technology and innovation, one name stands out: Kate McAfoose. She's the president of Chang Robotics and co-founder of Curabotics. Recently, she won two big awards at the Stevie Awards for Women in Business. These awards are a big deal, celebrating women who are making waves in business and technology. McAfoose didn't just win one award, she won two ...
Quantum computing has finally stepped out of the realm of science fiction and into reality. The D-Wave Advantage2 quantum system is leading the charge, proving that this technology is not just for show. It's solving real-world problems right now, from optimizing worker schedules to improving manufacturing processes. This isn't just about speed; it's about accessibili...
Taiwan's Premier Cho Jung-tai recently addressed rumors about teaming up with South Korea to tackle U. S. semiconductor tariffs. He stated that there's no concrete info on any joint efforts with South Korea. Instead, Taiwan is focusing on direct talks with the U. S. South Korea's trade minister had hinted at possible collaboration with Taiwan on this issue. However,...
Thailand is facing a massive flood crisis. Heavy rains have caused severe flooding in nine provinces and eight states in Malaysia. The floods have killed 13 people and affected 1. 9 million others. The Thai navy is stepping up to help. They are sending an aircraft carrier, 14 boats, and medical teams. The carrier can also serve as a floating hospital. The situation ...
Nigeria is in a tough spot right now. Hunger is at an all-time high, and it's not just because of bad weather or poor harvests. The main issue is the rise in violence and attacks from different militant groups. This violence is making it super hard for people to grow and get food, especially in the northern parts of the country. The United Nations World Food Program...
Indonesia is getting a major boost in its plastic industry. A company called IMPC is putting in a lot of money to create a top-notch training center. This place, called IPSI, aims to be the best in ASEAN for learning about polymers, which are a big part of plastics. The idea behind IPSI is to help people get better jobs and skills. Right now, there's a big gap in th...