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Previous U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has joined the global advisory board of Pacific Investment Management Co. (PIMCO), a leading fixed-income investment manager. The move is intended to tap Yellen’s rich experience in economic policy and financial markets for direction on PIMCO’s investment strategies as global economic conditions change. Yellen’s illustrious career spans her service…
President Donald Trump, on March 26, 2025, made the announcement to impose a tariff of 25% on all foreign vehicles that are imported into the United States. The aim of this is to support domestic production by compelling automakers to manufacture vehicles within the country. The move has received mixed responses from industry players and…
What if the waste from sugar production could be used to improve gut health and replace plastic? That’s exactly what a team of researchers in Denmark is working on. Its early results suggest it could be a game-changer. Using new enzyme-based technology, scientists can now separate the different fiber types in sugar beet pulp. It’s the plant…
Coca-Cola is pushing vending technology to new heights with its hydrogen-powered vending machine that does not require being plugged into a wall socket. The company will be installing 58 of these machines at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan, which opens to the public on April 13, 2025. This new technology has the potential to…
Flying can be an exciting experience, but it’s important to be considerate of others around you. Here are a few easy-to-follow etiquette tips to make your flight enjoyable for everyone. 1. Seat Reclining: Be Considerate Reclining your seat can help you relax, but always check if it’s a good time to do so. If the…
An Unexpected Setback What was supposed to be a regular flight from Newark to Frankfurt turned into an unexpected adventure for everyone aboard. United Airlines Flight 885 was already airborne and flying over the Atlantic when the pilot realized he had left something important behind—his passport. This made the flight divert unexpectedly and come back…
Damian Lillard Has Been Out Indefinitely Due to Deep Vein Thrombosis in the Right Calf. The Milwaukee Bucks have suffered a serious blow to their star guard, Damian Lillard, having been diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in the right calf. The state has left Lillard out of action indefinitely and cast doubts on the health…
Xavier Moves Faster, Hires Richard Pitino In what has been described as quick and calculated, Richard Pitino has been appointed head basketball coach for Xavier University just days after Sean Miller moved on to Texas. This new hire seems to affirm Xavier’s determination to stay competitive in the Big East while propelling the program into…
Days after winning an Academy Award for Best Documentary, Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal found himself at the center of a violent incident in his West Bank village. The incident that ended with his arrest, injuries, and images of him zip-tied and blindfolded as his family prayed during Ramadan. Raviv Rose, a 24-year-old Jewish American activist with the…
The next James Bond film is officially in the works, and it’s being produced by two of the biggest names in Hollywood: Amy Pascal and David Heyman. Amazon MGM Studios announced today that Amy Pascal (known for Spider-Man) and David Heyman (behind Harry Potter) will co-produce the next 007 movie, marking a major moment for the legendary spy franchise….
