The recent resignation of Columbia University’s president, Nemat “Minouche” Shafik, has sent shockwaves across the campus community. Shafik stepped down after facing months of criticism and protests from various groups, including anti-war demonstrators and House Republicans. The turmoil surrounding her presidency reached a tipping point, ultimately leading to her decision to resign. In her resignation
The latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics in China paints a mixed picture of the country’s economic outlook. While retail sales exceeded expectations with a growth of 2.7% in July, industrial production fell short of forecasts at 5.1%. This discrepancy between the two key indicators suggests a lack of balance in the Chinese
Starbucks has recently made headlines for offering their incoming CEO and Chair, Brian Niccol, an impressive pay bump and significant one-time awards to entice him to leave his previous position as chief executive at Chipotle Mexican Grill. With Niccol set to officially take the helm at Starbucks on September 9th, all eyes are on him
The Federal Trade Commission recently made a groundbreaking decision by voting unanimously to ban marketers from utilizing fake reviews and other misleading practices to promote their products and services. This final rule, set to take effect in mid-October, aims to protect consumers from falling prey to false advertising tactics that can lead them to waste
The Texas maternal mortality and morbidity review committee, established by the Department of State Health Services in 2013, has recently come under scrutiny for appointing an anti-abortion activist physician, Dr. Ingrid Skop, to a position that was originally intended for a rural community member. This decision has raised concerns about the impartiality and diversity of
The latest report from the Labor Department revealed that inflation rose in July, mainly due to the increase in housing-related costs. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed a 0.2% increase for the month, leading to a 12-month inflation rate of 2.9%. While economists had anticipated slightly lower numbers, the core CPI (excluding food and energy)
In the world of social media influencers, Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury were a power couple that many looked up to. Their love story began on the popular reality show Love Island, where they met and fell in love. However, just over a year after getting engaged, they have announced their split. This news came
In a game that showcased the incredible talent and power of Juan Soto, the New York Yankees managed to secure a crucial victory over the Chicago White Sox. Soto, in his first career three-homer game, made a significant impact on the outcome of the game with his impressive display of hitting prowess. His powerful swing
The highly successful film, It Ends With Us, has been making waves at the box office with a surprising $50M opening weekend. However, behind the scenes, rumors have been swirling about a supposed conflict between the film’s star and producer, Blake Lively, and filmmaker Justin Baldoni. Fans on TikTok have been quick to point out
Google has recently introduced a groundbreaking upgrade for its Gemini chatbot called Gemini Live. This new feature revolutionizes the way users interact with AI by allowing them to engage in voice conversations instead of relying on typing or reading messages. With Gemini Live, users can enjoy a natural and free-flowing dialogue with the chatbot, complete
