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UAE Banking Sector 2025: A Balance of Growth and Risk Amid Economic Expansion The UAE banking sector is poised for a transformative year in 2025, as highlighted in a recent report by Standard & Poor’s Global. Titled “Balance of Growth and Risk considering Economic Expansion,” the report underscores the resilience and adaptability of UAE banks, … Read more
Global Economic Growth to Remain Subdued in 2025, UN Report Warns The global economy is projected to grow at a modest 2.8 percent in 2025, unchanged from 2024, according to the United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects 2025 report. Despite falling inflation, improving labor market conditions, and monetary easing, the world economy … Read more
NASA’s Jet Propulsion laboratory Evacuated as Eaton Fire Threatens Facility LOS ANGELES – The NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), a cornerstone of space exploration, has been evacuated as the rapidly spreading Eaton Fire came within less than a mile of the facility. The fire, wich erupted on January 7 in the Eaton Canyons, has consumed … Read more
As wildfires continue to ravage Southern California, the iconic Hollywood Sign has become the center of a digital storm. On Wednesday night,as flames engulfed the Hollywood Hills,social media platforms were inundated with AI-generated images falsely depicting the landmark ablaze. These fabricated visuals, while alarming, have been debunked as misinformation, sparking outrage among residents … Read more
A Clever Spoon tricks the Senses to make Us Healthier The new year frequently enough brings resolutions centered around health, and for many, that includes rethinking dietary habits. Enter the Kirin smart spoon, a groundbreaking innovation unveiled at CES 2025 that promises to revolutionize how we consume salt—without sacrificing flavor. This ingenious device, developed by … Read more
The Human Cost of Nickel Mining in the Philippines: A Growing Crisis Amid the EV Boom As the world races toward a greener future, the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has skyrocketed, driving an insatiable need for nickel—a key component in lithium-ion batteries. However, this global shift comes at a devastating cost for indigenous and … Read more
Oil Prices Rise Amid Supply Risks and Chinese Economic Weakness Global oil prices have seen a mixed performance recently, as traders weigh short-term supply risks against signs of a slowing Chinese economy. Brent crude for March delivery rose by about 1%, closing at $76.92 per barrel, while West Texas intermediate (WTI) crude increased by … Read more
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has sparked controversy by publicly endorsing Germany’s far-right Choice for germany (AfD) party ahead of the contry’s general election on February 23.During a broadcast on his social media platform X, Musk urged Germans to vote for the AfD, calling its co-leader Alice Weidel … Read more
Breaking the Rules of Cell Migration: How Aligned Fibers Enable Faster movement with Less Force In a groundbreaking revelation that challenges long-held assumptions in mechanobiology, researchers at the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St.Louis have revealed that cells can move faster while generating lower forces—a finding that flips the script on traditional … Read more
DotLumen’s Revolutionary Headset: A “Self-driving” Guide for the Blind At CES 2025 in Las Vegas, Romanian startup DotLumen unveiled a groundbreaking headset designed to revolutionize mobility for blind and low-vision individuals. Founder Cornel Amariei describes the device as a “self-driving” system, offering an electronic alternative to traditional guide dogs. The headset,which resembles a chunky piece … Read more