The U. S. has taken a strong new stance on global migration. It now sees mass migration as a major threat to Western society. The State Department has told its embassies to look into how migration affects human rights and safety in other countries. They will also check if policies are treating local
Franklin Templeton, a well-known name in finance, has jumped into the XRP game. They just launched an ETF called the Franklin XRP Trust (XRPZ) on the NYSE Arca. This means investors can now get their hands on XRP through a regulated product. Franklin isn't the only one doing this. Other big players
The COP30 climate summit in Brazil wrapped up with a weak agreement that avoided directly pointing fingers at fossil fuels. This outcome was a win for oil-producing nations like Saudi Arabia and Russia, who managed to keep their interests protected. The final statement was full of warnings about the
Change is the new normal. Companies are facing a whirlwind of challenges. Think about new technologies, tariffs, and global politics. These factors are shaking up the way businesses operate. CFOs are at the heart of this storm. They decide where to invest money. Their choices shape how companies han
The recent U. N. climate summit in Brazil's Amazon city of Belem wrapped up with a weak agreement. The only solid commitment was from wealthy nations to triple their financial support for others to cope with global warming. This was a big letdown, especially since the summit skipped over most of the
The G20 summit in Johannesburg wrapped up with a notable absence: the United States. This wasn't just any absence; it was the next president of the G20, the U. S. , skipping out on the event. President Donald Trump's administration decided to boycott the entire two-day event, which was supposed to b
Depression is a big deal, especially for women who are of childbearing age. A recent study took a close look at how depression affects these women all over the world. The research used data from 1990 to 2021 to see how depression has changed over time and in different places. The study found that d
The recent United Nations climate conference in Brazil wrapped up without a clear plan to reduce fossil fuel use. This was a big letdown for many countries, including over 80 that pushed for a roadmap to move away from coal, oil, and natural gas. The final agreement didn't even mention fossil fuels,
This holiday season, there's a chance to turn things around. It's easy to feel stuck, but you're not powerless. You have the ability to change lives. It's not just about big gestures. Small actions can have a huge impact. Think about this: for just 75 cents, you can help someone in West Africa avoi
The recent global climate summit, COP30, ended with a new agreement, but it didn't include a clear plan to cut fossil fuel use. This was a big letdown for many countries that wanted stronger action. The summit started with high hopes. Over 80 countries wanted to agree on a strong plan to move away
