Around the world, entrepreneurs are making their mark in various industries, showing resilience and innovation in the face of challenges. In Belgium, Fabien Pinckaers, the founder of Odoo, a software company valued at $5. 3 billion, is focused on survival amidst competition from giants like SAP and
Alaska's hope for a massive North Slope natural gas pipeline is more of a holiday wish than a realistic plan. Many in Southcentral Alaska are pinning their hopes on this project to lower heating and electricity costs. But the truth is, this pipeline is too expensive and too risky. The world has plen
In a twist of fate, a vaccine meant for shingles might also be a secret weapon against dementia. Researchers stumbled upon this clue while studying data from Wales, where a strict age rule for the shingles vaccine created a unique scenario. People born in a specific year got the shot, while those bo
Brazil's teen pregnancy rates have been on a rollercoaster over the past 13 years. Between 2010 and 2023, the numbers first climbed and then started to fall. By 2023, the rate for girls aged 15-19 was 41. 6 births per 1, 000, while for those aged 10-14, it was just 2. 1 per 1, 000. These numbers sho
New York City has seen a big drop in crime, and it's time to acknowledge the efforts that made this happen. The city's new police chief, Jessica Tisch, has been a game-changer. She took charge and made some tough decisions that turned things around. Under her leadership, the NYPD has been more effec
Macy's has been on a roll, beating sales predictions for the third quarter in a row. This is the best growth they've seen in over three years. The company is feeling confident and has even raised its full-year sales and earnings outlook. They now expect to make between $2 and $2. 20 per share, up fr
The crypto world is seeing more dramatic losses as traders take on bigger risks. In the current market cycle, the average daily losses from failed trades have shot up. Long positions are now seeing around $68 million in daily liquidations, while short positions face about $45 million. This is a big
Pennsylvania's wine and spirit sales have taken a hit, marking only the second time in 30 years this has happened. The latest figures show a drop to $3. 16 billion for the fiscal year 2024-25, a small but notable decrease from the previous year. This decline is part of a bigger trend. People are cha
Clearance rates are often used to measure how well police solve crimes. But these numbers can be confusing and sometimes misleading. They show the percentage of cases police close, but they don't always tell the full story. In many places, clearance rates have been dropping for years. For example,
Crypto markets are known for their wild swings. But what if there was a way to enjoy the upsides without the stomach-churning downsides? That's the question Eric Jackson, a seasoned hedge fund manager, is tackling with his new venture, EMJ Capital. Jackson's firm is gearing up to launch EMJX, a cry
