The Asia-Pacific markets are experiencing a continued sell-off after a significant drop in markets on Friday. Investors are closely watching key trade data coming from China and Taiwan this week, as well as anticipating central bank decisions from Australia and India. The markets in Japan, particularly the Nikkei 225 and Topix, have been leading the
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A recent pilot study conducted in Philadelphia explored the impact of intermittent calorie restriction on executive function and memory in overweight, cognitively intact older adults with insulin resistance. The study compared the effects of a 5:2 intermittent fasting plan to a “healthy living” diet based on portion control and calorie reduction guidelines from the U.S.
Recently, Walgreens made headlines with its announcement to close a significant number of its 8,600 U.S. stores due to profitability concerns. This move reflects a broader trend of weakness in the retail pharmacy industry, with CVS also closing stores and Rite Aid filing for bankruptcy. According to Neil Saunders, retail managing director at GlobalData, the
Tadge Juechter, often referred to as the “godfather” of the modern Corvette, has had a long and illustrious career at General Motors spanning close to five decades. His initial involvement with the Corvette dates back to 1985 when he was tasked with researching the market potential for a new high-performance model of the iconic sports
The recent violent disorder across the UK has prompted the government to take drastic measures in ensuring that those engaged in criminal activities are brought to justice swiftly. The government has pledged to do “whatever it takes” to deal with the perpetrators, even going as far as having courts sitting overnight to process arrests quickly.
Board games have long been a popular form of entertainment for people of all ages and backgrounds. However, recent studies have shown that individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have a particularly strong affinity for board games. According to research conducted by the University of Plymouth and Edge Hill University in the UK, individuals
The Amazon, holding a significant portion of the world’s fresh water, is currently experiencing the onset of the dry season. With many rivers already at critically low levels, governments in the region are preparing contingency measures to address a range of issues. The technical note issued by the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization highlighted that the
Ryan Reynolds, known for his role in Deadpool & Wolverine, played a significant role in the success of the 2004 stoner comedy Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle. Actor Kal Penn, who starred in the film alongside John Cho, revealed that Reynolds was instrumental in getting the movie made. Penn shared in an oral
Julien Alfred made history by securing Saint Lucia’s first Olympic medal in a spectacular fashion. With a mesmerizing gun-to-tape performance, she outshined the competition in the women’s 100 meters final held on a rainy day in Paris. Alfred’s exceptional speed and determination led her to victory, setting a national record of 10.72 seconds in the
The Miami Dolphins recently reached an agreement with wide receiver Tyreek Hill to restructure his contract. The new deal is valued at $90 million over the next three years, with an impressive $65 million of it guaranteed. Despite no additional years being added to the existing four-year, $120 million extension signed in 2022, the updated