In Singapore, the central bank made its first quarterly monetary policy decision of 2024. The Monetary Authority of Singapore announced that it would maintain its exchange rate policy band known as the Singapore dollar nominal effective exchange rate or S$NEER. This decision was in line with expectations and indicates the bank’s commitment to stability in
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Japan’s Moon lander, known as the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), has recently captured and sent back its first images of the lunar surface. In these images, we are presented with a breathtakingly detailed and yet desolate gray world. It is a sight that evokes both awe and melancholy, as we come to realize
The Kansas City Chiefs have defied all odds and secured their spot in the Super Bowl once again. Despite facing multiple challenges throughout the regular season, the Chiefs displayed remarkable resilience and determination, ultimately leading them to victory in the AFC Championship Game against the Baltimore Ravens. Throughout the season, doubts began to surface as
Luther Vandross, with his mesmerizing voice, was the epitome of Black millennial childhoods. The memories of waking up on Sunday mornings to the soulful church music followed by his timeless hit single “Never Too Much” still resonate with many of us today. In the captivating documentary, “Luther: Never Too Much,” director Dawn Porter takes us
Experts, including Dr. Michael Barnett from Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health, have recently shed light on the true nature of the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program. Initially designed to support lower income Americans, this program has inadvertently become a cash cow for hospitals. Despite its noble intentions, the reality is far from
In a devastating turn of events, three U.S. service members were tragically killed and several others wounded in an unmanned aerial drone attack on American forces stationed in northeastern Jordan near the Syrian border. President Joe Biden and U.S. officials have attributed the attack to Iran-backed groups, making it clear that the situation in the
President Joe Biden’s campaign is taking an innovative approach to raise funds and inspire Democratic voters who have yet to show strong enthusiasm for the party’s 2024 ticket. The campaign is in the early stages of planning a first-of-its-kind fundraiser that would feature three Democratic presidents appearing together: Biden, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama. While
In an effort to combat the rising trend of vaping among children, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced plans to ban disposable vapes and restrict vape flavors. The proposed legislation, which requires parliamentary approval, also includes measures to make it illegal to sell tobacco products to individuals born after January 1, 2009. These actions are
Commodities trader Trafigura recently faced a security crisis when one of its tankers, the Marlin Luanda, was attacked by Yemen’s Houthi group in the Red Sea. As a result, Trafigura is now evaluating the risks associated with further voyages in the region. This incident has prompted other shipping companies to suspend transits through the Red
A recent study has shed new light on the impact of Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite commonly found in warm-blooded animals, on wolf behavior. The research, based on 26 years’ worth of behavioral data and blood analysis of 229 wolves, reveals that infection with this parasite can make wolves significantly more likely to become pack leaders.