The European Union elections have been underway, with millions of citizens participating in the democratic process. This year’s election has been met with anticipation and scrutiny, as far-right parties gain momentum across Europe. The outcome of the election is crucial for shaping the direction of the European Parliament for the next five years. Voter turnout
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Norway’s $1.7 trillion sovereign wealth fund has made a bold decision to vote against ratifying Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package. This decision comes after a Delaware judge invalidated the pay package earlier this year, deeming it unfair to shareholders. Despite acknowledging the significant value generated under Mr. Musk’s leadership since the grant
The latest U.S. jobs report for the month of May brought unexpected good news to the economy. Nonfarm payrolls expanded by a remarkable 272,000, surpassing the Dow Jones consensus estimate of 190,000. This significant increase in job creation has countered fears of a potential slowdown in the labor market, providing a positive outlook for the
Scientist Lee Seok Woo drew inspiration from a “Mission Impossible” movie scene to create his latest invention: batteries for smart contact lenses. In the movie, an agent wears contact lenses equipped with facial recognition and eye tracking capabilities, sparking Lee’s interest in turning this fictional technology into reality. With a background in battery components, Lee
In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in consumer preferences away from traditional diamonds to lab-grown counterparts, gold, and other colored gemstones. The iconic slogan “A diamond is forever,” popularized by De Beers in 1948, no longer holds the same sway it once did. The company’s largest shareholder, Anglo American, is planning to
In a shocking turn of events, GameStop champion Keith Gill, also known as “DeepF——Value” on Reddit and “Roaring Kitty” on other platforms, has seen his net worth skyrocket to over $289 million in just five years. Gill initially revealed a $53,000 bet in his favorite video game retailer and has since made a fortune by
The recent ruling by a U.S. court allowing scientific evidence to be presented in the lawsuits surrounding the discontinued heartburn drug Zantac has sent shockwaves through the pharmaceutical industry. The decision has major implications for British pharmaceuticals giant GSK and other companies involved in the manufacture and sale of the drug. History of Zantac Zantac,
In a groundbreaking move, a Chinese spacecraft successfully landed on the far side of the moon to gather soil and rock samples. This mission marks a significant step in the Chang’e moon exploration program, demonstrating China’s determination to expand its presence in space exploration. With the United States leading the charge in space exploration, China’s
The intersection of technology and the human body is evolving rapidly, giving rise to the concept of the “Internet of Bodies” or IOB. Coined by academic and author Andrea M. Matwyshyn in 2016, the IOB refers to a network where human bodies rely on the internet and related technologies for their integrity and functionality. This
In recent years, Beijing has been making significant strides in allowing robotaxis to operate closer to the city center. The city has begun testing robotaxis with human staff inside on a 40-minute route between a major high-speed train station and a suburban area to its south. This marks a major expansion of robotaxi operation from