Subscriptions, long-term rentals and adaptable ownership structures are helping pragmatic, cost-conscious drivers shift to electric. Unsplash+ While electric vehicle (EV) sales continue to rise globally, the broader auto market is cooling. Economic uncertainty and rising interest rates discourage consumers from making purchases, particularly for those on the fence about committing to a significant investment like […]
CHICAGO – The Warriors are no strangers to one of their players receiving loud cheers from what should be hostile crowds on the road. But instead of Steph Curry, the usual suspect, it was beloved former Chicago Bull Jimmy Butler who enjoyed a rousing ovation from the United Center Crowd on Sunday night. Butler played […]
Semafor business and finance editor Liz Hoffman interviews Jay Clayton at the New York Stock Exchange on Dec. 2, 2025. Seamform/Kind Dale Jay Clayton, the former chair of the SEC from 2017 to 2020, known for his tough stance on cryptocurrencies and protecting retail investors, has a few thoughts on prediction markets—a space that is […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Two of the most popular streaming services have agreed to combine, in a move that could change the streaming service landscape. Netflix said Friday it will acquire the studio and streaming business of Warner Bros. Discovery, the legacy Hollywood giant behind “Harry Potter” and “Friends,” for $72 billion. The transaction is […]
A community health volunteer visits a child who has malaria in Makalongo village, Serenje District. ©Gates Archive/John Healey In the 25 years since the Gates Foundation was established by Bill Gates and his then-wife Melinda French Gates, the organization has helped drive a steady decline in global child mortality rates. In 2000, more than 10 […]
Since 2000, most countries – across all income levels and regions – have made concurrent progress in expanding health service coverage and reducing the financial hardship associated with health costs, according to a new joint report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank Group. These two indicators are the foundation of universal […]
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Chef Wittawat shares how he balances authenticity with innovation, builds resilient teams, maintains relevance in a hyper-competitive market and envisions the future of Thai dining on the world stage. Evan Sung This Q&A is part of Observer’s Expert Insights series, where industry leaders, innovators and strategists distill years of experience into direct, practical takeaways and […]
The World Bank Group, the Government of Japan, and the World Health Organization officially launched the Health Works Leaders Coalition. This global alliance brings together health and finance ministers, philanthropic organizations, business leaders, leaders of global health agencies, and civil society representatives with the aim of promoting investments in health systems as a strategy for […]
By Bay City News Fairfield police announced Thursday the successful resolution of a shooting case that occurred outside Fairfield High School in September, resulting in a juvenile suspect receiving 12 months of supervision. Officers were called to the school’s parking lot on Sept. 16 after reports of an altercation that escalated when a juvenile fired […]
