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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled significant changes aimed at fostering a broader scope of free speech across Facebook, Instagram, and other Meta platforms. He stated that the company intends to refocus on its foundational commitment to free expression. One of the most notable changes involves replacing third-party fact-checkers in...

Master myth scholar Joseph Campbell outlined the hero’s journey – the voyage that hero’s take to find new lands and discover themselves in entirely new and richer ways.  Myths, according to Campbell, have a lot to teach those who want to create meaning and success in the world. As a...

Aaron Haapala is a distinguished Senior Portfolio Analyst with a profound background in financial planning and investment strategy. A graduate of Cleary University with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Aaron has built a career marked by strategic acumen and meticulous market analysis. His professional journey spans pivotal roles at prestigious...

A recent survey conducted by Statista among 1,050 Americans revealed that saving money is the most common New Year’s resolution for 2025. Over 20% of U.S. adults listed saving more as their top goal for the year. Other popular resolutions included eating healthier (19%), exercising more (17%), losing weight (15%),...

Singapore-based DBS has announced the appointment of Rajat Verma as the new chief executive for its India operations, with the promotion awaiting approval from the Reserve Bank of India. Verma is set to take over on 1 March 2025, succeeding Surojit Shome, who will retire on 28 February 2025 after...

Africa's mounting debt is significantly reducing funding for sustainable development in Least Developed Countries (LDCs), particularly affecting critical sectors like health and education, according to Ms. Oyebanke Abejirin, Economic Affairs Officer at the UN Economic Commission for Africa (UN ECA). Speaking at the Second Session of the Committee on Economic...

As the much-awaited Season 2 of Netflix's Squid Game prepares for its December 26, 2024, launch, brands worldwide are seizing the opportunity to engage fans through immersive partnerships and creative campaigns. In India, this phenomenon has taken a unique twist with major brands like Swiggy Instamart and Knorr leading the...

You Already Face Technical Debt, Every Day.  Open your smartphone.  How many apps do you have?  Do you use them all, or have they just been “growing” over time? When we see an app that (convinces us) it will make our lives easier, we might just click and download the...

Binance.US has announced plans to restore its USD services in early 2025, signaling its first significant operational shift since regulatory pressures halted its fiat trading operations. The exchange had suspended dollar deposits and withdrawals in June 2023, following civil claims filed by the SEC that led to restricted banking access....

Tesla's market capitalization has soared to a record-breaking $1.5 trillion, driven by a surge in its stock price. This landmark achievement has significantly boosted CEO Elon Musk's net worth, which now stands at $486 billion. Analysts attribute Tesla’s momentum to advancements in artificial intelligence and autonomous driving technologies, with Wedbush’s...