With more than 8,133 metric tons of gold, the United States has the largest gold reserves. The U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve System manages reserves essential for promoting the U.S. economy and protecting the status of the U.S. dollar as a global reserve currency. The large quantity of gold held...

We examine the standings of some of the most influential currencies worldwide in 2023, focusing on the US dollar - the currency that has traditionally been a leader in international finance. The Resurgence of the US Dollar Throughout history, the US dollar has been the primary foreign currency for many...

A momentous turning point in the gaming industry: Microsoft has finalized its massive $68.7 billion purchase of video game publisher Activision Blizzard. This is the largest acquisition Microsoft has ever made in its 48-year existence. Activision's gaming franchises include Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Diablo, Overwatch, StarCraft, Tony Hawk Pro Skater...

Globalization has been a pervasive force, creating a single global community. It involves the transfer of goods, capital, people, and ideas around the world, encouraging economic ties between countries. Although globalization is usually discussed nationally, its effects are notably strong in urban areas. Cities, as the main centers of communication...

Early detection of faulty equipment is a challenging task with paper- based processes. SaaS-based operator rounds solutions help industrial plants and manufacturing facilities improve their operational efficiency and safety. By automating tasks and making data more accessible, SaaS-based operator rounds solutions identify and address problems more quickly. This can lead...

In an era where technology is reshaping our world, staying ahead requires more than just technological prowess. It demands a focus on enhancing uniquely human skills. I recently sat down with Paola Telfer, founder and CEO of Sens.ai, a brain training technology platform, to discuss how her company's technology, and...

After the turmoil of the past few years, we’ve seen tectonic shifts in everything from organizational behavior to employee priorities. Most notably, macro and micro changes are emerging in leadership expectations and skillsets.  With a sharper focus now on mental wellness, there’s more value placed on a leader’s self-awareness, intentionality,...

America is in the midst of a crisis in health care staffing levels. In February 2023, the Department of Health and Human Services reported that 16.7% of reporting hospitals anticipated a critical staffing shortage. The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently estimated that U.S. health care organizations will need to fill...

The internet has become necessary in the modern digital world, pervasive in our everyday routines. Internet access is now considered a fundamental requirement in most countries, with over 63% of the global population, exceeding 5 billion people, having the ability to connect to the online world. However, this access is...