Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Standard Chartered has announced plans to double its investment in its wealth management business and shift its focus towards affluent individuals and global institutions following a rise in pre-tax profits in the third quarter. The … Read more
DePaul University in Illinois has a unique program called the Chicago Quarter, which is a required course for all incoming first-year students. This program aims to introduce students to the city of Chicago, its history, culture, and people through experiential learning excursions. The course is divided into two tracks: Discover Chicago and Explore Chicago. Discover … Read more
“I believe that AI will revolutionize everything,” said Tamara Rojo, artistic director of San Francisco Ballet, earlier this year. “We just don’t know exactly how.” The influence of artificial intelligence on the creative industries is already evident in film, television, and music, but dance, to some extent, seems immune due to its reliance on live … Read more
Nadim Gemayel has organized a neighborhood watch in Lebanon to address concerns about crime and the influx of displaced people. The predominantly Christian neighborhood of Beirut’s Achrafieh is quiet at night, despite the sounds of war in the distance. Volunteers in uniform patrol the streets with walkie-talkies to coordinate their efforts. The neighborhood watch was … Read more
China has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization over the European Union’s decision to impose high tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars. The EU announced tariffs of up to 35% after finding that Chinese state subsidies were undercutting European automakers. Germany and Hungary have opposed the move, fearing a trade war with Beijing. China … Read more
The British rock band, known for hits such as Glycerine and Machinehead, will perform an ‘exclusive, intimate gig’ on November 9 at New Century Hall. The event will occur the day before the 2024 MTV EMAs at Co-op Live on November 10. Gavin Rossdale, of Bush, stated: “We are so excited to bring the greatest … Read more
South Korea’s export growth is expected to have slowed for a third consecutive month in October, according to a Reuters poll. The slowdown is attributed to cooling global demand for computer chips. Outbound shipments from the country are forecasted to have risen by 6.9% in October compared to the previous year. This marks the 13th … Read more
Choosing the best Learning Management System (LMS) for your organization can be a daunting task. Once you have identified your needs, setting up demos to narrow down the options and determine the software that best aligns with your objectives and current technology stack is crucial. This eBook provides insights into the essential questions to ask … Read more
50 Cent recently disclosed that he declined a $3 million offer to join Donald Trump at his controversial New York rally. The rapper, who has previously expressed admiration for the former president, discussed the opportunity during an interview on The Breakfast Club. He confirmed that he had received a call and was also invited to … Read more
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro (D) stated that Vice President Harris did a “excellent job” in her speech at the Ellipse rally, highlighting the contrast between herself and former President Trump. “I thought she made a really important case, not just about our democracy being threatened and the risk of Donald Trump, but I thought she … Read more