Apple’s revenue increased by 6% in the fourth fiscal quarter, driven by a rebound in iPhone sales and growth across all business units except for wearables. Total sales for the quarter ended September 28 reached $94.9 billion, slightly exceeding Wall Street expectations of $94.6 billion. iPhone sales grew by 5.4% to $46.2 billion, marking a … Read more
As U.S. voters approach one of the most crucial elections in the country’s history, the CEO of the company behind Zelle, a major payment platform that processed $481 million in transactions in the first half of the year, is urging the public to be extra vigilant. “This is the hot topic as we approach early … Read more
“ BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira stated on Tuesday that the country’s inflation target should be set higher than 1%, as he prepared to meet with the central bank governor to negotiate a new target range. Pichai and Bank of Thailand (BOT) Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, along with other officials, are scheduled to … Read more
It is not typical for me to express a positive view of higher education in this platform. Back in August 2023, I wrote an article titled “It’s Over: Higher Ed in the Rearview Mirror,” where I stated that the belief in higher education as a place for personal growth beyond future employability was a thing … Read more
It is important to note that these reports are concerning and raise ethical questions about the influence of business leaders on international politics. The potential impact of these conversations on national security and geopolitical stability should be thoroughly investigated. It is crucial for companies like SpaceX, X, and Tesla to prioritize transparency and accountability in … Read more
USGS In a warming Arctic, polar bears are spending more time on land As the Arctic warms, polar bears face an increasing risk of contracting viruses, bacteria, and parasites that they were less likely to encounter just 30 years ago, research has shown. A study examining blood samples from bears in the Chukchi Sea – … Read more
By Vladimir Soldatkin and Guy Faulconbridge The leaders of BRICS countries, including China’s Xi Jinping, India’s Narendra Modi, and Vladimir Putin, have called for a ceasefire in Gaza and discussed the possibility of a non-Western payment system. However, they only mentioned Ukraine once in their final communique. BRICS, which was originally coined by Goldman Sachs … Read more
By R. S. Hill As a high school English teacher in Tucson, Arizona, I work at one of the most diverse schools in the state. Most days, I stand before an apathetic, though inquisitive, audience and try to convince—no, sell—15 to 18-year-olds on the radical idea that reading old texts like the Iliad, Beowulf, and … Read more
Students across New Hampshire are expressing a strong desire for more opportunities for career-connected learning, with 59 percent stating that they would like to see an increase in these types of experiences. This information comes from a recent report released by the New Hampshire Learning Initiative and Gallup, titled Voices of New Hampshire Students: Career-Connected … Read more
The National Football League is considering significantly increasing the number of games it plays outside the US as part of its efforts to build a global audience for the popular American sport. The NFL currently hosts games in various countries such as the UK, Germany, and Brazil, with plans to add Spain to the list … Read more