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Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan, known for strict five-day office mandates, are letting employees work remotely during World Cup games. The surprising shift helps workers avoid traffic chaos in host cities while keeping productivity high.
After beating cancer twice, Mateo Goldman joined his high school wrestling team and discovered the mat was no match for what he'd already conquered. The Duxbury sophomore is now 13-12 in his second varsity season.
Renowned economist Jeffrey Sachs calls Ethiopia one of the world's most dynamic economies, crediting bold infrastructure investments and renewable energy projects. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is powering rural communities and transforming agricultural productivity across the nation.
Iroro Tanshi discovered an endangered bat species unseen for 50 years, then won over a community that feared bats as witchcraft symbols to protect them from wildfires. Her grassroots campaign just earned her the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize.
A woman born near a toxic abandoned mine forced one of the world's largest mining companies to finally clean up the environmental devastation left behind. Her victory shows that even the most powerful corporations can be held accountable when communities unite.
Three grandmothers who won major environmental victories in the U.S. traveled to Taiwan to confront the petrochemical giant that threatened their coastal communities. Their message: we're not going away.
Artificial intelligence drove three-quarters of America's economic expansion in early 2025, marking a historic shift in how the nation builds prosperity. Business investment in AI technology, software, and research now fuels more growth than consumer spending for the first time.
A New York company just raised $17 million to transform how businesses handle spreadsheets and financial modeling. Meridian promises to turn work that takes hours into tasks completed in just 10 minutes.
While the job market drowns in AI-generated applications and automated interviews, one Swedish company proved that keeping humans at the center of hiring actually works. Their resistance to AI automation just earned them a $1.1 billion acquisition.
History shows automation creates jobs instead of eliminating them. From Henry Ford's assembly line to today's AI revolution, new technology keeps expanding the workforce.
From Visa's billion-dollar Africa strategy to Ghana's national payment system, women are building the infrastructure that moves money across West Africa. These ten leaders oversee transactions worth trillions and shape financial access for millions.
After a volatile Thursday that saw resumed bombing followed by a ceasefire, President Trump announced a peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran will be signed shortly. Oil prices dropped over 3% as diplomacy replaced conflict.
A $3 billion financing deal for solar and battery storage across Chile, Brazil, and Mexico just became Latin America's largest clean energy investment ever. The move signals that global banks are betting big on the region's renewable future.
One of the world's largest single-location investments is coming to Ohio. SoftBank Group will build a massive AI data center powered by clean energy, creating one of America's biggest infrastructure projects.
A software company used by half the Fortune 500 is making environmental impact part of every AI purchasing decision. GitLab now requires AI tool suppliers to disclose their emissions before signing contracts.
After a construction accident left Robert Woo paralyzed from the chest down, he became the world's most influential exoskeleton test pilot. For 15 years, his feedback has helped thousands of people with paralysis walk again.
Top tech leaders are reversing their warnings about AI-driven unemployment after thousands of layoffs sparked global criticism. OpenAI's Sam Altman and Nvidia's Jensen Huang now say the feared jobs apocalypse won't materialize as predicted.
South Korea is racing to become a global leader in humanoid robots as prices plummet and the market explodes toward 2 million units by 2035. The country is banking on the next five years as its golden window to compete with U.S. tech giants and China's manufacturing muscle.
Two tech veterans left top Silicon Valley jobs to build voice AI that actually works in Africa and the Middle East. Their solution is helping businesses handle 17,000 calls daily in regions big tech forgot.
A 130-centimeter humanoid robot wearing traditional robes just participated in a full Buddhist ceremony at Seoul's Jogye Temple, bowing and receiving its Dharma name. The innovative blend of ancient tradition and cutting-edge technology aims to connect younger generations with Buddhism.
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