With inflation making supporting your favorite sports teams more expensive, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on the Best Sports Cities in 2024 to help fans get the most bang for their buck while enjoying games they love. WalletHub compared 400 cities across more than 50 key metrics related to the five largest […]
The President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, delivered the 2024 Kofi Annan Eminent Speakers’ Lecture at a virtual event organized by the African Development Bank Group’s African Development Institute (ADI) on Thursday, 7 November 2024, from 14:00 to 16:00 GMT. The lecture’s theme was “Issues for Structural Transformation, Inclusive Economy and Sustainable Development in Africa: […]
AI has revolutionized stock trading, and AI-powered systems now handle over 70% of daily trading volume. This technology has changed how investors analyze markets, make decisions, and execute trades. AI helps traders process massive data sets and spot market patterns that human eyes might miss. Trading platforms now provide AI-powered tools that make complex trading […]
Arif Ali, has just been awarded an Honorary Doctorate for Excellence in Arts and Letters by the University of Guyana. About Arif AliArif was born in Danielstown, Essequibo, in 1935 and came to London in 1957 intending to study. However, his further education was to take a back seat because he prioritised employment in order […]
Hotel Belmar Hotel Belmar in Costa Rica is offering “Green Rates for Black Friday” to highlight the hotel’s award-winning regenerative travel principles and sustainability programs. A special promotion on three-night stays provides travelers with the chance to save on next year’s travel experiences. Hotel Belmar is an independent, family-owned luxury eco-lodge situated in Costa […]
As governments worldwide move to restrict teenagers’ access to smartphones and social media, a fierce scientific debate has erupted over whether these digital technologies actually harm young people’s mental health. The controversy, sparked by an influential recent book blaming phones for rising youth anxiety, has exposed deep uncertainties in the research evidence—even as policymakers from […]
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University just achieved a breakthrough in surgical robotics, training a robot to perform complex medical procedures solely by having it watch videos of human surgeons at work. The details: The da Vinci Surgical System robot learned and performed critical surgical tasks, such as needle manipulation, tissue lifting, and suturing, with human-level […]
On Sunday, November 10th Bitcoin surged past $80,000, setting a new all-time high. This marks an 80% rise in value for the world’s largest cryptocurrency this year, easily outpacing the S&P 500’s robust 25.7% gain in 2024. Many in the crypto sector view Donald Trump’s presidential win as a positive signal for Bitcoin and other […]
The public is invited to a free festival celebrating St. Martin’s migratory birds this Saturday, November 16th! The Migratory Bird Festival will be held from 9am to noon at Amuseum Naturalis at The Old House in French Quarter. The event will include the launch of a new bird coloring book: Migratory Birds Around Me. The […]
Amid global economic uncertainty and looming trade wars, the African Continental Free Trade Agreement is essential to Africa’s resilience. What impact has it had on businesses? And how will it shape Africa’s relationships with the rest of the world? African Business is pleased to invite you to our Spotlight on African Trade Virtual Event on “Assessing […]