The Net-Zero Asset Managers (NZAM) alliance, managing $57.5 trillion, suspended activities after BlackRock’s withdrawal amid Republican pressure against ESG practices. Climate-focused investments faced backlash, particularly from...
Berlin-based fintech company Solaris secured €100 million rescue financing from main investor SBI, gaining over 80% ownership. The company, once valued at €1.6 billion, now has...
Cannabis use among youth is rising globally, driven by increased legalization. Early use, before age 16, disrupts brain development, impairing memory, decision-making, and reward processing. It...
Cotton prices fell last week as USDA raised production and ending stock estimates. Weak export sales and lower-than-expected U.S. tariffs on China added pressure. China’s weak...
Colombia’s Innovarometer survey shows fintech companies are outpacing traditional banks in innovation, with both prioritizing digital transformation. Key opportunities include open finance, electronic payments, and financial...
2024 was the hottest year on record, surpassing 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, breaching the Paris Agreement’s critical limit. Driven by greenhouse gas emissions, this milestone intensifies...
Bitcoin ETFs launched a year ago, followed by Ethereum. Solana ETFs await SEC approval, with a likely delay until March. Crypto-friendly Paul Atkins will soon lead...
Studies confirm cannabis legalization decreases youth use. In Colorado, teen cannabis use dropped 35% since 2012. Washington saw declines of 58%–61% among students. National data mirrors...
Chaos grips 2025: Trump’s trade threats, military posturing, and Middle East tensions heighten global instability. Canada faces political turmoil amid raging wars. Stock markets stay calm...
This isn't clickbait, but this week I learned something that shocked me. Ice Hockey is more popular in Europe than in North America. At least, it...