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Black Friday: The Origin of Black Friday and 4 Curiosities About This Global Phenomenon
Every year, millions of people around the world eagerly await the arrival of Black Friday,
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Nov 84 min read
The true origin of Los Angeles' most iconic beaches
The authorities in Los Angeles had big plans to change the image of California's beaches.
Nov 53 min read
What will happen to the DNA of millions of people stored by 23andMe, the genetic company as valuable as Apple?
Just three years ago, 23andMe, the leading DNA testing company, was experiencing tremendous success.
Oct 312 min read
Smartwatches: Increasing Detection of Heart Problems and Parkinson's Disease
This initiative reflects how the rise of smartwatches is transforming preventive health.
Oct 282 min read
The Importance of Soft Skills in the Business World
Although soft skills are difficult to quantify, their impact in the workplace is undeniable.
Oct 263 min read
The Drastic Drop in Lithium Prices and Its Impact on Latin America
In the past two years, the price of lithium has plummeted by more than 80%, dropping from $70,000 to $10,000 per ton.
Oct 182 min read
"Without Mexicans, my business wouldn't exist": the migrants who sustain Alaska's economy and earn up to $27,000 in four months of work.
Edgar Vega, a Mexican worker, laughs with a Filipino colleague at a fish processing plant in Cordova, Alaska. With 18 years of experience...
Oct 152 min read
Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson Win the Nobel Prize in Economics for Their Studies on Inequality
Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A. Robinson have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics.
Oct 113 min read
What is 'Hyperbolic Discounting' and How Does It Affect Our Decisions?
Hyperbolic discounting is a psychological bias that leads us to prefer immediate rewards, even if they are smaller than the rewards we would
Oct 73 min read
Miuccia Prada, the Italian who left political science to become one of the richest and most famous figures in fashion
At 75, Miuccia Prada is an iconic figure in the fashion world. Known for her minimalist designs that challenge conventional notions of...
Oct 22 min read
South Korea: How It Recycles 97% of Its Food Waste
“I’m used to it. For me, it’s a habit.” Yuna Ku, a journalist for the BBC Korean Service and resident of Seoul, explains that in her...
Sep 302 min read
October and the Color Pink: The Association with Breast Cancer Awareness
This international campaign, held every October, aims to raise awareness about breast cancer and raise funds for research into its causes, p
Sep 282 min read
Key Facts Highlighting the Impact of Latina Women on the U.S. Economy
According to a new study, the impact of Latina women contributed $1.3 trillion to the U.S. economy in 2021. This contribution has more than
Sep 251 min read
Why is the price of coffee rising?
How much is too much for a dose of caffeine? Why is the price of coffee rising? Coffee prices, such as US$7 per cup in New York, may soon...
Sep 222 min read
Impact of the First Interest Rate Cut in the U.S. in Four Years on Latin America
After a long wait, the Federal Reserve of the U.S. announced the first interest rate cut in four years, lowering rates by 0.5%.
Sep 182 min read
Hispanic Heritage Month: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How It’s Celebrated
Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15 and runs through October 15, providing the United States an opportunity to recognize and cele
Sep 121 min read
This study rules out that cell phone use increases cancer risk after 30 years
The potential impact of cell phones on the brain has been a concern for years, given that these devices are held against the head and...
Sep 102 min read
The HAPBWA Foundation Successfully Launches the Hispanic Heritage Exhibition
Orlando, FL – On Thursday, September 5, 2024, the HAPBWA Foundation successfully celebrated the Grand Opening of the Hispanic Heritage...
Sep 71 min read
Impact of 'Womenomics' in Japan: Increase in Women in the Economy
In 2014, then-Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged at the Davos Economic Forum that by 2020, 30% of leadership positions in Japan...
Sep 32 min read
Hello Kitty's Business: How a Japanese Artist Created Hello Kitty Inspired by Her Cat and Generated Over $80 Billion
Fifty years ago in Japan, 24-year-old artist Yuko Shimizu sketched a simple drawing that would lead to an $84.5 billion empire. Using a...
Aug 282 min read
4 High-Demand Job Sectors for the Future and the Skills Required
The job market is evolving at an accelerated pace, and many current jobs are at risk of disappearing. According to a recent study by the...
Aug 222 min read
In 2024, auto insurance could increase by 50% in three states
Auto insurance prices have been a key driver of inflation this year, and the trend seems set to continue. A report forecasts that...
Aug 201 min read
Starbucks appoints Chipotle's president as new CEO
Amid challenges such as low demand and dissatisfied investors, Starbucks announced on Tuesday that Laxman Narasimhan will step down from...
Aug 172 min read
The Growing Impact of Generation Z's Purchasing Power
Generation Z is often portrayed as a cohort marked by pessimism, affected by the COVID-19 recession and the climate crisis. However, a...
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