Historian Niall Ferguson recently challenged the notion that former U.S. President Donald Trump poses a significant threat to the country’s democracy. Despite initial concerns about Trump’s leadership style and intentions when he took office in 2016, Ferguson argued that the events of his first term have weakened the case against him. In particular, Ferguson highlighted
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AlgoBharat, the Indian unit of the Algorand Foundation, a Singapore-based blockchain firm, is gearing up for the second edition of its ‘Road to Impact’ initiative in India. The program aims to attract Web3 developers and startup teams to participate in competitions and gain valuable industry-level mentoring and workshops. By engaging with India’s Web3 talent pool,
The recent incident involving the No. 1-ranked tennis player, Jannik Sinner, and his failed drug tests due to the over-the-counter spray containing the banned anabolic steroid closetbol has raised questions about the accessibility and awareness of doping risks in sports. Sinner’s clearance last month after testing positive for closetbol has shed light on the loopholes
In August, the U.S. economy created slightly fewer jobs than expected, marking a slowdown in the labor market. Nonfarm payrolls expanded by 142,000, below the 161,000 consensus forecast. The unemployment rate also ticked down to 4.2%, with the labor force expanding by 120,000. While the August numbers were near expectations, the previous two months saw
The Green Bay Packers, a team valued at $6.3 billion, have a distinct ownership structure that sets them apart from all other National Football League franchises. Unlike traditional NFL teams that are privately owned by individuals or families, the Packers are the only team in the league with a publicly owned ownership model. This ownership
The Baltimore Ravens suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Kansas City Chiefs due to a controversial call that overturned Isaiah Likely’s last-second touchdown. The call resulted in a 27-20 defeat in the season opener, leaving quarterback Lamar Jackson shaking his head in disbelief. Initially ruled as a touchdown by one official, a replay review ultimately
The Dutch government recently announced that it is broadening its export restrictions on advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment, specifically on more types of chipmaking tools produced by ASML. This decision to impose further curbs reflects the government’s commitment to national security in the face of evolving technological advancements and heightened security risks in the global geopolitical
A recent groundbreaking study by researchers at Stanford University has set a new standard in biological imaging by successfully turning parts of living mice see-through. The innovative method involves the use of a biologically-safe dye that alters the light scattering properties of the cells’ surrounding fluids, enabling researchers to observe the intricate workings of an
The Toronto Film Festival is known for its diverse lineup of world premieres and buzzworthy movies, and the 49th edition was no exception. From family comedies to documentaries, the festival showcased a wide range of cinematic talent from both established and up-and-coming filmmakers. The festival kicked off with a multi-movie opening night that featured David
The prediction by Allan Lichtman, a renowned historian known for his accurate electoral forecasts, claims that Kamala Harris will win the upcoming presidential election against incumbent Donald Trump. Lichtman, who has accurately predicted every U.S. presidential race since 1984, revealed his forecast in an op-ed video for The New York Times. While his track record