In 1839, not long before President Donald Trump’s favorite president, Andrew Jackson, died, an admirer offered him an ancient roman sarcophagus, thought to have once held the remains of an emperor. Jackson, declined the offer, saying, ‘my republican feelings and principles forbid it.’ There may be a lesson here. Since Trump returned to the White House just over a year ago, it seems like every single day something new is being named after him. The...
Is the concept of ‘equal time’ outdated on today’s broadcast networks? The Federal Communications Commission put regulations on the books in 1934 requiring equal air time for political candidates during an election season. But that doesn’t extend to cable, or to streaming, or to the booming podcast world. You could get technical and claim the broadcast networks often come to people today via cable or satellite connections, not an antenna. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr recently...
Singapore ranks among the most expensive cities on the planet, and unexpected bills don’t wait for payday. That reality pushes thousands of residents toward digital borrowing options every month. But when you type “loan” into a search bar at midnight, how do you separate a trustworthy online money lender from a scam? The question matters — getting it wrong can mean harassment, spiraling debt, or stolen personal data. The answer comes down to regulation, due...
For more than a month, Michal Weits has kept suitcases packed by the front door of her house in Tel Aviv. ‘We have our bags ready for weeks,’ she said. ‘Three weeks ago, there were rumors that it was the night the U.S. would attack Iran. At midnight, we pulled the kids out of their beds and drove to the north, where it is supposed to be safer.’ Weits, the artistic director of the international...
When I first heard about “multi-modal input,” it sounded intimidating. Images, videos, audio, text—all working together in a single video generation? I wasn’t sure how that actually worked in practice, or if I even needed all those features. But once I started experimenting with Seedance 2.0, I realized the multi-modal capability wasn’t a complicated luxury feature; it was actually the simplest way to create better videos. Let me walk you through my first real project...
Traditional bank loans were once the only path forward for a new venture. Times are changing, and new financial tools are getting more accessible to the average person. Small business owners are now looking at personal credit options to fill the gaps. See why these choices are popular and start your journey in the business world. The Changing Face Of Small Business Capital Traditional funding routes require months of paperwork and strict collateral. Many founders...
Businesses often prepare for financial volatility, supply chain disruption, and competitive pressure, yet many overlook how quickly routine operations can be interrupted by incidents that occur inside or around the workplace. These events are rarely part of long-term planning discussions, even though they can create immediate strain on staffing, scheduling, and leadership focus. When an incident involves harm to an individual, the consequences tend to extend far beyond the initial moment, pulling attention away from...
Modern businesses operate in crowded markets where visibility, trust, and operational stability often determine whether growth is sustainable or fragile. Owners are no longer competing only on price or location. They are competing on how well their services are positioned, maintained, and communicated to the people who need them most. This reality applies across industries, from professional services to trade-based companies, and it affects how businesses plan long term decisions. What often separates steady businesses...
Global tourism is experiencing a powerful resurgence in 2026, with several countries and regions gaining momentum thanks to transformative development projects led by influential hospitality and construction companies. These companies are not only shaping visitor experiences but also redefining the global tourism map through strategic planning, expansion, and large-scale initiatives. From cultural capitals to revitalised coastal resorts, new spots are increasingly becoming attractive to travellers seeking better value and diverse attractions. Below are five standout...
The CIA on Friday said that director John Ratcliffe had ordered the retraction or ‘substantive revision’ of 19 intelligence assessments over the past decade that were deemed to be politically biased. In a release, the CIA included three redacted assessments from between 2015 and 2021 that related to White women’s extremist radicalization, attacks on LGBT activists in the Middle East and Africa, and the COVID-19 pandemic limiting access to birth control in developing countries. ‘The...
