by Jibran Munaf | October 24, 2024 | Editorials
On September 18, 2024, the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee (FOMC) reduced its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points. This marked the first rate cut since March 2020, signaling a shift in monetary policy as inflation cooled to under 3%. With...
by Jibran Munaf | October 24, 2024 | Healthcare, Market Commentary
The rapidly expanding use of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy—originally designed to treat diabetes and obesity—has illuminated the inefficiencies of the U.S. healthcare system. While these drugs are now being explored for numerous other conditions, including...
by Jibran Munaf | October 19, 2024 | Editorials
Thirty-seven years ago, a horrific incident unfolded in Rajasthan, India, that shocked the nation and the world. A young widow named Roop Kanwar was burned alive on her husband’s funeral pyre in a brutal act of sati—a centuries-old Hindu practice where widows were...
by Jibran Munaf | October 19, 2024 | Editorials, Social Media
Social media algorithms, now an integral part of online platforms, have revolutionized how we engage with digital content. Since their introduction in 2009 with Facebook’s ranked, personalized news feeds, algorithms have dramatically reshaped the online...
by Jibran Munaf | October 19, 2024 | Editorials, Technology
With AI technologies like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Apple Intelligence reshaping how we interact with devices, understanding artificial intelligence terms is crucial for staying ahead. Here are 48 key AI terms that everyone should know to navigate the evolving tech...
by Jennifer George | October 18, 2024 | Economy, Expert Analysis, Opinion
Acquiring the title of the “City of Gold” is no easy feat. Dubai’s tale of wealth is anchored on the influx of the world’s brightest to this burgeoning global hub. As its skyline graces new highs, so does its population of millionaires. For the...
