The first Hong Kong Sevens in the new Kai Tak Stadium was a success except for the rule that forbade outside food and drink to protect the concessionaires – who then ran out of, er, food and drink. Blackrock CEO Larry Fink recently wrote to shareholders that “nearly every client” and “nearly every leader” is…
Amanda Weiss-McComas named among Women of the Year for West Virginia Amanda Weiss-McComas, who’s work provides critical services to victims of domestic violence in West Virginia, is one of USA TODAY’s Women of the Year. A New York Times bestselling author, mathematician and data scientist is coming to the Queen City next month. Cathy O’Neil,…
Dog and owner saved after falling through frozen lake Massachusetts police got a call about a dog that fell through the ice on Lake Waban, and that the owner also fell in after trying to rescue it. Bar Stool Sports founder Dave Portnoy of Swampscott certainly loves pizza. He also loves a celebrity appearance on his…
Six courses offered by two universities in Hong Kong have been listed among the top 10 in their respective global league tables, according to a ranking organisation, which also warned that financial cuts to the city’s higher education institutions could affect their competitiveness. The city also accounted for the most universities in Asia among a…
A healthy gut helps you digest your food and absorb its nutrients, strengthens your immune system and reduces your risk of certain chronic diseases. But not everyone realizes that having a happy belly also has a major impact on your mood since about 90% of your body’s serotonin and over 50% of your dopamine —…
Linda McMahon confirmed by Senate for Education secretary The Senate confirmed GOP donor and former wrestling executive Linda McMahon to head the Department of Education with a 51-45 vote. From singers to athletes, Connecticut has produced a number of big-name celebrities. There are plenty of famous people with ties to the state — the likes of…
The world’s top organisations for high-quality physics research are all in China or Europe, with the US’ highest-ranked institution coming in at No 13, according to the latest Nature Index. A China-based observer said this could have far-reaching implications for the United States’ technological edge, with physics underpinning much of modern technology and innovation. But…
Is a fully paid-off home in retirement really worth it? Not for all US retirees — here’s why Retirees have more mortgage debt than ever before. According to a report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, the share of homeowners ages 65 to 79 with a mortgage on their primary home…
Bill Gates didn’t stay at Harvard University for long — dropping out after three semesters to found Microsoft in 1975 — but he was there long enough to make an impression. Gates’ former applied mathematics professor Harry Lewis, for example, remembers the future billionaire as being inquisitive and “mature” beyond his years, with a tendency…
China has overtaken the United States for the first time in the number of its high-level science and technology experts, according to a new report. Analysing data for the five years from 2020 to 2024, the report also shows that the number of top scientists in China has risen, while the number in the US…