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Crew Studies Biotech on Tuesday to Advance Health and Space Economy
Biotechnology research seeking to advance human health and the space economy packed the science schedule aboard the International Space Station on Tuesday. The Expedition 74 crew members also explored space physics, updated robotics software, and…
Australia's Economy Applying The Brakes Amid Energy Shock
The Westpac-Melbourne Institute leading index, which indicates the likely pace of economic activity over the next few quarters, declined to -0.13% in March from +0.05% in February. 'The Australian economy has lost momentum over the first few months…
PayPal Links The 'Fan Economy' Into A Payments Network With The NFL
The NFL has never been just about football. It's a cultural platform, an emotional engine, and increasingly, a marketplace of shared experiences—from tailgates and watch parties to international travel and digital fandom. PayPal's Ben Volk…
Fixated Acquires Studio71 To Build The Creator Economy Stack
Milenial people sharing content on streaming platform with digital web camera - Modern lifestyle concept with smart millenial guys and girls having fun vlogging live feeds on social media networks The creator economy was built on access. Access to…
The Triumph of Economic Freedom?
Prices rise. People blame capitalism. Politicians promise 'solutions.' President Donald Trump wants to cap credit card interest rates. My socialist mayor wants to freeze rents. Elizabeth Warren wants politicians to decide what prices are…
Takeaway coffee sales plunge as fuel and living costs dent Australian spending. Is the economy next?
For many coffee drinkers, takeaway orders are changing from a habitual purchase to an occasional treat, as elevated petrol prices and other living costs leave households feeling glum. This rapid shift in behaviour has disappointed cafe owners and…
Will AI Kill the Creator Economy?
This article is part of the Future of AI, a collection of articles that investigates how artificial intelligence will impact the fashion and beauty industries in the years to come. Aitana Lopez is a Spanish influencer with almost 400,000 followers…
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First Economy wins digital and creative mandate for Waaree Energies
First Economy has secured the digital and creative mandate for Waaree Energies, marking a strategic engagement to strengthen the company's integrated communications as it scales in India and global markets. Under the mandate, First Economy will…
Trucking stocks have been surging, signaling underlying economic strength
The green light has been given to transport stocks. And that could be a good signal for both the economy and the broader stock market. Inside the action: The Dow Jones Transportation Average (^DJT) has surged 29% in the past month, dusting the 7%…
Trump's approval rating on economy drops amid inflation and Iran conflict
Donald Trump 's economic approval ratings have significantly declined over the past month, as indicated by a new AP-NORC poll that links the decline to rising prices amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. Even within his own party, confidence in his…
Airlines cut flights as fuel costs surge - an economic fallout from the Iran war that markets may be missing
More airlines are starting to cut flights just as summer travel demand heats up, as surging jet-fuel prices squeeze margins and force tough tradeoffs. Carriers are walking a fine line between strong demand and rising costs, and they're responding…
EasyJet holidays 'contributes £5.9bn' to economies in key Med destinations
Apr 22, 202607:28 GMT by Phil Davies EasyJet holidays generated €5.9 billion in economic impact across the key destinations of Spain, Greece and Turkey in 2025. The budget airline's in-house tour operator revealed the figure in its latest…
USAID shutdown fallout ripples through Washington economy (CACI:NYSE)
The dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development last year has evolved from a political flashpoint into a broader economic story, exposing how deeply federal agencies and their contractor ecosystems are woven into the Washington…
Trump's Chaos Economy Could Trigger a Debt Crisis
Lending Tree, an online lender, reported last week that nearly half of U.S. households that used “buy now, pay later”—loans offered at online store checkouts by companies like Affirm and Klarna—had been late on their…
How to expand the US economy
It's an essential insight about our world: Innovation drives economic growth. For the U.S. to thrive, it must keep innovating. But how, and in what areas? A new book co-authored by MIT faculty members focuses on six key areas where technology…
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