• CNET

    Are Processed Foods Harmful? Debunking Myths and Misconceptions

    Two little words have become a catch-all for unhealthy eating. In reality, processed food is far more nuanced.

  • Common Myths About Clean Energy Transition in the Philippines: Debunked!

    Today, April 22, is Earth Day, and in the Philippines the transition away from coal and towards renewable energy is not just an environmental imperative but a critical move for public health and economic prosperity.

  • From Estrogen to Breast Cancer: Debunking Tofu and Soy Myths

    Not only is tofu super nutritious with a long list of health benefits, but there are tons of ways to cook this diverse food.

  • Oligarchs and billionaires will always blame the poor but the real problem are the oligarchs and billionaires

    Mick Lynch, a name that reverberates with the fervour of social justice, the grit of labour activism, and the resilience of the working class. As a prominent figure in trade unionism, Lynch embodies the spirit of collective action and advocacy for workers’ rights. Through his unwavering commitment and strategic leadership, he has left an indelible […]

  • Which City Has The Most Billionaires In 2024?

    Which City Has The Most Billionaires In 2024? Some cities seem to attract the rich. Take New York City for example, which has 340,000 high-net-worth residents with investable assets of more than $1 million. But there’s a vast difference between being a millionaire and a billionaire. So where do the richest of them all live? Using data from the Hurun Global Rich List 2024, Visual Capitalist's Pallavi Rao ranks the top 20 cities with the highest number of billionaires in 2024. A...

  • The Genius Mexican Composer History Forgot

    Juventino Rosas’ waltz “Sobre las Olas” (Over the Waves) is perhaps the most famous song of its generation. Now, more than 130 years after it was written, the tune still feels immediate—sweeping, dreamy, and above all, supremely sure-footed. Every note is both rooted and soaring, coaxing even the wallflowers to dance and sway. It is easily on par with his contemporary Johann Strauss Jr.’s masterwork “The Blue Danube”—to the point that Strauss Jr. is often mistakenly credited with having composed...

  • The World's Economic Myths Are Hitting Their Limits

    The World's Economic Myths Are Hitting Their Limits Authored by Gail Tverberg via Our Finite World blog, There are many myths about energy and the economy. In this post I explore the situation surrounding some of these myths. My analysis strongly suggests that the transition to a new Green Economy is not progressing as well as hoped. Green energy planners have missed the point that our physics-based economy favors low-cost producers. In fact, the US and EU may not be far from an...

  • 25 Richest Billionaires in Real Estate Industry

    In this article, we will look into the 25 richest billionaires in real estate industry. If you want to skip our detailed analysis of the real estate market, you can go directly to the 5 Richest Billionaires in Real Estate Industry. Global Real Estate Industry According to a report by Savills, global real estate which

  • Finally, A Self-Help Book for Humble Geniuses

    Are you a loser? Jim VandeHei, the founder of two successful media startups, has some advice: Don't be. Do you constantly fantasize about crushing your enemies? Don't do that, either. Unless they're a bunch of toxic jerks who really deserve it, which they totally are. These are just a few nuggets of wisdom from VandeHei's forthcoming self-help guide for humble geniuses with rippling abs who win at life.

    • KIFI

    Opinion: What made Duke Ellington a true genius

    Opinion by Sammy Miller (CNN) — This spring marks both the 50th anniversary of Duke Ellington’s death, and what would have been his 125th birthday. Why is it that out of the hundreds of musicians who electrified the nightclubs of Harlem, that “Duke” was the name that became synonymous with jazz? What insight should we glean

  • Tax loopholes for Biden’s billionaire buddies

    President Joe Biden wants voters to believe his tax plans take from the rich to give to the poor, but in reality they rob us all to pay off the millionaires and billionaires who bankroll today’s Democratic Party. “Taxes,” Biden said in hardscrabble Scranton, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday, where he returned to pretend he isn’t a money-larded creature […]

    • ZDNet

    I'm not a gamer, but this gaming monitor sold me with a genius feature

    The Titan Army 27" gaming monitor​ is a reliable, no-frills monitor with solid specs and the ability to swap from horizontal to vertical with a simple twist.