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Iran's Alleged Plot to Harm Trump: A Closer Look

November 10, 2024

Imagine this: the US government claims Iran was planning to kill then-President Donald Trump. This isn't just a movie plot; it's a real-life scenario unveiled by the Justice Department. The man suspected to be behind this plan is Farhad Shakeri, an Afghan national living in Tehran. He was allegedly

crime

Iranian Man Charged in Plot to Kill Trump and Journalist

November 9, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, an Iranian man named Farhad Shakeri has been charged in a murder-for-hire scheme aimed at killing former President Donald Trump and a prominent American journalist critical of Tehran. The plot was allegedly backed by Iran's government, seeking revenge for the death of

education

Exploring Albania's Social Science Research: Challenges and Opportunities

November 9, 2024

Did you know that social sciences in Albania have a unique history? Unlike many countries, they didn't start in universities but in the public sector. This brought together professionals, politicians, and businesspeople to tackle social problems. Today, this collaboration still matters, especially w

business

Evaluating Business Models: A Simple Process with Big Results

November 9, 2024

Let's talk about a new way to figure out if a business idea is worth the money. This method brings together two important perspectives: the business model and the processes that make it happen. First, we use a tool called the Service-Dominant Business Model Radar. This tool helps us break down a bu

finance

Is Your Investment Strategy the Best? A Unique Test to Find Out

November 9, 2024

Ever wondered if your investment strategy is truly the best among many options? A clever test, called the intersection-union test, helps answer this question. This test compares the Sharpe ratio of your chosen investment strategy with others. Unlike other tests, it considers the fact that investment

finance

The Power of Self-Financing Trading: A Math Whiz's Guide

November 9, 2024

Ever wondered how trading strategies are designed to never run out of cash? That’s where self-financing comes in! It’s a clever concept that blends math and money. Back in the late '70s, two smart guys, Harrison and Kreps, first introduced this idea. Later, Harrison and Pliska broadened it, making i

business

British Business in Latin America: A Shifting Tide

November 9, 2024

Ever wondered how British investments fared in Argentina and Uruguay from the late 1800s to the mid-1900s? The River Plate Trust Group, also known as Morris or Morrison, was a big player in this story. They controlled lots of public utilities and financial firms. Many people thought British investme

politics

Iran's Plot to Assassinate Trump Revealed

November 9, 2024

Listen up! It turns out Iran wanted to get rid of President Trump. This isn't some movie plot, it's real life. The Justice Department just revealed that an Iranian guy named Farhad Shakeri was hired to plan Trump's assassination. Shakeri said an Iranian official told him money wasn't an issue and th

science

Wood in Space: A Green Revolution

November 9, 2024

Imagine a satellite made of wood. Sounds crazy, right? But scientists in Japan are giving it a shot. They're sending a small, wooden satellite called LignoSat to the International Space Station. Why wood? Well, metal satellites leave behind harmful particles when they burn up. Wood, especially from

business

Sony's Entertainment Profits Take a Dive in Q2

November 9, 2024

Sony Pictures Entertainment had a tough Q2, with profits dipping to $124 million. This is a slide of 39% from the same period last year. Adjusted operating income was also down, coming in at $218 million, a decrease of 26%. Revenue took a 14% hit, landing at $2. 385 billion. Why the drop? Fewer T