Around the world, entrepreneurs are making their mark in various industries, showing resilience and innovation in the face of challenges. In Belgium, Fabien Pinckaers, the founder of Odoo, a software company valued at $5. 3 billion, is focused on survival amidst competition from giants like SAP and
Chicago has a lot to cheer about this year. The Bears are on top, the Cubs made a splash in the playoffs, and the weather has been just right. It's a good time to be a sports fan in the Windy City. The Bears have a new coach, Ben Johnson, who has brought a fresh vibe to the team. Fans are finally f
Oliver Bussmann has been chosen to lead SkySparc as the new Chairman of the Board. This move comes after a big investment from Bregal Milestone, a major player in the software private equity world. Bussmann is no stranger to the tech scene. He's got a strong background in financial technology and ha
San Francisco is known for its vibrant culture and tech scene, but lately, it's been in the news for a different reason. President Trump has suggested sending federal troops to the city, calling it a "mess" due to crime and homelessness. But locals aren't having it. People like Manit Limlamai and K
Ningbo's rivers are getting a thorough health check-up, and it's about time. Most studies only use one method to check the water's condition. But this time, researchers decided to be more thorough. They used three different ways to see how clean and alive the rivers are. First, they looked at 15 ri
In a surprising turn of events, four individuals managed to escape from a detention center in Newark, New Jersey. This facility, known as Delaney Hall, is a privately run center that holds migrants awaiting immigration proceedings. The escapees were not just any detainees; they had previous run-ins
California's Governor Gavin Newsom, known for his support of LGBTQ+ rights, stirred up controversy recently. He publicly questioned the fairness of transgender athletes competing in women's sports. This stance, expressed on his new podcast, "This is Gavin Newsom, " surprised many. The podcast featur
In a move to shield its residents, California's Democratic lawmakers have approved a $50 million budget to tackle challenges posed by the incoming Trump administration. Senate Budget Committee Chair Scott Wiener (D) unveiled plans to provide $25 million for legal aid to residents at risk of deportat
China's history is rich with ancient mathematical achievements, but modern math made its way to the country much later. The first university in China was established in 1895, and the first math department opened in 1913. Early in the 20th century, many Chinese students ventured to Europe, the US, an
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently vetoed a hotly debated artificial intelligence (AI) safety bill. Tech firms opposed this bill, fearing it might cause AI companies to leave California and slow down innovation. Newsom wants to create guidelines for Generative AI – which can generate text, ph
