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Taxes and Trade: A Pacific Island Shift

January 3, 2025

From 2010 to 2021, a bunch of Pacific Island countries saw changes in their taxes. We looked at how less trade rules affected tax money from trade. As these islands got more open to trade, they collected less money from trade taxes and direct income taxes. Interestingly, they started collecting more

health

Mystery of Prehistoric Obesity: What Paleo Figurines Reveal

December 23, 2024

You might think obesity is a modern problem, but new research suggests it was around even during the Ice Age. We know this thanks to small statues called Venus figurines, which show women with larger body sizes. Surprising, right? Especially since it was a tough time for food. Scientists are wonderi

sports

College Sports: Which Texas Teams Top the Billion-Dollar List?

December 21, 2024

Ever wondered how much your favorite college sports team is worth? CNBC did the math and found that Texas and Texas A&M are close behind Ohio State, which leads the pack with a whopping $1. 32 billion. These sports programs aren't just about wins; they're big business, raking in billions through med

business

Nike CEO: We Forgot About Sports!

December 20, 2024

Nike's boss, Elliott Hill, recently admitted that the sports giant has lost its focus on sports, much to the surprise of investors. After a brief surge in shares, the company's stock took a nosedive when Hill forecasted a double-digit drop in revenue for the coming quarter. Hill, who took over in Oc

business

Revolutionizing Quotes: DealHub's New API-First CPQ

December 18, 2024

DealHub, a top provider of enterprise-level Configure, Price, Quote (CPQ) platforms, has introduced something exciting: an API-First, headless quoting system. This new setup allows DealHub's powerful CPQ tools to work across all sales channels, such as PLG, e-commerce, and self-service portals. The

business

Smart Pricing: The Key to Efficient High-Speed Railways

December 18, 2024

High-speed railways are always on the move, literally and figuratively. But how do they decide how much to charge for tickets? This is a big question for train companies who want to be both profitable and appealing to passengers. Let's break down how they can make smart pricing decisions. First, we

sports

India Leads 1-0: Will West Indies Fight Back in the 2nd T20I?

December 18, 2024

India started their three-match T20I series against West Indies strongly by winning the first game by a big margin. The Indian team showed their class in both batting and bowling. Players like Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues played crucial innings, while the bowlers managed to keep the West In

entertainment

Fathom's Big Shift into 2024 with Record-Breaking Success

December 16, 2024

Fathom, a beloved movie distributor for two decades, is set to shatter records in 2024. With a whopping $145 million in gross revenue, they've outdone last year's $100 million by a impressive 45%. To match their growth, they're rolling out a new name: Fathom Entertainment. This change reflects their

business

Predicting Drug Sales: Pfizer's Post-Revenue Assets in the Spotlight

December 15, 2024

Accurately estimating the future sales of drugs that are already on the market, known as post-revenue assets, is a big deal in the pharmaceutical world. It helps companies like Pfizer make smart decisions about where to invest their money. This study introduces a new way to forecast these sales by u

business

Flying First Class Gets Tougher: Why Upgrades Are Hard to Come By

December 14, 2024

Since the pandemic, folks have been willing to pay more for the extra space in first class. This means fewer free upgrades for frequent flyers. The competition is fierce, with more people vying for those coveted seats. Even during the off-season in early 2025, demand is expected to stay strong. Airl