Emily Miller, Author at Riverdale Standard

Emily Miller

Eddie Wu takes charge of Alibaba’s e-commerce business amid restructuring

Alibaba Group announces new CEO and Chairman Alibaba Group, the Chinese e-commerce giant, has announced a major executive reshuffle as part of its restructuring plan. The company said that Eddie Yongming Wu, the chairman of its Taobao and Tmall Group, will succeed Daniel Zhang as the chief executive officer of Alibaba Group, effective from September 10, 2023. Zhang will continue to serve as the chairman and CEO of Alibaba Cloud…

Olympic Champion Simona Dyankova Returns to Singapore for a Rhythmic Gymnastics Masterclass

Simona Dyankova, the 2020 Olympic group all-around champion and the 2018 World 5 hoops champion in rhythmic gymnastics, is back in Singapore to share her skills and passion with the local gymnasts. She will be conducting a masterclass at the Bianka Panova Academy, where she will also debut her new performance, “Queen LeoTerra”. A Rare Opportunity to Learn from the Best Dyankova, who retired from competitive gymnastics earlier this year,…

Tommy Fury steals the show at Sports Personality of the Year with surprise appearance

The Love Island star and boxer joined his brother Tyson Fury on stage at the prestigious awards ceremony Tommy Fury, the younger brother of heavyweight champion Tyson Fury, made a surprise appearance at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards on Sunday night. The 22-year-old, who is also a professional boxer and a reality TV star, joined his brother on stage as he received the runner-up prize for his…

Mary Earps: The Golden Glove who became the nation’s favourite

England goalkeeper Mary Earps has added another accolade to her impressive list of achievements this year: the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award. Earps, who was instrumental in the Lionesses’ historic run to the World Cup final in the summer, beat cricket star Stuart Broad and heptathlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson to the prestigious prize. A dream come true Earps said she was “very honoured and humbled” to receive “the ultimate…

MC football stars announce their college choices

Two of the most talented players in the Marin County Athletic League (MCAL) have revealed their college plans for next season. Zach Taylor and Charles Williams, both from Marin Catholic High School, have committed to play for different Division I programs. Taylor to join Stanford Cardinal Taylor, who was named the MCAL Defensive Player of the Year, has decided to join the Stanford Cardinal in the Pac-12 Conference. Taylor is…

Jake Paul joins forces with USA Boxing to prepare for 2024 Olympics

Jake Paul, the controversial YouTube star turned professional boxer, has announced a partnership with USA Boxing to train and mentor athletes for the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Paul, who has a 4-0 record in the ring, said he wants to help bring boxing to the forefront and inspire the next generation of fighters. Paul’s passion for boxing Paul started his boxing career in 2018, when he fought fellow YouTuber Deji…

A century-old tradition ends as church clock goes digital

The clock at St John’s Church, Boughton in Northamptonshire, has been wound by hand every week for more than 100 years. But now, the manual winding has been replaced by an automatic system, making the job of the clock winder redundant. The end of an era for the clock winder Walt Thompson, 77, has been the clock winder for the past 15 years. He said he enjoyed the task, which…

Mart®: A One-Stop Shop for Contract Furniture and Fittings

Mart® is a leading independent business-to-business furnishing resource that offers end-to-end solutions for complex projects in various sectors. Mart®: A Legacy of Excellence and Innovation Mart® is a division of KPS, one of the region’s largest and most successful interior construction groups, with a footprint in nine countries across the Middle East and Europe. KPS was founded in 1992 as a regional partner of Kinnarps AB, Europe’s biggest and best-known…

How FinTechs are revolutionizing trade finance and challenging traditional banks

Trade finance is the process of facilitating international trade transactions, such as providing credit, guarantees, insurance and payment services. It is a vital component of the global economy, as it supports about 80% of world trade, worth over $19 trillion annually. However, trade finance is also a complex, costly and risky business, involving multiple parties, documents and regulations. It is often plagued by inefficiencies, fraud and lack of transparency. In…

Why some people are drawn to mind upload technology

The idea of transferring one’s consciousness to a digital form has been a popular theme in science fiction and transhumanist philosophy. But what makes some people more attracted to this concept than others? A new study reveals the psychological factors behind the appeal of mind upload technology. Mind upload: a futuristic possibility Mind upload, also known as whole brain emulation or substrate-independent minds, is a hypothetical process of scanning a…