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Northwestern’s soccer and field hockey teams remain unbeaten in fall season

The fall sports season at Northwestern University is off to a remarkable start, with both the men’s and women’s soccer teams and the field hockey team maintaining their unbeaten records. The Wildcats have shown impressive performances in their respective sports, earning national rankings and conference honors. Soccer teams dominate opponents with high-scoring offense The No. 18 women’s soccer team is undefeated through nine games (7-0-2), scoring 28 goals and conceding…

Oracle CEO claims strong demand for cloud business despite stock slump

Oracle CEO Safra Catz has defended the company’s cloud business performance in an interview with CNBC’s Jim Cramer, after the stock fell 12% last week following disappointing earnings and guidance. Oracle’s cloud business is booking billion-dollar deals Catz said that Oracle is seeing high demand for its cloud services, especially in the artificial intelligence (AI) domain. She claimed that the company is booking billion-dollar deals and winning every competition against…

British Army to trial new drone software that creates 3D maps in minutes

The British Army is set to test a new technology that will allow soldiers to create high-definition 3D maps of the battlefield using drones and smartphones. The software, called Farsight, is designed to improve the situational awareness and safety of troops in complex and contested environments. Farsight: a fast and flexible mapping tool Farsight is a software developed by Reveal Technology, an American cyber technology company. It uses photogrammetry, a…

Tyra Banks on how to dress for success and take risks in fashion

Tyra Banks, the supermodel turned businesswoman, has recently shared her insights on power dressing and the importance of taking risks in fashion. She is the new face of Karen Millen’s ICONS Series, a collection of timeless and versatile pieces that celebrate women who break boundaries and make an impact. The power of a suit One of the style pieces that makes Tyra feel empowered is a suit. She loves a…

EU regulator warns banks to improve crisis readiness after SVB, Credit Suisse failures

The European Union’s banking watchdog has urged banks to strengthen their defences against potential crises, following the recent collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Credit Suisse. The Single Resolution Board (SRB) said that most leading euro zone banks have met a key requirement for issuing special debt that can be written down in a crisis, but some still need to do more to ensure they can be wound up quickly…

How to Get Promoted in Tech: Tips from a VP of Engineering

If you are a tech professional who wants to move up the ladder, you might be wondering how to show your manager that you are ready for a promotion. You might also be frustrated if you have been passed over for a promotion in the past, despite your hard work and achievements. In this article, we will share some tips from Katie Delgado, VP of Engineering and author of the…

Oil prices surge to 10-month high as eurozone inflation eases slightly

Brent crude reaches $95 per barrel amid supply concerns The price of oil has risen to its highest level since November 2022, as worries about a supply deficit persist. Brent crude, the international benchmark, climbed over $95 per barrel on Tuesday morning, up 1.6% from the previous day. The surge in oil prices was driven by the decision of Saudi Arabia and Russia, the world’s two largest oil producers, to…

Chile’s Soccer Teams Face Sponsorship Crisis Due to Sports Betting Ban

Chilean soccer clubs lose millions in revenue from sports betting sponsors Chile is one of the few countries in Latin America that has not legalized sports betting yet. However, this has not stopped several online bookmakers from operating in the country and sponsoring local soccer teams. According to a report by the Center for Journalistic Research (CIPER), some of the most popular teams in Chile have deals with sports betting…

PSU banks surge on hopes of global bond index inclusion

What is the news? Shares of public sector banks (PSUs) rallied on Monday, outperforming the broader market and the private banking sector, on the back of reports that Indian government bonds are likely to be included in global bond indices soon. This could boost the demand for Indian debt and lower the borrowing costs for the government and PSUs. The Nifty PSU Bank index, which tracks the performance of 12…

Central banks face tougher challenge to tame inflation, BIS warns

Inflation remains high despite policy tightening The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), the central bank of central banks, has warned that inflation remains a serious threat to the global economy, despite the most intensive monetary policy tightening in recent memory. In its flagship economic report, the BIS said that inflation has started to subside from multi-decade highs almost everywhere, but the work of central banks is far from done. The…