Being thrust into an impoverished rural area of Iran as a young physician, I was faced with daily challenges that tested my resilience and strength. However, amidst the difficulties, I found solace in storytelling. Writing became my survival mechanism, a way to make sense of the chaos around me and to share the experiences that
In a bid to reduce reliance on foreign technologies, numerous Chinese agencies and state-backed companies have recently instructed their staff to refrain from bringing Apple iPhones and other foreign devices to work. This move aligns with China’s longstanding goal of promoting domestic semiconductor chip manufacturing and encouraging the adoption of local software. According to Bloomberg
Next week, investors will closely monitor the release of the November personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge. This comes after recent data showed signs that the central bank’s efforts to cool down inflation are starting to take hold. With the stock market reaching new highs and Treasury yields dropping, investors
President Joe Biden celebrated the recent record highs in the stock market this week, taking the opportunity to troll his predecessor, Donald Trump, for his previous prediction of a market collapse if Biden were elected. In a campaign video posted on X, Biden sarcastically wrote, “Good one, Donald.” This serves as a stark contrast to
In a move to adapt to the changing landscape of work, Citigroup has recently announced its remote work policy for the final two weeks of December. According to undisclosed sources, the majority of Citigroup’s 240,000 employees, who are considered hybrid workers, have the option to work remotely from Monday to Friday during this period. While
In a historic ruling, a federal jury has ordered Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City and personal attorney to Donald Trump, to pay over $148 million in damages to two Georgia election workers. The jury found Giuliani guilty of defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and civil conspiracy for his false claims of
The recent FDA approval of zuranolone, a pill specifically designed to treat postpartum depression (PPD), is undoubtedly a significant scientific achievement. With two successful phase III trials, zuranolone joins the IV infused brexanolone as the only approved psychopharmacological treatments for PPD. The development of these drugs, which target allopregnanolone and modulate the GABAA receptor, not
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition has made its way to mobile platforms! iOS and Android users can now enjoy three classic games from the franchise, namely Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. The best part? Netflix subscribers can play these games for
The German film, which has been selected as the official German Oscar entry for Best International Feature, presents an intense and gripping thriller that takes place within the confines of a school. This cinematic masterpiece serves as a microcosm of society in the year 2023, highlighting the prevalent issues of misinformation, lack of facts, deep
China’s industrial output and retail sales growth in November 2023 indicated a mixed recovery for the world’s second-largest economy. While industrial output expanded at the fastest pace since February 2022, retail sales growth fell short of expectations. This article critically analyzes the data, considering the low base effect and the challenges faced by the Chinese