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Eyewitnesses describe mysterious explosion in northwest Venezuela

International

Unexplained Explosion in Northwest Venezuela: What Witnesses Saw

A sudden explosion unsettled daily routines throughout sections of northwestern Venezuela, prompting locals to seek clarity. In the absence of an official statement, the situation has relied heavily on witness…

Trump wants to bring Japan's 'cute' tiny cars to America — but it may not be easy

Investments and Business

Trump Eyes Japanese Mini Cars for US Roads: Obstacles Ahead

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

A growing interest in compact, affordable vehicles is quietly challenging long-standing assumptions about size, power and necessity on American roads. What began as a niche curiosity has evolved into a…

International

Eyewitnesses Detail Mysterious Blast in NW Venezuela

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

An unexpected blast disrupted daily life across parts of northwestern Venezuela, leaving residents searching for answers. With no immediate official explanation, eyewitness accounts have become central to understanding what happened…

Beyoncé is officially a billionaire, Forbes says

Economy

Forbes Declares Beyoncé a Billionaire

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Beyoncé’s rise to billionaire status stems from years of creative autonomy, shrewd investments, and purposeful brand development, becoming a landmark achievement within today’s entertainment landscape. This accomplishment signifies not only…

Exercise as an antidepressant: what dose works best

Science and Technology

Best Exercise Dose for Antidepressant Effects

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Robust research indicates that exercise serves as a clinically significant approach to easing depressive symptoms across diverse age groups and environments, although its impact does not manifest uniformly for all…

Why regional conflicts can raise global energy prices

International

Understanding Regional Conflicts’ Effect on Energy Costs

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Regional conflicts often exert disproportionate influence on global energy prices, as energy markets remain highly interlinked, rely on geographically concentrated infrastructure, and react swiftly to shifts in perceived risk; a…

New York City, in the United States: What drives valuation gaps between private and public markets

Economy

New York City: Decoding Valuation Gaps in Private & Public Markets

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

New York City is a concentration point for capital—venture capital, private equity, hedge funds, family offices, and public market investors all operate at scale. Yet the same company, real estate…

US stocks are set for a third-straight year of stellar gains

Investments and Business

US Stock Market: Another Year of Stellar Performance?

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

As the year draws to a close, global markets stand at an unusual turning point, with U.S. equities posting remarkable gains even as volatility, political uncertainty and evolving economic dynamics…

Investments and Business

ISEEN Strengthens Corporate Education in India

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

The European Institute of Business and Economics (ISEEN), a European business school focused on delivering online executive training, is expanding its foothold in India and the wider Asian market by…

Investments and Business

ISEEN’s Corporate Education Footprint Widens in India

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

The European Institute of Business and Economics (ISEEN), a European business school specialized in online executive education, is strengthening its position in India and the wider Asian market through a…