An estimated 197 million people shopped from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, the National Retail Federation said, down from last year but beating the group’s expectations. Source link
Black Americans experience schizophrenia and related disorders at twice the rate of white Americans. It’s a disparity that has parallels in other cultures. Source link
Amazon, Advanced Micro Devices and several start-ups are starting to offer credible alternatives to Nvidia’s chips, especially for the stage of AI development known as “inference.” Source link
Becoming the first US leader to visit Angola, President Biden said it was important not to forget the ugly legacy of human trafficking that originally defined relations with Africa. Source link
Retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Target have realized that if they get you an online order today, you’re likely to spend more tomorrow. Source link
They’re expensive, labor-intensive and seemingly outdated, but cultural organizations say black-tie dinners are still key to pleasing donors and paying the bills. Source link
President Yoon Suk Yeol has entered into a bitter struggle with the opposition, which controls parliament Source link
The average tuition of $65,000 a year at private schools has separated the truly wealthy New Yorkers, who can afford to pay full tuition, from those who are merely wealthy. Source link
Iran and Russia, both burdened by their own conflicts, have suffered setbacks in Syria following a rebel offensive in the country’s northwest. Source link
Prosecutors in Daniel Penny’s manslaughter trial wrapped up closing arguments Tuesday. The trial touched on fears of crime and the city’s failure to help its most troubled residents. Source link
