Inversiones y negocios

Associated media - Associated media Mosquito-borne dengue fever is spreading rapidly around the world, reaching record highs and even popping up in unexpected places. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning doctors in the United States to be on the lookout for cases, as the risk of infection has increased this year. Why the Surge? Several factors are driving the rise of dengue. The Aedes aegypti mosquito, which transmits the virus, thrives in warm, humid environments. Climate change is creating ideal conditions for these mosquitoes to expand their range and become more numerous. Additionally, urbanization brings people…

Connected media - Related media Imagine a baseball season without the iconic crack of an ash bat. This could be reality thanks to the emerald ash borer, a tiny beetle causing massive destruction to ash trees across North America. For decades, ash reigned supreme in baseball bats. From legendary players like Babe Ruth to modern sluggers like Mark McGwire, ash was the go-to material for its feel and performance. Companies like Hillerich & Bradsby, maker of the Louisville Slugger, churned out hundreds of thousands of ash bats annually. However, the emerald ash borer has changed the game. This invasive insect,…

Connected media - Linked media Each class would include around 15 fighters each, allowing top talent to face off against each other regularly. The move would effectively create a single boxing entity that would replace the sometimes chaotic and frustrating system of warring fight promoters and sanctioning bodies. The new entity would have the resources and fighters to stage high-profile cards around the world. And unlike many of the sports that Saudi Arabia has previously attempted to revolutionize, professional boxing may be ripe for reinvention. The sport has lost its luster and some of its allure in recent decades and…

Connected media - Related media Kenyan lawmakers approved a contentious financial bill on Tuesday, sparking outrage from thousands who marched on Parliament in Nairobi. Protesters pleaded with the government to reject the proposed tax hikes, arguing they would disproportionately burden ordinary Kenyans. Clashes erupted as police deployed tear gas to disperse the crowds. Footage captured by international media outlets showed the chaotic scene, including the use of force against demonstrators. Reports also surfaced of human rights activists being abducted ahead of the protest, raising concerns about freedom of expression. The proposed legislation has ignited a firestorm across Kenya. The East…

Linked media - Related media For many Americans, the rising tide of prescription drug prices feels like a relentless force, threatening to drown household budgets and healthcare access. While pharmaceutical companies often take the brunt of public blame, the web of influences on drug costs is far more intricate. Today, we train our spotlight on a critical, yet typically shrouded, player in this system: pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs. Rebecca Robbins, a leading investigative journalist specializing in pharmaceuticals for the New York Times, will take us on a deep dive into the world of PBMs. We’ll explore their role as…

Related media - Related media “Their average age is 26. They’re in the prime of their footballing lives,” Clive Tyldesley, the ITV commentator, said into his microphone as England prepared to kick off against France at Euro 2004. David Beckham, Paul Scholes, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, John Terry, Ashley Cole, Michael Owen, Sol Campbell… this was England’s golden generation at their peak. Yet it was the baby-faced assassin among them, or the assassin-faced baby as some liked to call him, who played as though he was ready to take over the world. This summer marks 20 years since Wayne Rooney,…