In Venezuela, price of US dollar up 479 percent in a year
Venezuela, currently in the throes of an escalating crisis with the United States, closed the books Wednesday on a complicated year for its economy, with the official cost of buying a US…
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Asia stocks make bright start to 2026
Asian markets made a bright start to 2026 on Friday but volumes were thin with Tokyo and Shanghai still closed as investors awaited fresh direction from Wall Street. Stocks had a bumper…
Norway closes in on objective of 100% electric car sales
Norway came close to its objective of selling only zero-emission cars in 2025, with electric vehicles accounting for 95.9 percent of new registrations. Although Norway is western Europe’s largest exporter of petroleum…
Tesla sales slip as it loses EV crown to China’s BYD in 2025
Tesla’s sales fell in 2025, the company reported Friday, ceding its position as the world’s biggest electric vehicle maker for the year to Chinese auto giant BYD. The American company led by…
Mariana Padilla: The Most Influential Latina in U.S. Real Estate
In an industry historically dominated by men and often gated by legacy networks, Mariana Padilla has emerged as a transformative force—bold, visionary, and unapologetically Latina. A dual citizen of Mexico and the…
Top Entrepreneurs to Follow in 2026
We enter 2026 at a defining moment, one where the world is changing faster than ever, and leadership demands more than ambition. It requires clarity, resilience, and the ability to turn pressure…
Dr. Huma Qamar Emerges as a Pivotal Leader in Rare Disease Research and Public Health Strategy
Dr. Huma Qamar, MD, MPH, CMI, continues to gain national recognition for her work at the intersection of clinical innovation, public health, and inclusive leadership. Currently serving as Chief Medical Officer at…
Gourmet Preserve Brand SoleEAmore™ Expands in U.S. and Mexico, Blending Artisanal Craft with Binational Roots
SoleEAmore™, a premium gourmet preserve company founded by entrepreneur Alejandro Rico Celis, announces its official expansion across North America through Amazon USA, Amazon México, Walmart.com and shopify soleeamore.com Known for its luxurious…
US plans to order foreign tourists to disclose social media histories
The administration of US President Donald Trump plans to order visa-exempt foreign tourists to disclose their social media histories from the last five years before entering the country, according to an official…
EU agrees recycled plastic targets for cars
Car manufacturers in Europe will have to include more recycled plastics in new vehicles under new EU rules agreed on by the bloc’s countries and lawmakers on Friday. European Union governments and…
