junio 2024

29 Jun

Saudi Arabia’s Next Billion-Dollar Sports Play: The Boxing Takeover

Camila RojasInversiones y negocios

Each class would include approximately 15 fighters each, allowing top talent to compete on a regular basis. 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 already 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 is currently run by a tangled…

29 Jun

Hiring in the United States is rising sharply, along with wages

Camila RojasInversiones y negocios

Employers created 272,000 jobs last month, the Labor Department reported Friday, well above what economists had expected as hiring gradually slowed. That's an increase from the average of 232,000 jobs over the previous 12 months, muddying the picture of an economy that is relaxing to a more sustainable pace. What most concerns the Federal Reserve, which meets next week and again in July, is the 4.1% increase in wages over last year, a sign that inflation may not yet have been defeated. “For those who thought they would see a rate cut in July, that door has largely been closed,”…

28 Jun

American Travelers in Europe Face Phone Outage

Camila RojasInversiones y negocios

US mobile operators AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile suffered an outage that affected travelers in Europe. Many vacationers have lost access to essential phone features such as data, calls and texts. Social media is full of frustrated travelers from Britain to Turkey, unable to connect for 24 hours. The cause of the outage remains unclear, but appears to be related to an issue with a third-party provider used for international roaming. Carriers have acknowledged the problem: AT&T says its network is operating normally, but some international customers may experience outages due to an external issue. They are working with a roaming…

28 Jun

Boeing in trouble again for sharing details of plane crash investigation

Camila RojasInversiones y negocios

Boeing is facing renewed criticism after the revelation of a January crash involving a 737 Max plane. During a factory tour, a Boeing executive revealed details about the missing bolts that led to a panel coming loose in mid-flight. The information sharing has angered the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which called it a “blatant violation” of investigative rules. The NTSB is investigating the crash and says Boeing is not allowed to discuss details or speculate on the cause. As punishment, they will limit Boeing’s access to information about the investigation and bar it from questioning others at an upcoming…

27 Jun

Dengue Fever on the Rise: A Global Threat That’s Hard to Solve

Camila RojasSalud

Mosquito-borne dengue fever is spreading rapidly around the world, reaching record levels 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. Urbanization is also bringing people closer to mosquito breeding…