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30 Jun

The Fed’s preferred measure of inflation shows signs of cooling

Camila RojasInversiones y negocios

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge continues to show signs of cooling, accompanied by moderate growth in consumer spending - good news for central banks aiming to control rising prices and curb demand. In May, the personal consumption expenditure (PCE) index rose 2.6% from a year earlier, meeting economists' expectations and down slightly from April's 2.7% increase. Excluding more volatile food and fuel prices, core inflation also rose 2.6% year-on-year, down from 2.8% in April. On a monthly basis, inflation remained particularly subdued, with overall prices showing no significant increases. The Federal Reserve is likely to scrutinize this new inflation…

30 Jun

More and more women in Africa are using long-acting contraceptives, changing their lives

Camila RojasSalud

Countries with limited budgets usually choose to pay for health services considered more essential, such as vaccines, rather than for reproductive health, Dr. said. Ayman Abdelmohsen, head of the family planning division of the UNFPA Technical Division, because they produce more immediate results. But a recent UNFPA initiative for low-income countries to shoulder a greater share of the costs has led 44 governments to sign up to a new financing model that commits them to increasing their contributions to reproductive health every year. Even so, there was a significant global shortfall of around $95 million in product purchases last year.…

29 Jun

The South Florida Heat and Panthers chase NBA and NHL titles

Camila RojasInversiones y negocios

Lifelong friends Martin Schwartz and Matthew Mandel enjoy a rare sports moment as Miami teams compete for championships. Martin Schwartz and Matthew Mandel are living a dream come true. The lifelong friends and residents of South Florida hit the sports jackpot with the Miami Heat and Florida Panthers both making it to the finals, competing for the NBA and NHL titles simultaneously. Schwartz and Mandel, who have shared season tickets with both teams for years, have seen their fair share of ups and downs. They’ve endured tough seasons, like the Heat’s 15-win campaign in 2007-08, and watched away fans dominate…

29 Jun

Supreme Court sides with Biden administration in social media case

Camila RojasCiencia y Tecnología

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Biden administration in a case involving social media, scoring a significant practical victory. The ruling rejected a Republican challenge that sought to block the government from communicating with social media platforms to combat misinformation. In a 6-3 decision, the Court found that the plaintiffs, including states and individuals, had not suffered direct harm that would have entitled them to sue. The decision leaves unresolved broader questions about the First Amendment’s limits on government influence over tech companies, which control much of the flow of information online. The case arose from the government's…

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…