When Dumb and Dumber debuted in December 1994, it was a modestly budgeted comedy that became a box office phenomenon and turned Jim Carrey into one of the most bankable stars of the 1990s. The film earned over $247 million worldwide on a $17 million budget, and while both Carrey and Jeff Daniels delivered unforgettable…
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In mid-November, the Hong Kong government priced an approximately HK$10 billion ($1.3 billion) tokenized green bond offering. It is the first global government issuance to permit settlement via digital fiat currencies and one of the largest digital bonds issued globally. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the territory’s de facto central bank and bank regulator, issued…
Scott Stapp skyrocketed to fame as the commanding voice behind Creed, one of the late 90s’ biggest rock sensations, alongside contemporaries like Nickelback and Linkin Park. His powerful vocals propelled the band to multi-platinum success, earning him a fortune that few rockers achieve. But behind the soaring hits and sold-out arenas, Stapp’s personal demons quietly…
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The 21 member states of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) can now trade directly in local currencies rather than the US dollar via its recently launched Digital Retail Payments Platform (DRPP), which went live on October 9. The Lusaka-based bloc notes that the platform reduces settlement delays, lowers transaction costs, and…
In a striking announcement that’s already sparking widespread discussion, President Donald Trump revealed a $1,776 “warrior dividend” for 1.45 million active-duty service members, positioning it as a heartfelt nod to their dedication and the nation’s historic roots. Delivered during a prime-time address from the White House on Wednesday evening, the initiative promises to distribute $2.57…
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After months of tariff-led uncertainty, trade opportunities are re-emerging, but friction remains. The rules that once governed global trade and investment are changing. The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) recently warned that the world economy is at a crossroads, as rising tariffs, record debt and growing mistrust slow development. Global FDI fell 11%…
George Osborne, the former UK chancellor who steered the economy through austerity and recovery, has taken a senior position at OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT and some of the most advanced AI systems in the world. The appointment, revealed this week, sees him lead the new “OpenAI for Countries” programme from London, working directly with…