Kylian Mbappé celebrating a goal with his trademark celebration. Victor Velter/ShutterstockFrench football superstar Kylian Mbappé celebrates most of his goals by crossing his arms and tucking his hands underneath his armpits. It has become one of the most iconic goal celebrations in the world.
Penny Knight and Phil Knight were the second-largest givers of 2023. Michael Hickey/Getty ImagesThe top 50 American individuals and couples who gave or pledged the most to charity in 2023 committed US$12 billion to foundations, universities, hospitals and more.
The US largely dominates the technology landscape. Sergei Elagin/ShutterstockEurope invests a lot in research, and publishes and patents many ideas. But it fails to compete with the US and China when it comes to translating its innovation effort into large, global technology firms.
UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s last budget before the general election will be highly political. His aim on March 6 will be to convince voters that the Conservatives are a tax-cutting party. Standing in his way is a weak economy and unwieldy budget deficit, which keeps adding to the high levels of government debt.
A budget in the year of an election is a big moment for any government. In 2024, it could be the chancellor of the exchequer’s last chance to try and generate a sense of economic optimism and improve consumer confidence after years of households feeling squeezed by austerity measures and rising prices.
Congress faces yet another potential shutdown. AP Photo/Andrew HarnikWhen the U.S. government shuts down, the immediate and most visible impact is a rupture in its day-to-day operations.
Made it, Mao! Top of the World? DigitalVision Vectors via Getty ImagesWhich country is the greatest threat to the United States? The answer, according to a large proportion of Americans, is clear: China.
Almost two years after the West responded to the Russian invasion in Ukraine with a blistering array of sanctions, a fresh round of financial measures was announced by the Biden administration on Feb. 23, 2024.
Shoppers select items at a large Kroger supermarket in Atlanta in 2022. Elijah Nouvelage/AFP via Getty ImagesThe Federal Trade Commission announced on on Feb. 26, 2024, that it’s suing to prevent Kroger’s attempt to acquire Albertsons.
Stickers don't tell the whole story. Scott Olson/Getty ImagesAfter several years of pandemic-driven price spikes at the grocery store, retail food price inflation is slowing down.
