Author: Maxine Van Nortwick
This past week marked the start of the Year of the Snake, with the Lunar New Year on Wednesday, Jan. 29, and the University of Pittsburgh joined in on the celebrations taking place around the world to mark the day. Lunar New Year is a holiday that marks the beginning of springtime and a new…Read More
BloombergNEF says in a new report that global clean energy investment reached $2.1 trillion in 2024, more than doubling 2020 levels. The United States led energy transition debt issuance, driving up investment 5% year on year to $206 billion.Read More
Asia markets are mostly higher following gains on Wall Street driven by Tesla, IBM and Meta Platforms after strong profit reports. U.S. futures and oil prices rose.Read More
After the DeepSeek-induced ruction on Tuesday, Big Tech earnings reminded investors that it might be better to focus on companies already bringing in billions.Read More
Tetra Tech Inc (TTEK) reports a historic quarter with record net revenue and strategic guidance, while navigating policy uncertainties and operational challenges.Read More
In a world brimming with innovation and limited time, it can be hard to tell what technology has the potential to really shift life. Yet, every year, MIT Technology Review undertakes this very task and puts out an annual list to magazine readers of 10 Breakthrough Technologies. Today, host Regina G. Barber hops through highlights from the list with Amy Nordrum, an executive editor at the publication.Check out the full list here.Another tech topic on your mind that you want us to discuss on an upcoming episode? Let us know by emailing shortwave@npr.org! Listen to every episode of Short Wave…
European shares were at a record high on Friday, led by technology and healthcare stocks, even as caution prevailed ahead of the U.S. tariff deadline set by President Donald Trump.Read More
Declan Devine says his Glentoran side are a different animal to the team that flopped in last season’s Irish Cup semi-final against Linfield.Read More
Newcastle legend Alan Shearer meets Magpies striker Alexander Isak to find out how his past shaped his style of play and what the future holds.Read More
Formation of Hague Group comes amid challenges to ICJ and ICC rulingsRead More