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Under-the-radar delivery apps are gaining ground in the U.S. by courting Asian restaurants

Under-the-radar delivery apps are gaining ground in the U.S. by courting Asian restaurants

Asian restaurants are utilizing delivery apps like Fantuan and HungryPanda instead of or in addition to bigger-name options.

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How a 25-year-old entrepreneur is using this Japanese concept to grow a successful matcha business

How a 25-year-old entrepreneur is using this Japanese concept to grow a successful matcha business

Angel Zheng's latest endeavor may serve as the highest expression yet of her ikigai — "a passion that gives value and joy to life."

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Travelers are taking ‘a more frugal approach’ to summer vacations this year, expert says

Travelers are taking ‘a more frugal approach’ to summer vacations this year, expert says

More people plan to take a leisure vacation this summer. But some have pulled back on their budgets.

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As Denmark raises its retirement age to 70, experts weigh in on whether the U.S. may follow its lead

As Denmark raises its retirement age to 70, experts weigh in on whether the U.S. may follow its lead

Raising the retirement age to 70 would help Social Security's trust fund shortfall. But experts say an across-the-board change may hurt some beneficiaries.

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OSC Opens Door for Tokenized Long-Term Funds

OSC Opens Door for Tokenized Long-Term Funds

Capital Markets | May 30, 2025 New Fund Model Could Bring Tokenized Infrastructure to Retail Investors The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) LaunchPad announced on May 29, 2025, that they are establishing the groundwork for a new generation of investment products for retail investor access.  The focus is on long term asset exposure for everyday investors,


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Responding to U.S. Financial Risk with Canadian Strength

Responding to U.S. Financial Risk with Canadian Strength

Innovation Strategy | May 30, 2025 Canada Must Lead With Bold Innovation as U.S. Finance Shows Cracks On May 31, 2025 the Economist ran an article called, "American finance always unique is now uniquely dangerous' unveiling how America’s financial system has evolved into a source of global instability.  Private capital giants are creating a new


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3 key money moves to consider while the Fed keeps interest rates higher

3 key money moves to consider while the Fed keeps interest rates higher

The Fed has indicated that interest rates aren't coming down just yet. Here's how to make the most of where we stand.

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MicroVentures’ Portfolio Company: Lightmatter’s History and Milestones

MicroVentures’ Portfolio Company: Lightmatter’s History and Milestones

As compute power has increased over the past few decades, the next generation of computers are being developed. Artificial intelligence use cases have demanded faster and more powerful computers with fewer energy requirements. Photonic supercomputers that use light-powered computer chips … Continue reading


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Republicans' plan for student loans would mean 'indentured servitude,' college expert says

Republicans' plan for student loans would mean 'indentured servitude,' college expert says

Students who borrow federal loans for their education could be in repayment for up to 30 years under the House Republicans' new legislative package.

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Why U.S. policies like baby bonds and child tax credits can’t convince Americans to have kids

Why U.S. policies like baby bonds and child tax credits can’t convince Americans to have kids

The U.S. birthrate remains below replacement, raising concerns about Social Security and Medicare. Financial incentives are unlikely to boost fertility, experts say.

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Trump tariffs would still 'pinch' consumers even if trade court block holds, economist says

Trump tariffs would still 'pinch' consumers even if trade court block holds, economist says

Tariffs on automobiles, steel and aluminum would cost households nearly $1,000 this year, on average, even if country-specific duties are blocked in court.

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You could be repaying student loans for 30 years under GOP plan. It's 'indentured servitude': expert

You could be repaying student loans for 30 years under GOP plan. It's 'indentured servitude': expert

Students who borrow federal loans for their education could be in repayment for up to 30 years under the House Republicans' new legislative package.

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The Role of Technology in Modern Appliance Diagnostics

The Role of Technology in Modern Appliance Diagnostics

May 29, 2025 In today’s fast-paced world, technology plays an increasingly critical role in how we diagnose and repair household appliances. Modern appliances are no longer simple mechanical devices; they are complex systems embedded with microprocessors, sensors, and communication modules that require advanced diagnostic tools and techniques. Understanding the role of technology in appliance diagnostics


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EU Delays Enforcement of Landmark AI Act Amid Backlash

EU Delays Enforcement of Landmark AI Act Amid Backlash

AI Regulation | May 29, 2025 EU Rethinks AI Law As Canada's AI Regulatory Framework Up in the Air In March 2024 last year, the European Union adopted the AI Act, the world’s first comprehensive regulatory framework on artificial intelligence. It follows a risk-based approach, categorizing AI systems into four tiers based on risk with


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UK Launches PISCES to Modernize Capital Markets

UK Launches PISCES to Modernize Capital Markets

Report | May 29, 2025 New UK Pilot Helps Growth Companies Raise Capital Without Going Public On May 15, 2025, the UK government announced a new capital markets pilot called PISCES (Public Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System), a public market model designed to help high growth private companies raise money from investors without going


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