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The dramatic 73% drop in entry-level tech positions over the past year isn't just a temporary hiring freeze or economic blip—it's a signal of a fundamental restructuring in how software teams operate, driven by generative AI.

Fanvue, a London-based platform launched in 2020 (with significant AI focus ramping up in recent years), positions itself as the leading AI-powered creator monetization hub.

South Korea has the lowest fertility rate in the world, and the gap with other nations continues to widen. In 2024, the country's total fertility rate (TFR) stood at approximately 0.75 births per woman, according to Statistics Korea and OECD data — far below the replacement level of 2.1 needed for population stability without substantial immigration.

In 2026, Tamagotchi celebrates its 30th anniversary—a milestone that invites reflection on a seemingly simple plastic egg that sparked one of the most peculiar cultural frenzies of the late 1990s.

Japan's fertility crisis has reached a new and alarming milestone. Preliminary data and projections indicate that the number of births in 2025 will fall below 670,000 — the lowest annual figure since national statistics began in 1899.

On February 1, 2026, Saudi Arabia took a significant step in its ongoing economic transformation by fully opening its stock market, the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul), to all categories of foreign investors.

The popular image of America as the land of innovation often centers on Silicon Valley: a place of hoodie-clad geniuses coding the next big thing amid pizza boxes and air mattresses on living room floors. Yet this romanticized narrative masks a deeper reality.

In a bold move blending economic interventionism with national security priorities, President Donald Trump issued an executive order on January 7, 2026, titled "Prioritizing the Warfighter in Defense Contracting," which immediately prohibits U.S. defense contractors from engaging in share buybacks or paying dividends if they fail to invest in modernizing production facilities and accelerating weapons output.

LinkedIn, the professional networking platform often dismissed as a mere digital resume repository, has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years.

In an era where technological supremacy hinges on physical foundations, a stark contrast has emerged between the world's two superpowers.

In a landmark achievement for sustainable transportation, Norway closed out 2025 with an unprecedented dominance of electric vehicles (EVs) in its new car market.

Competition between companies is a cornerstone of economic growth. It drives down prices, enhances product quality, and spurs innovation. Nearly everyone acknowledges its benefits, which is why governments safeguard it through laws and regulatory bodies.