By Kate Abnett, Valerie Volcovici and Karin Strohecker BAKU (Reuters) -Developed nations should pay $300 billion a year by 2035 to help poorer countries deal with climate change, according to a new draft deal from U.N. climate talks published early on Sunday, after an earlier target of $250 billion was rejected. Reuters previously reported that […]
A new survey from Fidelity finds Americans at all income levels worry about losing their money, and most don’t see themselves as wealthy. While inflation has slowed to 2%, prices are still 20% higher than they were four years ago. Fidelity released the findings of its 2024 State of Wealth Mobility study, which consisted of […]
See this visualization first on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization How the Global Distribution of Wealth Has Changed (2000-2023) This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. People worldwide are becoming increasingly wealthier—and not just those who already own […]
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania—The Philippines launched the “HABI: Discovering Possibilities for Philippine Fibers” exhibit at Thomas Jefferson University on November 7 to showcase Philippine fibers and their unique applications in fashion, design, and industry. The exhibit is a collective effort among the Department of Trade and Industry-Philippine Trade and Investment Center (DTI-PTIC) in New York, the Philippine […]
Back in 2004, I began to research why the rich were rich and why the poor were poor. When I began my Rich Habits research, I had some entrenched negative beliefs about the wealthy that I inherited from my non-rich upbringing. As I learned more about the drivers behind wealth and poverty, however, my perception changed. […]
Sweater trends come and go but as Anne Hathaway will tell you, some do not go. While walking around New York City recently, Hathaway chose comfort, opting for an all-white outfit consisting of pull-on pants and a sweater. She finished the outfit off with a baseball cap, tote bag, and Adidas Samba sneakers. And speaking […]
Light Lens Lab (LLL) has released a re-creation of Leica’s first generation 28mm f2.8 Elmarit lens introduced in 1965. The Leica lens has become a collector’s item known as the 28mm 9 Element. It contains nine spherical surfaced lenses in six groups and the fast f2.8 aperture was a significant improvement from the Summaron f5.6 […]
Lima through their clothes Nineteenth-century fashion in Lima came from a blend of influences. There were traditional garments like the tapada limeña, a type of cloak women wore to conceal all of their face but one eye, allowing for anonymity and challenging societal norms. Thanks to trade by sea, there was also an influx of […]
April 2021 Every year since 1982, Forbes magazine has published a list of the richest Americans. If we compare the 100 richest people in 1982 to the 100 richest in 2020, we notice some big differences. In 1982 the most common source of wealth was inheritance. Of the 100 richest people, 60 inherited from an […]
Bazza gets the wrong end of the stick when Mick reacts to a recent election outcome. Mick’s face was beetroot by the time he reached the bar table and he slammed down the beers. Bazza rescued his schooner from the puddle of froth, took a sip and leaned back as Mick sucked in a deep […]