New change to 529 college savings plans has ‘so many caveats,’ advisor says. Here’s what to know
Starting in 2024, you can roll unused 529 plan funds to a Roth individual retirement account, without taxes or penalties. Here’s what to know.
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund overtakes Singapore’s GIC to top spending table
Notable overseas investments in 2023 included Nintendo in Japan and Vale Basic Materials in Brazil.
NASA releases new images of solar system’s “most volcanic world”
NASA’s spacecraft Juno did a flyby of Jupiter’s moon Io to learn more about the lunar body’s volcanic activity.
Why foreign workers are flocking to this 700-year-old European city
Green, clean and laidback, Lithuania’s capital Vilnius is attracting skilled foreign workers — some of whom tell CNBC Travel that they’re there to stay.
The world’s most punctual airlines and airports in 2023
Latest results from travel data analytics firm Cirium revealed the most punctual flights and airports of 2023.
How Google is using AI to reduce traffic and emissions
Transportation is the number one source of planet-warming emissions in the U.S. A new project from Google is using AI to cut down on stop-and-go traffic, which in turn will help reduce emissions. Ben Tracy has the story.
Cybersecurity expert says advancements in AI will increase cyber threats in 2024
Artificial intelligence is giving cyber criminals another weapon, says CrowdStrike chief security officer Shawn Henry. As AI becomes more accessible, it is enabling individuals with limited coding skills to engage in hacking activities. He discusses how this evolving landscape of AI may affect cyber threats against the U.S. in 2024 and beyond.
Stories from the UN Archive: Hollywood greats campaign against malaria and polio
Frank Sinatra and Edward G. Robinson were two of the 20th century’s biggest stars of the stage and screen, and when it came to the World Health Organization’s campaign to tackle two of the biggest killers of the post-war era, they answered the call.
‘Act on the lessons of COVID-19’, Guterres says on Epidemic Preparedness Day
The world must prepare for the next pandemic and act on lessons learned from COVID-19, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said in a message on Wednesday to mark the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness.
WHO and partners deliver aid to two Gaza hospitals in high-risk missions
The World Health Organization (WHO) and partners delivered fuel and other essential supplies to two hospitals in northern and southern Gaza this week, the UN agency reported on Wednesday.