Earlier this month, Apple confirmed its blockbuster $2 billion acquisition of the mysterious AI startup Q.ai. In addition to that deal, Apple also recently acquired a database company called Kuzu.

The IMF’s World Revenue Longitudinal Database (WoRLD) tracks government revenue trends since the early 1980s. This invaluable resource offers policymakers, researchers, and the public crucial insights ...

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The Global Findex Database is the world's only demand-side survey on financial inclusion and a leading source of data on how adults around the world access and use financial services. Since its launch ...

This database originally covered cases from 1982 to 2012 and has since been updated and expanded numerous times. For analysis and context on this data—including how we built the database, and a change ...

Confusion and rumors have been pervasive online since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran with surprise airstrikes. Written by: March 7, 2026 A missile strike hit the girls' school in Iran on Feb. 28, ...