Monthly Archives: August 2022

Remote work and new visas have made it easier than ever to buy a home in Bali — if you can find land and beat out the other expats who all want in

Pantai Berawa beach in Canggu, North Kuta in Bali, Indonesia Didier Marti/Getty Images Expat demand for homes in Bali, Indonesia, is spiking. The spike is driven by the rise of remote work, a new second-home visa, and skyrocketing rents. “The last 18 months — I’ve never seen it been busier in Bali,” said Nathan Ryan,…

Biden announces who can have $10,000 erased in student loans

Biden announced student loan cancellation on Wednesday, following through on a campaign promise. Some borrowers who make less than $125,000 will have up to $10,000 forgiven. The loan must have come from the federal government and been used to pay for undergraduate study. President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that the government will cancel up to…

US TV advertisers will spend close to $20 billion in this year’s upfronts

TV networks are hoping for a return to normalcy  after a turbulent 2020.  Advertisers will spend $19.90 billion upfront in the 2021-2022 TV season, an increase of 7.6% over the previous cycle. Do you work in the Marketing, Media & Advertising industry? Get business insights on the latest tech innovations, market trends, and your competitors…

The wheat supply situation has improved since Russia invaded Ukraine 6 months ago — but as long as the war goes on, the threat remains

The Fulmar S vessel carrier with 12000 ton of corn makes its way from the port in Odesa, Ukraine, Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022. Nina Lyashonok/Associated Press Russia’s invasion of Ukraine exacerbated a global food crisis and caused wheat prices to skyrocket. Six months on, the situation has improved as Ukraine grain shipments have resumed in…

Dr. Oz emailed Trump admin. to push notoriously useless COVID treatment

Enlarge / Mehmet Oz, US Republican Senate candidate for Pennsylvania, speaks during a campaign event in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, US, on Thursday, June 9, 2022. (credit: Getty | Bloomberg) In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, Mehmet Oz—aka Dr. Oz—repeatedly emailed top-level Trump administration officials, urging them to push the ineffective malaria drug,…