Posts by Sophie Clearwater
How TIME and Statista Determined the World’s Top HealthTech Companies of 2026
The evaluation was based on three key evaluation pillars: Financial Performance, Reputation Analysis, and Online Engagement. The first dimension, Financial Performance, was assessed through a detailed analysis of financial metrics, such as revenue per employee and funding amount. These metrics provided insight into the financial stability, growth potential, and operational efficiency of the companies. This…
Read MoreWorld’s Top HealthTech Companies of 2026
The health tech industry is booming, with services like telemedicine getting more popular, and more companies offering tools to monitor personal health at home. To identify the companies across the globe using digital technologies to make healthcare more effective and accessible, TIME partnered with data firm Statista to research the World’s Top HealthTech Companies of…
Read MoreSome Fish in the Great Lakes Might Be More Than 400 Years Old, a Study Suggests, Outliving Around 15 Generations of Humans
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Lake sturgeon may be among the longest-living vertebrates, second only to Greenland sharks, according to recent research. However, scientists note that follow-up work is necessary to clarify the species’ lifespan Source link
Read MoreDWTS’ Harry Shum Jr. Defends Dance Experience After He, Jenna Johnson Land Highest Score
Why DWTS’ Rylee Arnold Says Partner Connor Wood Was Not Fully “Prepared” for Premiere Harry Shum Jr. is spinning his way into the top of Dancing With the Stars. And while, yes, he comes in with a wealth of dance experience—from playing Mike Chang on Glee to being a backup dancer for the likes of Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez—he’s adamant…
Read MoreHow TIME and Statista Determined Arabia’s Top Companies of 2026
The second dimension, Revenue Growth, was assessed using data from Statista’s revenue database, which contains company growth data for the last three years. The companies had to meet certain criteria to be considered for the evaluation, including generating a revenue of at least $50 million USD in 2025. Additionally, the companies had to demonstrate positive…
Read MoreArabia’s Top Companies of 2026
Countries in the Gulf Cooperation Council, whose economies have benefitted massively from natural resources like oil and gas, have been increasingly diversifying their economies beyond the hydrocarbon business. “In terms of economic strategy, [the GCC countries have] gotten the message that oil is not going to be there for long,” says Adnan Mazarei, a senior…
Read MoreWalmart, Target and Amazon announce massive dueling deals events ahead of the holidays
Shoppers will have plenty of options for some steep savings next month. Amazon, Target and Walmart are fighting for deal dominance after announcing sales events starting in October. Amazon and Target customers are both starting their promos Oct. 6 to Oct. 7, while Walmart will begin a day earlier, on Oct. 5. Starting at 12…
Read MoreHow Jennifer Lawrence’s Legacy Is Still Impacting the Hunger Games Franchise 14 Years Later
Glenn Close Is Unrecognizable in ‘The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Teaser Trailer The odds will forever be in Jennifer Lawrence’s favor. With the Oscar winner set to briefly reprise her role as Katniss Everdeen in the prequel movie The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, director Francis Lawrence is grateful for her contribution…
Read MoreIn London, a New Wave of Greek Restaurants Goes Beyond the Taverna
A new wave of elevated, modern Greek restaurants has landed in London. Emma Pharaoh Souvlaki, tzatziki, saganaki—these are just a few of the dishes that have landed on London’s menus over the past year, evidence of an influx of modern, elevated Greek restaurants arriving in the British capital. While London has always had a plethora…
Read MoreCharlie Kirk’s family takes first steps to filing lawsuit blaming lax security for leaving him ‘helpless’ to assassination
Charlie Kirk’s family has filed a notice of claim against Utah officials blaming widespread security failures for last year’s assassination of the conservative icon, indicating a wrongful death suit could be coming. Kirk was shot at Utah Valley University during his American Comeback Tour on Sept. 10, 2025. Getty Images The notice, filed Sept. 9…
Read MoreThe Politicization of ‘DEI’ Bike Lanes
Some of the disparities are cultural in the making—and don’t make a ton of sense. On the streets, men disproportionately ride, meaning cycling is masculine, right? Not really. Packs of cyclists are derisively referred to as “MAMILS,” as in Middle-Aged Men in Lycra. Meanwhile, step into a spin class, and you may likely see only…
Read MoreMultiple death sentences in different states are set to be carried out within 24 hours: ‘Not very common’
Multiple executions are scheduled in the US in as many states within a 24-hour window this week. Georgia and Texas had each planned to put a man to death within an hour of each other on Wednesday before a court stepped in to halt the one in Georgia for now, while Alabama is set to…
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