American athletes and innovators are making waves in various fields, from the world of figure skating to the tech industry, while others grapple with personal challenges and the complexities of wealth. Here's a look at some of the latest developments.
Ilia Malinin, 21, is the frontrunner to win the gold medal for the United States at the upcoming Milan Cortina Olympics, according to Vox. The figure skater is expected to make Olympic history. Meanwhile, cross-country skier Jessie Diggins, 34, is preparing for her fourth and final Olympic Games, aiming to share the experience with her support system, as she told TIME.
In the tech world, Angel Juarez, a 27-year-old software engineer, transformed his life after a difficult start. Juarez, who once struggled to afford basic necessities, now enjoys a six-figure career at American Express, as reported by Fortune. He found himself in a tough spot at age 19, working part-time and earning less than $15,000 a year. He was living alone and paying $700 a month in rent. He then discovered a free tech training program through Per Scholas, which changed his trajectory.
The impact of artificial intelligence is also being felt in the pharmaceutical industry. AI could reshape clinical trials, according to TIME. Ben Liu, CEO of Formation Bio, an AI company in the biotech space, noted that the biggest hurdle in bringing new medicine to patients isn't drug discovery, but the running of clinical trials, which can take years and cost hundreds of millions of dollars.
Even with immense wealth, the pursuit of happiness remains a complex issue. Elon Musk, whose net worth recently surged to a record high of $852 billion, admitted that "money can't buy happiness," according to Fortune. This remark sparked discussion across his social platform. Hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman offered Musk advice, urging him to focus on philanthropy.
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