In July, fans are enjoying brilliant performance of standout tennis players at Wimbledon, one of the oldest and most prestigious international tennis tournaments. Nowadays, Wimbledon is the only major championship, still played on grass.
The tournament arouses great interest of renowned tennis players, well-known entrepreneurs, actors, musicians, and policymakers.
Photo, David Beckham with his sons at one of the VIP grandstands.
The prize pool at Wimbledon is jaw-dropping. Participants will be awarded over $40 mln. Wimbledon is one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments, the other series are the Australian Open, the French Open, and the US Open.
Photo, Duchess of Cambridge and Prince William's wife Kate Middleton is a guest of honor.
This year, the tournament kicked off June 27. The finals are scheduled for July 9-10.
Photo, Hollywood star Bradley Cooper and Irina Shayk.
Photo, famous fashion editor Anna Wintour and retired tennis champion Wayne Ferreira.
Photo, actress Sienna Miller and producer Bennett Miller.
Photo, Boris Becker, a German former No 1 tennis player, is now coaching Novak Djokovic.
Photo, renowned golfer Jack Nicklaus.
Photo, Kate Middleton is speaking to mother of Serena Williams, the most decorated female athlete in the world.
Economic inequality remains one of the most pressing issues in today's world. To measure the gap between the rich and the poor in each country, the Gini index is used. This coefficient reflects how income is distributed within a society: the closer the index is to 100, the greater the inequality. Let's explore which countries currently have the highest Gini index values
This year has been pivotal for Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency. One of the key milestones was the approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. In April 2024, Bitcoin also experienced a halving event, which is typically seen as a positive development for the digital asset. This year, the cryptocurrency is up 57%, and analysts remain optimistic about its future. However, they highlight four key factors that could influence Bitcoin's trajectory, both for better and for worse
Analytical periodical US News and World Report has presented its ranking of the best countries in the world in terms of quality of life, based on a survey of nearly 17,000 people. The list considers factors such as economic and political stability, a strong labor market, income equality, family-friendliness, safety, the quality of education, and healthcare systems. Let's find out which countries made it to the top of this list.
