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Technology / 1 week ago
Why your food arrives late: The delivery bottleneck slowing the global food economy
When you order a takeout, it may take just 20 minutes to prepare, but it can take over 53 minutes to arrive at your door. In some cases, delivery takes more than 2.5 times longer than cooking, highlighting a problem that extends far beyond impatient customers and cold fries. When you order a takeout, it may take just 20 minutes to prepare, but it can take over 53 minutes to arrive at your door. In some cases, delivery takes more than 2.5 times longer than cooking, highlighting a problem that extends far beyond impatient customers and cold fries. According to industry data referenced by Restaurant Times, the average restaurant kitchen has become increasingly efficient due to automation, pre-prep systems, and optimised workflows. Many quick-service and fast-casual restaurants now complete orders in 15–25 minutes, even during peak hours.
Business / 2 weeks ago
How market capitalisation milestones reveal a century of economic power shifts
From U.S. Steel becoming the world’s first billion-dollar company in 1901 to Nvidia’s projected rise toward a $5 trillion valuation, market capitalisation milestones trace a century-long shift in global economic power from heavy industry to consumer technology and now artificial intelligence. From U.S. Steel becoming the world’s first billion-dollar company in 1901 to Nvidia’s rise toward a $5 trillion valuation, market capitalisation milestones trace a century-long shift in global economic power from heavy industry to consumer technology and now artificial intelligence. At the start of the 20th century, U.S. Steel’s $1.4 billion valuation reflected an economy driven by railroads, construction, and large-scale manufacturing, with steel forming the backbone of global industrial growth.
Technology / 2 weeks ago
How an Olympic gold medal costs less than a high-end smartphone
The gold inside an Olympic gold medal is worth less than the price of a flagship smartphone. Surprising, right? The gold inside an Olympic gold medal is worth less than the price of a flagship smartphone. Surprising, right? According to Reuters, a modern Olympic gold medal contains only around 6 grams of actual gold, with the rest made mostly of silver. Based on recent market prices, the metal content of an Olympic gold medal is valued at about $800.
Technology / 3 weeks ago
The highest helicopter exporting countries in the world
Global defence spending is rising, and as countries modernise their aviation fleets, the international market for helicopters, both military and civilian, is becoming more competitive than ever. Global defence spending is rising, and as countries modernise their aviation fleets, the international market for helicopters, both military and civilian, is becoming more competitive than ever. The latest data from World’s Top Exports shows a clear picture of which nations dominate this highly specialised industry, and why demand continues to grow.
Technology / 6 weeks ago
Global air travel is surging faster than ever
In 1970, only about 310 million people flew each year. Today, that figure has exploded into the billions and by 2053, it may more than double again. In 1970, only about 310 million people flew each year. Today, that figure has exploded into the billions and by 2053, it may more than double again. According to ACI World and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), global passenger traffic reached 9.5 billion travellers in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels and marking one of the fastest recoveries in transport history.
