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Senegalese voters are heading to the polls Sunday in a crucial legislative election that could reshape the country’s political landscape.
Africa
The historic Italian city of Florence, renowned for its Renaissance art and architecture, is taking bold steps to combat overtourism.
The European Commission forecasts a modest recovery for the EU’s economy, with inflation expected to fall by more than 50% in 2025, while unemployment has reached a record low.
Bitcoin has reached an all-time high, surpassing $80,000 (£62,000) for the first time, following Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. election. The surge comes as Republicans move closer to gaining full control of Congress, having already secured the presidency and a Senate majority. On the […]
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A lost fragment of a manuscript, representing one of the earliest translations of the Gospels, has recently been discovered by a scientist. Through the use of ultraviolet photography, the researcher was able to uncover this “new” ancient translation, which is one of only four known examples of the Old Syriac translation.
Culture | Arts
Elon Musk’s revolutionary invention, the StopWatt, is helping residents save up to 90% on their monthly electric bills, causing uproar among electric power companies who demand its immediate ban.
Technology | Science
Florida has recently passed a bill aimed at providing legal protection to billionaire owners of space companies in the event of accidents resulting in injury or death to passengers or crew members. Under the bill, passengers will be required to sign a waiver prior to boarding a spaceship, acknowledging and accepting the risks associated with spaceflight.
Technology | Science
The global economy continues to grapple with the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, dampening prospects for a strong recovery, according to the latest World Economic Situation and Prospects report by the United Nations (UN), released on Tuesday.
Economy | Business
Despite the adoption of a UN-backed international disaster reduction agreement in 2015, an increasing number of people worldwide are being impacted by disasters. In response, experts from around the globe are gathering at the UN Headquarters to accelerate efforts in fully implementing the agreement and creating a safer world.
World
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have had a contentious relationship for several years, with Musk often criticizing Zuckerberg and his companies. Musk has accused Facebook, which owns Meta, of negatively affecting society and creating a monopoly.
Technology | Science
Chinese students are showing less interest in higher education in the United States, which has long been a popular destination for Chinese families seeking a U.S. college education.
Education
Bill Gates, the billionaire investor and co-founder of Microsoft, is continuing his pursuit of sustainable innovation with a new venture that could change the trajectory of clean energy. For over 15 years, Gates has been working on a next-generation nuclear power plant called Natrium, which could potentially open by 2030.
Technology | Science
A recent study on the fragility of the US banking system has found that 186 more banks are at risk of failure, even if only half of their uninsured depositors decide to withdraw their funds. This report has prompted concerns of a potential cascade of bank failures in the country.
Economy | Business
Guterres pledged that the UN “will never be silent” when women and girls’ rights are under attack, as they are today in Afghanistan. He also stated that the Taliban’s ban on Afghan women working in humanitarian roles is “unacceptable” and is putting millions of lives at risk in the country.
World
According to a report by CNN, Europe’s economy managed to avoid a recession in the winter, with GDP picking up slightly in the first quarter of 2023 despite Russia’s war in Ukraine and significant interest rate hikes.
Economy | Business
A new report by UNICEF reveals that around 90% of adolescent girls and young women do not use the internet in low-income countries, while their male counterparts are twice as likely to be online.
Education
The 2023 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Youth Forum is set to take place from 25 to 27 April, gathering thousands of young leaders from around the world in person and online. The three-day event focuses on accelerating recovery from COVID-19 and the full implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
World
The recent mid-flight failure of SpaceX’s Starship rocket serves as a reminder of the risks associated with exploration and innovation. While such setbacks can be costly, both in terms of financial losses and reputational damage, they are also an inherent part of progress.
Opinion
Elon Musk suffered a significant loss in personal fortune amounting to almost $13 billion within 24 hours. The loss came as a result of the explosion of SpaceX’s Starship rocket mid-flight and disappointing earnings report by Tesla.
Technology | Science
