Category: World
-
Police Warn Parents About New iPhone Information Sharing Feature
Police departments across the country are warning people, especially parents and guardians, about a privacy update that inadvertently allows users to share information they may not want others to have. According to agencies from various states, the new update includes a feature that allows users to share information and photos by contact, simply by holding…
-
Black Friday: History and Evolution of the Biggest Year-End Sales Event
—
by
Although Black Friday doesn’t look like it used to – with crowded stores and customers pushing at the door – the traditional year-end sales event still attracts millions of consumers. The National Retail Federation (NRF) estimates that about 182 million people plan to shop in stores and online during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. At the…
-
Brazil X Argentina: World Cup Qualifier Overshadowed by Violence at Maracanã
Brazil suffered its first home defeat in the World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday (22), against Argentina, which won 1-0. However, this is not the most important thing to mention about the match, which was overshadowed by a night of violence and chaos at the iconic Maracanã stadium. After the fight broke out between the two…
-
Who Are the Undocumented Immigrants Living in the U.S.?
The population of unauthorized immigrants living in the United States reached 10.5 million in 2021, according to new estimates from the Pew Research Center. This was a modest increase compared to 2019, but almost identical to 2017 and below the peak of 12.2 million in 2007. The Pew Research Center researched the changes that occurred…
-
Who speaks English?
EF Education First (EF) has launched the 2023 edition of its EF English Proficiency Index (EF EPI), the largest international survey on English skills for adults. The index, calculated from the test results of 2.2 million non-native English speakers in 113 countries and regions, reveals a concerning decline in English proficiency among young people over…
-
Who Is Javier Milei, The Far-Right Figure Who Won The Argentine Elections
Economist, Milei is characterized as an anti-establishment candidate in a country shaken by a severe economic crisis, where inflation reached 142.7% in the 12 months ending in October. He promises to dollarize the economy and abolish the Argentine Central Bank to end inflation, but has softened other initially made promises, vowing not to privatize the…
-
TikTok Continues to Worry Global Authorities
—
by
The government of Nepal has banned TikTok, claiming that the social network has a “harmful effect” on Nepalese society. The content shared by the app is responsible for disturbing “social harmony, family structure, and family relationships,” said Rekha Sharma, Nepal’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology. It is still unclear when the 2.2 million TikTok…
-
Ready to Set Your Travel Agenda for Next Year? Lonely Planet Reveals the Best Destinations
Global travel authority Lonely Planet has unveiled its annual list of trending destinations for the upcoming year. To mark its 50th anniversary, Best in Travel 2024 has expanded from the top 10 best cities, countries, and regions to include two new categories for best value and more sustainable destinations, recognizing a total of 50 locations…
-
Ready to Plan Next Year’s Vacation? Lonely Travel Reveals the Best Destinations
Lonely Planet has released its annual list of travel destinations for the upcoming year. To mark its 50th anniversary, Best in Travel 2024 has expanded from the top 10 cities, countries, and regions to include two new categories: “best value” and “best sustainable destinations,” recognizing a total of 50 places around the world that offer…
-
US Calls for ‘Humanitarian Pause’ in Gaza War for the First Time
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Israel on Friday (3) and used his meeting with Israeli leaders to advocate for “humanitarian pauses” in the fighting in Gaza, stating that Israel must “do more to protect Palestinian civilians.” Blinken arrived in Israel amid growing international concern over the death toll in Gaza, where local health…