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Trump announces that Israel and Sudan have agreed to normalize relations
on October 23, 2020 at 6:56 pm
President Donald Trump announced Friday that Sudan and Israel have agreed to normalize relations -- a foreign policy achievement for the incumbent president less than two weeks before the US presidential election. […]
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China's leader delivers thinly veiled swipe at US during presidential debate
on October 23, 2020 at 7:38 am
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Soccer star takes UK child poverty into his own hands
on October 23, 2020 at 12:40 pm
After Conservative Party lawmakers voted down a scheme to provide free meals for hungry school children over Christmas, England international footballer Marcus Rashford is forging a national coalition to fill the void. […]
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Near-total ban on abortion moves closer in Poland
on October 23, 2020 at 2:03 pm
Poland's highest court has ruled that abortions due to fetal defects are unconstitutional, moving the country towards a near-total ban on terminations. […]
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Journalist: Traffickers thrive on extreme poverty
on October 23, 2020 at 8:15 am
Journalist and founder of The Azadi Project, Priyali Sur, speaks to CNN's Becky Anderson about extreme poverty and the rise of child trafficking in India during the Covid-19 pandemic. […]
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Short-form video app Quibi is shutting down after just six months
on October 21, 2020 at 10:48 pm
Much like its content, Quibi didn't last very long. […]
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Bitcoin surges after Paypal jumps into the cryptocurrency business
on October 22, 2020 at 3:33 am
PayPal is launching its own cryptocurrency service, allowing people to buy, hold and sell digital currency on its site and applications. […]
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Why it's so hard to dethrone Google
on October 22, 2020 at 7:13 pm
If you use the internet, Google is practically inescapable. This is most evident in how we search for almost everything online — so much so that "Google" is synonymous with search. […]
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This car just smashed through speed records at 316 mph
on October 21, 2020 at 4:47 am
A little-known American automaker has just snatched the title of world's fastest production car. […]
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Forget silicon. This material could be a game-changer for solar power
on October 14, 2020 at 10:54 am
Solar energy is poised for what could be its biggest transformation in over half a century. […]
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US cities are losing 36 million trees a year. Here's why it matters
on September 18, 2019 at 4:44 pm
If you're looking for a reason to care about tree loss, the nation's latest heat wave might be it. Trees can lower summer daytime temperatures by as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit, according to a recent study. […]
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Miami's Little Haiti wasn't a target for developers. Until the seas started to rise
on July 12, 2019 at 3:14 pm
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How rich people could help save the planet from the climate crisis
on July 12, 2019 at 9:20 am
Rich people don't just have bigger bank balances and more lavish lifestyles than the rest of us -- they also have bigger carbon footprints. […]
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Lily Allen launches sex toy, encouraging women to talk confidently about pleasure
on October 22, 2020 at 4:29 pm
Lily Allen has teamed up with a German sex toy brand to launch her own sex toy -- and start a discussion about female sexuality. […]
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Seven leading African photographers from across the continent
on April 29, 2019 at 10:37 am
Contemporary photography in Africa appears to be thriving, bolstered by the emergence of new arts initiatives, prizes and platforms showcasing the continent's best image-makers. […]
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Why the image of first lady is judged so harshly
on October 17, 2020 at 9:25 am
The role of first lady of the United States is one of the most visible public positions in the world. From the moment votes are counted, and often during campaigning in the preceding months, the spouse of a newly elected president is thrust into the spotlight, where she remains for the duration of his term. […]
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Can antimicrobial fashion protect you from the coronavirus?
on October 14, 2020 at 1:24 am
With no end to the global pandemic in sight, fashion and sportswear brands have been quickly adapting their lines to include face masks decorated with logos and stylish patterns. […]
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Kim Kardashian West at 40: Looking back at her style evolution
on October 21, 2020 at 7:15 am
Scrolling through images of outfits worn over the years by Kim Kardashian West, who turns 40 today, one thing remains consistent throughout: how confident she looks in even the most questionable of them. […]
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Meet the designer making technicolor adult playgrounds
on September 18, 2020 at 1:42 pm
Over the enduring pandemic, designer Yinka Illori's studio has shared the spirit of hope through two inspiring murals pasted in London this summer. […]
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Friendly dolphin vanishes after 37 years
on October 20, 2020 at 5:21 pm
As the Irish government moves the country back into a strict, national lockdown for six weeks, an unlikely story continues to break through the endless Covid-19 headlines. […]