Mon 26 May 2025: Texas is on the track to become the second US state to implement a comprehensive ban on social media use by minors, as the state legislature nears the end of its current session, US media has reported. Supporters and critics alike note that, if passed, the measure would mark the toughest […]
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Mon 26 May 2025: Despite the rising popularity and price of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, most countries remain behind in establishing comprehensive regulatory frameworks for crypto assets, according to a new report. Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, has brought crypto regulations into global focus, with both its record-breaking price trend and the optimism arising from […]
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Mon 26 May 2025: Personal finance can often feel overwhelming, with many Millennial and Gen Z individuals struggling with student loans, the high cost of living, housing market challenges and a general sense of financial anxiety. But just as any challenge can be overcome through skill development and persistence, so can your finances. Whether you are just starting or […]
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Sun 25 May 2025: Being constantly connected to your electronic devices, and the social media they enable, may be bad for your health and well-being and working remotely only compounds these challenges. Until very recently, I didn’t have a smartphone. In 2018, I wrote an article outlining the benefits of not being connected to the world through a phone. […]
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Sun 25 May 2025: Childhood overweight and obesity are a growing public health challenge in South Africa. In 2016, 13% of the country’s children were reported to be obese. This is predicted to double by 2030. This problem has been linked to the regular consumption of calorie-dense foods high in sugar, salt and fat. South African children are growing […]
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Sun 25 May 2025: Our digital clouds, overflowing with images and files, are unknowingly causing increasing harm to the environment. According to experts, individual users’ data habits carry not only financial costs but also serious environmental consequences. The dreaded warning “Your cloud storage is almost full” has become a common nightmare for many. What users […]
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Sat 24 May 2025: Iran’s top cybercrime official said that many websites and online platforms advertising sigheh or temporary religious marriage are designed to defraud users, even after an investigation by Iran International last week demonstrated it was a genuine industry. “Many users fall for false promises and suffer serious financial and reputational damage,” said […]
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Sat 24 May 2025: Experts at the International Family Forum in Istanbul warned Friday of a growing demographic crisis as global fertility rates continue to fall, threatening economic stability and social systems worldwide. Held under the theme “Safeguarding and Strengthening Family in the Face of Global Challenges”, the panel “The Myth of Overpopulation: How a […]
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Sat 24 May 2025: The rising debt burden in the US is fueling economic concerns, as Washington’s national debt is expected to affect wages, employment, investments, and the economic growth of the country. Rating agency Moody’s downgraded the US’ credit rating from Aaa to Aa1, citing the rise in public debt and interest payments. The […]
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Fri 23 May 2025: The $175bn ambitious space proposal aims to counter aerial threats but Washington’s adversary China says it would prompt an arms race. United States President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he has selected a $175bn design for the multilayered Golden Dome missile defence programme aimed at countering aerial threats “even if they are […]
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