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The biggest photography library in Africa opened last week in Ghana’s capital city Accra. The Dikan Gallery houses more than 30,000 books, a photo studio, an exhibition space and a classroom for creative workshops. The newly opened and first-of-its-kind centres…
Starting next year, UK will stop publishing COVID modelling data as the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says is “no longer necessary”. Since the spread of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus that emerged in late 2019 and has since become a…
Former president Barack Obama has revealed his list of this years’ favorite books, songs and movies. “I always look forward to sharing my lists of favorite books, movies, and music with all of you,” he tweeted on Friday. Already a…
The biblical town of Bethlehem expects tens of thousands of visitors during the Christmas Week. This is the first season after two years of pandemic when Christians from around the world are gathering in the West Bank town, revered as…
Japan has approved one of the world’s first blood test kits to detect signs of Alzheimer’s disease, a condition affecting tens of millions worldwide. The new diagnosis tool requires a small amount of the patient’s blood to detect beta-amyloid formations,…
Twitter owner Elon Musk launched a poll over the weekend asking his followers whether he should resign as the company’s CEO. 57.5% of voters, representing more than 10 million people, answered “yes”, he should step down. Following the poll results,…
A new rail service, awaited for more than 100 years, started last week in Switzerland. The GoldenPass train crosses the Alps, connecting three major resort towns and offering breathtaking panoramic views of the mountains and lakes. The Goldenpass Express service…
Joy-Con, the primary gaming controllers for the Nintendo Switch video game console, were released in 2017 and have since been criticised for the analog sticks’ tendency to capture inputs even when not touched (also known as drift). The issue escalated…
Australia’s largest supermarkets are recalling products containing toxic spinach that has caused hallucinations, delirium and fever in more than 100 people across the country. “It’s really very serious. People are becoming sick enough that they need to go to hospital,”…
Apple’s tracking device, AirTag, has been maliciously used by individuals for unwanted stalking, harassment, robbery, and other crimes. Two women have sued Apple saying that the device has become “one of the most dangerous and frightening technologies employed by stalkers.”…
On Sunday, 300 Santa Clauses, a Grinch and a Christmas Tree participate in the annual five kilometres dash to raise money for a local charity. The event took place on the slopes of Sunday River ski resort in Maine, USA.…
Last week, the American multinational coffeehouses chain Starbucks launched its blockchain-based loyalty program, called Starbucks Odyssey. The company’s new Web3 rewards platform debuted on Thursday only for a small group of US beta testers, final version coming early 2023. Starbucks…
Tomorrow, Twitter will debut a new version of its subscription service, Twitter Blue. The new pricing will be $8 per month, according to a message the company posted on Twitter on Saturday. However, those who choose to subscribe through iPhone…
In an attempt to reduce the number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unwanted pregnancies, the French President has decided to make condoms free for young people. The new measure was announced on Thursday by Emanuel Macron during a health…
The majority of South Koreans will soon be younger thanks to a law that has been enacted on Thursday and will change the way the nation determines a person’s age. The new rule will end the practice of categorising new-born…
Germany’s national railroad, Deutsche Bahn AG, is accelerating the pace of its environmental transformation. The most recent move toward going “green” is switching to porcelain cups from paper ones. Starting next year, passengers will be able to drink and eat…
A few months ago, Canoo a high-tech advanced mobility company, has been awarded by the U.S. Army with $67,500 to create an EV for analysis and demonstration. Thursday, the company announced it has delivered a prototype of its new Light…
Under current rules, men who have recently had sex with men are not allowed to donate blood because of the risk of HIV transmission. The FDA plans to change these rules to allow more gay and bisexual men to donate…
This week, Singapore formally repealed a colonial-era law that criminalised gay sex, with penalties of up to two years in prison, although the statute was not actively enforced. Section 377A, which has been in effect for more than 100 years,…
Tesla held yesterday the official delivery event of the first production version of its Semi electric trucks to its first customer: PepsiCo. “We’re incredibly excited tonight to actually deliver our first production Tesla Semi trucks,” Musk said at the event…