Latest World News. Find every day short and brief information composed of titles and subtitles and continue reading if interested.
“Societies accrue their greatest wealth at the moment they face death,” says one of the talking heads in the opening seconds of Generation Wealth, setting the tone for a documentary that takes a deep dive into the excesses of societies across the globe and surfaces with some disturbing results. You may recognize Lauren Greenfield as […]
Iran has banned teaching English in primary school classrooms as the country tries to quell Western influence. The Iranian government has blamed the West for provoking recent mass protests against the country’s regime, which have at least left 21 dead. Iran claims the protests have ended, however social media still points to signs of unrest. Iran […]
GUEST: Google recently unveiled its vision for the future of global communication — a pair of headphones that can translate over 40 languages in real time. But are we sure that we can rely on Google Translate to understand the nuances of spoken language and the complexities of culture? The company has made enormous linguistic progress […]
Samsung has pulled a successful comeback from its exploding phones fiasco last year, with its brand value up 9%, according to Interbrand. The company managed to pull the feat by holding itself accountable, getting to the root of the cause and then communicating that effectively to its employees and consumers. It also used the opportunity […]
On Wednesday a story about two ex-Google employees receiving an obscene amount of money for a bad idea hit social media and was met with a level of outrage you could feel through the screen. If you’re online in any way whatsoever, you likely know I’m talking about Bodega. The excellent article, Two Ex-Googlers Want […]
[unable to retrieve full-text content] Federal prosecutors have filed charges against two mothers in Minnesota who allowed their daughters’ genitalia to be cut during an illegal religious procedure earlier this year. A Michigan-based doctor who performed the operation is also awaiting trial. Read Full Article at RT.com RT – Daily news
It is not just homegrown or even American shows which have built-up a cult following, with the rise of ‘Scandi Noir’ becoming a staple of TV screens. And while Scandinavia enjoys their fair share of the box-set pie, what about Slavic noir? Hans Christian Anderson, the Grimm Fairytales and even Hansel and Gretel are all […]
GETTY/LA MAR Scratch below the surface of the idyllic scenery Miami has its own unique culture South Beach is the heart of the action, and Washington Avenue and Collins Avenue are the main tourist traps. Despite their predictability there is an abundance of shops, bars and restaurants to choose from. The aptly named Ocean Drive, […]
John Moore/Getty Images Warning: If you are angered easily, don’t read this post. Although plenty of (American) commenters agree with me, I’m also getting a flood of angry comments and hatemail, but this is my (as always) frank and honest non-watered-down opinion, take it or leave it! Read on to the conclusion to see my positive […]
GETTY There’s so much more to the Costa del Sol than cheap beers and high-rise hotels For some, the Costa del Sol may still conjure up images of package holiday revellers, lager louts and tacky faux-British pubs, but this vibrant region of Andalucia has come a long way from days of old. Now, with luxury […]
