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global

Gender Diversity Through Time: A Global Look at Trans and Non-Binary Experiences

January 23, 2025

Did you know that people who don't fit neatly into the categories of 'man' or 'woman' have existed since the beginning of human history? Long before scientists and scholars in the West started talking about gender as something that's not just about biology, but also about how society shapes it, many

entertainment

V10 Entertainment Welcomes Former Paramount Exec as New President

January 23, 2025

In a recent shake-up, V10 Entertainment, the parent company of Vin Di Bona Productions, has appointed a new leader. Carter Skeath, who previously worked at Paramount Global as SVP, Sales, will now take the helm as President. This move is strategic, given that V10 Entertainment recently acquired the

environment

Earth's Heat Record: 2024 Tops the List

January 23, 2025

Last year, Earth broke another record. NASA confirmed that 2024 was the hottest year ever, with temperatures higher than any year since we started keeping track in 1880. Why is this happening? Scientists blame greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane, which have been increasing since the Ind

entertainment

Sydney's Stinky Superstar: The Corpse Flower That's Grabbing Attention

January 23, 2025

In Sydney, there's a flower named Putricia that's causing quite a stir. This amorphophallus titanum, also known as a corpse flower, is infamous for its terrible smell and its brief blooming period. It's been 15 long years since the last bloom at Sydney's Royal Botanic Garden, so folks are really exc

health

Happiness Measure: How Well Does It Travel the World?

January 23, 2025

The Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) is a popular tool to gauge happiness worldwide. However, doubts lurk about its consistency across different countries. A recent study dived into data from 65 nations, 40 languages, and various gender identities and age groups, collected between 2020 and 2022.

politics

China's New Friends: What Trump's Return Means for Global Ties

January 22, 2025

As former U. S. President Donald Trump makes his way back to the political scene, China is noticing a shift among some of America's longstanding allies. Nations like Japan, India, and the United Kingdom are starting to cozy up to China, looking for better diplomatic and trade relationships. This cha

business

Tech Tariffs: A Shift in Manufacturing, Not Jobs

January 22, 2025

You might think tech tariffs are designed to bring jobs back home. But in reality, they're just shifting manufacturing to other countries. Take a Chinese company selling data center cables. They have factories in China and Thailand. Why Thailand? Because the U. S. slapped a 20% tariff on Chinese pro

science

Why Do Some Folks Trust Scientists Less?

January 22, 2025

Scientists guide leaders to make smart choices. But recently, people are wondering how much we should trust them. A huge survey in 68 countries asked 71, 922 people about this. The results? Most folks trust scientists and think they should have more say in big decisions. But there are differences be

politics

China Steps Up While US Steps Back

January 22, 2025

China has restated its dedication to collaborating globally on key issues, contrasting with the US's recent decisions. President Trump pulled the US out of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Paris Climate Agreement again. Some experts believe this could give China a chance to boost its glob

environment

The Greening of Cities: A Cool Solution?

January 22, 2025

Cities around the world are seeing changes in their vegetation, with some areas getting greener and others turning brown. This study looked at over 11, 000 urban areas globally to figure out what's driving these changes and how they might help or hurt city temperatures. The results? About 41% of cit