One of the world’s most popular apps, TikTok, is under growing scrutiny in Kenya over what critics see as explicit and offensive content, and hate speech. An activist has petitioned…
more ...Is this the Office of the Future?
All About America explores American culture, politics, trends, history, ideals and places of interest. While the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically transformed the way Americans work, with millions of people now working…
more ...Here’s How the Office of the Future Could Look
The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way Americans work. With millions of people now working from home at least part of the time, experts say offices must evolve to meet their…
more ...US Consumer Prices Accelerated in August
U.S. consumer prices jumped by the most in more than a year in August, mostly riding higher on an increase in gasoline prices, the government said Wednesday. However, analysts say…
more ...French Agency: iPhone 12 Emits Too Much Radiation, Must Be Taken Taken off Market
A government watchdog agency in France has ordered Apple to withdraw the iPhone 12 from the French market, saying it emits levels of electromagnetic radiation that are too high. The…
more ...India’s Transition to Electric Vehicles Powered by Three and Two Wheels
In Indian cities, most electric vehicles seen on the roads are not cars, but three- and two-wheel vehicles that deliver goods and ferry passengers in cities. Anjana Pasricha reports on…
more ...Apple’s New iPhones Get Faster Chips, Better Cameras and New Charging Ports
Apple unveiled its next generation of iPhones Tuesday — a lineup that will boast better cameras, faster processors, a new charging system and a price hike for the fanciest model.…
more ...UAE Reverses Visa Ban on Nigeria, Signs Billion-Dollar Investment Deal, President Says
Nigerians are praising the lifting of a visa ban by the United Arab Emirates following a meeting in Abu Dhabi this week between President Bola Tinubu and United Arab Emirates…
more ...Swiss Students Break World Record for Electric Car Acceleration
From zero to 100 kph in less than a second: A racing car built by students has broken the world record for electric vehicle acceleration, a Swiss university said Tuesday. …
more ...US Cyber Teams Are on the Hunt in Lithuania
For at least the second time this year, U.S. cyber forces have come to the aid of a Baltic ally, as concerns linger about potential cyberattacks from Russia and other…
more ...US Federal Antitrust Trial Against Google Begins
On Tuesday, federal prosecutors will argue that Google has violated antitrust law by allegedly bribing big-name web browsers and essentially forcing software developers to make the search engine users’ default…
more ...Can African Union’s Permanent Membership in G20 Bring About Real Change?
In a historic move, the African Union has secured a permanent place in the Group of 20, also known as the G20, a development that could have major implications for…
more ...‘Cybersecurity Issue’ Prompts Computer Shutdowns at MGM Resorts Across US
A “cybersecurity issue” led to the shutdown of some casino and hotel computer systems at MGM Resorts International properties across the U.S., a company official reported Monday. The incident began…
more ...EU Lowers 2023-2024 Economic Forecasts
The European Commission – the European Union’s executive branch – has downgraded its economic forecast for the Eurozone, saying inflation is still too high, consumer spending is down and Germany,…
more ...Google’s Rivals Get Day in Court As Momentous US Antitrust Trial Begins
DuckDuckGo, which has long complained that Google’s tactics have made it too tough to get people to use their search engine on a mobile phone, will be one of many…
more ...Sweden Brings More Books, Handwriting Practice Back to Its Tech-Heavy Schools
As young children went back to school across Sweden last month, many of their teachers were putting a new emphasis on printed books, quiet reading time and handwriting practice and…
more ...Maui Beckons Tourists, And Their Dollars, To Stave Off Economic Disaster After Wildfires
Richie Olsten has been in Maui’s helicopter tour business for a half century, so long he’s developed a barometer for the tourism-dependent economy: rental cars parked at the island’s airport.…
more ...AI Technology Behind ChatGPT Built in Iowa Using Lots of Water
The cost of building an artificial intelligence product like ChatGPT can be hard to measure. But one thing Microsoft-backed OpenAI needed for its technology was plenty of water, pulled from…
more ...World Public Broadcasters Say Switch From Analog to Digital Radio, TV Remains Slow
Members of the International Radio and Television Union from about 50 countries, meeting this week in the Cameroonian capital, Yaounde, say a lack of infrastructure and human and financial resources…
more ...Huawei Phone Kicks off Debate About US Chip Restrictions
It started with an image of U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on her China trip last month, reportedly taken on what the Chinese tech giant Huawei is touting as a…
more ...Ukraine, US Intelligence Suggest Russia Cyber Efforts Evolving, Growing
Russia’s cyber operations may not have managed to land the big blow that many Western officials feared following Moscow’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, but Ukrainian cyber officials caution Moscow…
more ...Report: China Using AI to Mess With US Voters
China is turning to artificial intelligence to rile up U.S. voters and stoke divisions ahead of the country’s 2024 presidential elections, according to a new report. Threat analysts at Microsoft…
more ...Understanding the G20 and Expectations for the Upcoming Summit
Established in 1999, the group of 20 – also known as G20 – is an informal gathering between heads of state from 20 of the world’s largest economies. While the…
more ...Japan Launches Rocket Carrying Lunar Lander, X-Ray Telescope
Japan launched a rocket Thursday carrying an X-ray telescope that will explore the origins of the universe as well as a small lunar lander. The launch of the HII-A rocket…
more ...What Is Green Hydrogen and Why Is It Touted as a Clean Fuel?
Green hydrogen is being touted around the world as a clean energy solution to take the carbon out of high-emitting sectors like transport and industrial manufacturing. The India-led International Solar…
more ...US Business Delegation Makes Rare Visit to Taliban-Run Afghanistan
An American private sector delegation opened meetings in Afghanistan with officials and local counterparts Wednesday in the first interaction since the Taliban seized power from a U.S.-backed government two years…
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