Influencer quits social media because of backlash
An influencer in Australia, Jessica Sanders, has deleted her Instagram account. She received criticism after wearing a USA flag bikini on Australia Day. More
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People are renting friends and family members in Japan
There are businesses in Japan that provide time with hired actors. These actors can pretend to be friends, family members, colleagues and relationship partners. More
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Amazon is facing criticism because of poor working conditions
Amazon is experiencing a backlash as more reports are published about its poor working conditions. More
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There are 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide
Almost 60% of the global population are active internet users (Source: Statista). More
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Parents of college applicants are making large donations
A documentary on Netflix, Operation Varsity Blues: The College Admissions Scandal, brings to light how parents are giving large donations to universities in order to get their children admitted. More
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Anti-Asian hate crimes are rising in the United States
Asian Americans are experiencing greater levels of discrimination and hate crimes. Much of this discrimination is linked to the coronavirus pandemic. More
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Jakarta is sinking
Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, is sinking. At current rates it is estimated that one third of the city will be submerged by 2050. More
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40% of the world's 7,000 languages are endangered
An ‘endangered’ language is a language that is at risk of extinction. More
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3.2 billion people live in areas with high water shortages
The Food and Agriculture Organization has published a report, The State of Food and Agriculture, that says 3.2 billion people live in areas with high water shortages. More
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Coca-Cola is the world's largest plastic polluter
An audit from Break Free From Plastic ranked Coca-Cola the no.1 top global polluter. The audit recorded brands polluting the highest amount of plastic waste. More
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Global average working hours have declined since 1950
Average working hours around the world have declined since 1950. More
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There will be 300 million university graduates worldwide by 2030
The OECD has projected there to be 300 million university graduates around the world by 2030, with India and China accounting for around 50% of the total. More
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