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We are experiencing a global fake degree epidemic

Throughout the world bogus degrees, diplomas and other educational certificates are being sold to students, job candidates and employees seeking a promotion. For every fake university or school that is shut down, they are quickly replaced by new ones. More

by Luis Ortiz September 22, 2021, 10:58 am

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Chloe Ting has “had enough” and is thinking of quitting YouTube

Chloe Ting, a fitness YouTuber with over 20 million subscribers, has opened up about the pressure and hate she receives. She is losing passion for creating content and has filed legal proceedings for defamation. More

by Parag Khanna September 13, 2021, 10:05 am

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People in Afghanistan are feeling abandoned

Life in Afghanistan is reaching crisis point. Evacuations, security failures, bombings, Taliban takeover. People in Afghanistan feel they are in a hopeless situation. More

by Sneha Puri August 29, 2021, 10:28 am

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The number of cosmetic procedures performed worldwide is increasing

The number of people worldwide having cosmetic procedures has risen. Breast augmentation and liposuction have both experienced an increase in absolute numbers of over 20% from 2015-2019. More

by Art Charrel August 9, 2021, 10:10 pm

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Global poverty levels are rising again

Global extreme poverty levels have risen for the first time in 20 years (Source: World Bank). More

by Cristina Pellini July 27, 2021, 11:33 am

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Most remote workers don't want to return to the office

According to a YouGovAmerica poll, 86% of remote employees are interested in continuing to work from home once the pandemic is over. More

by Carly Sembre June 13, 2021, 10:03 pm

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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

by Robert Huot June 3, 2021, 10:51 pm

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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

by Quinn Ferris May 19, 2021, 8:55 pm

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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

by Aaron Seleka April 4, 2021, 8:56 pm

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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

by Abi Ortega March 30, 2021, 10:01 pm

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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

by Lucas Mareco March 26, 2021, 10:43 pm

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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

by Yufei Yan March 7, 2021, 4:17 pm

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