Greenland’s glacier retreat rate doubles over two decades
A new study documents how Greenland’s peripheral glaciers have changed from 1890 to 2022. By using satellite images and a unique archive of historical aerial photos, researchers have compiled the most complete picture of Greenland’s outlying glaciers to date. This shows how glacier retreat has accelerated dramatically in the 21st century. Greenland’s thousands of peripheral […]
French lawmakers urge social media ban for under-15s
French lawmakers urged a social media ban for under-15s and “digital curfew” for older minors Thursday, with massively popular short video platform TikTok the focus of renewed harsh government scrutiny. Imposing the ban and a 10 pm to 8 am curfew for 15- to 18-year-olds would “send a signal both to children and parents” that […]
Australia says social media ban will not age test all users
Australia will not require social media giants to verify the ages of all users under its ban on under-16s using the platforms, Canberra said Tuesday. But platforms like Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube are expected to take “reasonable steps” to stop children from accessing the apps, it said. Australia has been a leader in global […]
Protesting Peru residents block trains to Machu Picchu
Train services to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu, Peru’s main tourist attraction, were suspended Monday as protesting residents placed logs and rocks on the tracks, police and PeruRail said. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983, the ancient fortified complex receives some 4,500 visitors on average each day, many of them foreigners, according to the […]
Major social media sites back online in Nepal after deadly protests
Nepal rolled back its social media ban on Tuesday, a day after at least 19 people were killed in protests demanding that the government lift its restrictions and tackle corruption. All major social media apps were working, an AFP reporter in Kathmandu said, as the government ordered a probe into the violence that saw police […]
US to stop collecting emissions data from polluters
The United States moved on Friday to dismantle a “burdensome” federal program that tracks greenhouse gas emissions across the US economy, the latest step by President Donald Trump’s administration to undercut efforts against climate change. The Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP), launched in 2010, covers more than 8,000 facilities — including power plants, fuel suppliers, […]
Asian markets fluctuate ahead of expected US rate cut
Asian markets were mixed Monday as traders geared up for an expected interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve this week. Equities have enjoyed a strong run-up over recent weeks as a string of data on jobs and inflation provided the US central bank with enough leeway to resume its rate reductions. Wednesday’s policy decision […]
Chinese factory, consumer activity slow amid economy struggles
China’s economy showed further signs of weakness last month, with key data Monday revealing factory output and consumption rising at their weakest pace for around a year. Beijing has struggled to fully reignite the world’s number two economy since the end of the Covid-19 pandemic, with the once-booming property sector mired in a debt crisis […]
US ‘very close’ to TikTok deal with China: US Treasury chief
The United States is “very close” to a deal with China to settle their dispute over TikTok, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday as the two sides resumed trade talks in Madrid. Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng opened the latest round of discussions in Madrid on Sunday, seeking to narrow differences on […]
Latino Financial Strategist Andrés Aparicio Is Helping Entrepreneurs Access Millions in Capital and Build Businesses That Scale
In a time when access to capital remains one of the greatest challenges for small business owners, especially within the Latino community, financial strategist and entrepreneur Andrés Aparicio is shifting the narrative. Through his company, Veka Consulting, Aparicio is empowering thousands of entrepreneurs to access business credit, secure funding at 0% interest, and grow their […]
