May 2022
Monkeypox cases are rising: what are the risks and how can cases be prevented?
Monkeypox is a rare viral infection that is usually found in Africa. However, a number of cases have recently been found elsewhere, including in
Read MoreChina’s economy continues to suffer amid more lockdowns
A report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows that China’s economy continues to shrink as the country faces more COVID-19 lockdowns.
Read MoreUS government announces free internet scheme for low-income households
The US government has partnered with 20 internet service providers to offer high-speed internet service for millions of Americans for free or at a
Read MoreAmazon threatens fake review companies with legal action
Fake reviews are common on e-commerce platforms – and they can be a hindrance when it comes to making purchasing decisions. To tackle this
Read MorePresident Biden announces plan for student loan forgiveness scheme
In a White House briefing, President Biden confirmed plans to forgive some student debt. However, he said that this would not reach the level
Read MoreTwitter board agrees to sell Twitter to Elon Musk for $44 billion
Two weeks after making a surprising bid on the social media platform, billionaire Elon Musk’s offer to buy Twitter for $44 billion has now
Read MoreRestrictions relaxed for 12 million citizens in Shanghai
Earlier in the week, Shanghai announced that it would relax the anti-virus controls that have been in place for nearly a month, following a
Read MoreConsumer debt continues to increase with rising inflation
A recent report released by the US Federal Reserve shows that consumer debt increased to $4.5 trillion in February, with credit card debt seeing
Read MoreTaliban bans poppy harvesting and opium production in Afghanistan
The Taliban have announced a ban on harvesting poppies in Afghanistan and have warned farmers that they could face jail time if they proceed
Read MoreUS Administration announces an extension on student loan repayment suspension
President Biden announced in a statement that the suspension on federal student loan payments will be extended until the end of August. During this
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