
UK Urged to Recycle Fast Tech E-Waste
Nearly half a billion small electrical items, known as “Fast Tech,” were thrown away in the UK last year, making them the fastest-growing type of e-waste.
Nearly half a billion small electrical items, known as “Fast Tech,” were thrown away in the UK last year, making them the fastest-growing type of e-waste.
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Elon Musk’s social media platform, X, is introducing two new tiers of premium subscriptions, one with ads and one ad-free, as part of his efforts to combat bots and fake accounts.
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Greek PM calls for return of Elgin Marbles, comparing their separation to cutting the Mona Lisa in half.
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El Salvador’s President Bukele celebrates as his Bitcoin reserve enters the black, but economists caution against premature celebration.
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