Japan’s imperial family joins Instagram to modernize and engage with younger generations, but initial posts are criticized for being dull and lacking authenticity.
“Bole Chudiyan” from “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” named UK’s favorite Bollywood song of the 2000s.
Merriam-Webster’s word of the year, “polarization,” captures the deep divisions shaping the 2024 election.
Italian car company fined $6.4 million for falsely branding Chinese-made vehicles as Italian.
Protesters’ soup-throwing at the Mona Lisa highlights calls for food system reform and sustainability.
John Oliver’s controversial campaign helped the pūteketeke, or Australasian crested grebe, win New Zealand’s Bird of the Century title in a record-breaking poll.
Workaholics Anonymous offers a judgment-free space for individuals to address their struggles with work addiction.
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the ancient art of carpet weaving in India, streamlining the design process and helping the industry meet increasing demand.
Clusters of measles cases have been reported in several regions of England, including London, the North West, Yorkshire, The Humber, the East Midlands, and the West Midlands, with health experts warning that more people need to be vaccinated to prevent further spread.
Chengdu’s tourist village apologized for misleading visitors with artificial snow during an unusually warm holiday.
Helicopter footage captures giant cracks in Iceland’s surface, indicating increased volcanic instability and potential eruption.
Elon Musk’s offer to pay for a cancelled order at a small bakery in San Jose, California, was met with overwhelming support from the community, although the bakery was unable to fulfill Tesla’s new order due to the influx of business.
Sports Illustrated faces uncertainty as its publishing license is lost, leading to potential mass layoffs and an uncertain future for the iconic title.
COP28 climate summit aims to address slow progress in achieving Paris Agreement goals, but concerns are raised about the influence of oil-producing countries.
Microsoft’s AI head predicts advanced AI assistants with long-term memory within a year.
