As Superyachts’ Popularity Grows, So Is Their Supersized Climate Impact
A French sociologist characterizes the boats of the ultra rich a form of “ecocide” for the heavy toll they’re taking on the planet.
Political
This Instagram star might soon be mayor of one of Mexico’s wealthiest cities
As Mariana Rodríguez campaigns around the clock on Instagram, electoral authorities are wondering how to regulate influencers-turned-politicians.
Who’s actually using Threads? Young protesters in Taiwan
Despite Meta’s promise to crack down on political content in the app, Taiwanese activists are using it to organize.
RuPaul Building Fortified Compound to Withstand "Cycle of Destruction"
In a new interview, drag superstar RuPaul Andre Charles dishes on a variety of topics -- including his fortified compound.
People living in autocracies
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It’s Not Just Ukraine and Gaza: War Is on the Rise Everywhere
An authoritative new study finds there are 183 regional and local conflicts underway in 2023, the highest number in three decades.
Kids too young for protests on roblox
378 likes, 10 comments - carvell_wallace on October 24, 2023: "parents: these kids just waste their time online. they need to learn how to deal with the world
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Meet Britain’s first AI-powered candidate
Andrew Gray is running for office in Selby and Ainsty on a manifesto generated by an artificial intelligence tool.
UK farmer donated £100k so Amazon Indigenous meeting could take place
Hylton Murray-Philipson says he contributed to gathering in Brazil because of growing climate threat
Indian politicians embrace influencers ahead of 2024 elections
As the campaign for the 2024 elections in India goes digital, social media influencers have become a powerful tool to try and shape voter behavior.
Lankelly Chase to wholly redistribute its assets over the next five years – Lankelly Chase
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