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D00222 Social Media

WhatsApp Usernames Aim to Improve Privacy

  • November 8, 2025
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WhatsApp Usernames Aim to Improve Privacy After months of testing, WhatsApp is finally rolling out the option to create usernames. This feature will allow users to connect without revealing their phone numbers, adding a much-needed layer of privacy. Why Usernames Matter Until now, WhatsApp required users to use their phone number as their main identifier. […]

D00223 Social Media

Texas AG Sues Roblox Over Child Safety Issues

  • November 8, 2025
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Texas AG Sues Roblox Over Child Safety Issues Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against online gaming platform Roblox, claiming it misled parents about the risks their children face online. According to Paxton, Roblox has become a breeding ground for predators and puts profit above protection. He accused the company of allowing […]

E00222 Tech & Telecom

SanDisk Launches Smallest 1TB USB-C Flash Drive for Easy Storage

  • November 8, 2025
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SanDisk Launches Smallest 1TB USB-C Flash Drive for Easy Storage SanDisk has launched the smallest 1TB USB-C flash drive, offering powerful storage in a very compact design. The brand wants users to store large files without stress. The smallest 1TB USB-C drive supports fast speeds, which helps when moving photos, videos, and apps. Many people […]

E00223 Tech & Telecom

Australia Builds World’s Longest Undersea Solar Power Cable

  • November 8, 2025
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Australia Builds World’s Longest Undersea Solar Power Cable Australia is building the world’s longest undersea solar power cable. The goal is to send solar energy directly from Australia to Singapore. The undersea solar power cable will push renewable energy beyond borders and help the world cut carbon emissions. This cable stretches thousands of kilometers across […]

E00224 Tech & Telecom

China’s Ghost Jellyfish Drone Becomes the Ocean’s Silent Spy

  • November 8, 2025
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China’s Ghost Jellyfish Drone Becomes the Ocean’s Silent Spy The Ghost Jellyfish Drone is changing how we explore the ocean. Chinese researchers developed this transparent underwater robot to move like a real jellyfish. Therefore, it becomes almost invisible under the sea. It uses a soft hydrogel body. The material looks like real jellyfish tissue, which […]

F00190 Education

Teachers Lead Education Reform Through Learning Circles in Asia-Pacific

  • November 8, 2025
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Teachers Lead Education Reform Through Learning Circles in Asia-Pacific The Education International Asia-Pacific (EIAP) office recently hosted a learning event on teacher-led learning circles for formative assessment (T3LFA). The event aimed to reflect on progress, share successes, and plan for sustainable professional development. It also focused on strengthening union advocacy for teacher empowerment. Launched in […]

F00191 Education

International Students Find Belonging and Growth at US Community Colleges

  • November 8, 2025
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International Students Find Belonging and Growth at US Community Colleges When Thu Thu Htet, known as “T”, finished high school in Burma, she dreamed of studying engineering abroad. Her goal was the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) in New York, but the high tuition for international students made her reconsider. Instead, she chose Monroe Community […]

G00210 Business

US Businesses Hope for Better China Trade Ties

  • November 8, 2025
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US Businesses Hope for Better China Trade Ties American businesses in China are finally seeing a glimmer of hope. After years of tariffs and uncertainty, many believe relations between Washington and Beijing may be stabilizing. At the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, US exporters displayed everything from handbags to ginseng. They hope recent […]

G00211 Business

Gold Gains as Dollar Weakens and Rate Cut Hopes Rise

  • November 8, 2025
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Gold Gains as Dollar Weakens and Rate Cut Hopes Rise Gold prices climbed on Friday as the US dollar lost strength. Investors are betting on another interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve after weak job data signaled a cooling labor market. Spot gold rose 0.4% to $3,994.03 per ounce by 03:41 GMT. However, it […]