Elon Musk dissolves Twitter Board & becomes the Sole Director.

Elon Musk dissolved Twitter's board and became the sole director of the company. Having his own vision of what the platform should become, he is best able to make decisions related to this. Last Thursday (27), Elon Musk officially completed the Twitter takeover and becam…

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Jay Y. Lee Appointed Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman.

Samsung Electronics Co. officially appointed Lee Jae-yong as its executive chairman, formalizing the all-encompassing leadership role he has long played at South Korea’s largest business. The 54-year-old, Lee has been vice chairman of Samsung Electronics, the crown jewel of…

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World Savings Day - 31 October.

On October 31st, World Savings Day increases public awareness of the importance of saving money. It’s also a day to recognize the impact that savings have on the global economy. The day is sometimes referred to as World Thrift Day. Financial experts say that you should have …

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World Cities Day - 31 October.

October 31st is World Cities Day when the United Nations focuses on global urbanization. Along with promoting urbanization, the UN addresses the challenges urbanization presents. Cities collaborate on sustainable urbanization. Urbanization refers to the increasing numbers of…

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King Misuzulu crowned in historic South Africa ceremony.

A new Zulu king has been crowned at a historic event attended by thousands in South Africa's coastal city of Durban. King Misuzulu ka Zwelithini was formally acknowledged as monarch by President Cyril Ramaphosa, who gave him a certificate of recognition. The ceremony was …

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World Audio Drama Day - 30 December.

On October 30th, World Audio Drama Day celebrates telling stories through sound. The day also recognizes how audio drama has evolved through the years. People around the world often look to television, movies, or other forms of visual arts for entertainment. Many people, how…

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International Internet Day - 29 October.

International Internet Day on October 29th celebrates what many consider the most important invention in human history. It’s hard to fathom a world without the Internet. The Internet provides instant access to information. Search engines make this information easy to attain.…

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World Psoriasis Day - 29 October.

World Psoriasis Day on October 29th every year recognizes those who suffer from psoriasis and/or psoriatic arthritis. The day aims to increase awareness and improve access to treatment. Psoriasis is a systemic inflammatory disease. This skin condition speeds up the life cycl…

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World Stroke Day - 29 October.

World Stroke Day, on October 29th, seeks to emphasize the serious nature and high rates of stroke. The day is also observed to raise awareness of the prevention and treatment of strokes. According to previous statistics, one in six people were expected to have a stroke durin…

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NASA’s InSight Lander Detects Stunning Meteoroid Impact on Mars.

NASA’s InSight lander recorded a magnitude 4 marsquake last Dec. 24, but scientists learned only later the cause of that quake: a meteoroid strike estimated to be one of the biggest seen on Mars since NASA began exploring the cosmos. What’s more, the meteoroid excavated bou…

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Argentina celebrates return of Maradona’s World Cup final shirt.

Argentines are celebrating the return of football legend Diego Maradona’s World Cup final shirt to the country.Thirty-six years after Argentina beat Germany in the 1986 World Cup final, the shirt which Maradona wore in the first half has been handed back to the Argentine Fo…

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Ethiopia's Tigray conflict shows how a war zone faded from space.

New images taken from space at night starkly show how the conflict in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region has left a population facing one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. Cities are shown fading to black over 20 months as electricity supplies are shut down. T…

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Coca-Cola’s Sprite becomes billion-dollar brand in Indian market.

Coca-Cola, global soft drinks company announced that its lemon and lime-flavored soft drink ‘Sprite’ has become a billion-dollar brand in the Indian market. The company has recorded a “strong” volume growth in its India business in the third quarter of 2022. Trademark Coke d…

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Elon Musk officially takes over Twitter.

Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter has been finalized, giving the world's richest man control over one of the most significant social media platforms and raising expectations for significant changes to content moderation. The takeover, which came after months of lega…

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International Animation Day - 28 October.

On October 28th, International Animation Day recognizes the artists, scientists, and technicians behind animated art. It’s also a day to celebrate all aspects of animation. When artists manipulate drawings to appear as moving pictures, they are creating animation. This art f…

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World Occupational Therapy Day - 27 October.

Every year on October 27th, World Occupational Therapy Day promotes the mission and goals of occupational therapy. The day also increases awareness of occupational therapists and their global impact. Occupational therapists provide treatment to injured or disabled patients. …

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World Day for Audiovisual Heritage - 27 October.

World Day for Audiovisual Heritage on October 27th seeks to raise awareness about the need to preserve important audiovisual material for future generations. In today’s world of technology, we create and find most types of information in digital form. This technology include…

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Formula 1 Aramco United States Grand Prix 2022.

Belgium’s Max Verstappen of Red Bull Racing won the 2022 Formula 1 Aramco United States Grand Prix 2022 which was held at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, United States (US).  With this, he equalled Germany’s Sebastian Vettel and Michael Schumacher’s record of 1…

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Youngest UK PM in two centuries, takes office.

Rishi Sunak to take Oath as PM of UK: Rishi Sunak will be named as the PM of UK, and he will be the first British Prime Minister of Indian descent. In a remarkable shift of power during an economic crisis. In the midst of a “deep economic dilemma,” the future prime minister…

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World Polio Day - 24 October.

On October 24th, World Polio Day highlights the global efforts to make the world polio-free. The day also honors the contributions of those who work tirelessly to eradicate polio. Poliomyelitis is a life-threatening disease caused by the poliovirus. The condition is more com…

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World Development Information Day - 24 October.

World Development Information Day is celebrated annually on October 24th. The day focuses on improving the dissemination of information and mobilizing public opinion, especially among young people. The primary goal for improving the dissemination of information and mobilizin…

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United Nations Day - 24 October.

United Nations Day recognizes the founding of the United Nations (UN) in 1945. The celebration is observed annually on October 24th.  U.N. Day has traditionally been marked throughout the world by meetings, discussions, and exhibits about the achievements and goals of the or…

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The man who ran across Australia in 47 days.

Nedd Brockmann is a 23-year-old electrician who has just run 3,953 km (2,456 miles) from Perth's Cottesloe Beach in Western Australia to Sydney's Bondi Beach in the east in a staggering 46 days and 12 hours. His unbelievable feat has inspired the nation and raised A…

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Secret communication of sea animals discovered.

A scientist has found that 53 sea creatures previously thought to be silent can actually communicate. The creatures were sending message all along, but humans had never thought to listen to them, Gabriel Jorgewich-Cohen suggests. He used microphones to record the species, inc…

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The man who didn't wash for half a century dies.

A hermit dubbed by media as "the world's dirtiest man" has died at the age of 94, just months after having his first wash in decades. Amou Haji had refused to use soap and water for more than half a century, fearing it would make him sick. The Iranian, who lived…

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Magnus Carlsen wins 2022 Meltwater Champions Tour.

Magnus Carlsen sealed the overall Meltwater Champions Chess Tour title for the second year running - this time with an event to spare - after storming into the semi-finals of the Aimchess Rapid. Norway's world number 1, going for a hat-trick of tournament wins in the To…

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Qatar to host 2023 AFC Asian Cup

The 2023 Asian Cup football tournament will be held in Qatar, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced after China withdrew earlier this year because of its “zero-COVID” policy. The Asian Cup is held every four years. Qatar won the tournament’s last edition, whic…

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International Snow Leopard Day - 23 October.

On October 23rd, International Snow Leopard Day celebrates this endangered cat. It’s also a day to learn more about the snow leopard and how to protect this elusive animal. Although called snow leopards, these big cats are more closely related to a tiger than a leopard. Snow…

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