Auburn Banned TikTok, and Students Can’t Stop Talking About It
The school’s prohibition brings a geopolitical fight front and center for TikTok’s biggest fans: young Americans.Read More
A United Europe Weathers Crises, but Deeper Challenges Remain
Differences on NATO and E.U. enlargement, energy and climate, and relationships with the United States, China, Russia and Ukraine will prime Davos talks.Read More
World Economic Forum in Davos Confronts a New Order
The Covid-19 pandemic, invasion of Ukraine, trend toward autocracy and economic inequalities challenge the World Economic Forum’s relevance.Read More
Brooklyn’s Lifeguard Factory Is Open Again
A high school in Bushwick is coaxing teenagers into a long-neglected pool, turning nonswimmers into competitors — and possibly a summer job in a lifeguard chair.Read More
Death Toll Rises After Russian Strike Destroys Apartment Block
Rescue workers were still digging through the rubble of a residential building in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Sunday, a day after a Russian missile attack.Read More
‘I’m Sorry, We’re From Moscow.’ In Bali, Warring Sides Learn to Cohabitate
Thousands of Russians and Ukrainians have fled their homelands for Bali. But even in a tropical paradise, the war is ever-present.Read More
For Families and Detainees in Russian-Occupied Areas, a Grim Wait
After Russia’s retreat from Kherson city, Ukrainians in other occupied areas of the south had expectations of quickly regaining their freedom. But those hopes have been dashed.Read More
If Affirmative Action Ends, College Admissions May Be Changed Forever
Schools may need to rethink everything, including recruitment, scholarships, standardized testing and alumni preferences.Read More
Destination Hong Kong: Rejuvenated City Eyes Fintech Growth
Hong Kong is home to more than 800 fintech companies – up from 180 five years ago – with the impressive growth attributed to its open market, robust regulatory regime, strong government support and investment in talent. With the city now “going ahead in the fast lane” to make up for “time lost” in the […]
Payment request Platform Prommt Plans to Expand US Customer Base Following Milestone
Payment request platform Prommt plans to expand its customer footprint in North America after hitting a key milestone at the end of 2022. The 2022 Christmas period saw Prommt see three million payment requests sent to customers across many industry sectors in their home markets within Europe. The growth and success experienced have already ensured […]
