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24 Cities Worldwide Awarded $1 Million for Civic Innovation
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24 Cities Worldwide Awarded $1 Million for Civic Innovation

Twenty‑four cities from across the globe have been named winners of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge 2025–2026, each receiving $1 million in funding and expert support to implement bold new ideas aimed at improving life for residents. The winning cities were selected from more than 630 applicants representing over 35 million people across 20 countries.

Mark Zuckerberg on the Hot Seat: Is Social Media to Blame for Teen Mental Health Crisis?
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Mark Zuckerberg on the Hot Seat: Is Social Media to Blame for Teen Mental Health Crisis?

Explore the latest on Zuckerberg’s testimony in the federal trial on social media and mental health, what science says about the impact of social media use and youth well-being, and tips for safer social media habits.

EPA Repeals Landmark Climate Science Finding, Reshaping U.S. Emissions Policy
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EPA Repeals Landmark Climate Science Finding, Reshaping U.S. Emissions Policy

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has formally repealed a landmark scientific finding that has underpinned nearly all U.S. federal action to regulate greenhouse gases for more than a decade.

From Sportsbooks to Screens: Prediction Market Apps Like Kalshi Redefine Event Trading
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From Sportsbooks to Screens: Prediction Market Apps Like Kalshi Redefine Event Trading

Market prediction today is accelerating as prediction market apps like Kalshi and Polymarket draw billions in trading volume. Learn what Kalshi and similar platforms are, why people prefer Kalshi app and API to Vegas casinos, and why regulated prediction markets are reshaping digital betting and event trading.

Meta Adds ‘Dear Algo’ to Threads, Giving Users Direct Control Over What the Algorithm Shows
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Meta Adds ‘Dear Algo’ to Threads, Giving Users Direct Control Over What the Algorithm Shows

Meta has introduced the “Dear Algo” personalization tool on Threads, allowing users to directly guide the algorithm and customize their feed with targeted content preferences, marking a shift toward more transparent and user-controlled recommendations.

Rare Six-Planet Alignment Set to Appear in February Night Sky
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Rare Six-Planet Alignment Set to Appear in February Night Sky

A rare celestial event known as a planetary parade, where six planets appear close together along the evening sky, is expected to be visible from many parts of the world in February 2026, peaking on 28 February.

TikTok Deal Finalised: U.S. Joint Venture Secures App’s Future Amid Security Concerns
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TikTok Deal Finalised: U.S. Joint Venture Secures App’s Future Amid Security Concerns

TikTok has finalised a long-awaited deal to divest its U.S. business, averting a potential nationwide ban and marking a major shift in how global tech platforms are regulated.

Prevent Germ Build-Up on Office Tech: Recommended Cleaning Routine
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Prevent Germ Build-Up on Office Tech: Recommended Cleaning Routine

Key workplace tech surfaces may carry hundreds of harmful bacteria, experts warn. Here’s how to diminish their negative impact on your health.

Gender Gap in VC and Investing: Women Founders Face Struggles
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Gender Gap in VC and Investing: Women Founders Face Struggles

Women remain underrepresented at all levels of the corporate ladder, particularly in senior leadership, where they hold just 29% of C-suite roles, according to McKinsey’s report. The report also highlights that women in entry-level positions are less likely than men to be encouraged to use AI, which may contribute to a gap in real-world usage.

U.S. Plans Expanded Pre-Travel Screening, Raising Stakes for Global Tourists
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U.S. Plans Expanded Pre-Travel Screening, Raising Stakes for Global Tourists

A proposed update to U.S. entry rules could significantly reshape how millions of visa-free travelers prepare for trips to the United States, tightening security while intensifying privacy concerns.

New Report Warns of a Growing Financial Crime Where Criminal Networks “Launder” Wildlife to Disguise Illicit Profits
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New Report Warns of a Growing Financial Crime Where Criminal Networks “Launder” Wildlife to Disguise Illicit Profits

A new RUSI report reveals that wildlife laundering has become a sophisticated financial crime used by criminal networks to mask illegal profits through seemingly legitimate businesses.

Green Money Meets Smart AI: How AI-Driven Sustainable Lending Is Taking Off
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Green Money Meets Smart AI: How AI-Driven Sustainable Lending Is Taking Off

Sustainable finance is going AI. Across the globe, financial institutions are starting to lean on artificial intelligence to power green lending: loans that only go to projects or firms committed to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. These AI-driven platforms help banks underwrite, monitor, and report on sustainability-linked loans with more speed, data, and transparency.

Maximizing Your Road Trip Organization With AI Travel Planner
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Maximizing Your Road Trip Organization With AI Travel Planner

If the idea of organizing a Christmas road trip stresses you out, an AI travel planner might be the holiday miracle you didn’t know you needed, turning chaotic planning into a cozy, custom journey in a few clicks.

Global Urban Green Space Declines While Nordic Cities Lead in Vegetation Coverage
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Global Urban Green Space Declines While Nordic Cities Lead in Vegetation Coverage

In just one year, the world lost green space of an area close to the size of Paris, but Nordic countries stand apart global trend, with half of their largest cities’ urban landscapes covered in trees and plants.

Outage at Cloudflare Disrupts Numerous Web Services
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Outage at Cloudflare Disrupts Numerous Web Services

PaySpace Magazine was one of the many global media and service providers to suffer from Cloudflare network disruptions outage.

Snap Inc. Strikes $400 Million Deal with Perplexity AI to Bring Conversational Search into Snapchat
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Snap Inc. Strikes $400 Million Deal with Perplexity AI to Bring Conversational Search into Snapchat

The deal will embed Perplexity “answer engine” directly within Snapchat chat interface, enabling users to ask questions and receive real-time, conversational responses drawn from verifiable sources without leaving the app.

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