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On 'Fortnite,' gamers have raised an incredible sum for Ukraine relief
Solidarity is not dead on social media or on video game platforms, it seems. Epic Games reports that the sum of $36 million for humanitarian relief for Ukraine has been raised in just 24 hours
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Why Minnie Mouse has a newfound love for lo-fi hip-hop
Minnie Mouse is releasing a covers album of some of Disney's greatest hits, with a lo-fi hip-hop twist
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Oscar spotlight shines on India's rural women journalists
Endeavours of Khabar Lahariya's correspondents are the subject of 'Writing with Fire', an Oscar-nominated documentary that has taken the film festival circuit by storm and already won the Special Jury Award at Sundance
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Unwed and unwanted, Chinese single mothers fight for rights
Millions of single mothers have it rough in China where out-of-wedlock births are frowned upon, and where only married women can claim maternity benefits
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Pakistani truck artist gives new flair to kicks
Today, truck art is one of Pakistan's most famous cultural exports, cutting against the country's more austere reputation for social conservatism
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Holotropic breathwork: Breathing technique to reach an altered state of consciousness
This breathing method based on controlled changes in breathing, while not for everyone, could help individuals overcome their emotional blocks. We explain
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Birkenstocks: From ugly shoes to the ultimate luxury must-haves
At nearly 250 years old, Birkenstocks are taking a new turn, like their counterparts—Crocs, jelly sandals, and the likes—shaking off the campsite vibe for the refinement of the catwalk
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Medicines are going vegan too
Vegan solutions seem to be coming from some pharmaceutical companies. At the beginning of March 2022, the German pharmaceutical firm Axunio launched a paracetamol of entirely vegetable origin, and without animal testing
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Michelin Green Star: How French chefs are taking action for the environment
In its new list, the Michelin Guide will be saluting restaurateurs who have made commitments to reduce the environmental impact of their business by awarding them a Green Star
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Could AI help us discover the next 'Despacito'?
Spotify is betting on artificial intelligence to help it identify tomorrow's new stars. Here's how it works
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Is it possible to revive animal species that died out years ago?
Could we one day expect to see dinosaurs, mammoths or aurochs resurface to roam the Earth? That's what some scientists from the University of Melbourne could now envisage