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– Global multidimensional poverty has risen for the first time since the measure began in 2010, reaching 1.2 billion people across 108 countries. The 2026 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index covers 6.3 billion people and finds 18.9% live in acute multidimensional
– Global food loss and waste costs the economy more than $1 trillion each year, according to the United Nations Environment Programme. More than one billion meals are wasted daily in households alone. The issue returned to focus around the
A firefighting helicopter crashed in Yosemite National Park on Sunday, killing two pilots during operations against the Dome Fire. The Eurocopter AS32 went down at about 2:55 p.m. local time on Sept. 20 in Mariposa County. The Federal Aviation Administration
NEW YORK, RankWire.AI / – Human rights advocates and international delegates are urging sovereign governments and technology platforms to establish unified regulatory oversight as online abuse proliferates across digital networks. Multilateral discussions focused on the compounding risks created by generative
Abu Dhabi, RankWire.AI / – Global progress toward closing the gender gap has stalled as structural economic shifts, technological disruption, and market volatility threaten two decades of institutional gains. According to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2026,
Wildlife staff euthanized a black bear near Delta Lake in Grand Teton National Park after repeated encounters with visitors. Officials said the animal had gained access to human food and increasingly approached people at close range. Staff also found it
More than two weeks after a severe weather system battered Northwest Indiana, thousands of residents across Lake County remain without electricity following widespread infrastructure destruction. The prolonged outage was triggered by an August 11 derecho that swept through the region
WASHINGTON, D.C. / RankWire.AI / – U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed the implementation of new 50% tariffs on certain Canadian imports for three days as trade negotiations continue. The duties were originally set to be enforced on August 19.
At least seven individuals have lost their lives due to severe storms and extensive flooding across Indiana. The heavy rainfall caused rivers to overflow their banks and inundated roads, residential areas, and commercial properties. The weather system initiated on August
Audi has unveiled its flagship Q9, establishing the manufacturer’s first large full-size SUV and setting a new internal record for interior space. Slotting directly above the Q7 and Q8 series, the three-row luxury model is engineered to challenge full-size competitors across
Ford Motor Co. is recalling 419,967 vehicles in the United States because front seat belt retractor pretensioners may deploy inadvertently, leaving belts locked and unable to retract or extend properly, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall
MENA Newswire, ATLANTA: Mercedes-Benz USA has unveiled the 2027 S-Class Sedan as a major update to its flagship luxury sedan, adding new lighting signatures, a revised cabin technology stack and expanded personalization choices. The automaker said the model introduces an illuminated front grille
NORTH CAROLINA, Feb. 14: Toyota has opened its new battery manufacturing plant in North Carolina, confirming that its investment in the project has reached about $10 billion. The facility is one of the automaker’s largest manufacturing commitments in the United States and begins
WASHINGTON, October 9, 2025: U.S. auto safety regulators have opened a formal investigation into nearly 2.9 million Tesla vehicles equipped with the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) system following reports of traffic violations and multiple crashes involving the software. The National Highway Traffic
Technology
– Apple has launched a redesigned MacBook Pro featuring its new PROLED XDR display and, for the first time on a Mac, Touch input. The company announced the laptop on Wednesday, October 28, in 14- and 16-inch sizes. It runs
Comprehensive technical audits have confirmed that Dubai-headquartered enterprise digital publishing platform Integrated Identity has recorded validated 100/100 scores across both mobile and desktop environments on Google PageSpeed Insights. Backed by data from the HTTP Archive and the Chrome User Experience
– Meta has paused the conversation-sharing feature in its Muse AI assistant after security researchers showed that thousands of shared chat links were discoverable through public internet records. The exposure could have revealed sensitive personal and business details. Meta said
– NASA has outlined progress on the crewed and robotic rovers it plans to use on the Moon as it prepares the ground for a permanent lunar base. The agency released a Moon Base video update on Tuesday, October 20,
Lifestyle
TOKYO, November 13, 2025: Apple and ISSEY MIYAKE have announced a new collaboration called iPhone Pocket, a 3D-knitted wearable accessory designed to hold an iPhone and other small items. The product, which combines the Japanese fashion brand’s textile innovation with Apple’s design precision,
Fresha, a leading global booking platform for lifestyle services, announced today that it has secured a $31 million investment from JP Morgan to enhance its machine learning and AI-driven robotics capabilities. This financial backing will enable Fresha to innovate further
Adidas Originals and Highsnobiety, a prominent platform in fashion, design, and culture, have announced the launch of their limited-edition HIGHArt Campus sneaker. This collaboration represents a fusion of art and style, as Highsnobiety’s HIGHArt, an online showcase of products and stories, inspires
In a world where we are inundated with options for almost everything, the name Starbucks stands out as the epitome of coffee culture, connecting billions of people across diverse geographies. How did a single coffeehouse chain from Seattle gain the global notoriety
On August 23, which would have been Kobe Bryant’s birthday, Nike released a revamped classic: the Kobe 8 Protro Halo. This shoe isn’t just another pair of kicks — it’s a tribute to a basketball legend and his “Black Mamba” identity. The release was
Fashion is not merely an industry, but a reflection of society’s heartbeat at any given point in history. From the streets of Paris to the runways of Milan, fashion is a universal language spoken with fabrics, patterns, and trends. But
Global Sports Brand Targets Goal of $3 Billion
/ U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), has launched its iconic, sport-inspired Spring-Summer Collection for 2023. The brand’s global photo shoot took place in historic Santa Barbara, Calif., known for its spectacular weather, beautiful vineyards,
The world’s most immersive mega-coaster, Mission Ferrari, will debut at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi on 12th January, 2023. As a result of this new addition, the World’s Leading Theme Park will offer even more Ferrari-inspired rides and attractions for adults
Southern California interior designer and popular lifestyle influencer Becki Owens has launched her home furnishings line, Becki Owens Living beckiowensliving.com. Owens created this custom collection of over 1000 pieces across 40 categories – from furniture to lighting to home décor