Blockout 2024

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Blockout 2024: Celebrities blocked over silence on Gaza massacres A movement known as “Blockout 2024” has gained traction on social media, urging users to block the accounts of celebrities who have remained silent on the humanitarian crisis caused by relentless Israeli attacks in Gaza. People worldwide are expressing frustration with celebrities for not being aware of and not using their influence to draw attention to the dire situation in Gaza. According to a TikToker involved in the movement, the goal is to “stop certain streams of income and popularity” of celebrities. Organised social media users are sharing lists of celebrities to block, leading to significant follower losses for several public… Read More

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Singapore upgrade worker over 40’s for AI and Technology

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Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not a skill for the future— it is happening right here, right now, necessitating skill updates for workers in every industry. Though it is still a matter of debate if AI will completely replace human labour, Singapore seems to realise before most of the other countries that it is a good idea to learn how to use it to our benefit. It wants people aged 40 and above to upskill themselves to stay relevant in the changing world. The government has launched a new subsidy scheme for people aged 40 and above to refresh their skills. It will cover at least 90 per cent… Read More

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Will you eat rock?

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Kazakhstan, a vast and diverse Central Asian country, is home to a peculiar and fascinating tradition that might astonish many outsiders of the practice of eating rocks as snacks. In this country, rocks are packaged and sold at supermarkets. Families even serve rocks as part of their meals at dinner.Known as ” tuzbaryn, ” which translates to ” eating stones” in Kazakh, this age- old tradition is primarily found in the southern regions of the country, where the landscape is dotted with small, smooth stones rich in minerals. This clay is not like any clay thanks to its monolithic and dense structure. For soil-eating amateurs this clay is great as… Read More

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Fat is beautiful

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In the Western world, fashion icons and celebrities push the notion that thin is always in. However, beauty in Mauritania is held to the, “big is beautiful and stretch marks are sexy” standard. There, obesity is viewed as a sign of wealth and status. Girls are encouraged from a young age to gain weight in order to fulfill their culture’s perception of beauty. Although the country is plagued with food shortages and droughts, Mauritanians practice the tradition of “leblouh” or “gavage” which means to “fatten up.” Girls usually begin this process as early as age 5. It is predicted that the heavier the girl, the more prospects she will have… Read More

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buy now pay later

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Buy now, pay later, or BNPL, is a type of installment loan. It divides your purchase into multiple equal payments, with the first due at checkout. The remaining payments are billed to your debit, credit card or bank account until your purchase is paid in full. These plans can come with interest and fees, though some plans, depending on the provider, charge neither. How does buy now, pay later work? During checkout, you’ll see an option to break up your total purchase and pay a smaller amount now, instead of the full balance. If interested, you’ll fill out a short application directly on the checkout screen. It may ask for… Read More

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