Business, Nature
Sweden Finds Rare Earth Metals
LKAB, a government-controlled mining company in Sweden, said that it discovered a large amount of rare earth elements.
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Business, Technology
Microsoft Looking at OpenAI’s GPT Technology
It has been reported that Microsoft is testing OpenAI’s language AI technology in Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Politics
Sweden Says Can’t Meet Turkey’s Demands for NATO
The prime minister of Sweden, Ulf Kristersson, says that the country cannot meet all of Turkey’s conditions to join NATO. However, Sweden thinks that Turkey will approve its application to become a NATO member.
Politics, Travel
China Opens for Tourists
China has ended quarantine requirements for people traveling into the country. The country isolated itself from the rest of the world for almost three years.
Business, Technology
Amazon Will Cut 18,000 Jobs Globally
Amazon, the giant e-commerce company, has 1.5 million employees around the world. It recently announced that it will cut 18,000 jobs but did not say in which countries.
Nature, Science
Climate Impact Labels on Meat Products
Climate impact labels on some foods like beef can help people make better choices for our planet. A study found that these labels can help people choose foods that don’t have a negative impact on the environment.
Business
Reselling Sneakers Is Billion Dollar Business
Sneaker-lovers know that the sporty shoes can be expensive. Reselling sneakers has become a popular business and is growing quickly.
Business, Travel
First Metro Line Opens in One of the World's Most Crowded Cities
On Wednesday, the first metro train launched in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Officials and commuters hope that it will help traffic problems in one of the most densely populated cities in the world.
Nature, Travel
Polar Bears in Canada Decreasing Quickly
A government survey shows that polar bears near the western part of Hudson Bay in Canada are quickly disappearing.
Other
All about the TOEIC Test
Are you interested in taking the TOEIC test or learning more about it? Well, you're in the right place! In this article, I will provide a general overview of the TOEIC test. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced Engli
Business, Technology
McDonald’s Opens 1st Mostly Automated Restaurant
Robots at a new McDonald’s restaurant in Fort Worth, Texas are now serving Big Macs.
Travel
Mexico Turns Prison into Tourist Spot
Mexico has changed one of its most notorious prisons into a vacation area. The former prison islands in the Pacific Ocean got a makeover to attract tourists.
Politics, Science
U.S. Military Research Says No UFO or Alien Visitors
The Pentagon says that it has been investigating reports of UFOs, but there is no evidence that aliens have visited Earth.
Business, Entertainment
‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Earns More Than $100m
The movie “Avatar: The Way of Water” earned one-hundred thirty-four million dollars at the US box office in its first weekend. This is the first time a movie directed by James Cameron has had a one-hundred million dollar
Business, Politics, Travel
New Zealand Will Ban Smoking for Everyone
New Zealand introduced a new law that will make smoking illegal for the next generation.
Business, Other
Frozen Food Is ‘Dish of the Year’ in Japan
Gurunavi Research Institute, a company with a popular website to help people find restaurants, annually chooses the “dish of the year” in Japan. This year, the company announced that ‘frozen food’ was the winner.
Science, Sports
Footballers May Have Bad Brain Health After 65
A new report says that after age 65, professional soccer players have a higher chance of worse brain health than other people.
Business, Politics, Technology
Japan, UK and Italy Will Build Fighter Jet
Japan, Britain and Italy are partnering to make a new fighter jet. It will be Japan’s first industrial military project with a country other than the US since World War Two.
Other, Travel
South Korean People Will Become 1 Year Younger
A new law in South Korea will change their traditional method of counting ages. The country will start to use the international standard. After the change, all citizens will become one or two years younger on official do
Entertainment, Technology
Disney’s New Tool Makes Actors Look Young
Making actors look younger or older in movies is usually a difficult process. In recent years, companies have used technology and many hours in post-production for somewhat realistic results.
