Business, Other
Four-day Workweek Trials Change Lives
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many workers got burnout, quit their jobs or do not have enough money because of inflation.
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One of the Largest Pink Diamonds in 300 Years Found
In Angola, a 170-carat pink diamond was found. Australian miner Lucapa Diamond Company says it might be the largest pink diamond found in the last 300 years.
Business, Nature
Coca-Cola Company Will Stop Using Green Sprite Bottle
Starting August 1, Sprite will come in clear bottles
Politics, Science
Russia Will Leave International Space Station After 2024
The head of Roscosmos, Yuri Borisov, says that Russia will complete its obligations before leaving the project
Entertainment
UK Will Host 2023 Eurovision Song Contest Instead of Ukraine
Due to the war between Russia and Ukraine, the European Broadcasting Union decided that it’s too dangerous to hold the song competition in Ukraine.
Politics
South Korea Plans to Allow North Korean TV and Newspapers
South Korea says that it plans to allow North Korean television, newspapers and other media. North Korean media has been banned in South Korea for many decades because the two countries are rivals. South Korea wants to i
Nature
Record-low Water Level at Hoover Dam near Las Vegas
Lake Mead at the Hoover Dam is the largest water reservoir in the US. New images from NASA satellites show that Lake Mead is not doing well. The images clearly show that the lake has shrunk since July 2000. (see pictures
Business, Nature
Too Hot to Work?
A union suggested that it can be too hot to work and there should be laws to protect workers
Business, Entertainment, Sports
Kerr Will Be First Woman on Global FIFA Video Game Cover
Sam Kerr is an Australian football* player. She will be the first woman on the global cover of Electronic Arts' FIFA video game. FIFA 23' will be released this year.
Business, Nature, Politics
Some Trains Will Be Free to Ride From September
In Spain, the government already lowered public transportation prices by 50% to help people fight against inflation. Now, it will give 100% discounts.
Entertainment, Travel
6 People Hurt on the Last Day of Running of the Bulls
Last Thursday, bulls from Spain’s respected Miura Ranch ran in the final event of the Running of the Bulls at the San Fermin Festival this year.
Business, Entertainment, Technology
Netflix Will Offer Cheaper Plans with Ads
Netflix wants to introduce a cheaper plan because it lost many subscribers recently.
Business, Entertainment
Thor: Love and Thunder Earns $302 Million in First Weekend
$143 million was earned in North America and $159 million was earned internationally.
Business, Other
No Fries Until Autumn at McDonald’s Replacement in Russia
Everyone was excited last month when restaurants in Russia that were McDonald’s reopened under a new name. However, the new company has a problem; not enough fries.
Nature, Technology
Survey About Electric Cars; The Biggest Reason Some People Don’t Buy
Electric-only vehicles are in the spotlight because of high gas prices
Other
Learning a Language
Learning a language is fun, boring, interesting, frustrating, and more. Many people say that learning a language never ends. Unfortunately, I fully agree with that statement. I still learn things about my native language
Nature, Science
Microplastics Found in Farm Animals
Small pieces of plastic have been found in supermarket products and on Dutch farms. We don’t know how this affects human health.
Sports, Technology
FIFA Will Use AI at 2022 World Cup
The AI system will give referees more data to help with decisions
Entertainment, Other
Bill Gates Shares His Old Work Resume
Bill Gates’ resume from the 1970s shows his old home address, height, weight, and salary.
