Over 100 global leaders pledge to end deforestation by 2030
GLASGOW - More than 100 global leaders late on Monday pledged to halt and reverse deforestation and land degradation by the end of the decade, underpinned by $19 billion in public and private funds to invest in protecting and restoring
Facebook whistleblower Haugen urges Zuckerberg to step down
REUTERS LISBON - In her first public address since she leaked a trove of damaging documents about Facebook's inner workings, whistleblower Frances Haugen urged her former boss, Mark Zuckerberg, to step down and allow change rather than devoting resources to a
‘Time for action’, Queen Elizabeth tells climate change summit
GLASGOW - Britain's Queen Elizabeth told the United Nations climate change summit on Monday that "the time for words has now moved to the time for action", as she urged world leaders to think of future generations when negotiating a
Netflix removes spy drama episodes after Philippines’ complaint over China map
MANILA - Netflix Inc has removed two episodes of spy drama "Pine Gap" from its streaming service in the Philippines, after the Southeast Asian country rejected scenes involving a map used by China to assert its claims to the South
Do Taxi Drivers Need Public Liability Insurance?
As a taxi driver, you have to interact with the general public daily. This exposes tax drivers to many risks, including harassment, physical injury, and even false accusations. Fortunately, many drivers on the road feel protected from these dangers, thanks
Drawers and Cabinets Designed to Modernize Your Kitchen
There are several advantages to having a well-organized kitchen. The more you organize your kitchen, the less time you’ll waste trying to find utensils or keeping the world around your drawers and cabinets far from clutter. However, what if that organization
Is Getting Private Healthcare Insurance Worth It?
Most residents in the UK will be able to easily access free healthcare through the NHS, a service that provides comprehensive medical treatment when needed, to anybody regardless of their financial status. However, the number of people who are opting to
What the US learned about sports betting legalization from the UK
Sports betting is one of the fastest-growing industries around the world. There are many reasons why sports betting has gained in popularity over the last few years. This has a lot to do with the growth of modern technology, which has
Why Do So Many People Buy Instagram Followers?
Buying Instagram followers in order to improve one’s online presence is all the buzz these days, but does it really work? The answer is yes, and here’s why. The amount of people around the world that buy followers is probably bigger
[B-SIDE Podcast] Barya lang po sa umaga: coins in a cash-lite society
Coins -- they lurk in the nooks and crannies of pockets and bags, refusing to be found when you need them the most. But do we really need coins -- which can hardly buy anything -- in the first