Vietnam Abolishes Two-Child Policy
Even though the regulation was loosely enforced, the nation’s birthrate fell to a record low last year.
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Tesla’s UK new car sales fall over 45% in May
The company sold 1,758 units during the month, down from 3,244 units in May 2024.
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Embed from Getty Images Tom Hiddleston attended the LA premiere of The Life of Chuck. His hair is in a bad place – he should grow it out again, we need some curls! [JustJared]Taylor Swift is back outside, in every way. [LaineyGossip]What to do when one of your dude friends keeps dropping strong hints about…
WNBA teams reveal which charities they’re supporting in 2025 Commissioner’s Cup
The WNBA started its in-season tournament, the Commissioner’s Cup, in 2021, before the NBA created a cup of its own. The premise was straightforward: allow teams to earn more money during the season while also supporting local charitable organizations through a friendly competition. Like most new initiatives, the first year saw a bit of confusion….
Who Is South Korea’s New Leader?
After months of political turmoil in South Korea, Lee Jae-myung has won the presidential election by a wide margin. Mr. Lee’s campaign has ridden a wave of anger against former President Yoon Suk Yeol after he tried to impose martial law in December.
Super-invasive termites could spread from Florida around the world
An egg mass with adult termites of the invasive Coptotermes gestroi species T Chouvenc, UF/IFAS Florida’s newest termite is two for the price of one, but nobody’s celebrating. Two species of globally invasive, timber-chewing insects are interbreeding there, creating hybrid colonies that could produce incredibly hardy termites that threaten buildings and forests alike. The findings are…
Pokémon Violet and Scarlet’s Switch 2 update is as good as it looks
I recently did something sort of unusual: I went to a preview event for a game that’s been out for almost three years. I’ve played around 400 hours of Pokémon Scarlet, according to my Nintendo Switch, since it was released in late 2022. It’s safe to say I know the game pretty well. And yet,…
WHO EMRO | Remarks by Dr Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean at the signing of the Regional QPT joint statement | News https://news.linkzpulse.com/
2 June 2025 Fellow Regional Directors, Distinguished Colleagues, Partners, It is my great honour to join you today for the signing of the Regional QPT Joint Statement. The establishment of a Regional Quadripartite One Health Coordination Mechanism is a major step forward for the health and resilience of our Region. The health of people, animals,…
Growth Isn’t the Only Way for Companies to Create Value
It’s a basic goal of most companies: to grow revenue each year. But as globalization recedes, populations in many nations grow older (and buy less), and sustainability concerns lead more people to scrutinize the necessity of every purchase, companies are facing headwinds to growth. And while growth can be a particularly powerful differentiator in such…
Meet Rachel Hauck, the Set Designer Behind the Tony-Nominated Ship From ‘Swept Away’
In a male-dominated field, Rachel Hauck has made a name for herself with wildly ambitious stage designs, including her huge, Tony-nominated ship at the heart of the musical “Swept Away.”