09Dec/22

What is the Reichsbürger movement accused of trying to overthrow the German government?

Claire Burchett, King’s College London

Police have arrested 25 people accused of planning to overthrow the German government in a series of raids across the country.

Continue reading

08Dec/22

University of Birmingham, U.K. announces ‘all language capability’ for tool to expedite Long COVID research

A validated Symptom Burden Questionnaire™ that will help medical researchers unravel the complexities of Long COVID and develop or test new treatments is now available for translation into hundreds of languages, with support for inclusion on digital platforms, thanks to a partnership agreement between the University of Birmingham, U.K., and Mapi Research Trust. Continue reading

08Dec/22

Diners Have Spoken: OpenTable Announces the Top 100 Restaurants for 2022

This year, restaurants became much more than just a place to grab a meal – but instead, the perfect backdrop for socializing, a way to connect with the local community and an escape from too much time spent at home. OpenTable is revealing diners’ most beloved spots to do just that via the Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2022, curated for diners, by diners, from over 13 million reviews. Continue reading

08Dec/22

The Metaverse and NFTs of The Abode of Chaos dixit NYT, Contemporary Art Museum and headquarters of Artprice by Artmarket.com – a reality according to n°2208 of the monthly magazine Géomètre (creation 1847)

Taking into account Artmarket.com’s shareholder equity, equity of the market, and their access to any information likely to impact the share price, Artmarket.com must inform the market and its shareholders of the publication of a long article by Marielle Mayo, entitled “Abode of Chaos, a Metaverse in the making” which appears in the December 2022 n°2208 issue of the monthly magazine Géomètre© (creation 1847).

This article reports on the Metaverse of the Organe Contemporary Art Museum which manages La Demeure du Chaos / Abode of Chaos (dixit The New York Times), extended to Artprice’s headquarters, specifically the NFT Marketplace linked to the Blockchain. Continue reading

07Dec/22

New Hello Kitty: Super Style! Series Debuts Exclusively on Amazon Kids+ on December 7


This month, the world is getting a little cuter and kinder with the arrival of Hello Kitty: Super Style!, coming exclusively to Amazon Kids+ on December 7. Along with a cast of beloved Sanrio characters and a few new friends, global pop culture icon Hello Kitty makes her 3D debut in this new Amazon Kids+ Original animated series, created for viewers ages 5-8. The series is a continuation of Sanrio’s commitment to build emotional connections with existing and new generations of fans through digital content that encourages a community of kindness and inclusivity. Continue reading

02Dec/22

Black Twitter shaped the platform, but its future lies elsewhere

keisha bruce, UCL

From cartoon memes to cancel culture, hashtag activism and “new” languages, it’s undeniable that Black Twitter has shaped much of today’s internet culture.

“Black Twitter” describes a digital gathering of culturally connected Black people who use Twitter to discuss matters related to Black communities. These cultural conversations and inside jokes have resulted in new trends, digital behaviour and changes in the platform’s digital tools.

Continue reading

01Dec/22

FTX collapse crushes crypto dreams in Africa and beyond

  • FTX’s bankruptcy hurts small investors across the world
  • Young African crypto backers fret about damage to sector
  • Regulators repeat warnings about risks of crypto dealing

LAGOS/BANGKOK – Days before his FTX cryptocurrency exchange collapsed, co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried tweeted “Hello, West Africa!” – his latest nod to a region where a growing number of kitchen table investors had put their faith, and savings, in FTX.
Continue reading