15May/25

Distinctive Assets Celebrates the Gift of Music

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May 14, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — In a year of extraordinary circumstances, we were reminded to pause and appreciate life’s gifts: like the profound healing power of music. As the American Music Awards kicks off their 51st fan-voted extravaganza in Las Vegas on Memorial Day, we are taking this opportunity to celebrate music’s biggest names, the industry’s most revered icons, buzz-worthy newcomers and those who have been part of the soundtrack of our lives. Continue reading

15May/25

US Families Relocating to Europe Seek Tutoring Support

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May 15, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — This is a press release from Tutors International, a private tutoring company, announcing a recent increase in enquiries from US families moving to Europe or the UK. The company attributes this rise to American families seeking lifestyle changes, cultural enrichment, or job flexibility abroad and highlights the key challenges families face Continue reading →

14May/25

Digital Economy Trust Index Insights

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May 14, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — According to a press release from Checkout.com, the company has launched its first Digital Economy Trust Index, ranking 16 countries based on consumer trust in online systems. The index highlights a strong link between trust in the digital economy and national GDP growth, suggesting that countries with higher digital trust tend to experience greater economic expansion. Continue reading →

14May/25

Stagnation in Mobile Internet Gender Gap Closing

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May 14, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — According to a GSMA report, progress in closing the mobile internet gender gap in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs) has stalled. The data indicates that women are significantly less likely than men to use mobile internet, with a large number remaining unconnected, particularly in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa. Continue reading →

14May/25

ZOE App: Decoding Food Labels with Science

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May 13, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — A new free app called ZOE Health, developed by scientists and doctors to help consumers make healthier food choices has been launched. The app uses AI to analyse food items from a photo, providing users with insights based on processing methods and their potential health impact, categorized on a risk scale. Continue reading →

14May/25

Everyone isn’t ‘a little bit autistic’ – here’s why this notion is harmful

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Aimee Grant, Swansea University

I recently had a medical appointment and explained that I’m autistic. It affects how I communicate and understand information, and sometimes I’m misinterpreted as being rude. The person nodded and replied: “Well, everyone’s a little bit autistic.” They then shared something they struggle with, sometimes, when they haven’t had enough sleep.

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13May/25

AI can guess racial categories from heart scans – what it means and why it matters

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Tiarna Lee, King’s College London

Imagine an AI model that can use a heart scan to guess what racial category you’re likely to be put in – even when it hasn’t been told what race is, or what to look for. It sounds like science fiction, but it’s real.

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12May/25

Assouline’s Library Lifestyle Collection

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This press release from May 2025 announces that luxury publisher Assouline is expanding its offerings beyond books by introducing The Library Collection. This new line includes elegantly designed objects for the home, such as bookends and a backgammon set, and a collection of home fragrances, all intended to complement their publications and enhance the aesthetic of personal libraries. These items were created in collaboration with French designer Pierre Favresse and are crafted from fine materials in Assouline’s signature colours, representing a natural evolution for the brand into the lifestyle space. Continue reading

12May/25

Bangladesh Garment Industry Rethink

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May 12, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — A new report from the Center for Media and Peace Initiatives (CMPI) highlighting the significant transformation of Bangladesh’s garment industry since the Rana Plaza tragedy. The report argues that outdated perceptions need to be challenged, as Bangladesh has become a leader in ethical and sustainable manufacturing, boasting numerous green factories and increased worker empowerment. Continue reading →

12May/25

Leading Companies Reshaping Europe’s Energy Future

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A recent press release from Futurice announces the publication of their first Digital Energy 40 report, which highlights companies at the forefront of transforming Europe’s energy sector through digital technology and clean power. The report ranks leading companies based on metrics like market execution, innovation, and technological impact, noting that AI and other digital tools are crucial for managing increasingly decentralised and diversified energy systems. Prominently featured are firms like **Octopus Energy**, Tibber, and E.ON, recognised for their contributions to areas such as smart grids, demand management, and battery storage, showcasing how companies are using scalable tech and innovation to address the climate challenge and accelerate the shift to net zero. The source provides details on the report’s methodology and key themes, including the increasing role of private investment and the need for greater grid resilience. Continue reading