Mexico City Popularity Among US Expats Drives Up Prices, Displacing Locals
Sandra Ortiz finds it difficult to discuss her family’s restaurant without tears. “They gave us five minutes to clear everything out,” she recalled, remembering the day they were evicted earlier this year. For 54 years, Ortiz’s family ran Tortería Colima, a beloved local restaurant in Mexico City’s Roma neighborhood. Her father began the business as […]
TikTok Testing AI-Generated Avatars for Profile Pictures
TikTok is currently exploring a new feature that allows users to create AI-generated avatars for their profile pictures. This potential new addition leverages recent advancements in artificial intelligence, offering users a more dynamic and personalized way to express themselves on the platform. According to early reports, the feature enables users to upload a picture, which […]
Apple Introduces New Accessibility Features, Including Voice Replication
Apple is set to launch a range of new accessibility features for iPhone and iPad users, including a tool that can replicate a user’s voice for phone conversations after just 15 minutes of training. Announced on Tuesday, the feature, called Personal Voice, allows users to read specific text prompts to train the device to mimic […]
Trump Makes Campaign Stop in Coachella, Continues Blue-State Tour
As the 2024 election approaches, Donald Trump has shifted his campaign strategy, making stops in Democratic strongholds like California and New York. On Saturday, Trump held a rally in California’s Coachella Valley, part of a series of events scheduled in overwhelmingly blue states, which he claims demonstrates his widespread support across the country. Despite previous […]
How the Use of Tech Affects Family Life
As kids head back to school and phone bans in classrooms take center stage, there’s another space where phone use needs attention—home. While it’s important to regulate phone use in schools, parents also need to reflect on their own habits with technology. The focus should shift not only on kids’ screen time but on how […]
Steps for a Healthier, Longer Life: How Much Walking Is Enough?
Exercise can often feel like a daunting task, but recent research suggests that even modest efforts—like taking a few steps each day—can significantly impact your health and longevity. While the popular recommendation has long been 10,000 steps per day, new findings reveal that you can reap significant health benefits by walking far less. Forget 10,000 […]
The Decline of Native Trees
The UK’s woodlands have grown significantly in area over the last century, but the health of native trees is in serious decline. Despite the visible increase in forest coverage, much of this growth is due to non-native species, with many of the UK’s indigenous trees struggling due to isolation and poor ecological conditions. According to […]
The Role of River Erosion in the Surprising Growth of Mount Everest
New studies show that Mount Everest, the tallest mountain on earth and around the globe, is still growing slowly because of river erosion. Due to geological and hydrological changes, this distinguished mountain has grown between 15 to 50 meters in the last 89,000 years. The Birth of Everest The Himalayan Mountains, including Mount Everest, were […]
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