A significant data breach has occurred at the Indian company BoAt, and TikTok is creating a new app to compete with Instagram. There were many tech advancements during the last week, and we've highlighted the most significant ones in our Tech Wrap.
Oceans smash records for high temperatures in the world's warmest February ever.
According to scientists in the European Union, last month's ocean temperatures reached a record high, and February was also the warmest on record worldwide. According to a dataset dating back to 1979, the average worldwide sea surface temperature in February was 21.06 degrees Celsius (69.91 degrees Fahrenheit), breaking the previous record of 20.98 degrees Celsius (69.77 degrees Fahrenheit) set in August 2023. The EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) released this information on Thursday. In contrast, February's average air temperature was 1.77C (3.18F) warmer than the pre-industrial normal of 13.54C (56.4F). It was the warmest month of the year for that particular month for the tenth time in a row. Carlo Buontempo is a director at Copernicus Climate Change Service. He discusses live from Brussels with us.
Families come home for Ramadan in Khartoum despite a continuing conflict
People in Sudan are now moving back to some parts of Khartoum after being uprooted from the capital city. The army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are still engaged in combat. Over the month of Ramadan, when most people fast, they are coming back to Omdurman.
On Thursday, the first consecutive atmospheric river storms dumped abundant rain on southern California, causing sporadic flooding and stranding cars on highly flooded roadways. Videos from the state showed vehicles traveling through floodwater. The other cars were partially underwater at this point.
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Rising food prices lead to smuggling and protests in Nigeria as the country's predicament worsens.
Nigeria is on the verge of a food crisis as millions of people cannot pay for basic essentials due to smugglers' exaggerated pricing. Due to the circumstances, trade unions have called for rallies against the government's handling of the crisis. In the last year, food prices have increased by about 40%, making it difficult for many Nigerians to feed their families or themselves. The crisis shows no signs of abating, leaving the nation's future unknown.
Why are millions still suffering after having COVID-19?
Globally, COVID-19 cases are increasing once more. The largest wave of infections to hit the US since the Omicron coronavirus strain is underway. However, the millions of patients experiencing Long COVID, or the pandemic's lingering symptoms, feel neglected while fresh instances make news. Why is Long COVID still so poorly understood when experts warn that it may be the next global public health emergency?
HRW: Panama and Colombia are not doing enough to safeguard migrants in the Darien Gap
Colombia and Panama are not providing adequate protection to migrants attempting to traverse the dangerous Darien Gap, according to a recent Human Rights Watch report. Each year, hundreds of thousands of individuals escape between the two nations via the natural divide.
China: Themed trains featuring cherry blossoms in Wuhan
In the Hub Province of Central China, the Metro train with a cherry blossom theme began service in Wuhan. Running until lunchtime, three trains on the Wuhan metro line feature decorations inspired by cherry blossoms.
Farmers from Belgium, Spain, and Italy join the French farmers' movement
Nations across Europe are joining the movement demanding action on their grievances. In France, convoys of tractors are edging closer toward what the farmers are calling their siege of Paris.
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Elections in Maldives in 2024: An important vote on President Muizzu's term
On April 21, the Maldives will hold parliamentary elections, and the polls indicate that this will be a pivotal referendum on President Muhammad Muizzu's term. Muizzu took over in November of last year, and his leadership and policies are up for scrutiny. Keep an eye out for additional information!
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