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The creative economy is often described in terms of visibility. Followers, reach, engagement rates and algorithms dominate the conversation. From viral short videos to long-form newsletters and podcasts, the focus tends to remain on content and distribution. But beneath the surface of every successful maker-led business lies a quieter, less talked about layer: the […]
Educated Afghan women in Kabul’s informal economy, working in retail, as Taliban regulations limit professional opportunities. Credit: Learning together. by external source (Kabul) Wednesday January 28, 2026 Inter-Press Office KABUL, Jan 28 (IPS) – Young women in the Afghan capital Kabul are trying out unfamiliar tasks of embroidery, tailoring and beading design at market stalls. […]
Secret Universe is a Roblox puzzle game developed by Feodoric under the Vocational group. Start on a blank baseplate and discover hidden secrets to expand your personal world. Discover over 100 secrets that unlock structures that generate in-game currency ($U). Access tools like Gravity Coils from an in-game store and explore multiple dimensions. In this […]
from CIVICUS Wednesday January 28, 2026 Inter-Press Office CIVICUS speaks to the Business and Human Rights Center (BHRC) about labor rights violations in Myanmar’s garment industry since the 2021 military coup. Myanmar’s garment sector, which employs hundreds of thousands of workers, is in deep crisis. Since the coup, labor protections have collapsed, independent unions have […]
Thousands of children remain in custody without access to legal advice; a situation the experts warn forces minors to go through complex immigration procedures on their own and undermines their fundamental rights. The three special rapporteurs, appointed by the UN Council for Human Rightssaid they are liaising with the US government on this matter. Duty […]
It looks like more legal trouble is on the way for X, with several US states taking regulatory action against Elon Musk’s app for generating and distributing sexualized images. This is because At some point, data indicates that Grok generated more than 6,000 sexualized images per dayall of which were publicly accessible in the app. […]
Kakegurui is a Japanese anime and manga series created by Homura Kawamoto about gambling. The series explores themes of risk, addiction, manipulation and the thrill of high-stakes betting. It shows exaggerated expressions, which emphasize gambling as a forbidden pleasure. The meme ‘Kakegurui Masho’ refers to a viral scene featuring the main character, Yumeko Jabami. This […]
Well-thought-out policy changes can limit spending pressures, while creating space for caring for the elderly and responding to economic shocks. Opinion by Rahul Anand (Washington DC) Tuesday January 27, 2026 Inter-Press Office WASHINGTON DC, Jan 27 (IPS) – Korea’s population is aging faster than almost any other country. That’s because people live longer than in […]
A new national review of speeding enforcement reveals sharp differences in how states police drivers, issue tickets and penalize dangerous speeds – differences that determine everything from road safety to the volume of lawsuits and insurance costs. The research, conducted by Bader lawanalyzed more than a decade of federal data on fatal crashes, five years […]
