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As the new school year approaches, parents are searching for the latest gadgets to get their kids ready for the first day of school. School supplies and clothing can put a strain on a family budget, but adding in high-tech gadgets can derail it. Given the current cost of living, many parents are wondering if technology is worth investing in. Experts say that notebooks, e-readers, and other e-learning materials are essential to succeed in the modern education system. Educators use technology to deliver lessons, share materials, and interactively review progress with students. Therefore, your child will need some form of…

The transition from summer to fall means one of my favorite styling seasons of the year: boots and skirts. In my opinion, there's no cooler combo. Offering a chic silhouette while allowing you to wear your favorite skirts a little longer, this underrated style is one I return to every year at this time.As we look ahead to 2024, here are some boot trends you'll want to incorporate into your wardrobe. Infused with grungy Y2K energy, the biker boot trend is a look I'll be continuing to wear for the rest of the year. As seen on the runways of…

Apple has long touted its App Store review process as the best way for iPhone users to be sure that hackers and snoops haven't sneaked malicious code onto their devices. Apple will allow iPhone and iPad users in the European Union to remove the App Store and Safari browser, the company told developers on Thursday. Apple has long fiercely protected its App Store as the sole gateway to digital content for its popular mobile devices, and the changes come as groundbreaking new European digital rules allow the company to loosen its control over devices in the bloc. “EU users can…

Originally from Panchthar district in Nepal, Narendra Bhattarai had aspired to be a writer, poet and filmmaker in his home country before moving to Qatar in 2007 in search of better opportunities. Mr. Bhattarai planned his move carefully: He paid the agent a large sum of money to ensure he got a relatively well-paid job as a driver. But after arriving, he was forced to work as a construction worker, receiving just 600 riyals per month of the guaranteed salary of 900 Qatari riyals (about $247 at the time). “I dreamed of providing a quality life for my family, but…

Botswana's President Mokgwetsi Masisi holds a large diamond discovered in Botswana in his presidential office in Gaborone on August 22, 2024.Monirul Bhuiyan | AFP | Getty ImagesOne of the largest diamonds ever mined has been discovered in a mine in Botswana owned by Canadian company Lucara Diamonds.The 2,492-carat diamond was the world's second-largest find, more than a century after a 3,106-carat gem was discovered in South Africa in 1905. The stone, known as the Cullinan Diamond, was cut into nine large pieces, many of which were set into the British Crown Jewels.Lucara said on Wednesday that the gem was discovered…

Chachamaru Asia-Pacific stocks were mixed on Friday following a sharp sell-off on Wall Street overnight as investors cautiously waited for comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Powell in Jackson Hole. Markets also reacted to Ueda's hawkish comments and digested data that Japan's core inflation accelerated for a third straight month to 2.7% in July, supporting the Bank of Japan's hawkish shift this year. Japan (NKY:IND), +0.55%. The Nikkei average was little changed on Friday, turning from flat to slightly higher at the open. The Japanese yen rose above 146 to the dollar after Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said in…

overview The Regional Working Group (RWG) on Immunization Systems Strengthening (ISS), an inter-agency body that also addresses the introduction of new and underutilized vaccines (NUVs) and their impact on health systems strengthening (HSS), was established in the WHO South-East Asia Region in 2007–2008. It liaises with global and other regional immunization initiatives and serves as the main regional forum for partner and program coordination, consensus building, and monitoring of implementation of resources including through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and also provides country-specific support. Members of the RWG include the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), the US Centers for Disease…

A 3D generated image of a DNA helix being attacked by the monkeypox virus.Uma Shankar Sharma | Moment | Getty ImagesAsian countries are stepping up precautionary measures after recent cases of the new, more deadly MPOX strain, known as clade 1b, were discovered outside the African continent.Recently, cases of MPOX have been reported from at least four countries outside the African continent: Thailand, the Philippines, Sweden, and Pakistan.ThailandThailand confirmed its first case of the variant on Thursday and plans to step up surveillance and testing measures at its international airports.Travelers from polio-endemic countries must register on the Ministry of Health's…

Marriott International opened its 600th hotel in the Asia Pacific region excluding China, highlighting its strong growth trajectory, according to the company's regional head. The 285-room Adelaide Marriott Hotel marks a milestone year as it is also Marriott International's first hotel in South Australia, highlighting the company's focus on growing its presence in emerging destinations. The Adelaide Marriott Hotel, pictured, will be Marriott International's 600th hotel in Asia Pacific. “We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone of our 600th hotel opening in the region with the Adelaide Marriott Hotel, a brand that bears our founding family's name,” Rajeev Menon, president,…

Donald Trump's endorsement of cryptocurrencies at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville marks a major shift from the former U.S. president's previous skeptical stance.Once a vocal critic, Trump is now positioning himself as a defender of digital assets, reflecting a broader convergence of politics and cryptocurrencies that is increasingly being dubbed “politify.”But while President Trump's policy shift has garnered much attention, it's essential to explore how his stance on cryptocurrency regulation may influence some U.S. voters ahead of the 2024 presidential election.Biden's changing stance on cryptocurrencyHistorically, President Joe Biden's administration and prominent Democrats, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, have voiced concerns…