September2022
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Donald Trump’s social media platform Truth Social barred from Google Play
Sep 1, 2022Former US President Donald Trump’s social media platform has been barred from Google Play. Google says the platform violates its policies on prohibiting content like physical threats and incitement to violence. The move makes it difficult... -
Snapchat to lay off 20% of its staff and shut down a string of new projects
Sep 1, 2022Snapchat will lay off 20% of its staff and shut down a string of new projects. About 1,200 employees will lose their jobs in the restructuring which had been expected after a year of poor financial... -
China’s manufacturing activity dropped in August for the second month in a row
Sep 1, 2022China’s manufacturing activity dropped in August for the second month in a row, official data showed Wednesday, as strict zero-Covid restrictions and extreme heat hit growth. The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), a key gauge of manufacturing... -
California to ban fossil fuel cars by 2035
Sep 1, 2022All new cars sold in California by 2035 will have to be zero emission under plans set to be adopted by the state this week, as the biggest economy in the United States drives a nationwide... -
Saudis escaping to the “City of Fog”, as Saudi Arabia swelters in sizzling desert temperatures
Sep 1, 2022As Saudi Arabia swelters in sizzling desert temperatures, some are escaping to the “City of Fog” — a mountainous oasis of cool where warm clothing is needed even in summer. Sitting with friends on a picnic... -
A “dangerous” heat wave taking hold of the southwestern United States on Tuesday
Sep 1, 2022A “dangerous” heat wave was taking hold of the southwestern United States on Tuesday, with punishing temperatures expected for the next week. Forecasters said the mercury could reach as high as 112 Fahrenheit (44 Celsius) in... -
NASA to make a second attempt to launch its powerful new Moon rocket on Saturday
Sep 1, 2022NASA will make a second attempt to launch its powerful new Moon rocket on Saturday, after scrubbing a test flight earlier in the week, an official said. The highly anticipated uncrewed mission — dubbed Artemis 1... -
Children suffering dire drought across parts of Africa ‘one disease away from catastrophe’ – UNICEF warns
Sep 1, 2022Children in the Horn of Africa and the Sahel could die in devastating numbers unless urgent support is provided, as severe malnutrition and the risk of water-borne disease collide – UNICEF warns during World Water Week.... -
Half of health care facilities globally lack basic hygiene services, WHO and UNICEF said
Sep 1, 2022Half of health care facilities worldwide lack basic hygiene services with water and soap or alcohol-based hand rub where patients receive care and at toilets in these facilities, according to the latest Joint Monitoring Programme (JMP)... -
More than three million children at risk as devastating floods hit Pakistan
Sep 1, 2022More than three million children are in need of humanitarian assistance and at increased risk of waterborne diseases, drowning and malnutrition due to the most severe flooding in Pakistan’s recent history, UNICEF warned today. UNICEF is...
