UK Government Requires Wealthy Russians to Explain Source of Wealth Posted March 21, 2018 The UK government has issued an order that mandates Russian oligarchs in the country to justify their massive wealth. This law, called the Unexplained Wealth O…
Hong Kong to Ban Ivory Trade Posted March 20, 2018 The Legislative Council of Hong Kong has voted in favor of a domestic ban on ivory trade in January this year. Hong Kong is the largest market for ivory—a hard material found i…
Parents Fake Home Addresses to Get Children into Top Schools Posted March 19, 2018 Lying about residential addresses has become a common practice among parents in Singapore to get their children into reputable schools. A law that considers home-school distanc…
Monopoly Game to Launch Cheaters Edition Posted March 18, 2018 Popular board game Monopoly is set to release a new edition that encourages cheating in autumn this year. Monopoly is a game developed by American multinational toy company Has…
Amazon Patents Wristband that Boosts Worker Efficiency Posted March 17, 2018 Amazon has a new patent for a wristband that can track employees’ hand movements. The wristband, which looks like a smartwatch, was created to streamline the p…
Chemical in McDonald’s Fries Might Stimulate Hair Growth, Scientists Say Posted March 16, 2018 A chemical found in McDonald’s fries can possibly regrow hair, according to Japanese scientists. Based on the results of an experiment conducted by Yokohama National University…
Cancer Survival Rates Differ Across Countries, Research Reveals Posted March 15, 2018 Records show that cancer survival rates vary across different parts of the world, despite an overall increase in the odds of surviving cancer. International ca…
Walmart and Rakuten Team Up for E-reader, E-book Deal Posted March 14, 2018 Walmart, one of the biggest US retailers, has struck a deal with Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten. With this deal, Walmart became the official US distributor of …
Team of Scientists Successfully Clones Two Monkeys Posted March 13, 2018 Chinese scientists have successfully cloned two monkeys using a procedure that previously failed to produce primates. Scientists from the Chin…
Prestigious School in England to Stop Teaching Latin Posted March 12, 2018 A reputable academic institution in Yorkshire, England, announced that it will no longer be teaching Latin. Formerly called Richmond Grammar School, Richmond School has a histo…