Life Magazine set for revival by Karlie Kloss and husband’s media company | Media

Life Magazine set for revival by Karlie Kloss and husband’s media company | Media

Magazine known for photography of major 20th century events ceased print publication in 2007. Life magazine, the American magazine known for its iconic photography capturing major events of the 20th century, is set to be revived under a deal struck by fashion model Karlie Kloss’s media company. Bedford Media, which…

Biden administration OKs $60m in aid for Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster | Economy News

Biden administration OKs $60m in aid for Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster | Economy News

Maryland Governor Wes Moore warns of ‘very long road ahead’ to recover from deadly bridge collapse. United States President Joe Biden’s administration has unveiled $60m in emergency funds to support cleanup and reconstruction efforts in the Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster in Baltimore. The Federal Highway Administration said on Thursday…

At least 45 people killed after bus plunges into South Africa ravine | transport News

At least 45 people killed after bus plunges into South Africa ravine | transport News

An eight-year-old girl survived and was airlifted to hospital in serious condition. A bus has plunged off a bridge into a ravine in South Africa, killing 45 of the 46 passengers on board, according to the Department of Transport. The only survivor, an eight-year-old girl, was airlifted to hospital with serious…

Amid legal woes, Brazil’s Bolsonaro seeks passport return for Israel trip | Jair Bolsonaro News

Amid legal woes, Brazil’s Bolsonaro seeks passport return for Israel trip | Jair Bolsonaro News

Brazil’s embattled former President Jair Bolsonaro has requested the return of his passport in order to visit Israel, fuelling speculation that he could be seeking respite abroad from his domestic legal troubles. Defence lawyer and Bolsonaro spokesperson Fabio Wajngarten addressed his request in a social media post on Thursday. “The…

‘Transformative’: US Census to add Middle Eastern, North African category | Race Issues News

‘Transformative’: US Census to add Middle Eastern, North African category | Race Issues News

Advocates for Arab Americans routinely use one word to describe how diverse communities from the Middle East and North Africa have for decades been categorised in the United States Census: “Invisible”. But that is set to change when the next federal census is conducted in 2030, with the White House Office…

South Africa’s ex-President Jacob Zuma barred from May elections | Politics News

South Africa’s ex-President Jacob Zuma barred from May elections | Politics News

The elections are expected to be the most competitive vote since 1994 when the nation became a democracy. South Africa’s former President Jacob Zuma has been barred from standing in elections in May, the electoral commission has said. South Africa is set to hold general elections on May 29 in…

Could Florida’s social media ban for children take hold elsewhere? | Technology

Could Florida’s social media ban for children take hold elsewhere? | Technology

State’s governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican, enacts the strictest measures yet in the United States. A new law in Florida will restrict or ban children from social media. Supporters say it gives minors much-needed protection. But it is opposed by tech corporations, and free speech and privacy advocates. So what…

Canadian school boards sue social media giants over effects on students | Social Media News

Canadian school boards sue social media giants over effects on students | Social Media News

Snapchat, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram are addictive and have ‘rewired’ the way children learn, educators say. Four major school boards in Canada have filed lawsuits against some of the world’s largest social media companies, alleging that the platforms have disrupted students’ learning and are highly addictive for children. The school…

Biden campaign touts record-setting fundraising haul for single event | Joe Biden News

Biden campaign touts record-setting fundraising haul for single event | Joe Biden News

The Radio City Music Hall event has raised $25m, underscoring deep-pocketed support for Biden despite lagging in polls. Hours before United States President Joe Biden and former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton were scheduled to take the stage at the iconic Radio City Music Hall, Biden’s campaign had already…