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Truck driver takes own life after BeiDou, the Chinese version of GPS, failed and resulted in a hefty police fine
China has heavily promoted its BeiDou alternative to the GPS system, mandating it be installed in millions of trucks, boats, and buses. Users have reported constant problems, but claim they are given hefty fines for glitches.
GoFundMe or death: Venezuelans seek online help in Covid pandemic
Four family members with Covid-19, zero savings and no relief from Venezuela’s collapsed public health system: Gabriela Rodriguez saw no option but to seek help from crowdfunding.
Fake news makes Czechs vaccine-wary despite Covid crisis
As the Czech Republic struggles to cope with the world’s highest coronavirus infection rate, a tidal wave of disinformation and a bungled government response are hampering vaccination efforts.
Google celebrates female pioneers in Doodle for International Women’s Day 2021
Google Doodle celebrates International Women's Day 2021 with theme "Women Firsts", highlighting female pioneers throughout history.Today’s Google Doodle highlights female pioneers throughout history, in conjunction with International Women's Day 2021.
‘Grand Theft Auto’ blamed for recent surge in carjackings in Chicago; gaming experts object
Gamers and experts in the gaming field are saying Illinois Democratic state Rep. Marcus Evans’ attempt to play the blame game with a video game is just another grandstanding attempt to fault popular culture for society’s ills.
Self-made South Korean billionaires promise to give half away
Two self-made South Korean billionaires have pledged in as many weeks to give away half their fortunes – a rarity in a country where business is dominated by family-controlled conglomerates and charity often begins and ends at home.
Remote work gains ground in Cuba amid Covid-19 pandemic
Yeni Hechavarria, a 34-year-old interpreter and translator who used to commute from her house on the outskirts of the Cuban capital to her workplace in the city’s entertainment district, has changed her routine after the Covid-19 outbreak.
Chinese New Year: Celebrating and staying connected virtually
From online lion dance watch parties to virtual greeting cards, tech is helping Malaysians observe the Chinese New Year while staying safe.
Chinese YouTuber earns Guinness World Record for rural lifestyle channel
Internet sensation Li Ziqi has nabbed a Guinness World Record for Most Subscribers for a Chinese-Language Channel on YouTube.
Mexico moves to stem unauthorised sharing of sexual images online
Activist Olimpia Coral went through an inferno in 2013, when an ex-boyfriend posted sexual images that made the rounds in her conservative town in Mexico. Things got so bad – the shaming, the Internet bullying – that she hid in the trunk of a taxi when going to her grandmother’s house a few blocks away.
