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Dozens of police influencers are running for office in Brazil

2024-10-04 19:57:52

A history of policemen using violent content to build their online personalities has policymakers on edge.

Quiz: Can you guess where these tiny cars, EVs, and mopeds were made?

2024-10-04 18:00:00

The weird, wild, wired world of new vehicles.

Xiaohongshu has revolutionized Chinese tourism in Southeast Asia

2024-10-03 18:00:00

The lifestyle and social media platform, often compared to Instagram, is turning obscure sites into must-see attractions.

How Presto became Libya’s most successful tech startup

2024-10-02 18:00:00

The delivery app now plans to expand to neighboring countries.

Apple manufacturers moved from China to Vietnam. Now they’re desperate for workers

2024-10-01 18:00:08

Recruiters are wooing new workers with bonuses and gifts.

Virtual tomb-sweeping keeps a Chinese tradition alive

2024-09-30 18:05:42

As Chinese migrants struggle to return home for traditional tomb-sweeping, virtual platforms are helping them pay respects from afar.

PETA is building robot elephants for Hindu temples

2024-09-30 18:05:19

For centuries, elephants have been captured to live in temples. Animal rights groups say replacing them with robots will minimize animal cruelty and risks to humans.

The Turkish TikToker teaching young women to be religious girlbosses

2024-09-30 18:05:12

Şule Kayatürk has become a star by making videos about being an observant Muslim who is also a high-powered businesswoman.

South Indian temples are embracing digital donations with QR codes

2024-09-30 18:04:23

Hindu temples are now accepting cashless payments for offerings, VIP tickets for festivals, and special prayer ceremonies.

A step counter, but for your prayers

2024-09-30 18:04:13

At least 20 apps exist to help Muslims track their dhikrs, a form of Islamic worship in which people repeat prayers and holy phrases.

Argentina’s “TikTok nun” is bringing Catholicism to the masses

2024-09-30 18:04:04

Sister Cattaneo has gained 200,000 followers through cumbia dances, influencer collabs, and preaching

This Hajj VR simulator helps Muslims prepare for the holy pilgrimage

2024-09-30 18:04:01

The pilgrimage can be hard to navigate for first-timers, so Pakistan’s Labbaik VR offers a chance to virtually preview holy sites.