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Authoritarian governments all over the world have latched onto a great way of stopping unwelcome criticism and subversive thought – suspending data services, phone calls, texting and participation in social media. As internet penetration has surged during the past decade, especially in the developing world, so have attempts to switch off the flow of information. …
”Tinder doesn’t seem to be as good at finding you a partner as you might think. An analysis of the match-making service, admittedly a small, one off survey, found that most people don’t meet up with others through the app and the chances of meeting someone interested in a long-term relationship are relatively low. ”Trond …
Although divorce only became legal in Spain in 1981, its rate is now one of the highest in the EU, at 57%. In order to correct this problem The Catholic church in Spain is to put engaged couples on marriage guidance courses lasting two to three years. At the moment, couples are given 20 hours …
According to Quartz*, last October was the first month since records began in 1980 that the US settled no refugees. For a country that was built upon immigration and refugees this is a startling matter. It is one thing to restrict immigration and be picky about who you let in, but quite another to refuse …
“The tyranny of home delivery is creating a new class division. There are those who deliver the boxes and those who get the boxes. There are now millions employed delivering more stuff to more people more quickly than ever before. Wages and work conditions are rock bottom . Insecurity, stress exploitation and alienation are sky …
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