With paranoia setting in amidst the spread of Covid-19 worldwide, people have taken to all sorts of unorthodox methods to keep themselves safe. A woman in China, for example, put her banknotes in the microwave to disinfect them. Spoiler alert, things didn’t go as planned.

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Research shows your cognitive capacity is significantly reduced when your smartphone is within reach.

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As fast fashion faces questions of sustainability amidst the industry’s current instability, brands like H&M have jumped on the “open innovation” bandwagon in an attempt to restructure their supply chain.

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Underground road systems help ease traffic and sometimes double-up as flood prevention tools. However, if you’re using a navigation system like Waze, chances are you’ll lose connectivity when you’re using these long underpasses. Waze Beacon hopes to solve that problem, and Malaysia gets to be the first country to test out this nifty lil’ gadget. 

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With more companies asking their employees to work from home to tackle the spread of COVID-19, it’s important to remember a few essential tips and tricks to keep yourself productive despite the change of environment. Working from home might sound like a dream, but prolonged confinement has its effects. Here are a few ways to keep that sanity while churning out quality work in your t-shirt and home shorts.

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Different countries use different methods to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. Vietnam, however, are using another form of virality to battle the spread of the disease - pop music and Tik Tok. By using an insanely catchy tune, Vietnam authorities have managed to spread word about proper hygiene and hand-washing techniques with extreme effectiveness.

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A new report reveals that Spotify is now asking record labels to pay them for promoting their artists. According to Bloomberg, the streaming platform has introduced a feature called Marquee that further connects artists and fans, but at what cost?

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Officials are considering a series of draconian measures under plans revealed by UK prime minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday. UK public could be told to work from home for at least 3 months under plans being considered by the UK government to stop the spread of coronavirus.

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In what seems like a dream announcement, Luxembourg’s ministry of mobility has announced that starting Sunday, it will provide free public transportation for both citizens and tourists alike. We discuss some stats and why this should be a benchmark for other countries moving forward.

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Fitspiration is flourishing on Instagram. The content — workout videos, photos of "ideal" bodies, inspirational quotes — is meant to help people get healthy, but science shows that it might be doing harm to viewers' mental health.

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