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Three Predictions for the Future of UX/UI Alex Poon   Alex Poon '06 on where the industry is heading, and what it’s leaving behind We’ve reached an inflection point: the conversational interface is now viable for a...

Greece counts cost of deadliest wildfires in memory   Wildfires sweeping through a Greek resort town have killed at least 81 people including families with children found clasped in a last embrace as they tried to...

Cuzco comes alive with ancient Incas festival A source of Andean pride, the Inti Raymi festival festival had to be held in secret, but since 1944 has been revived and growing in popularity. At the highest...

5 Smart Promotional Strategies for Your Legal Website by Dale Harris   Busses and benches had their time, but now the internet is the best place to reach potential clients. What promotional strategies can you use to...

Comic book genius Stan Lee dies at 95   Stan Lee, who revolutionised the comics by introducing human frailties in superheroes such as Spider-Man, The Fantastic Four and The Incredible Hulk, died in Los Angeles. Stan Lee...

4 companies that give staff paid time off when they get a puppy Lindsay Dodgson   Welcoming a new puppy into your home isn't always easy. It can be time consuming getting your new furry friend...

Israel's Netanyahu weighs moves after Lieberman resignation   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu plots next moves as defence minister Avigdor Lieberman resigns unhappy over ceasefire in blockaded Gaza, leaving Netanyahu clinging to a one-seat majority in parliament. Israeli...

Vedic Medical Astrology By: G. Kumar   Medical Astrology is that branch of Astrology dealing with Health. The 12 Signs of the Zodiac are linked to the Twelve Limbs of the body. The Ascendant rules the Head...

Oh, Pippa Middleton – you should have gone full Eurotrash. Not be a Sloane married to a stuffed cashmere jumper Hadley Freeman Her honeymoon wardrobe of prissy dresses is the epitome of dull royal conformity. Plus:...

Central American migrants in Mexico determined to go to US border   Mexico City authorities say that of the 4,841 registered migrants receiving shelter in a sports complex, 1,726 are under the age of 18, including...

The 5 Most Famous Sex Therapists of All Time by Dale Harris   In today’s sex-saturated market, it can be easy to forget that sex was once a very taboo topic. Many famous sex therapists struggled to find...

Facebook's shares plummet on grim forecast   Costs of improving privacy safeguards and slowing usage in the biggest advertising m Costs of improving privacy safeguards and slowing usage in the biggest advertising markets combined with missed revenue...

The rainbow’s not over – it’s the style symbol of the season   Lauren Cochrane   From phone cases to Gucci flatforms and cakes to Vans sweatshirts, this multi-coloured shot of magic and LGBT freedom is a visual...

Apple's latest milestone: selling 1.2 billion iPhones   WIth the 10th anniversary phone line-up on schedule for September, stock drives up 6 percent to an all-time high in after-hours trading. The latest iPhone promises better touchscreens...

Colombia's Santos, ELN rebels to restart talks   The talks were suspended by Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos in January after a series of bombings by the National Liberation Army. Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos speaks during...

Has Austria shifted to the far-right? The truth is more complicated   Three coalition scenarios in Austria will determine which direction Austria will shift. Practically, the old guard in Austria is too deeply entrenched in the...

Haiti suspends fuel price hike after violent protests   Prime Minister Jack Guy Lafontant announced the suspension of double-digit increases to gasoline, diesel and kerosene prices on Saturday, a day after the fuel price hike was...

We need to tear down the silos and rebuild the digital economy Author: Dalia Marin, Chair of International Economics, University of Munich The digital economy is exacerbating the capital-labour disparity in global markets. A new competition...

Mark Zuckerberg: I regret ridiculing fears over Facebook's effect on election Sam Levin in San Francisco Facebook founder, who called it ‘crazy’ to suggest misinformation on site affected voters, describes change of heart as company...

How Sesame and Sunflower Seeds Can Relieve Constipation By: Rudy Silva Leer en Español Διαβάστε στα Ελληνικά Sesame seeds for constipation Using sesame and sunflower seeds for constipation make a lot of sense. If you like to eat seeds...

Japan's airbag giant Takata files for bankruptcy protection   The Tokyo-based car parts giant is facing lawsuits and huge costs over an airbag defect linked to at least 16 deaths globally. News reports have said its...

Director Guillermo del Toro wins best feature DGA award   The Mexican director was crowned best director for his fantasy romance 'The Shape of Water,' at the Directors Guild of America honours. Director Guillermo del Toro holds...

Hungary passes law criminalising aid to migrants   The new law 'STOP Soros' makes it more difficult for refugees and immigrants to gain asylum in Hungary and threatens people helping asylum seekers with up to a...

Who is speed skater Sven Kramer dating? Sven and his GF are so adorable together  Olivia Harvey   If you’ve been keeping up with the 2018 Winter Olympics (the Opening Ceremony was today, but the games started...