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Just weeks after the deadly Gen Z protests that swept Kenya in June, there are signs that Uganda may be on the radar of hordes of frustrated young people fed up with the country’s ongoing crisis that they blame on government corruption. Weeks of opposition protests have forced Kenya’s President William Ruto to reverse the introduction of controversial taxes. More than 50 people, mostly young people between the ages of 17 and 35, were killed as Kenya’s riot police responded heavily to the protests. Uganda’s growing number of disgruntled young people are also sensing bloodshed and have given notice they…

From New York to San Francisco, a new type of building is emerging that is not only energy efficient, but can actually interact with the power grid in real time. These grid-interactive efficient buildings, or grid-interactive efficient buildings, represent the cutting edge of sustainable real estate, promising lower energy costs, increased resilience, and reduced environmental impact.The real estate industry is at a critical crossroads, facing challenges from rising energy demand and associated greenhouse gas emissions, as well as the growing threat of climate disasters.According to the World Green Building Council, buildings currently account for 39% of global emissions, and trillions…

Elżbieta Korolczuk is a sociologist, commentator and activist. She works at Södertörn University in Stockholm and lectures at the Center for American Studies at the University of Warsaw. Her research focuses on gender, social movements and civil society (including anti-gender and populist movements). She is the author of numerous academic articles and books, including, with Agnieszka Graff, Anti-Gender Politics in the Populist Moment (Routledge, 2021). Voxeurop: Debates about gender, feminism and sexual and reproductive health play a central role in European politics and society today. What’s happening and how do you see it developing in the future? Elżbieta Korolczuk: Yes,…

Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co., Ltd. reduced its holdings in ELF Beauty Inc. (NYSE:ELF – free report) by 69.5% during the first quarter, according to its latest disclosure to the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund sold 6,960 shares during the quarter, leaving it holding 3,059 shares of the company. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co., Ltd.’s holdings of ELF Beauty shares were worth $600,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Several other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company’s stock. Guidance Capital increased its holdings of Elf Beauty shares by 1.6% in the fourth…

It may not offer the full protection of a set of race leathers or the all-weather functionality of a good textile suit, but there’s something special about a good-looking motorcycle jacket that’s fun to wear on and off the bike. Do casual jackets come with e-numbers? That’s right, just because a jacket is casual/lightweight doesn’t mean it lacks protection.Article continues below… advertisementRead our monthly newspaper and enjoy all things motorcycling. Read it free online. Our old friend EN17092 is back again, with four ratings. ■ B – Suitable for urban use, but not armored A – Armored urban use (has…

The 2024 Summer Olympics will take place in France from July 26 to August 11, 2024, with some competitions starting on July 24… Author: Josh Jefferson Outsports, part of LGBTQ-owned and operated media company Q.Digital and a leading voice in the LGBTQ sports world, is proud to announce the launch of “Outsports’ Team LGBTQ,” the most extensive database and in-depth coverage of LGBTQ athletes competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. The number of athletes on “Outsports’ Team LGBTQ” for the 2024 Summer Olympics is 144 and growing. High-profile athletes include American track and field athletes Shakyari Richardson, Raven…

Princess Charlene of Monaco showed off her bold fashion side on Saturday, wearing an asymmetrical animal print blouse to watch the start of Stage 21 of the Tour de France with her husband, Prince Albert II. The South African-born royal princess looked sublime in a simple yet striking outfit consisting of a draped zebra-print chiffon blouse by Elie Saab and fitted skinny white jeans. Princess Charlene, 46, elevated her glamorous look with black leather Ascent 100 pumps from royal brand Gianvito Rossi, and opted for ultra-chic Louis Vuitton Casino sunglasses. Princess Charlene looked radiant in white jeans and an animal…

The appeal of the $3,500 device, which may be followed by a more affordable version next year, will depend on the quality of the content, Delahunt said, in the same way that the success of the iPhone depended on the adoption of its app store.At the same time, mainstream interest in metaverse fashion and NFTs is fading (Syky primarily sells digital fashion as NFTs, and often also sells physical counterparts), and brands’ participation in digital fashion is pivoting primarily to gaming, while innovation budgets are shifting from the fantasy to the practical, often viewed through the lens of how artificial…

Valued at $100.25 per share, the Indian stock market is expected to grow significantly over the next few years. According to the latest market research, the market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.2% over the forecast period 2025-2026, reaching a staggering valuation of $100 million by 2025.Market Research Report – https://www.astuteanalytica.com/request-sample/asia-pacific-down-jacket-marketThe surge in market value is attributed to several key factors driving the demand for down jackets in the Asia Pacific region. Growing consumer awareness regarding the warming benefits of down insulation, rising disposable income, and changing lifestyle preferences are contributing to the…

Gen Z says sending “thumbs up” emojis to work colleagues should be banned altogether, as it creates a “bad office atmosphere”.Last year, UK employees were surveyed about which emojis they found most offensive in work communications.These included an eye rolling emoji, a person shrugging their shoulders and an upside down smiling emoji.However, Gen Z, those born in the late 1990s and early 2000s, claim that the thumbs up emoji is the most passive-aggressive.In a since-deleted Reddit post, one user wondered, “Am I not old enough to be comfortable with the thumbs up emoji?”The anonymous person went on to explain that…