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Editorial Written by Julian Baskin, Senior Urban Advisor, City AllianceDalila Goncalves, UNOPS Africa Regional DirectorOumar Shira, UN-Habitat Regional Director for Africa Africa’s young population, the continent’s greatest asset, holds the key to driving economic growth, urban transformation and climate resilience if given education and opportunity.Challenges such as youth unemployment, rapid urbanization and climate vulnerability pose significant risks, but also opportunities for Africa’s youth to lead change.With the right investments in infrastructure, governance and green jobs, Africa’s youth can build resilient cities and turn today’s challenges into catalysts for sustainable development. With 54 diverse countries and a population of 1.3 billion,…
American fashion designer Rick Owens is known for his extreme behavior. Obsessed with darkness and monoliths, his unique aesthetic often sees bodies contorted, turned upside down, grown with prosthetic limbs, and bound with stuffed structures he calls “duve donuts.” . And earlier this summer, he hosted perhaps the year’s blockbuster runway show. His interpretation of the Hollywood epic featured a hundreds-strong “white satin army of love” marching through the forecourt of the Palais de Tokyo, some dangling from a giant. Scaffolding structure amidst smoke.Today, on Halloween, a day marked by the fashion industry’s so-called prince of darkness, it has been…
Pedestrian street Las Ramblas in Barcelona. Image © Noppasin Wongchum, via ShutterstockfacebookTwittermailpinterestwhatsapporhttps://www.archdaily.com/1022986/world-cities-day-2024-transforming-urban-futures-through-preservation-innovation-and-resilienceTo commemorate World Cities Day, which concludes October on Cities, this year’s theme, “Youth lead local action on climate change and cities,” aims to support sustainable urban solutions supported by local communities and progressive policies. This reflects the growing momentum. Cities around the world are facing increasing demands for resilience, preservation and innovation as they grapple with challenges ranging from the climate crisis to protecting cultural heritage. These efforts are indicative of a global trend in urban planning where sustainability, adaptability, and inclusive community priorities are central.In this roundup,…
The decline in Solana trading volume is causing concern and the bearish signal is increasing as resistance levels remain strong. Alan Santana points to a bearish shift in Solana, contrasting stable volume in 2023 with a declining trend in 2024. Decreasing volume near resistance suggests waning buyer interest and could put downward pressure on Solana. Solana’s declining trading volume is currently causing concern among traders. In a recent X post, Alan Santana compares current volumes to volumes from 2023, indicating a possible change in Solana’s price path. However, despite Bitcoin’s strong performance, SOL market indicators are looking rather bearish, with…
Smith and Caughey’s on Queen Street in Auckland. Photo: RNZ/Malika Kabaji With New Zealanders turning away from high fashion when it’s time to refresh their wardrobes, Op Shop’s chic looks are likely to get a lot of attention this summer. Figures from Stats NZ show per capita retail sales have fallen over the past two-and-a-half years, leaving some clothing retailers in dire straits. New Zealand designer Kate Sylvester will close in 2025, Juliet Hogan will close her Ponsonby store and Smith & Coffees will close its Newmarket store and significantly scale back its CBD operations. At the same time, the…
For the past few weeks, people around the world have been thinking about which spooky character to dress up as for Halloween. But what if the scariest clothes you can wear are actually your own? By now, you probably don’t think there’s anything particularly scary about your outfit. There may be nothing wrong with your style, but the real horror story begins on a deeper level: the materials your clothes are made of. Less than 200 years after the first synthetic fibers were introduced, they are predicted to account for 73% of the world’s total textile production by 2030. Not…
Ripple CTO David Schwartz recently expressed his admiration for the growing trend of meme coins on the XRP Ledger (XRPL). Yesterday, the team behind the XRPL Meme Coin Drop (DROP) reached out to Mr. Schwartz and offered him a gift of DROP tokens as a token of appreciation for his contribution to the XRP Ledger blockchain. They requested his wallet address so they could send him DROP tokens. Notably, Ripple’s CTO responded by sharing wallet information and saying, “I like this trend.” end. I like this trend! — David “JoelKatz” Schwartz (@JoelKatz) October 30, 2024 According to a screenshot later…
When two false bomb alarms targeted an LGBTQ festival in Chisinau this month, organizer Angelica Frolov was left scrambling to find an alternative venue at the last minute.Days before a crucial election in which Moldova’s pro-EU President Maia Sandu seeks to win a second term, Frolov accused Russia of misinformation and accused Russia of using the LGBTQ community as “unwitting” pawns. He accused them of waging an “information war.””We are being used,” the 50-year-old activist told AFP. “Moldova’s homophobia is being exploited in this war.”Pro-Russian parties in the small country of 2.6 million people, which borders Ukraine, are using anti-LGBTQ…
When two false bomb alarms targeted an LGBTQ festival in Chisinau this month, organizer Angelica Frolov was left scrambling to find an alternative venue at the last minute.Days before a crucial election in which Moldova’s pro-EU President Maia Sandu seeks to win a second term, Frolov accused Russia of misinformation and accused Russia of using the LGBTQ community as “unwitting” pawns. He accused them of waging an “information war.””We are being used,” the 50-year-old activist told AFP. “Moldova’s homophobia is being exploited in this war.”Pro-Russian parties in the small country of 2.6 million people, which borders Ukraine, are using anti-LGBTQ…
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