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How will WhatsApp’s new privacy policy impact users?
January 10, 2021 02:40 AM AEDT| By Kunal SawhneyRecently, WhatsApp introduced its new privacy policy, whipping up a storm across the globe. The updated terms and conditions have revealed how the messaging platform will share the user’s private data with Facebook, Inc. from 8 February 2021......

NZ’s energy resources to be developed for contribution in energy security
January 10, 2021 12:50 AM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaWith several energy companies into play, and the natural resources depleting so quickly, there is no doubt that renewable energy is the only sustainable way of being in the future. The good news is that renewable energy is getting more and more aff.....

Elon Musk, World’s Richest Person, Once Lived On C$ 1 Food Budget
January 10, 2021 12:41 AM AEDT| By Kunal Sawhneyhim the richest human on the planet. After a year of Tesla stocks rallying off the charts, Elon Musk first beat Microsoft head Bill Gates to become the world’s second richest man in November. He then took over mantle of the world&....

Novel Gene technology to shoot up NZ cow production
January 10, 2021 12:30 AM AEDT| By Hina ChowdharyResearch into how to improve cow production has yielded results. With investment in research and development, a new and easy method has been developed, which will save millions for farmers. Depleting number of cows in New Zealand has been a cause .....

NZ agricultural commodities books in green, but uncertainty prevails
January 10, 2021 12:21 AM AEDT| By Kunal SawhneySummary &...

Twitter, Facebook banning US President Trump, is it because of a power shift?
January 09, 2021 03:25 PM AEDT| By Kunal SawhneySocial media platforms are taking the strictest action against incumbent US President Donald Trump by banning him from their respective platforms. The latest being Twitter, which permanently suspended his account on 8 January 2021. After banning th.....

German carmaker Daimler voices dismay over Washington DC riots
January 09, 2021 02:19 PM AEDT| By Edita Ivancevicbility was good for economy and it hoped for a peaceful transition of power in US. German car manufacturer Daimler has expressed its disappointment over the riots in Washington DC. Wednesday saw a brutal assault on US democracy when a mob of Tru...

Will minimum wage hike lead to job losses in NZ?
January 09, 2021 12:55 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaThe NZ government has given a go-ahead to the plan of enforcing the hike in minimum wage, ignoring the suggestion of Ministry of Business Innovation and employment (MBIE) to delay the increase till October and scale down the minimum wage increase b.....

Could NZ river cleaning projects prove to be an economic equaliser?
January 09, 2021 12:47 PM AEDT| By Hina ChowdharyThe environment minister David Parker has recently announced 19 different river cleaning projects in the country. There will be about 400 jobs created due to the same, which may be beneficial to several people who have been facing employment issues.....

US Airlines ban alcohol on domestic flights after passengers created ruckus
January 09, 2021 12:10 AM AEDT| By Edita IvancevicRecent violent protests at the White House resulted in dangerous flying conditions for the passengers, as it was brought to the notice of the Association of Flight Attendants, an American union, which represents 17 airlines in the country. For tha.....

China hands death sentence to ex-banker over bribery charges
January 09, 2021 12:05 AM AEDT| By Edita IvancevicA former official of a state-owned bank in China was sentenced to death on bribery, bigamy, and corruption charges. Beijing’s drastic and rare move showed that China does not tolerate any serious corporate misconduct in the country. The sent.....

Social media giants ban President Trump Accounts
January 08, 2021 08:32 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaAfter the Capitol Hill violence on Wednesday condemned by the world leaders across the countries, the social media giants have come into the action. Facebook has announced banning Trump's account for at least until the incumbent President's term ge.....

As new COVID-19 strain hits, NZ, airlines contemplate travel restrictions
January 08, 2021 07:56 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaThe exponential growth potential of the new strain of COVID-19 virus is making the public health experts worried. The new mutant is estimated to be 50% more infectious than others. It is a more serious strain and grows much faster—something t.....

Taranaki Mounga advises sightseers to come fully prepared for Summer expeditions
January 08, 2021 06:17 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaAs a busy a summer lies ahead of the country’s tourist spots, guests to the Taranaki Mounga are advised to be careful. Due to international travel restrictions, the authorities are expecting large numbers of Kiwis to be venturing for holidays.....

Story of Elon Musk: A Dreamer's Journey to Becoming The World's Richest
January 08, 2021 05:25 PM AEDT| By Kunal Sawhney2020 was a blockbuster year for EV maker Tesla and its boss Elon Musk despite the COVID-19 blues. Continuing his winning streak, the outspoken maverick has entered the new year 2021 with a bang, becoming the world's richest person. Elon Musk overt.....

Advertising Standards Authority UK alleged Manuka Honey for Breaching code
January 08, 2021 04:13 PM AEDT| By Kunal SawhneyAn advertisement promoting Manuka Honey as a cure for cough has been condemned as a code breach by the ASA in the United Kingdom. They are of the view that this advertisement is a false claim. The ad landed in hot waters with the Advertising Stand.....

Why Simon and Schuster won’t publish Senator Josh Hawley’s book
January 08, 2021 03:43 PM AEDT| By Edita IvancevicFamous American publisher Simon and Schuster has decided against publishing Senator Josh Hawley’s latest book, as the Senator was one of the members who sought to overturn the President-elect Joe Biden’s victory. Hawley, a Republican S.....

Boeing Enters DPA in 737 MAX Probe, Agrees to Pay $2.5Bn
January 08, 2021 02:29 PM AEDT| By Kunal SawhneyThe United States Justice Department and the world's largest aerospace company Boeing have reached an agreement concerning a 737 MAX probe. The American conglomerate has agreed to pay USD 2.5 billion to settle a criminal charge of defrauding safety...

Calls grow for removal of Trump via 25th amendment or impeachment
January 08, 2021 01:31 PM AEDT| By Team Kalkine MediaThe tumultuous pictures coming from the US Capitol have forced the authorities and lawmakers of the US to ponder upon the impeachment of President Donald Trump prior to Joe Biden taking over as the next president. Violent and raucous scenes pla...

Shopify bans Trump-affiliated stores after Capital turmoil
January 08, 2021 12:58 PM AEDT| By Edita IvancevicThe e-commerce giant Shopify has decided to remove US President Donald Trump’s stores from its platform. The Canadian company pulled out all merchandise related to the sitting president as a response to recent riots in the US capital Washing.....
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