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From American dream to nightmare: for the first time in 50 years, more people are leaving the U.S. than arriving

The United States is losing its appeal: in 2025, for the first time in 50 years, the number of emigrants exceeded the number of immigrants.

  • Sep 18, 2026 10:00

Florence: first Italian city to ban short-term rentals outside historic center

Florence extends its ban on short-term rentals beyond the Unesco perimeter: nine districts concerned by Palazzo Vecchio's anti-tourism approach.

  • Sep 17, 2026 12:00

The "Dubai Chocolate" effect: between war and a buzz, pistachios are becoming more expensive

From the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz to viral videos about Dubai Chocolate, the pistachio has found itself at the heart of a perfect storm, and prices are soaring.

  • Sep 16, 2026 10:30

The ancient Mayans were already trading (and eating) "pedigree dogs".

A study reveals that Mayan dogs traveled long distances, received a rich diet and often ended up sacrificed or eaten.

  • Sep 15, 2026 10:30

NYC’s mayor takes on poverty and sky-high living costs with price-regulated city stores

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced the creation of a network of price-regulated municipal supermarkets, designed to guarantee access to shopping for all and especially for citizens in extremely precarious situations.

  • Sep 14, 2026 10:00

Colorado dries up: Washington plans drastic water cuts that threaten Western economy

The Colorado River Basin is facing serious water supply problems due to a persistent drought, with repercussions for the economy and environment of no less than seven western US states.

  • Sep 13, 2026 12:00

When Pro-Russian cybercrime disguises itself as a lucrative video game

Cyberattacks against European institutions, which have been on the rise recently, are taking an unprecedented turn, to say the least.

  • Sep 10, 2026 12:00

Amsterdam bans ads for meat and fossil fuels

A historic decision, marking a clear change of direction in urban policy against climate change: the Amsterdam City Council has decided to ban advertising for meat and products related to fossil fuels in public spaces.

  • Sep 09, 2026 10:00

Which applications exploit your data the most?

The apps we use to chat, shop, learn languages or simply pass time on a daily basis are often uncontrolled machines, especially when it comes to personal data. Que Choisir's survey of 50 mobile apps, on iOS and Android, paints an alarming picture of our digital privacy.

  • Sep 08, 2026 12:00

Free ChatGPT Plus for all: Malta becomes first country to offer AI to citizens—with one condition

Malta is positioning itself to become the first country in the world to make access to artificial intelligence a genuine mass public service.

  • Sep 06, 2026 10:00