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Schoolchildren in rural India spend most of their screen time playing games, watching movies, or listening to songs, rather than accessing study materials or online tutorials. PlanetRead survey estimates 600M of India's "literate" people are weak readers. OTT platforms have potential to make meaningful contributions to reading literacy & language…

The Hindu

Margaret River scraps e-scooter trial over underage usage, non-compliance with helmet rules

A Margaret River councillor questioned whether she ever saw a "single person using a helmet" during a three-month e-scooter trial, with police saying they did not have resources to enforce compliance and safety rules.

ABC News

Are bike shares cost effective?

Many are looking at ways to save some money and cut down on everyday expenses. One of these cost-saving measures is leaving the car at home and using a bike to get around town. With bike share programs now available in most of America’ bigger cities, one doesn’t even have…

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Middle Eastern investors acquire 150,000 sq ft office complex in South Wales

In its first UK deal Al Wazzan has acquired a 150,000 sq ft office complex at Celtic Springs Business Park

Birmingham Post

3 Stocks Going Out of Fashion

The fashion industry currently grapples with an industry-wide lack of demand due to high inflation, increasing costs, and unstable supply chains. Given the industry’s headwinds, it might be wise to avoid fundamentally weak fashion stocks Hanesbrands (HBI), Allbirds (BIRD), and Express, Inc. (EXPR) now. Read more….

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What really happened to the ‘Cryptoqueen’?

The promoter of OneCoin, a scheme that preyed on unsuspecting crypto enthusiasts, has been on the run since 2017.

Fortune

UK accused of ‘dangerous whitewash’ over Bahrain human rights abuses

Humanitarian groups urge foreign secretary to issue correction to a recent report, amid fears it could provide cover for repression in the Gulf state

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Washington, D.C., Banned Bird E-Scooters: 'Arbitrary and Capricious,' Says Company

The company scored 445 points on the city's checklist—one fewer point than a company that did receive a permit.

Reason

FIA accused of "targeting" Lewis Hamilton and slammed by House of Lords peer

More strong opposition to the FIA's new protest ban has emerged, this time from Lord Scriven who asserts that the F1 governing body's move will "shield host countries from scrutiny"

Daily Mirror

Lewis Hamilton sent emotional plea by prisoner begging F1 star not to be "muzzled" by FIA

An inmate in a Bahrain prison has called on Lewis Hamilton to continue his protests against human rights abuses, amid FIA boss Mohammed Ben Sulayem's call for drivers to stop making political statements

Daily Mirror

FIA slammed by human rights group over rule against Lewis Hamilton and F1 driver protests

The FIA says it has changed the rules around protests to bring them in line with similar regulations from other major sporting governing bodies, but one group claims it may impact the human rights of F1 drivers

Daily Mirror

Lime's CEO says cars, not other scooter companies, are his true business rivals

Lime is on track to reach its first profitable year yet and banking on people's desire for green transportation.

Fortune

Companies like Lime and Lyft are improving design and operations to deliver on sustainability promises

Although shared e-bikes and scooters are touted as an environmentally friendly way to get around cities, the companies are often net contributors to greenhouse gas emissions.

Fortune

Prisoners' families hold small protest in Bahrain during pope visit

Relatives of death row and life inmates in Bahrain held a small protest along Pope Francis' motorcade route on Saturday calling for freedom of political prisoners in the Gulf Arab state.

Reuters

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The Guardian - UK

Bahraini death row prisoner pleads with pope to aid his release

Exclusive: Mohammed Ramadhan, who alleges he was tortured into confessing to deadly bombing, urges pontiff to act on visit to Gulf state

The National (Scotland)

Scottish MP voices 'outrage' over UK taxpayers funding foreign torture

A SCOTTISH MP has spoken of his horror at how Britain is paying £1.8 million a year to fund policing institutions in Bahrain where prisoners are…

Wales Online

Gran 'sent flying' by e-scooter rider is left with broken wrist and cracked jaw

Sarah Carter, 80, was knocked to the ground when she was smashed into by an e-scooter rider

Daily Mirror

UK county bans e-scooters before someone gets 'seriously hurt' after 2 year trial

E-scooters will disappear from the streets of Kent and trials will end within months after an 80-year-old woman was knocked to the floor by a rider on the pavement

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The Independent UK

County clamps down on e-scooters ‘before someone is seriously hurt’

A trial of e-scooters in Kent will be cut short to prevent people getting “seriously hurt”, the county council has ruled. E-scooters cannot be used legally on public highways outside a small number of trial areas, which from December will once again include Kent.

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2 Retail Stocks Investors Should Sell Before It Is Too Late

The persistently high inflation is hampering consumer confidence, leading to declining retail sales volume. Moreover, the continuing supply chain issues are proving to be a major headwind for the retail industry. Hence, it might be best to sell retail stocks Allbirds (BIRD) and Gap (GPS), considering their weak bottom lines.…

Benzinga

Why Bed Bath & Beyond Is Trading Higher By 12%; Here Are 26 Stocks Moving Premarket

Gainers Bird Global, Inc. (NYSE: BRDS) shares rose 25.2% to $0.54 in pre-market trading. Bird secured permit extensions and expanded to new U.S. cities.

Financial Times

Venture capital’s silent crash: when the tech boom met reality

Investors of all stripes have crashed the clubby world of VC, drawn by the potential of tech start-ups. But there are signs the party is over

StockNews.com

Which Trendy Shoe Maker Is a Better Buy - Steven Madden or Allbirds?

Despite the impact of high inflation and supply chain disruptions, the growing demand for athletic and trendy footwear upon rising focus on fitness and fashion, should enable shoemakers Steven Madden (SHOO) and Allbirds (BIRD) to stay afloat. But which of these stocks is a better buy now? Read more to…

Benzinga

Bird Construction Gets Design-Build Contract For Plant Protein Processing Facility In Alberta

Bird Construction Inc. (TSX: BDT) (OTC: BIRDF) has been

StockNews.com

5 Stocks to Avoid After Announcing Disappointing Earnings Results

Roughly 90% of S&P 500 companies have released their first-quarter results, among which the majority beat consensus estimates. However, Coinbase (COIN), Wayfair (W), Allbirds (BIRD), Beyond Meat (BYND), and Paysafe (PSFE) reported disappointing first-quarter earnings. So, we think these stocks are best avoided now. Read on.

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