Bus passengers to be fined for playing loud music
28th September - "Harder"
Singapore has introduced new fines of up to $500 for blaring out music on buses that annoys other passengers.
Toys R Us to open 120 new stores in USA
24th September - "Easier"
Toys R Us is planning to open 120 new stores in the USA in the near future.
Sustainable Development Goals not on track, says UN
21st September - "Harder"
The United Nations has warned that the world is not on track to achieve its SDGs by 2030.
Sleeping with a light on could damage the heart
17th September - "Easier"
Researchers say sleeping with a light on could be bad for you.
CEO loses case to get back gifts from ex-girlfriend
14th September - "Harder"
A man in Singapore has lost a court case to get back hundreds of thousands of dollars of gifts that he had showered on his ex-girlfriend.
Traffic noise may be making birdsong less calming
10th September - "Easier"
The noise from traffic may reduce the positive effects of birdsong on our mood.
Australia bans AI songs from official music charts
7th September - "Harder"
Australia has banned songs that have been "wholly AI generated" from entering the country's official music charts.
France and Saudi Arabia agree to manga theme park
3rd September - "Easier"
Saudi Arabia and France are planning a new attraction based on the series Dragon Ball Z.
Companies destroying books to train AI models
31st August - "Harder"
AI companies are being investigated for allegedly using and then destroying rare books to train LLMs.
Bali jails tourist for not respecting Day of Silence
27th August - "Easier"
A tourist has been given a one-year jail sentence in Bali for insulting an important Hindu festival.
Extreme heat more dangerous for people over 60
24th August - "Harder"
Extreme heat may have a harsher effect on older people than doctors previously thought.
Influencers risk shark bites for perfect photo
20th August - "Easier"
Influencers are risking their lives by swimming with and touching sharks.
Couples who exercise together communicate better
17th August - "Harder"
New research has found that married couples who exercise together communicate better.
Scientists take sharpest-ever photos of the Sun
13th August - "Easier"
Astronomers have taken the best-ever photos of the Sun.
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