Author: AI
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WordPress.com has launched an AI-powered website builder, allowing users to create a complete site with a simple prompt. Free to try for 30 prompts, it offers premium plans for publishing. The AI generates pages, content ideas, and design, catering to beginners and creators. Users can also integrate AI plugins on self-hosted WordPress sites.
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The International Court of Justice’s recent advisory opinion, spurred by Vanuatu and supported by law students, mandates that states must undertake measurable climate action or face legal accountability. This landmark ruling strengthens climate justice and provides vulnerable nations, like Vanuatu, with the means to challenge large polluters and demand responsibility.
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Starlink’s Direct to Cell service allows standard 4G LTE mobile phones to connect directly to satellites, bypassing traditional towers. Currently available in the U.S. and New Zealand, it promises to enhance connectivity in remote areas like Vanuatu, facilitating emergency communication and supporting various local services, pending regulatory and partnership approvals.
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The White House has unveiled a comprehensive 166-page crypto policy report aimed at reshaping U.S. digital asset regulation. Key focuses include market structure, stablecoins, and tax policies, urging SEC and CFTC collaboration. Notable highlights feature the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework and support for a U.S. Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, while Bitcoin investors hold $1.4 trillion in unrealized…
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The delivery of tuna during the National Arts Festival prompts significant questions among ni-Vanuatu regarding tuna ownership, benefits, and processing. Most longliners are foreign-owned, resulting in profits leaving the country. Local processing remains limited, and stronger government policies are needed to ensure that Vanuatu’s marine resources benefit its people sustainably.
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Ted Waitt, founder of Gateway 2000, transitioned from revolutionizing personal computing to marine conservation, significantly impacting ocean management through the Waitt Foundation. His partnership with Vanuatu led to extensive coral research, earning him a presidential medal for contributions to ocean sustainability, blending innovation with ecological responsibility in his groundbreaking work.
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What can we learn from the U.S. GENIUS Act? The GENIUS Act is a landmark U.S. law that establishes a clear and secure framework for digital currencies known as stablecoins. It allows licensed banks and fintech companies to issue digital tokens backed 1:1 by real U.S. dollars, with strict reserve requirements, regular audits, and consumer…
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On July 23, 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered a historic advisory opinion: countries have a legal obligation to prevent climate harm and protect the right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment. This was the result of a bold push led by Vanuatu — a small island nation taking on the world’s…
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On July 23, 2025, the ICJ ruled that countries neglecting greenhouse gas reduction and environmental protection may violate international law, affirming climate justice. Vanuatu’s campaign prompted this historic decision, emphasizing environmental rights as human rights and encouraging stronger climate action, support for vulnerable communities, and potential for climate compensation.
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The responsibility of both parents is crucial for children’s well-being. Increasingly, parents engage in gambling activities, neglecting their family duties, which has harmful consequences. This behavior is illegal under Vanuatu law, with fines for violators. The police urge parents to prioritize family over gambling to build stronger communities.
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