World
Coverage of World in the Nexus archive.
- 99% of people on Earth will get sunlight at the same time this Wednesday
On July 8 at approximately 11:10 GMT, 99 percent of the world will experience sunlight simultaneously. This event occurs due to Earth's position relative to the sun at that specific time.
- LGBTQIA+ community raises voice against new amendment Act at Chennai Pride
The LGBTQIA+ community in Chennai protested against a new amendment Act during the Chennai Pride march. Participants included thousands from Chennai and some from other parts of the world.
- Daily life around the world, in photos
The article presents a collection of photographs capturing daily life in various parts of the world.
- The most powerful El Nino in a century could be on its way
Warnings indicate a strong El Niño weather phenomenon this year, which could lead to drought, flooding, and extreme heat in the coming months. The article questions whether the world can adequately prepare for these impacts.
- How the world failed a mother’s children, killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza
A mother's children were killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, and the article examines how the world failed to prevent or respond to the incident. The focus is on the international community's inaction regarding the casualties.
- The world hit a 44-year high in executions
Governments around the world executed more people in 2025 than at any point since 1981, marking a 44-year high in executions.
- China Wants to Speak for Taiwan. The World Should Hear Taiwan Directly.
China seeks to control the global narrative about Taiwan by promoting its own version of events, while the article argues that the international community should hear directly from Taiwan. Much of the world is currently accepting China's perspective without direct input from Taiwan.
- Mortgage rates jump to over 6.5% — the highest level since the Iran war started
Mortgage rates have surged to over 6.5%, reaching their highest level since the Iran war began. While this represents an eight-month high, rates remain lower than they were a year ago.
- Is BTC bottom in
A Reddit user speculates that Bitcoin will decline to $48,000 in the next month, comparing the potential impact of the Russia-Ukraine war to historical geopolitical events like the Iran conflict. The user references their experience during the 2022 bear market as basis for their prediction and invites others to share professional analysis.
- ‘The world is sounding an alarm’: Why big tech is the new colonist
Big tech companies are exerting power through technology, finance, and control over information, rather than traditional military force. This shift in power dynamics is being compared to colonialism. The world is taking notice of this new form of power.
- Why the oil crisis could become a full-blown catastrophe within a month
The world is facing a potential oil crisis due to rapidly depleting global crude reserves, which could lead to scarcity within a month. This scarcity may have significant economic and social implications. The depletion of crude reserves is pushing the world towards a severe shortage.
- Anti-poverty program is effective even in one of the world's toughest settings
Researchers studied a poverty alleviation program that provides cash and coaching to households in an urban setting, typically implemented in rural areas. The program was found to be effective even in tough settings. The study aimed to determine its effectiveness in non-rural environments.
- Anti-poverty program is effective even in one of the world's toughest settings
Researchers studied a poverty alleviation program that provides cash and coaching to households in an urban setting, typically implemented in rural areas. The program was found to be effective even in one of the world's toughest settings. The study aimed to determine if the program could work in non-rural areas.
- Rednote Draws a Line Between China and the World
Rednote, a platform expanding internationally, is implementing measures to separate Chinese users from global audiences, which it previously connected. This move highlights a strategic shift as the company navigates its growth beyond China.
- Sam Altman’s project World looks to scale its human verification empire. First stop: Tinder.
Sam Altman's project World, known for its Orb-centered anonymous verification system, aims to expand its influence through new partnerships, starting with Tinder. The initiative seeks to scale its human verification empire by leveraging these collaborations.
- Should you stare into Sam Altman’s orb before your next date?
Tinder users can earn five free boosts by verifying their identity through physical orbs developed by World, a company co-founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The orbs use facial scanning to confirm users are not bots or AI agents and were initially tested in Japan before expanding to select markets including the U.S.
- Sam Altman's World Teams With Zoom, Tinder to Better Verify Humans in the AI Age
Sam Altman's World, an iris-scanning crypto project, partners with Tinder and Zoom to enhance human verification in the AI era. Tinder will roll out U.S. human verification using World's technology, while Zoom introduces its Deep Face feature for identity validation.
- Trump's UFO disclosure takes step forward as world waits with bated breath
Donald Trump has taken a step forward in disclosing information about UFOs, with the world eagerly anticipating the revelation. The move highlights ongoing interest in unidentified aerial phenomena and potential government transparency efforts.
- Sam Altman’s World project launches major upgrade to fight deepfakes and bots
Sam Altman's World project has launched a major upgrade aimed at combating deepfakes and bots. The update introduces advanced tools to enhance digital authenticity and security.
- Sam Altman's "proof of human" company pushes into mainstream services
Sam Altman's company, formerly Worldcoin, now called World, is expanding its human verification technology into mainstream services like Zoom, DocuSign, and Tinder. The company upgraded its World ID protocol, open-sourced it, and aims to combat AI-driven impersonation and bot activity. It claims 17.9 million global users but faces security and governance concerns.
- Zoom teams up with World to verify humans in meetings
Zoom has partnered with the World to implement a verification system for meeting participants. Verified individuals will display a badge on their video tiles during meetings, enhancing security and trust in virtual interactions.
- How Prediction Markets Turned the World Into a Casino
The article explores how prediction markets have transformed global decision-making into a gambling-like system. It uses the metaphor of a casino to describe the speculative nature of these markets and their widespread influence.
- Campaigners demand action to break UK’s ‘addiction’ to herbicides
Glyphosate use has increased 10-fold in 30 years, driven by Scottish farmers in the 1980s who pioneered its application to dry wheat before harvest. The practice has spread globally, sparking public health concerns over its long-term impacts.
- These were the best and worst places for air quality in 2021, new report shows
A new report highlights that air pollution reached unhealthy levels globally in 2021, identifying the best and worst places for air quality. The findings underscore significant variations in air quality across regions during the year.