Officials from New Zealand, Australia, Germany, the US and the UK spent this week calling for an independent investigation into the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) handling of the 23 Chinese athletes who tested positive for a banned substance in 2021. WADA continues to stand by its actions, but amid the mounting pressure, the agency announced […]
The Little Shop of Kindness is run by volunteers who aim to provide migrants with anything they need, including clothes and intangible support, like help enrolling children in school. The World’s Bianca Hillier visits the store on New York’s Upper East side.
Barilla the Italian pasta company has released a six-song “Al Bronzo Soundtrack.” They say the soundtrack is scientifically designed to enhance the taste and texture of their pasta. A University of Oxford experimental psychologist, who worked on the project, says the science behind this is real. The World’s Bianca Hillier looks at what’s […]
Samyuktha Vijayan’s debut film “Blue Sunshine” follows Bhanu, a transgender woman and high school teacher in present-day southern India. Bhanu runs into challenges including changing her name, exploitative love interests, and tense family dynamics. But what sets “Blue Sunshine” apart is how Vijayan makes sure to include a more holistic picture of reality. The World’s […]