Summary:The U.N. has reported a third consecutive annual drop in global hunger to 8.2% of the population, down from 8.5% in 2023. Despite progress, the report highlighted that conflict and climate shocks—especially in Africa and Western Asia—continue to undermine food access. Why It Matters:This progress shows that resilience and aid efforts are working—but fragility remains … Read more
Summary:Global oil prices jumped more than 5% following new clashes near the Strait of Hormuz — a key oil shipping route. Tensions between Iran and Western naval forces disrupted tanker movements, fueling investor anxiety. Why It Matters:Oil price spikes impact everything from gas stations to global inflation. Rising energy costs could ripple through consumer markets, … Read more
Summary:Meta has rolled out a new AI assistant integrated directly into Instagram. The tool helps users write captions, generate story ideas, and summarize comment sections using natural language prompts. Currently in beta, it’s available to select users in the U.S. Why It Matters:This feature could change how creators engage with content and significantly reduce time … Read more