JAKE SHROPSHIRE
Jake Shropshire is a staff writer at
The Millennial Source. He is currently based in
Paris, France.
Hong Kong has become Asia’s new NFT epicenter
“This year, Hong Kong has effectively established itself as the world’s second city for Contemporary Art after New York.”
Here are some of reasons why the younger generations are choosing to be child-free
“The very unromantic part of fertility is that it’s really largely driven by economics. For women who face recessions in...
Fed tapering won’t solve the US economy’s problems, says economics professor Dr. Tenpao Lee
“The Fed, they have a really difficult job because right now they have very limited tools to deal with the...
How Biden’s infrastructure plan aims to address the global climate crisis
If the BIF is focused on building out the infrastructure for the US to transition to more sustainable energy source...
How will the global chip shortage affect the rest of your year?
This timeline varies a little bit depending on who you ask, but the consensus is that the chip shortage won’t...
A temporary Facebook outage taught us how reliant we are on one of US lawmakers least favorite tech giants
For over five hours on October 5, the once-unimaginable happened: Facebook, and all of its related products, shut down.
What you need to know about all the bills in US Congress right now
But on September 30, Congress passed what’s called a continuing resolution, which is a short term way of funding the government until...
With China’s crypto ban, where will the country’s “bitcoin refugees” go?
There are really only two criteria for these bitcoin refugees when looking for places to move to: relatively cheap electricity...
What’s different about China’s ban on crypto this time?
Even if some do find a way to circumvent the regulations, there is no doubt that the industry has been...
US-China relations eased as Huawei’s Meng and the “two Michaels” return home
There had reportedly been previous negotiations to let her go, but a resolution hadn’t been met. When the Biden administration came...
Douyin’s screen time limit is “100% the bigger trend,” says Stanley Chao, ex-president of Kingston Technology
“No question, these restrictions are going to hurt the bottom line,” he said, “and that's why all their stock prices...
“Our strategy hasn’t changed,” says Duolingo founder in response to China’s ed tech crackdown
“Our strategy hasn’t changed,” said Ahn, adding, “China’s a very interesting market; of course, it’s the largest language learning market...
How is the US, UK, Australia pact related to US-China relations?
Australia is only the second country to gain access to the American nuclear tech, allowing subs to be even stealthier and travel...
Why is France so angry about a US, UK, Australia security deal?
Zogg explained that the deal falling through for France was more than just the bad end of a business relationship....
The US$1 billion IPO and EV ambitions of India’s ride-sharing company, Ola
Now, Ola Electric is in full swing, with the first round of electric scooters being delivered as soon as next...
Tesla’s future in India remains uncertain after Ford exits
But all the different government regulations, fees and processes, along with relatively minimal industrial infrastructure, to begin with, it meant...
Bitcoin’s bumpy first week in El Salvador
For several consecutive days, the Chivo experienced technical difficulties, ranging from not being able to access the digital wallet to...
With India and China adding around 750 million people between them to the middle class by 2030, how does this affect the global economy?
According to a study by the World Data Lab, the middle class between India and China alone is expected to...
How is the world handling the influx of Afghan refugee requests?
Afghanistan’s neighboring countries have mostly been either quiet or unreceptive to the idea of taking in large groups of refugees.
How exactly does China’s digital yuan help weaken American sanctions and the US dollar?
But, the digital yuan isn’t quite completed yet. While the currency is out and people have access to it for...
Carmakers continue suspending production because of chip shortage. When will it end?
According to Isao Matsumoto, the chief executive officer of a semiconductor company in Japan that supplies chips for Ford Motor...
Is work from home sustainable for employers around the world?
Some studies have shown that companies are going back to an in-office schedule at a higher rate in Asia than...
What does Kamala Harris’ trip to Southeast Asia mean for US-China relations?
In particularly contentious areas, Biden is willing to confront China with pressure. But for other issues, mostly economic ones, competition...
Who is Nicholas Burns, Biden’s nominee for the US ambassador to China?
China and the US are at odds over a myriad of issues including, human rights, Taiwan, Hong Kong, trade, coronavirus...
“It’s tragic:” Lebanon’s crisis worsens
Last week, The American University of Beirut Medical Center explained that because of the fuel shortages, it faced a forced...
A presidential assassination, an earthquake and a tropical storm: Haiti’s struggles continue
On August 14, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti’s southern peninsula, the same area that was still recovering from the...
How does a Taliban-controlled Afghanistan pose a risk for China?
“China has made it very clear,” said former Chinese Foreign Ministry official Victor Gao, “China will not allow Afghanistan to...
What’s going on in Afghanistan right now?
According to the United Nations refugee agency, a quarter-million people have been forced from their homes since May, with 80%...
Biden isn’t Obama 2.0 – This is how the former vice president is setting himself apart from his old boss
“It’s hard to say whether one approach was superior to another,” said Dr. Wright, “but it’s interesting to think about...
Why a bipartisan US$1 trillion infrastructure package is a win for Republicans
For Democrats, this legislation becoming law represents the first major win since the Biden administration entered the White House, with...
What’s the lambda variant and what does it mean for us?
Most of the time these mutations don’t do anything special. In fact, there are more than a dozen COVID-19 variants...
Apple iPhones will now flag child sexual abuse. What does this mean for data privacy?
In the past, Apple has always reported fewer cases compared to other tech giants, such as Facebook Inc. Last year,...
How Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya’s situation relates to the arrest of that opposition journalist in Belarus
“When the crisis has been internationalized, when there is danger not only for Belarusian citizens but European citizens, this made...
The dangers of SPACs, explained
The life cycle of a SPAC is almost like the life cycle of a butterfly, just throw out all the...
How are countries handling COVID-19 vaccine requirements?
Chances are these policies will evolve. It isn’t likely (at least we hope), that in five years time we will...
How do cyberattacks really affect us?
While most people might not necessarily still be running Windows Vista on their home computer, this kind of hack is...
Trevor Milton, Nikola founder and Tesla competitor, is facing fraud charges. Here’s what you need to know.
In a promotional video, a truck was towed up a hill and then rolled to the bottom, to look like...
Are the rich really getting younger?
There are still plenty of people on the list who are older. In fact, the top three richest people in...
5G: Where are we now and when will it be available to us?
That isn’t to mention that it takes time to develop the apps and things that are so useful with new...
With travel increasing alongside COVID-19 cases, should US airlines brace for a second hit?
On July 18, the TSA screened more than 2.2 million travelers, the highest number since the start of the pandemic.
How does the Frito-Lay strike relate to the US labor shortage
But in an economy with a worker shortage, the bigger fear would be that workers striking use the time to...
Is Facebook really to blame for the US not meeting vaccine goals?
“We are not in a war or a battle with Facebook,” said Jen Psaki, “we're in a battle with the...
How does US withdrawal from Afghanistan put pressure on Russia?
For Russia, similar concerns echo for its southern border. In fact, there are reports from Russian state media that Russian...
SEC cracks down as billionaire space race leads to rise in space SPACs
According to some, the SEC crackdown and the skepticism around how realistic these space-exploration company projections are, could cause problems...
How climate change has fueled floods across Europe and record-high temperatures in North America
Globally, there are different proposals with slightly different criticisms, but they all basically boil down to the fact that eventually,...
With internet shutdowns and over 100 people missing or arrested, what’s really going on in Cuba
“They’ll have to walk over our dead bodies if they want to take on the revolution,” said Cuban President Miguel...
Biden’s military position put to test as struggle for power escalates in Haiti
Speaking to TMS, professor of politics and public affairs at Princeton University Dr. Lauren Wright, says that there doesn’t appear...
Flying cars may be on roads and in skies by 2024
Consultant company Morgan Stanley predicts the currently untapped urban air mobility market could be as big as US$1.5 trillion by...
The legal battle between 36 states and Google’s app store monopoly, explained
“This lawsuit isn’t about helping the little guy or protecting consumers,” wrote White in his blog post. “It’s about boosting...
What are the proposed data laws in Hong Kong that have big tech spooked?
In response, a letter by the Asia Internet Coalition (AIC), which includes Twitter, Facebook, Google, LinkedIn and Apple as member...
Where are we now with the global semiconductor shortage?
What we’re seeing with the chip shortage now is that companies in need of semiconductors – particularly car companies –...
This is what a return to the office will look like
Employers are already having a hard enough time recruiting workers amid the labor shortage. And, losing existing ones costs employers...
What do we actually know about the Delta variant
For the US, experts don’t necessarily see widespread surges in cases on the horizon. Instead, they think that there will...
Will Biden’s infrastructure package lead to higher inflation?
Economists agree that the proposed measures likely won’t fully fund the bill. Instead, what will likely happen is that, where...
The path forward for Biden’s infrastructure plan, explained
The new bill seems to have really just cut a little bit off of everything in Biden’s original package, with...
What’s going on with Victoria’s Secret?
According to Megan Rapinoe, an American women’s soccer star and a new ambassador for Victoria's Secret, the company's old branding...
What the price of lumber has to do with inflation, explained
Lumber’s one of those weird commodities that can tell you a lot more about the economy than it seems like...
According to a Princeton professor, Republicans’ chances don’t look too bad in the 2022 midterms. Here’s why
In a TMS exclusive, Dr. Lauren Wright, a professor of politics and public affairs at Princeton University, explained that Republicans’...
Space is becoming the billionaire’s playground
On July 20, Amazon’s founder and chief executive officer Jeff Bezos is going to space. If you’re experiencing a bit...
How will the G-7 deal with challenges in China going forward?
China has been working to make it harder for sanctions to do much by passing laws that punish countries that...
