South Sudan: UN and partners make plea for urgent intervention to end ‘escalating violence’
UNMISS, the African Union mission, regional bloc IGAD, the so-called Troika (United States, United Kingdom,…
Study Ties Abortion Restrictions to ‘Significant’ Jump in Suicide Rates for Young Women
With abortion currently inaccessible in over a quarter of U.S. states, peer-reviewed research published Wednesday…
All the cinema (and sequels) we have to look forward to in 2023
Ever get the feeling that time is standing still, that your life’s on repeat, that…
‘A Sigh of Relief’ as Hundreds of Rohingya Refugees Rescued After Harrowing Sea Journeys
The rescue of hundreds of Rohingya refugees by fishers and local authorities in Indonesia’s Aceh…
I’ve indulged over the holidays. If I’m healthy the rest of the time, does it matter?
The holidays are often called the “silly season” – a time when we eat, drink…
Flush With Record Profits, Exxon Sues to Block EU Windfall Tax
Fresh off posting the highest quarterly profit in its history, the U.S.-based fossil fuel giant…
Shallow M6.0 earthquake hits southeast of Loyalty Islands
A strong and shallow earthquake registred by the USGS as M6.0 hit southeast of Loyalty…
Asteroid 2022 YA6 flew past Earth at 0.3 LD
(2022 YR4) 2022-Dec-27 07:02 ± < 00:01 0.783 | 0.00201 7.67 4.8 m – 11…
Migrant Families in Staten Island Finally Get Laundry Cards for Christmas
About 150 migrant families staying in two west-central Staten Island hotels converted to shelters in…
At least 29 fatalities, 25 people missing as severe floods hit the Philippines
Heavy rains affecting parts of the Philippines since December 25, 2022, caused severe floods in…