The number of children in the United States skipping routine vaccinations is increasing, creating larger vulnerable populations and heightening the risk of outbreaks of preventable diseases such as measles, which is currently spreading at record levels in some regions. New research published in the medical journal JAMA indicates that exemptions from school-required vaccines have […]
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The gold medal-winning U.S. women’s Olympic hockey team has declined an invitation to attend President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, citing scheduling conflicts following their historic Olympic victory. The invitation came after Trump congratulated the men’s hockey team by phone during their celebration of their own gold medal win and offered to send […]
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Uganda’s veteran leader Yoweri Museveni has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election, securing another term in office after a vote overshadowed by security operations, internet restrictions, and allegations of electoral misconduct. The announcement, made by the Electoral Commission in Kampala, confirmed that Museveni received nearly 72% of the total vote. His […]
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Minneapolis experienced another night of unrest as demonstrations continued following a second shooting involving a federal immigration officer within a week. The protests come as President Donald Trump warned he may use a rarely invoked federal law to deploy U.S. troops, raising fears of further escalation in an already tense situation. Crowds gathered near the […]
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A powerful winter storm swept across the northeastern United States, leaving widespread power outages, severe travel disruptions, and dangerously low temperatures in its wake. Communities across the region are still recovering after the system rapidly intensified into a bomb cyclone, producing extreme snowfall totals and hurricane-force wind gusts. The storm began late Sunday and strengthened […]
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Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, is now restricted from editing images of real people in revealing clothing on the X platform. The change follows international criticism after users discovered that Grok could digitally undress adults and, in some troubling cases, minors. X and its parent company, xAI, have introduced new safeguards to prevent misuse […]
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A sweeping regulatory decision by the administration of Donald Trump has significantly altered the federal government’s approach to climate policy. Officials finalized a move to withdraw a key Environmental Protection Agency determination that had enabled federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions for more than a decade. Central Climate Finding Reversed At the center of […]
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India’s transportation landscape is undergoing a visible transformation as electric three-wheelers and other battery-powered vehicles spread across cities, towns and rural communities. These vehicles are increasingly favored for short trips because they cost less to operate and maintain than fuel-based alternatives. For many drivers, the economic advantage is the main reason for switching, while reduced […]
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Food preservatives are widely used to keep products fresh, prevent spoilage, and extend shelf life. However, new large-scale research from France suggests that frequent consumption of certain preservatives may be associated with a higher risk of developing cancer and type 2 diabetes, raising fresh concerns about the long-term health impact of heavily processed foods. […]
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Sudan is battling a severe health emergency as cholera continues to spread across the country, threatening millions of people. Since mid-2024, the disease has moved swiftly through cities, villages, and displacement settlements, driven by armed conflict, flooding, and the breakdown of essential services. In a nation already struggling to survive war, cholera has become another […]
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