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Gun Violence: The ‘Public Health Crisis’ the U.S. Can’t Overcome
On July 1st, local time, a shooting occurred near the campus of the University of Cincinnati in Ohio, resulting in 3 deaths and...
Paris Olympic Green Goals Stumble: One-Third of Village to Have AC
Environmental ambitions for zero air-conditioning in Paris Olympic Village challenged: More than a third of the rooms in the accommodation facilities planned for...
New York Paramedics Condemn Low Wages: ‘Overworked and Hopeless’
New York City’s paramedics have begun negotiations for their long-overdue contract, stating that their wages are so low it is difficult to afford...
South Korea Declares “Population State of Emergency”
On the 19th of local time, President Yoon Seok-yul officially declared that Korea has entered a “national emergency state of population” while presiding...
Oklahoma Mandates Bible Study for All Students
On June 19, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed a bill requiring the posting of the Bible’s Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms...
Desert Moss Discovery by Chinese Scientists May Aid Mars Exploration
According to a report by The Guardian on June 30, Chinese scientists have discovered that a type of moss growing in deserts has...
WMO Expert: Climate Change Drives Extreme Weather Norm
This year, extreme weather events such as heavy rain, floods, heatwaves, and droughts have frequently occurred in many parts of the world, causing...
Top 20 Capitals See 50% Increase in Hot Days Over 30 Years
A study released on the 28th by a think tank focusing on the environment shows that the number of days with high temperatures...
No Fries at the Paris Olympics Restaurant? Half of the Food Is Vegetarian
On the 25th, the Paris Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games announced the catering arrangements during the Paris Olympics, where they will offer...
New York City Schools May Implement Cell Phone Ban Starting in 2025
New York City public schools may ban student cell phone use as early as January next year. New York City Schools Chancellor David...
