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Idaho Moves to Deregulate Child Care in First-of-Its-Kind Legislation
Idaho is poised to become the first state in the country to eliminate state-mandated child-to-staff ratios for early care and education settings, a ...
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:
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Moment Bukavu was rocked by deadly explosions
Explosions during a rally held by a rebel group in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo have killed at least 11 people and injured around 60 others.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Scientists crack the code for why locusts swarm
Virtual reality platform uncovers the collective behavior of swarming locusts. Their research could help secure agricultural lands and food supply.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:New WHO and ITU standard aims to prevent hearing loss among gamers
Ahead of World Hearing Day 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) are highlighting the first global standard for safe listening in video gameplay and esport activities, which aims to reduce the risk of and prevent hearing loss among gamers. Previously, no safe listening guidelines or standards existed for video gameplay devices or software.βEveryone can take steps...
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:India has undermined a popular myth about development
Extreme poverty in the country has dropped to negligible levels
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:India has undermined a popular myth about development
Extreme poverty in the country has dropped to negligible levels
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Third meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the upsurge of mpox 2024 β Temporary recommendations
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), following the third meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR) Emergency Committee regarding the upsurge of mpox 2024, held on 25 February 2025, from 12:00 to 17:00 CET, concurs with its advice that the event continues to meet the criteria of a public health emergency of international concern and, considering the advice of the Committee, he...
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Sweden's homes heated by a giant underground thermos
Carved into the rock beneath a Swedish city, a huge man-made cave system dating back to the Cold War is being used to heat local housing. DW found out how it works.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:A look back at Gene Hackman's career: 'A Hollywood tough guy'
From "The French Connection" to "The Royal Tenenbaums," Hackman's acting career spanned more than six decades. The 95-year-old actor has been found dead with his wife.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Measles in Texas: A deadly disease that can be prevented
An unvaccinated child in West Texas has died from measles β the first US measles death in a decade. The WHO says low vaccination rates puts half the world at risk of outbreaks.
Published on: February 27, 2025 | Source:Zimbabwe plans to expand coal use to address drought-induced blackouts
The Southern African nation faces severe power shortages but lacks the funding to shift to cleaner energy sources, campaigners say The post Zimbabwe plans to expand coal use to address drought-induced blackouts appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: February 26, 2025 | Source:Global carbon offset sector under scrutiny
Judges have declared a Kenyan carbon project partially illegal. It is the latest of several controversies in the sector.
Published on: February 26, 2025 | Source:Was Nazi-looted art in Germany concealed from Jewish heirs?
Artworks by Paul Klee and Pablo Picasso are among hundreds in a state collection in Bavaria that were knowingly stolen by the Nazis. Yet the heirs of Jewish owners have apparently not been informed.
Published on: February 26, 2025 | Source:Why Blackness Matters in Early Childhood Development
βAlthough I can discuss all of the ways that affirming Blackness is necessary within the early childhood setting, this is something that is under ...
Published on: February 26, 2025 | Source:WHO strengthens support for grassroots crowdsourcing campaign: a global movement of unity and solidarity
What started as a grassroots initiative by a WHO staff member has grown into a global movement for health. Building on the success of the 1 Dollar 1 World campaign, the World Health Organization (WHO) is now amplifying and evolving the initiative to encourage more people around the world to show their solidarity.Inspired by an individualβs initiative, WHO is now backing the 1 Dollar 1 World movement, encouraging...
Published on: February 26, 2025 | Source:UK aid budget cuts threaten climate finance pledge to vulnerable nations, experts warn
The UK is the latest wealthy nation to announce cuts to its overseas aid budget after agreeing to step up climate finance to developing countries at COP29 The post UK aid budget cuts threaten climate finance pledge to vulnerable nations, experts warn appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: February 25, 2025 | Source:The unseen map that promised to bring peace to the Middle East
In 2008, Israel's Prime Minister Ehud Olmert urged the Palestinian leader to agree to a two-state solution. The map he drew has never been revealed to media - until now.
Published on: February 24, 2025 | Source:In Trumpβs shadow, IPCC set to make key decision on timing of climate science review
With the US not expected to show up at the IPCC meeting, countries have a final chance to agree whether assessment reports could inform the next UN scorecard of climate action The post In Trumpβs shadow, IPCC set to make key decision on timing of climate science review appeared first on Climate Home News.
Published on: February 21, 2025 | Source:Laws Against Black Literacy in Pre-Civil War South Still Haunt Education, Expert Says
The push for universal public education across the United States began in the midst of the Civil War β on the Union-occupied Sea Islands off the coast ...
Published on: February 20, 2025 | Source:Spiritual Pragmatism in Mediation. Member Spotlight: Ankur Shah Delight
When it comes to dedication to nonviolence and conflict resolution, Ankur Shah Delight embodies a holistic, deeply personal approach. His journeyβrooted in lived experience and an unwavering commitment to nonviolenceβhasβ¦ The post Spiritual Pragmatism in Mediation. Member Spotlight: Ankur Shah Delight appeared first on Mediators Beyond Borders International.
Published on: February 19, 2025 | Source:Mass polio vaccination campaign to continue in the Gaza Strip
The emergency polio outbreak response in the Gaza Strip is continuing, with a mass vaccination campaign scheduled from 22 to 26 February 2025. The novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) will be administered to over 591 000 children under 10 years of age to protect them from polio. This campaign follows the recent detection of poliovirus in wastewater samples in Gaza, signaling ongoing circulation in the environment,...
Published on: February 18, 2025 | Source:Pope Francis's funeral to be held on Saturday, the Vatican says
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Bringing Forth Diplomacy and Unity. Member Spotlight: Michelle Hubbs
As a young girl, Michelle Hubbs was closest to her father, Honorary Colonel Petty Officer First Class Gene Shearer. She loved spending time with him so much she would tag⦠The post Bringing Forth Diplomacy and Unity. Member Spotlight: Michelle Hubbs appeared first on Mediators Beyond Borders International.
Published on: February 14, 2025 | Source:Cheap solar power is sending electrical grids into a death spiral
Pakistan and South Africa provide a warning for other countries
Published on: February 13, 2025 | Source:Cheap solar power is sending electrical grids into a death spiral
Pakistan and South Africa provide a warning for other countries
Published on: February 13, 2025 | Source:London Uncovered
The BBC's Science Editor visits the site of a major archaeological discovery in the city.
Published on: February 13, 2025 | Source:Teachers Say Parental Engagement Can Make or Break Efforts to Close Learning Gaps
With the results of the nationβs report card showing dismal results in math and reading, a recent survey of elementary and middle school teachers found ...
Published on: February 13, 2025 | Source:Students Are Not Well, and It's Our Job to Save Them
βI firmly believe our failure to teach our children across all the dimensions of wellness has left them unprepared to tackle life's challenges in and ...
Published on: February 12, 2025 | Source:School Districts Lost Federal Funds. Will Students Lose Digital Access?
With federal relief dollars gone and few states planning to step in with more money, will schools lose digital access gained during the pandemic?
Published on: February 11, 2025 | Source:WHO, St. Jude launch groundbreaking international delivery of childhood cancer medicines
The World Health Organization (WHO) and St. Jude Childrenβs Research Hospital have commenced distribution of critically-needed childhood cancer medicines in 2 of 6 pilot countries, through the Global Platform for Access to Childhood Cancer Medicines.
Published on: February 10, 2025 | Source:Dire health and humanitarian crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo prompts escalation of efforts by WHO, partners
The recent surge in violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo has led to significant loss of life, trauma, displacement, and the destruction of critical health infrastructure, exacerbating an already dire situation for millions of people.The situation remains tense and volatile, and the health needs are immense. WHO remains on the ground, and has continued to respond to the health needs by providing...
Published on: February 07, 2025 | Source:Tariff uncertainty can be as ruinous as tariffs themselves
Whatever its geopolitical merits, the βmadman theoryβ transfers badly to economics
Published on: February 06, 2025 | Source:Tariff uncertainty can be as ruinous as tariffs themselves
Whatever its geopolitical merits, the βmadman theoryβ transfers badly to economics
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