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Rights Activists Urge Boycotting of Beijing Winter Olympic Games As Protests Continue

October 20, 2021

Protests occurred at the 2022 Beijing Olympic lighting ceremony on Monday, as activists waving a Tibet flag and a banner stating "No Genocide Games" were arrested. Numerous groups and campaigns are urging countries, sponsors, and athletes to boycott the games due to China's treatment - which includes mass detainment - towards Uyghur, Uzbek, and Kazakh Muslims

Man Kills Five People In Norway With Bow And Arrows In Act Of Terrorism

October 14, 2021

On Wednesday evening local time, a Danish man killed five people and injured two with a bow and arrows in Kongsberg, Norway. Norway's security service (PST) stated the attacks, which are the deadliest Norway has seen since 2011, appear to be "acts of terrorism." The man has since been arrested and is cooperative with authorities, while admitting to the killings in detail. The attacked shocked the small town of 26,000, leaving a depressing and somber feeling.

Climate Activists Call For Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro To Face Punishments For ‘Crimes Against Humanity’

October 14, 2021

AllRise, an Austrian nonprofit, has submitted a landmark complaint to the International Criminal Court, advocating that Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro should have to pay for his crimes against humanity. Critics claim that under Bolsonaro, deforestation has increased every year— along with high gas emission rates— while environmental fines have decreased.

Jerusalem Excavation Reveals Toilet Dating Back To 2,700 Years

October 7, 2021

A 2,700-year-old toilet has been excavated in the Armon Hanatziv neighborhood in Jerusalem, giving us a look into what life was like back in seventh century BCE. The toilet was also found to possess a septic tank underneath, which held animal bones and broken pottery.

The Future Of The Cannabis Industry Is Female | Christina Casile

October 14, 2021

Women in business is always something that should be celebrated, which is why Christina Casile takes such pride in her company Design 710, which provides services that help new investors break into the cannabis industry.

How One Foundation Is Working To Empower And Assist Families Coping With Serious Childhood Illness | Chris Hope Foundation

September 13, 2021

When a child gets a life threatening illness, it can become extremely hard for the family to manage taking care of their kid without letting the financial strain of treatment get to them. The Chris Hope Foundation works with these families to alleviate that stress so they can focus on what’s most important, their child’s health.

September 23, 2021

US Special Envoy To Haiti Resigns Over ‘Inhumane’ Expulsions Of Haitian Migrants

August 23, 2021

Australia And New Zealand Rethinking ‘Covid Zero Strategy’ Amid Spreading Of Delta Variant

August 6, 2021

Manila Residents Overcrowd Vaccination Centers Ahead Of Two-Week Lockdown

July 29, 2021

Chinese Billionaire Sun Dawu Sentenced To 18 Years In Prison

Government In Dubai Is Artificially Creating Rain To Combat Extreme Heat Wave

July 23, 2021

Temperatures in Dubai have regularly been surpassing 115 degrees Fahrenheit, so the government has decided to take matters into their own hands by artificially creating rain to cool the metropolitan area.

How Holistic Medicine Is Revolutionizing The Way We Take Care Of Ourselves | Dr. Norman Shealy

May 11, 2021

More people are turning to non-traditional means of treating their medical needs after realizing that conventional medicine only provides temporary solutions to their long-term ailments.

Singapore Announces Separate Rules For People Who Received Their Covid-19 Vaccines

July 16, 2021

Singapore is introducing new health and safety measures for those who are vaccinated against Covid-19. New cases are continuing to rise in the city, so only fully vaccinated individuals and people who have recovered from Covid-19 will now be able to dine in groups of five without taking a Covid test.

India’s Covid-19 Crisis Is Causing An Increase In Vaccine Inequality Around The World

May 3, 2021

Countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America have been begging foreign governments for assistance in vaccine supply and distribution. Many of these countries haven’t even hit 1% in terms of people who are fully vaccinated.

Australia’s Covid-19 Delta Outbreak Worsening Despite Lockdown Measures

July 12, 2021

Sydney, Australia is already debating extending their current lockdown as Australian health officials continue to report a daily rise in Covid-19 cases. These daily rises are specifically fueled by the highly contagious Delta variant of the virus that’s been spreading around the world.

9 Arrested Over Plot To Plant Bombs Around Hong Kong

July 6, 2021

This Tuesday Hong Kong police arrested nine people due to suspicion that they were engaging in terrorist activity. The officers made the arrest after it was uncovered that the group was attempting to make explosives to allegedly plant around the city.

Brazil Covid-19 Cases Surge This Week, Breaking Its Single Day Record

June 24, 2021

Brazil has broken its record for new Covid-19 cases reported in a single day this Wednesday with 115,228 new cases. This increase is due to the nation’s continuous delays in vaccine distribution.

Hundreds Of Vaccinated Healthcare Workers In Indonesia Get Covid-19

June 18, 2021

More than 350 doctors and medical workers have tested positive for Covid-19 despite being vaccinated with Sinovac. Officials made the announcement this week following a growing amount of concerns being raised about the efficacy of some vaccines against the more infectious coronavirus variants.

UK Covid-19 Restrictions To Be Extended Due To Spreading Of Delta Strain

June 14, 2021

Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce a delay of the next phase of England’s Covid-19 recovery and reopening efforts this week. According to reports from the British media, England will likely delay entering into the next phase of their reopening by four weeks amid a surge of the Delta variant of the Covid-19 virus which was initially discovered in India.

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Hawaii Set To Welcome Back Travelers On Nov. 1October 24, 2021 - 09:00
Hawaii governer David Ige has announced on Twitter that starting on Nov. 1, Hawaii will welcome back both essential and non-essential tourists. Due to the state’s uptick in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in late August, Ige made the request for non-essential travelers to stay away. That severely hurt Hawaii’s tourism industry, as it saw millions lost in revenue. Meanwhile, Hawaii’s “Safe Travel” plans will continue to remain in place.
Study Finds Sleeping “Sweet Spot” Helps Older Adults Maintain Cognitive PerformanceOctober 23, 2021 - 09:00
According to a new study published, there is a “sweet spot” during sleep that can help maintain cognitive performance. Among the 100 participants who were tested for cognitive decline and early Alzheimer’s disease, those who slept between five and a half to seven and a half hours retain cognitive behavior. Those who slept over or under that time frame experienced a cognitive decline. The findings could go a long way towards improving both the brain functionality and sleep habits of patients suffering from Alzheimer’s.
Meet The ‘Psychic’ Tik Tok Pug Who’s Captured The Attention Of MillionsOctober 21, 2021 - 12:00
Move over, horoscopes. Tik Tokers have become obsessed with Noodle the pug, a dog that apparently has psychic abilities. Every morning, Noodle’s owner, Jonathon Graziano, picks him up out of his dog bed. If Noodle falls back down, it’s a “no bones day.” If he keeps standing, it’s a “bones day.” What was a silly ritual for Graziano and Noodle has since become a worldwide phenomena, accumulating in millions of views and TV appearances.
Zillow Pauses Buying U.S. Homes As It Works Through BacklogOctober 21, 2021 - 09:00
Zillow, the popular online real estate listing company, as announced it will stop purchasing homes until the end of 2021. Zillow, which got into the house-flipping business in 2018, purchased 3,805 homes in the second quarter. However, only 2,086 of the houses were sold. The company cites labor shortages as one of the biggest reasons for it falling behind, and stated that a stoppage will allow them to focus on their current contracts and inventory.
Scientists Discover Western False Asphodel Wildflower To Be A CarnivoreOctober 20, 2021 - 17:00
According to a new study published, it was found that the western false asphodel wildflower (Triantha occidentalis) has found to be carnivorous. Using its sticky stems and glandular hairs, the false asphodel is able to absorb nutrients from their prey. Very few carnivorous plant lineages have been found in recent memory, so a discovery of what is referred to as a “cryptic carnivore” is notable.

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