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Massive spill of industrial discharge destroyed wildlife across a segment of a local creek in Austin, Texas A major spill of industrial waste in Texas, traced back to Samsung Austin Semiconductor – the only manufacturing facility maintained by the South Korean multinational on US soil – has destroyed local aquatic life, according to a watchdog […]
Wider use of gender-neutral language can deepen discrimination against women, healthcare experts warn Inclusive and ‘desexed’ language, which has been adopted by some major western healthcare institutions as a nod to transgender people, may affect wellbeing of women and children in a very negative way, an international team of experts is warning. According to research […]
Almost 40% of respondents would like to see “a strong man” as head of state The number of French people supporting the political right has grown significantly over the last five years, according to a poll by OpinionWay for Cevipof. The survey, conducted between December 23, 2021 and January 10, 2022, saw 32% of respondents […]
Up to 30 people took part in the celebrations in the Cabinet Room at 10 Downing Street on June 19, 2020, according to reports The UK media has uncovered another gathering attended by British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in violation of his own Covid-19 curbs in 2020, with Downing Street confirming that the birthday party […]
One student died and three were injured after a lone gunman opened fire in a German university A 23-year-old woman died from her injuries following a shooting attack at the Heidelberg University, Mannheim’s police chief Siegfried Kollmar said at a press conference in the wake of the Monday attack. Three more people – all of […]
A new study has found that peoples’ political activism seems to inversely correlate to how fast their internet connections are Researchers from Cardiff University and Sapienza University of Rome have concluded that the faster someone’s internet speed is, the less likely they are to be involved in their communities through volunteering, politics, or other forms […]
A survey shows the British PM’s support is waning A poll by Morning Consult, a US-based data intelligence firm, has revealed that UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is currently the least popular world leader. The results of the survey, which were published on Thursday, ranked Johnson last in a list of 13. His net approval […]
Even mild cases of the coronavirus could lead to severe complications for the woman and the fetus, US scientists have warned Women who got Covid-19 during pregnancy have an increased chance of poor birth outcomes, including babies being born small, low birth weights, and stillbirths, a new study has found. Research spearheaded by the Institute […]
It’s the first of such charges brought on by the Justice Department in connection to the Capital riot The founder and leading member of the right-wing militia group the Oath Keepers, Stewart Rhodes, is being charged with seditious conspiracy by the Justice Department in connection with the January 6 Capitol riot. Rhodes, a 56-year-old army […]
Three Asian nations sit atop new rankings of passports that warn of Covid restrictions worsening ‘travel apartheid’ between rich and poor countries Citizens of Japan and Singapore hold the most travel-friendly passports, according to a new ranking of passport strength that warns of a growing gap in travel freedoms enjoyed by rich nations versus those […]
Posts on the social media platform will reportedly be called ‘truths’ and ‘re-truths’ Former President Donald Trump’s ‘TRUTH Social’ app is due to be released on February 21, according to a listing on the Apple App Store, paving the way for the venture to launch on Presidents’ Day. The social media platform, developed by the […]
US doctors are warning parents that under-fives are developing a “barking” cough American scientists have identified a new symptom of the Omicron variant in children under five; a “barking” cough that may sound frightening when parents hear it. According to Dr. Buddy Creech, a pediatric infectious diseases expert at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in […]
Armin Laschet came to regret laughing at a witty comment even before his party was defeated at the polls A clip of Angela Merkel’s ‘successor’ Armin Laschet laughing amid a briefing on deadly flooding in Germany has been credited with him losing a lot of support ahead of the vote. Now the media is saying […]
Bush told the UK’s envoy in the US he knew little about foreign policy, in a candid admission, unsealed documents reveal Former US president George W. Bush revealed in a 1998 conversation with the then-UK ambassador that he knew little about international issues, according to documents released by the National Archives. Bush, who was Governor […]
The Israel Defense Forces has rolled out strike scenarios against Iran, but couldn’t determine the likely outcomes The Israeli military has reportedly drawn up several scenarios to strike Iranian targets, but warned the government that the outcomes of such actions – or their effects on Tehran’s nuclear program – were difficult to predict. The Israel […]