Formed in a fury to counter Russia’s blitzkrieg attack, Ukraine’s hundreds-strong volunteer “hacker” corps is much more than a paramilitary cyberattack force in Europe’s first major war of the internet …
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Tech Firms Move Fast, Create Restrictions Within Ukraine-Russia Conflict
The Russian war on Ukraine is also happening online, as people share images from around Ukraine. Caught in the middle are U.S. technology firms, which have taken steps to curtail …
your ads here!International Women’s Day is March 8
International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8, aims to focus global attention on the state of women when it comes to gender equality, bias, stereotypes and discrimination. Its goal is …
your ads here!Russian Space Agency Chief Threatens to End Cooperation Over Western Sanctions
The head of Russia’s space agency, Roscosmos, is again threatening to end service to the International Space Station, saying Russia will stop supplying rocket engines to the United States and …
your ads here!Microsoft Suspends Sales, Services in Russia Over Ukraine Invasion
Software giant Microsoft announced Friday that it is suspending “all new sales of Microsoft products and services in Russia” over that country’s invasion of Ukraine. “Like the rest of the …
your ads here!Millions of Malawian Kids to Get Polio Vaccine
The U.N. children’s agency says it is procuring nearly seven million doses of polio vaccine to inoculate children in Malawi. The action follows a confirmed polio case last month in …
your ads here!Arts Center in US Capital Helps Children Pursue Their Dreams
The arts may be a luxury many children of underprivileged families can’t afford, but at the Sitar Arts Center in Washington, D.C., it’s available to all who want to participate. …
your ads here!IAEA ‘Gravely Concerned’ for Safety of Ukraine’s Nuclear Plants
Even before Russian forces shelled the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, sparking a fire in a nearby building early Friday, Ukraine’s main nuclear regulatory agency had sought “immediate assistance” from the …
your ads here!Russia’s War on Ukraine Spills Into Space
As Russia continues to wage war on neighboring Ukraine, a former commander of the International Space Station is in disbelief over Russian threats to destroy the decades-long partnership aboard the …
your ads here!UNEP Marks 50 Years of Fighting for Safe Environment
The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) marked its 50-year anniversary Thursday at its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. Activists have criticized the organization as being slow to address global threats to …
your ads here!UN Environment Summit Adopts Historic Agreement on Plastic Waste
The United Nations Environment Assembly, meeting in Nairobi, has adopted a resolution detailing what to do about plastic pollution. It calls for two years of negotiations toward a comprehensive, international …
your ads here!Western Australia Finally Opens Border After COVID-19 Closure
After almost two years, Western Australia has lifted the nation’s toughest COVID-19 border controls. Double-vaccinated international and domestic travelers are now allowed in, as the so-called hermit state reconnects with …
your ads here!Giant Piece of Space Junk on Collision Course With Moon
The moon is about to get walloped by nearly 3 metric tons of space junk, a punch that will carve out a crater that could fit several semitrailer trucks. The …
your ads here!Judge Blocks Texas Investigation of Trans Teen’s Parents
A Texas judge on Wednesday blocked the state from investigating the parents of a transgender teenager over gender-confirmation treatments but stopped short of preventing the state from looking into other …
your ads here!Eight US States Investigate TikTok’s Impact on Children
A consortium of U.S. states announced on Wednesday a joint investigation into TikTok’s possible harm to young users of the platform, which has boomed in popularity, especially among children. Officials …
your ads here!Roman Abramovich Confirms He will Sell Chelsea
With the threat of financial sanctions looming, Chelsea’s Russian owner Roman Abramovich confirmed Wednesday he is trying to sell the Premier League club he turned into an elite trophy-winning machine …
your ads here!Fashion That Tells Stories of Refugee Girls
Kenyan refugee aid group RefuSHE is hosting a virtual international fashion show in East Africa for female refugees. Organizers say the show’s proceeds will go toward helping female refugees fleeing conflict …
your ads here!Apple, Ford, Other Big US Brands Join Corporations Shunning Russia
Some of America’s best-known companies including Apple, Google, Ford, Harley-Davidson and Exxon Mobil rebuked and rejected Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, under steady pressure from investors and consumers decrying …
your ads here!Russian Artists, Arts Groups No Longer Welcome at Many Venues
The invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces has ignited responses from arts and cultural institutions around the world, which are canceling performances by Russian artists, many of whom are supporters …
your ads here!MLB Cancels Opening Day After Sides Fail to End Lockout
Major League Baseball has canceled opening day, with Commissioner Rob Manfred announcing Tuesday the sport will lose regular-season games over a labor dispute for the first time in 27 years …
your ads here!Technology Helps Forecasters Predict Avalanche Dangers
Avalanche forecasters use a slew of technology to predict avalanche risk and help lovers of backcountry winter sports to be prepared. From Boulder Colorado, Shelley Schlender reports. Video editors – …
your ads here!Big Tech Grapples With Russian State Media, Propaganda
As Russia’s war in Ukraine plays out for the world on social media, big tech platforms are moving to restrict Russian state media from using their platforms to spread propaganda …
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