There is public outrage in India over the depiction of a Hindu goddess that critics say disparages the religious figure. The image appears in a poster promoting the new short …
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Huge Underground Search for Mysterious Dark Matter Begins
In a former gold mine a mile underground, inside a titanium tank filled with a rare, liquefied gas, scientists have begun the search for what so far has been unfindable: …
your ads here!As COVID-19 Cases Rise, New Variant Poses Major Challenge
Cases of COVID-19 are surging again globally, due in large part to the rise of virus variant Omicron BA.5, which is much more contagious than its predecessors and is able …
your ads here!NASA Soars From Southern Hemisphere
NASA sees success on a pair of launches from the Southern Hemisphere. Plus, prospective lunar rovers run the gauntlet on Earth, and an Independence Day anniversary for the American space …
your ads here!Twitter Claims It Is Removing 1 Million Spam Accounts Daily
Twitter said Thursday it removes more than 1 million spam and bot accounts every day. The removals come as Tesla founder Elon Musk, who is in the process of acquiring …
your ads here!‘Godfather’ Actor James Caan Dies at 82
American actor James Caan, known best for his role as the hot-headed Sonny Corleone in the classic 1972 film, “The Godfather,” has died at the age of 82. A message …
your ads here!Africa’s Great Green Wall: Researchers Push New Advances Despite Conflict, Funding Challenges
African and European researchers are meeting in France to give fresh impetus to Africa’s ambitious Great Green Wall project, intended to fight climate change and support communities across the Sahel …
your ads here!Brittney Griner Pleads Guilty in Russian Drug Trial
An American basketball player held in Russia since February for possession of cannabis oil pleaded guilty in a Russian court Thursday. “I’d like to plead guilty, your honor. But …
your ads here!WHO: Countries Must Prepare for Future COVID-19 Waves
The World Health Organization warns new variants of COVID-19 are spreading and people must remain vigilant and employ public health measures to protect themselves from contracting and transmitting the deadly …
your ads here!A Scramble as Last Mississippi Abortion Clinic Shuts Its Doors
Mississippi’s only abortion clinic has been buzzing with activity in the chaotic days since the U.S. Supreme Court upended abortion rights nationwide — a case that originated in this conservative …
your ads here!Fresh COVID-19 Outbreaks Put Millions Under Lockdown in China
Tens of millions of people were under lockdown across China on Wednesday and businesses in a major tourist city were forced to close as fresh COVID-19 clusters sparked fears of …
your ads here!WHO: Monkeypox Outbreak Grows to More Than 6,000 Cases
The World Health Organization says more than 6,000 cases of monkeypox have been reported in 58 countries, with over 80% of the cases in Europe. The WHO was expected to …
your ads here!Africa’s IGAD Bloc Seeks Support to Feed Millions Amid Severe Drought
Members of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, a regional bloc that includes Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan and Uganda, met Tuesday in Nairobi to discuss humanitarian, political, …
your ads here!New US Study Helps Demystify Long COVID Brain Fog
A small new study published Tuesday by scientists at the U.S. National Institutes of Health suggests that the immune response triggered by coronavirus infections damages the brain’s blood vessels and …
your ads here!Alarm Over Oceans Heat Up Europe’s Summertime Politics
There is growing alarm among European and other environmentalists over what they say is governments’ failure to ensure healthy oceans, which are vital for food, jobs, biodiversity and clean air. …
your ads here!LogOn: Companion Robot Responds to User’s Emotional Cues, Health Needs
Many people struggle with feelings of loneliness and social isolation. For some, a robot companion might make a difference, and states like New York are starting to provide them to …
your ads here!Ukrainian Mathematician Second Woman to Win Prestigious Mathematics Prize
Ukrainian mathematician Maryna Viazovska on Tuesday became just the second woman to receive the prestigious Fields Medal, described as the Nobel Prize in mathematics. The 37-year-old Viazovska, received the medal …
your ads here!Canada Signs $15B Deal Over Indigenous Child Welfare Flaws
The Canadian government said Monday it had signed a $15.5 billion agreement to compensate First Nations children and families harmed by chronic underfunding of child welfare. The Assembly of First …
your ads here!1.7 Million Locked Down in China’s Anhui Province
China placed 1.7 million people under lockdown in central Anhui province, where authorities reported nearly 300 new cases Monday in the latest of a string of outbreaks testing Beijing’s no-tolerance …
your ads here!Visionary British Theater Director Peter Brook Dies Aged 97
Peter Brook, one of the world’s most innovative theater directors who perfected the art of staging powerful drama in bizarre venues, has died aged 97, his publisher said Sunday. The …
your ads here!Climate Change Means More Mice, Demand for Pest Control in US
At her home in Rockford, Illinois, Rita Davisson said the “one or two” mice she normally sees during the waning winter months “have turned into more like 10 or 15” …
your ads here!London Pride Parade Marks 50 Years, Looks Back on Progress
London Saturday celebrated the 50th anniversary of its first Pride parade, marking half a century of progress in the fight for equality and tolerance but with warnings that more still …
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