As Uganda struggled to control the spread of the deadly Ebola virus, Health Ministry officials said Friday the cases are gradually stabilizing. This comes after media reports that some leaked …
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‘Plastic Man’ in Senegal on Mission Against Trash
On a beach in Senegal with so much plastic trash that much of the sand is covered, one man is trying to raise awareness about the dangers of plastics — …
your ads here!Some LGBTQ Fans Skip Qatar World Cup, Fearing Hostility
At first, Saskia Nino de Rivera was excited about going to Qatar for a World Cup that would mark a significant professional event for her partner, a sports agent for …
your ads here!Rains From Nicole Douse Eastern US From Georgia to Canadian Border
Heavy rain from the remnants of Hurricane Nicole covered the eastern United States from Georgia to the Canadian border Friday while hundreds of people on a hard-hit stretch of Florida’s …
your ads here!US COVID Public Health Emergency to Stay in Place
The United States will keep in place the public health emergency status of the coronavirus pandemic, allowing millions of Americans to still receive free tests, vaccines and treatments until at …
your ads here!Musk Halts Twitter’s Blue Check Fee Program Amid Flood of Impostors
Twitter paused its recently announced $8 blue check subscription service Friday as fake accounts mushroomed and new owner Elon Musk brought back the “official” badge to some users of the …
your ads here!Crypto Firm FTX Files for Bankruptcy, Bankman-Fried Exits
Crypto exchange FTX filed for U.S. bankruptcy proceedings on Friday and founder Sam Bankman-Fried stepped down as CEO, in a stunning downfall that has sent shock waves through markets and …
your ads here!China Reports 10,000 New Virus Cases; Capital Closes Parks
Beijing closed city parks and imposed other restrictions as the country faces a new wave of COVID-19 cases, even as millions of people remained under lockdown Friday in the west …
your ads here!Biden to Tout US Climate Legislation at COP27 Summit
President Joe Biden is headed to Egypt for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP27), where he will discuss US climate crisis strategies. But environmental campaigners say wealthy nations need to …
your ads here!Former Prisoner Finds Direction, Job Training in Theater
Playwriting and theater production have opened a new world for a California man who spent 17 years in prison. Mike O’Sullivan reports on an arts program that teaches creative skills …
your ads here!Total Lunar Eclipse and NASA’s Next Attempted Moonshot
The moon gave us a show we won’t again see for another three years. Plus, the U.K. is set for its first satellite launch, and NASA’s Artemis program is poised …
your ads here!Repeat COVID Infections Increase Risk of Health Problems, US Study Finds
People who have had COVID-19 more than once are two or three times more likely to have a range of serious health problems than those who have only had it …
your ads here!China Says It Won’t Pay Into Climate Fund for Developing Countries
China Wednesday said it would not pay into a climate loss and damage fund for developing nations, after small island nations cited its responsibility as a high carbon emitter at …
your ads here!Meta Layoffs Deepen Silicon Valley’s Jobs Losses
The widespread retrenchment in the U.S. technology industry has thrown thousands of workers in Silicon Valley out of work, a trend greatly amplified on Wednesday by Meta Platforms, the parent …
your ads here!US Climate Envoy Kerry Launches Carbon Offset Plan
U.S. climate envoy John Kerry on Wednesday announced the creation of a carbon offset plan meant to help developing countries speed their transition away from fossil fuels. Kerry launched the …
your ads here!Facebook Parent Meta Cuts 11,000 Jobs, 13% of Workforce
Facebook parent Meta is laying off 11,000 people, about 13% of its workforce, as it contends with faltering revenue and broader tech industry woes, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a …
your ads here!NASA Moon Rocket Launch Delayed Again, This Time by Storm
NASA again rescheduled its long-delayed uncrewed mission to the Moon on Tuesday as Tropical Storm Nicole churned toward the east coast of Florida, officials said. A launch attempt, which had …
your ads here!Dutch Group Helps Kenya’s Maasai Restore Drought-hit Lands
The Horn of Africa’s record drought has dried up wide areas of land and vegetation, left millions of livestock dead and threatened the survival of both wildlife and people. In …
your ads here!Uganda to End School Year Early Amid Ebola Outbreak
The Ugandan government says it will end the school year earlier than planned because of an Ebola outbreak that has affected 23 students, including eight children who died. Millions of …
your ads here!As Midterm Elections Near, Twitter Turmoil Raises Misinformation Concerns
Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter comes as the U.S. holds midterm elections this week, with observers warning that online misinformation about the credibility of the electoral process can …
your ads here!Jimmy Kimmel to Host Oscars Again: ‘Great Honor or a Trap’
Jimmy Kimmel is ready to host the Oscars again, completing a trilogy that started with him presiding over the chaotic “envelope-gate” ceremony. The late-night talk show host will preside over …
your ads here!Facebook Parent Company Meta Reportedly Planning Large-scale Layoffs
Facebook parent company Meta is preparing to begin large-scale layoffs this week, according to U.S. media reports. The layoffs, which were first reported by The Wall Street Journal, are expected …
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