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International court rules Switzerland violated human rights in climate judgment
An international court in France on Tuesday ruled Switzerland’s failure to adequately tackle the climate crisis was in violation of human rights, in a landmark climate judgment that experts say could have a ripple effect across the globe.
The solar eclipse, in pictures
A total solar eclipse passed over North America on Monday, putting on a dramatic show that was visible to millions of people. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between Earth and the sun, completely blocking the sun's face.
World’s best airports for food and drink
There’s no more captive consumer than a traveller caught between airport security and the departure gate, which is why Food & Wine’s 2024 roundup of the world’s best airports for food and drink got our mouths watering.
Baltimore Key Bridge collapses after ship collision
Rescue workers in Baltimore are searching for as many as seven people after a major bridge in the city's port was struck by a container ship early Tuesday, officials said. It is an "active search and rescue" situation, the city's fire chief said, and the number of missing people could change.
World’s happiest countries in 2024
The World Happiness Report is out, and once again Nordic countries are humming along with the highest scores. The No. 1 country, Finland, has held onto its top ranking for seven years straight.
World’s worst polluted cities are in Asia, dirty air impacts most of all: Report
All but one of the 100 cities with the world’s worst air pollution last year were in Asia, according to a new report, with the climate crisis playing a pivotal role in bad air quality that is risking the health of billions of people worldwide.
UN maternity aid looted in Port-au-Prince as Haiti crisis deepens
A container carrying essential items for newborn babies and their mothers – including resuscitators and other critical supplies – was looted in Port-au-Prince on Saturday, aid agency UNICEF said in a statement, as gang violence and a humanitarian crisis worsen in the Haitian capital.
New study challenges scale of maternal health crisis in US
Hundreds of women in the United States die from complications related to pregnancy, childbirth and the time after giving birth each year, and the country’s high maternal death rate makes it an outlier among developed nations.
‘Oppenheimer’ dominates at the 2024 Oscars
The movie “Oppenheimer” dominated the 2024 Oscars.
'Plane veered off flight path after both pilots fell asleep'
According to a preliminary report released Saturday by the National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT), both the pilot and co-pilot fell asleep simultaneously for 28 minutes during a flight from Kendari in Southeast Sulawesi province to the capital Jakarta on January 25, causing navigational errors as “the aircraft was not in the correct flight path.”
Nanoplastics linked to heart attack, stroke and early death, study finds
People with microplastics or nanoplastics in their carotid artery tissues were twice as likely to have a heart attack, stroke or die from any cause over the next three years than people who had none, a new study found.
70 million-year-old giant dinosaur skeleton found connected from skull to tail
A chance discovery made in southern France has revealed a rare specimen — an almost complete dinosaur skeleton found connected from its hind skull to its tail.
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Palestinian Authority prime minister and government resign
Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh and his government have submitted their resignations, he announced Monday.
FDA warns against using smartwatches and smart rings to measure blood sugar
The FDA notes that it has not authorized or approved any smartwatch or smart ring that is intended to measure blood glucose levels on its own. The use of these devices can lead to inaccurate measurements of blood glucose, also known as blood sugar, and errors in diabetes management that can be life-threatening, the agency warned.
Pakistan’s major parties formally announce ruling coalition that keeps Imran Khan shut out
Two of Pakistan’s dynastic political parties have formally announced the formation of a coalition government. This move brings an end to nearly two weeks of negotiations and likely keeps an incarcerated Imran Khan out of power despite his affiliates winning the most seats in the country’s controversial election.
