In Cameroon's Bafut Health District, two significant health challenges are colliding. Onchocerciasis, often called river blindness, is still a big issue. For years, communities have been using a treatment called ivermectin to fight it. But even with this effort, the disease is still around. At the s
A Navy veteran recalls a stark contrast between a past mission of compassion and a recent event that left him disheartened. The veteran, who served on the USS Saginaw from 1978 to 1981, remembers a time when the Navy's role was to save lives, not take them. In 1980, the USS Saginaw was redirected t
Yemen's civil war, dragging on for over a decade, has recently escalated. This time, it's due to a separatist group backed by the UAE making significant territorial gains in the south. This has caused a rift within the Saudi-led coalition, originally formed to combat the Houthi group. The Houthis,
In December, Britain's manufacturing sector showed some signs of improvement, but the overall outlook remains uncertain. The S&P Global Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for manufacturing rose to 50. 6, up from 50. 2 in November. However, this was lower than the initial estimate of 51. 2. This increa
People often have their own ideas about what makes others follow rules. This is important because these beliefs can influence how they react to policies designed to change behavior. But do these everyday ideas match up with what science says? A big study asked over 3, 000 people about what they thi
A man found himself in a tough spot when he decided to let his daughter move in without asking his wife first. This choice led to a big argument, showing how hard it can be to blend families. The dad has a 16-year-old daughter, Rhea, from his first marriage. She lives far away with her mom, and bot
A ship once called Bella 1 is now making waves. After weeks of sailing under the radar, it's suddenly broadcasting its whereabouts. It's heading northeast in the North Atlantic, possibly aiming for a spot between Iceland and Britain. From there, it might even cruise around Scandinavia to reach Murma
In a recent turn of events, Saudi Arabia has taken military action against forces in southern Yemen that are supported by the United Arab Emirates. This incident has raised concerns about the ongoing conflict in the region. The Saudi-led coalition is trying to regain control of camps held by the So
Yemen is in a tough spot. A fight broke out between two powerful friends, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Both sides have been helping Yemen's government in its long war. But now, they're backing different groups. This could split Yemen in two. The UAE supports a group called the Souther
In the world of politics, it seems like politicians are having a tough time getting things done. A former advisor to the prime minister, Paul Ovenden, recently shared his thoughts on this issue. He believes that politicians have given away too much power to lawyers, activists, and regulators. This h
