A former Oregon prison health director, who once managed care for about 12 000 inmates, has filed a lawsuit against the state corrections agency and several of its leaders. He claims that after he raised concerns about medical neglect and wasted funds, the department retaliated by terminating him an
Workers in Delhi’s summer face a hard choice: keep earning or stay safe. A driver who spends long hours on the road must decide whether to shorten his shift and earn less, or push through the blistering heat that can worsen his health. The city’s many wage earners—construction crews, street tr
The islands of Cape Verde hum with a music called morna, full of longing and hope. Many people have left the ten islands for work overseas, but they still feel a strong bond to home. Now that bond is turning into excitement as the national soccer team, nicknamed the Blue Sharks, prepares for t
Leah Masika stood at the Mpondwe crossing, clutching a bundle of ripe plantains that had already begun to sweat in the humid heat. The trucks she worked with were stuck on either side of the Uganda‑Congo frontier, unable to move because authorities had shut the border to curb a feared Ebola outbreak
People have started noticing changes in the former president’s appearance after his latest medical checkup. A slightly puffier face, a voice that cracks sometimes, and moments when his words are harder to hear have all raised eyebrows. His once bright blond hair is turning gray, and the comb‑over th
In a recent vote, the coalition supporting Guinea’s president secured more than half of the 147 seats in the national assembly. The group, led by the party called Generation for Modernity and Development, outperformed all other parties. Early counts show they hold at least 100 seats, giving the pres
The Southland Development Authority organized a three‑day gathering aimed at connecting people who want to buy or sell businesses and real estate. The event, held at Wind Creek Chicago Southland casino, drew attendees from all over the Midwest and beyond. The CEO of the Authority highlighted that
Taiwan is being urged to change how it spends on defence, especially by a senior U. S. diplomat who visited Taipei last week. The main point is that money should be directed toward drones and other small, flexible weapons that can level the playing field against China. The island’s government has
People who get hurt while commuting often find it hard to bounce back. The longer the break from work, the more money they lose and the harder it is to feel normal again. Scientists want to know why some recover quickly while others stay stuck in pain or stress for months. One clue is the type
The United States has cleared a $1. 5 billion contract for five MH‑60R Seahawk helicopters to New Zealand, a move that fits into the country’s plan to almost double its defense budget over the next eight years. This purchase, supplied by Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky division, will give Wellington a
