GLOBAL IMPACT

May 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Hidden Threat: Lumma Malware's Global Impact

In the digital world, threats lurk around every corner. One such threat, Lumma malware, recently caused a stir. This malicious software targeted nearly 400, 000 Windows PCs worldwide. The numbers might not seem alarming at first, but consider this: that's roughly the same as the entire population of a city like Tampa, Florida. Lumma was no ordinary malware. It was de...

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May 12 2025SCIENCE

The Ocean's Big Dip: A Time When Seas Dropped

The Earth's oceans have always been in flux, but did you know there was a time when sea levels dropped dramatically? This wasn't due to some dramatic event like a meteor strike, but a slow, natural process that unfolded over millions of years. Between fifteen and six million years ago, something unusual happened beneath the ocean's surface. A significant slowdown in ...

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Apr 15 2025HEALTH

Bone Health Challenges in HIV: What's New?

The bone health of people with HIV is still a big issue. Even with better treatments that are easier on bones, osteoporosis and fractures are still common. This is especially true for those who are getting older. It's important to look at recent studies to understand how big this problem is. This includes looking at different groups of people and how well current too...

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Apr 01 2025POLITICS

European Allies Push Back Against US Diversity Rollback

European nations are standing their ground against recent moves by the US to dismantle diversity and inclusion efforts. This isn't sitting well with many European countries. France is one of the countries that is not happy about this. Laurent Saint-Martin, France's minister for foreign trade, made it clear that France won't back down. He stated that France values ...

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Feb 21 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Chaos: What's the Deal with Trump's Big Plans?

Trump's push to make the US the "crypto capital" has Australian regulators worried. They fear that if the US eases up on crypto rules, scammers might have a field day. In 2023, Australians lost over $1. 3 billion to investment scams, with crypto playing a big part. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is sounding the alarm, warning of potential "...

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Feb 06 2025CELEBRITIES

The Unlikely Journey of the Ismaili Spiritual Leader

The Ismaili community recently said goodbye to a significant figure, the Aga Khan. He was more than just a religious leader - he was also a successful businessman and philanthropist. At just 20 years old, while still a student at Harvard, Karim Al-Hussaini, the Aga Khan IV, inherited the role of spiritual leader of the Ismaili Muslims. This was a big shock...

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Feb 05 2025POLITICS

The Aid Delay: How It's A Setback for Balochistan

In countries relying on USAID for water projects, a freeze on funds has led to job losses essential water supplies disappearing threatening lives. A freeze arranged by the administration has led to sudden disruptions in the auspices of water security projects. This alleged suspension in the process of funding has led to essential lives, supplies of clean water being...

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Jan 24 2025HEALTH

Saluting Pioneers: How Six Leaders Shaped Pediatric Heart Surgery

Being a leader in pediatric and congenital heart surgery isn't just about being great with scalpels. It's also about making groundbreaking discoveries and teaching others to do the same. Six former presidents of the World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery (WSPCHS) have done exactly that, leaving a lasting impact on the field. They've steered the WSPC...

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Jan 04 2025SPORTS

Big Bucks for Women's Soccer: A New Chapter for NWSL

In 2025, women's sports are expected to hit new heights, thanks to a huge change in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). The league is about to welcome its 16th team, which is set to start playing in 2026. This big move is backed by a massive investment of $110 million from the IMA Financial Group, led by CEO Robert Cohen. This record fee shows that there's gro...

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Dec 21 2024CRIME

Vehicles Used as Weapons: A Global Crisis

Over the past decade, vehicles have become deadly weapons in various attacks around the world. These incidents have had different motives and perpetrators, including Islamic extremists, far-right groups, and individuals with personal grudges or mental health issues. The Magdeburg Christmas market attack in Germany, for instance, was carried out by a doctor with far-r...

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