A Vermont law that asks fossil‑fuel giants to pay for the state’s climate‑adaptation costs is under fire from industry groups, a coalition of Republican attorneys general and the former Trump administration. The law, which began after two floods in 2023, would require companies that have produced th
Turkish leaders have told investors that they believe their recent actions will keep the economy stable, even as global energy costs rise. In London meetings this week, the central bank governor and finance minister answered questions from foreign investors about possible interest rate increases.
The study looks at how the heavy load of unpaid care and household work pushes women toward illness, especially during COVID‑19. Researchers held four discussion forums in Uganda and Kenya with local people and government officials to hear how women experience this work, how it is talked about in po
Around the world, leaders are pushing for smarter classrooms. In late March, representatives from nearly 50 countries gathered to discuss how technology can shape education. The focus? Artificial intelligence (AI). While some worry about robots replacing teachers, others see AI as a way to give ever
Healthcare works better when different parts talk to each other. That’s the simple idea behind coordination—getting hospitals, clinics, and social services to share information and resources instead of working in separate silos. But it’s not as easy as it sounds. The real challenge is balancing cost
A major satellite imaging company has decided to stop sharing pictures of Iran and conflict zones in the Middle East indefinitely. Planet Labs, which operates dozens of Earth-observing satellites, made this move after being asked by the US government. This policy isn't new - they already delayed sha
A young woman from a prominent Iranian military family recently enjoyed a high-end American lifestyle before her residency was abruptly revoked. Sarinasadat Hosseiny, 25, posted photos on social media showing her jet-setting between popular U. S. destinations like Miami, Alaska, and Las Vegas. Her I
A new program in Arizona aims to ease the dental workforce shortage by training assistants to handle basic cleanings—but the rules shut out graduates from many local schools. A recent law created the Oral Preventive Assistant role, allowing workers to clean teeth above the gum line under a dentist’s
Maine’s bottle bill has kept millions of bottles out of trash for decades. It also built a system where people can return empty containers and get money back. The program costs a lot. Every year the state must collect, sort and process about 850 million containers. That work costs more than $70 mil
The International Olympic Committee has introduced a rule that will make many elite female athletes take a genetic test before they can compete. The test looks for the SRY gene, which is linked to male biology. If an athlete tests positive, she may be barred from women’s events unless medical proof
