The fight for gender equality in the Global South is complex. It's not just about giving women and girls equal rights. It's about understanding how current efforts might be doing more harm than good. Many programs focus on fitting into existing systems. These systems are often unfair and oppressive
Mercer Bears showed their strength in a recent Southern Conference basketball matchup. They scored a big win against The Citadel, with a final score of 101-63. This victory was a clear display of Mercer's skill and teamwork. Armani Mighty and Quinton Perkins led the Bears with 18 points each. Might
In the Southwest, a tiny bug is causing big worries. These bugs, called kissing bugs, are spreading a disease called Chagas. Scientists found that almost 9 out of 10 of these bugs carry the parasite that causes Chagas. Chagas disease is sneaky. It might not show any signs for years. But over time,
South Korea and China are trying to mend their relationship, but it's not easy. They have a lot at stake, especially when it comes to money and security. South Korea needs China for trade and to keep North Korea in check. But China and South Korea don't see eye to eye on everything, like Taiwan and
South Carolina is facing a growing measles outbreak. The state's health officials have reported 211 cases, a significant increase from the previous week's count of 185. This rapid spread is concerning, especially since measles is highly contagious. Most of the cases are concentrated in the northwes
The New Year kicks off with a fresh round of the Watertown Public Opinion-Aberdeen News Athlete of the Week Poll, covering the period from Dec. 23 to Jan. 4. This time, ten athletes from northeastern South Dakota are in the spotlight, showcasing their skills in boys and girls basketball, wrestling,
In a recent turn of events, the Yemeni government, supported by Saudi Arabia, has accused southern separatists of blocking access to the city of Aden. This accusation comes after the government reclaimed some territory from the separatists in the east. The separatists, backed by the UAE, deny these
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
South Korea is taking its time with a big crypto plan. They wanted to let people make their own stablecoins tied to the Korean won. But there are some big fights over the rules. So, they won't even start talking about it in the government until 2026. The main fight is about who gets to say if a sta
South Korea is finally putting an end to its controversial bear bile farming industry. This practice, which has been widely criticized, involves keeping bears in captivity to extract their bile, a substance used in traditional medicine. The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment has announced a
