How Rana Tharu Women Preserve Nepal's Indigenous Heritage Daily
Discover how Rana Tharu women in Nepal's far-western Terai safeguard language, attire, and traditions amid modernization and land challenges.
1 week ago·3 min
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LGBTQ+ Lives in Mozambique: Hidden Struggles Beyond Legal Tolerance
In Mozambique, LGBTQ+ individuals face systemic discrimination despite legal tolerance, with barriers in education, healthcare, and employment disproportionately affecting trans people and LBQ women.
1 week ago·3 min
Afghan Girls Fight for Education After Taliban Ban Schools
Since the Taliban takeover, Afghan girls face school closures and bans, yet many, with family support, persist in seeking education and hope for a brighter future.
1 week ago·3 min
Purple Heart Veteran Sae Joon Park Granted Pardon After Self-Deportation
New York Governor Kathy Hochul pardoned Sae Joon Park, a U.S. Army veteran who self-deported after facing deportation. His case highlights immigration policy and veteran struggles.
1 week ago·3 min
Canada lures top US researchers with $504m funding amid US academic tensions
Canada attracts over 60 US and international researchers with a $504m funding program, amid US academic policy changes and trade tensions. The move highlights shifting global research landscapes.
1 week ago·3 min
How New US-Canada Tariffs Impact Consumers and Businesses in 2024
New tariffs between the US and Canada escalate trade tensions, raising costs on vehicles, lumber, and household goods. Analysts assess economic fallout for consumers and industries.
1 week ago·5 min
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Inspired Millions of Children with Reading
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has distributed over 300 million free books to children worldwide, fostering literacy and emotional development since 1995.
1 week ago·3 min
Sweetcorn in Desserts: The Unexpected UK Food Trend Gaining Popularity
Sweetcorn is emerging as an unconventional ingredient in UK desserts, from ice cream to pastries, driven by social media and global culinary influences.
1 week ago·3 min
UK Braces for Stormy Bank Holiday Weekend with Heavy Rain and Gales
The UK's bank holiday weekend starts with thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong winds, disrupting travel and outdoor events. Check hourly forecasts for updates.
1 week ago·2 min
England and Wales face mounting fridge disposal crisis amid heatwaves
Discarded fridges pile up in waste centres across England and Wales due to a national shortage of specialist processors and heatwave-related breakdowns.
1 week ago·3 min
Somali Piracy Surge Threatens Global Shipping Amid Regional Conflicts
Somali piracy escalates as regional conflicts divert naval resources, threatening global trade. Analysts warn of growing threats to shipping in vital maritime corridors.
1 week ago·4 min
US Secures Control of 65 Billion Barrels of Venezuela's Oil Reserves
The U.S. has struck a deal with Venezuela to control 65 billion barrels of oil reserves, a move Trump claims will lower gas prices and bolster energy security, though details remain scarce.
1 week ago·3 min