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Americas, Lead, Pentagon

Pentagon Reaches Historic Settlement with LGBTQ+ Veterans Over Discharges

The Pentagon has agreed to a groundbreaking legal settlement with over 35,000 LGBTQ+ veterans who were dismissed from the military due to their sexual orientation. Many of these veterans were denied honorable discharges and, as a result, were deprived of essential benefits and services they had earned during their service, CBS News reports. As part […]

Americas, Lead

Deadly Shooting at Bar in Mexico Claims Seven Lives, Injures Five

In a tragic incident in Villahermosa, Tabasco, southeastern Mexico, gunmen stormed into the bar La Casita Azul on Saturday night, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals and injuries to five others. This attack adds to the growing list of violent incidents in the region.According to the Secretariat of Security and Civilian Protection, a manhunt […]

Lead, Pacific

Pope Francis Elevates Sister Simona Brambilla to Lead Major Vatican Office, a First for Women

In a groundbreaking move aimed at enhancing gender diversity in the leadership of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis has appointed Sister Simona Brambilla as the first woman to lead a major Vatican office. On Monday, the pontiff announced that Brambilla, an Italian nun, will serve as the prefect of the Dicastery for the Institutes of […]

Americas, Lead

Biden Enacts Comprehensive Ban on Offshore Drilling, Challenging Trump’s Energy Plans

In a bold environmental move, US President Joe Biden has announced a comprehensive ban on new offshore oil and gas drilling along extensive stretches of the American coastline, just weeks before Donald Trump assumes office. This sweeping policy covers the entire Atlantic seaboard, the eastern Gulf of Mexico, all Pacific coasts from California to Washington […]

Lifestyle

Stressed? Writing Down a To-Do List Might Be Your Key to Better Sleep

In the whirlwind of modern life, stress is an unwelcome yet common companion, often leading to sleepless nights. Yet, amidst the complexity of contemporary stress management, a simple, age-old practice could be the answer to better rest—writing down a to-do list.Research conducted by Christine Syrek from the University of Trier has illuminated how incomplete work […]

Pacific

New UK ETA System to Be Rolled Out in January 2025 for Travelers from 48 Countries

While 2024 saw a temporary reprieve for travelers, with no additional bureaucratic hurdles for visa-free entry to Europe, 2025 marks a shift as new travel requirements take effect. One such change is the UK’s introduction of the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), set to launch on January 8, 2025. The ETA will require travelers from certain […]

Lead, North America

Winter Storm Hits North America: What You Need to Know

A massive winter storm is sweeping across North America, bringing snow, ice, and freezing temperatures to a wide region of the U.S. Over 60 million Americans are under weather alerts as the storm intensifies. On Monday morning, much of the country woke up to subzero temperatures, with Kansas expected to experience some of the coldest […]

Africa

7-Year-Old Boy Survives 5 Days in ‘Lion-Infested’ Zimbabwe National Park After Going Missing

A 7-year-old boy in Zimbabwe was miraculously found alive after spending five days alone in the dangerous Matusadona National Park, an area known for its lion population. Tinotenda Pudu disappeared from his village in the country’s northwest on December 27. His rescue came after an extensive search operation involving park rangers, police, and local volunteers, […]

Americas, Lead

Historic Comeback: Trump’s Election Certification Marks New Era in U.S. Politics

Today’s certification of the U.S. presidential election results marks a historic moment as Donald Trump is officially recognized as the 47th President of the United States. This event signifies one of the most dramatic political comebacks in the nation’s history, occurring four years after Trump left office amidst controversy and allegations of attempting to subvert […]

Americas, Lead, Middle East

Zelensky: US Security Guarantees Essential to End Russia’s War on Ukraine

Kyiv, Ukraine – Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on January 5 that security guarantees for Kyiv to end Russia’s war would only be effective if provided by the United States. He expressed hope to meet US President-elect Donald Trump soon after his inauguration. In an interview with US podcaster Lex Fridman, Zelensky praised Trump, who […]

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