Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman, Author at Georgia times

Ukraine erupts with anger at Zelenskyy, threatening wartime unity

International

Zelenskyy faces growing anger in Ukraine, unity in wartime threatened

In a period marked by extraordinary resilience and collective struggle, Ukraine is now facing a growing wave of internal dissent that could challenge the fragile unity forged during wartime. At…

Summer Covid cases are rising across the U.S. — Is it time for a vaccine?

Health

U.S. faces summer Covid spike — Should you consider vaccination?

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

As summer unfolds, COVID-19 infections are once again on the rise in various parts of the United States. While not reaching the alarming levels of previous years, the recent uptick…

Bryan Kohberger gets four life sentences for murdering Idaho college students

Social Responsibility

Idaho student murders: Bryan Kohberger sentenced to four consecutive life terms

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

In a situation that captivated the country and brought sorrow to a university town, Bryan Kohberger has been handed four life sentences in a row with no chance of parole…

Political exiles fleeing Bukele's crackdown in El Salvador say 'history is repeating itself'

International

Political exiles escaping Bukele’s crackdown in El Salvador warn ‘history is repeating itself’

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Over the past few years, El Salvador has garnered worldwide interest not only due to its extensive security measures but also because of the departure of political leaders and activists…

Los Angeles no longer ranks as worst US city for traffic

Social Responsibility

Los Angeles traffic no longer rated worst in the US

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

For decades, Los Angeles was virtually synonymous with traffic. The endless lines of cars on the I-405 and I-10, the daily gridlocks stretching for miles, and the seemingly eternal commutes…

Trump unveils AI plan that aims to clamp down on regulations and 'bias'

Science and Technology

Trump unveils AI plan that aims to reduce regulations and address ‘bias’

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Former President Donald Trump has announced a new artificial intelligence project that focuses heavily on reducing federal oversight and tackling what he terms political partiality within AI systems. As artificial…

Top UN court says countries can sue each other over climate change

Social Responsibility

Countries can sue each other for climate change, says top UN court

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

In an unprecedented verdict that may transform the accountability of nations concerning environmental damage, the leading international court worldwide has announced that states are allowed to legally dispute each other…

A baby boy dies as starvation spreads across Gaza

International

Gaza’s hunger emergency leads to death of infant boy

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

The escalating humanitarian emergency in Gaza persists in taking the lives of those most at risk, with more accounts of extreme malnutrition and avoidable deaths among young children and infants.…

Science and Technology

The impact of new tech on trucking’s uneasy relationship

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

The transportation sector, a fundamental part of international logistics and supply networks, is experiencing significant changes. Advances in automation, artificial intelligence, environmentally-friendly energy projects, and cutting-edge telematics are all changing…