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States, cities face loss of vaccination programs and staff after ‘baffling’ cuts to federal funding

Health

Loss of Federal Funding Forces States, Cities to Scale Back Vaccination Efforts

Throughout the United States, health agencies are dealing with the unforeseen impacts of recent cuts in federal funding. Numerous state and city health departments are now confronted with the challenging…

Russia and Ukraine agree prisoner swap, but little other progress in Istanbul talks

International

Russia and Ukraine complete prisoner swap, Istanbul negotiations stall on other issues

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

A recent prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine has been finalized, signaling a rare moment of collaboration between the two countries amidst the ongoing stalemate in official discussions. Although the…

Intel cuts 15% of its staff as it pushes to make a comeback

Investments and Business

Intel trims 15% of staff to drive comeback efforts

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Intel Corporation has initiated a major restructuring effort that includes reducing its global workforce by approximately 15%. This decision comes as part of a broader strategy to regain momentum in…

What if your house changed color with the seasons? This ‘climate-responsive’ paint could make it happen

Fashion and Trends

Climate-responsive paint: Could your home’s color shift with the weather?

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Imagine a home that subtly transforms its exterior hues as the seasons shift—warming up with richer tones in the winter and cooling down to paler shades in the summer. This…

High-tech tools cracking the case of Chile's lost children

Science and Technology

Innovative tech solutions in the case of Chile’s lost children

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

In Chile, families who have been divided due to adoption controversies from decades ago and disappearances during the dictatorship period are at last obtaining the long-sought information they need—this is…

Earth is spinning faster, leading timekeepers to consider an unprecedented move

Science and Technology

Timekeepers face unprecedented choices as Earth’s rotation speeds up

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

El ritmo natural de nuestro planeta está transformándose, y los cronometristas globales lo están observando con atención. La Tierra gira con más velocidad que antes, lo que lleva a los…

‘It was a nightmare’: Venezuelans deported from US describe conditions in Salvadoran prison

Social Responsibility

Nightmare in Salvadoran prison: Stories from Venezuelans deported by US

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

After being deported from the United States, a group of Venezuelan migrants ended up in what they describe as an extremely troubling and punitive environment within a Salvadoran detention facility.…

Violence is flaring again on the Thai-Cambodian border. Why is it so contentious?

International

Fresh violence erupts on the Thai-Cambodian border—what’s fueling the conflict?

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Tensions have once again escalated along the border between Thailand and Cambodia, reviving a long history of conflict rooted in territorial claims, cultural heritage, and national pride. Though not new,…

One Sushi Park Trip, Two Pant Changes for Kendall Jenner

Fashion and Trends

Kendall Jenner Changes Pants Twice on Sushi Park Visit

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Kendall Jenner once again demonstrated her signature flair for fashion during a recent dinner at the renowned Los Angeles hotspot, Sushi Park. The model and media personality made waves not…