Haiti faces ‘point of no return’ as gang violence fuels chaos
Special Representative María Isabel Salvador told ambassadors in the Security Council that a “deliberate and coordinated” campaign is being waged by organized crime groups to expand territorial control and paralyse…
Challenges faced by Indigenous Peoples, ‘an affront to dignity and justice’
Indigenous Peoples are still excluded from decisions regarding “the very foundation of our identity, survival, and self-determination,” said Aluki Kotierk, Chair of the 24th United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous…
UN chief hails Pope Francis as ‘a transcendent voice for peace’
The pontiff – born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina – was elected in March 2013. He was the first priest from the Americas region to lead the Catholic…
Apple Watch alerts woman to life-threatening leukemia diagnosis
In recent years, smartwatches have gone far beyond just telling the time or tracking steps. These little gadgets on our wrists are becoming powerful health tools, quietly monitoring our bodies…
Boxer credits hyperbaric oxygen therapy for keeping him young — but is it safe?
Boxing champion Oscar De La Hoya, 52, recently shared a beauty secret that is raising some eyebrows. “These lasers only making me younger and cuter … sorry fellas,” he recently…
Hackers using malware to steal data from USB flash drives
Cybercriminals are constantly finding new ways to steal your data. As people become more aware of common threats like phishing links, fake websites, fraudulent emails and impersonation scams, attackers are…
Sudan war: Hundreds of thousands flee renewed violence in North Darfur
Renewed attacks on camps – including Zamzam and Abu Shouk – that were sheltering those displaced by earlier violence have now forced an estimated 400,000 to 450,000 people to flee…
An AI-powered robot army that packs your groceries in minutes
Imagine a grocery store where your entire order is picked, packed and ready for delivery in just five minutes without a single human hand touching your food. This is exactly…
Heart health risks could rise with this dental hygiene habit, experts warn
Searches for “tongue scraper” have almost doubled in the last two decades, according to Google Trends. Some experts, however, have warned about potential risks. The practice of tongue-scraping (or tongue-brushing)…
Virginia confirms child infected with first measles case in the state
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) recently reported the state’s first measles case of the year, identifying the patient as a child under 4 years old who recently traveled internationally.…