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The pond at the Hawaii Wildlife Refuge has turned pink, potentially due to drought conditions.

HONOLULU —  Scientists have identified a pond in Hawaii that has transformed into a vibrant shade of bubblegum pink. While this may seem like something out of a Barbie movie, the unusual occurrence is not a reason for celebration. Experts…

Moody’s has changed their outlook on the credit rating of the United States to negative, causing frustration and anger from officials in Washington.

NEW YORK/WASHINGTON —  On Friday, Moody’s changed its assessment of the U.S. credit rating from “stable” to “negative,” pointing to significant fiscal deficits and a decrease in the ability to afford debt. This decision was met with immediate disapproval from…

The popularity of China’s annual ‘Singles Day’ shopping event declines.

BEIJING —  The annual event known as “Singles Day” in China will end at midnight on Saturday. However, it seems that consumers are not as interested in the flashy sales and discounts this year due to the slowdown of the…

The International Monetary Fund staff have reached an agreement that could potentially result in a loan of $900 million to Ukraine.

washington —  On Friday, the International Monetary Fund declared that it had reached an agreement with Ukraine’s staff on revised economic and financial strategies. This will allow for a payment of $900 million from the $15.6 billion loan program, pending…

Despite efforts to prevent and treat tuberculosis, it continues to be one of the most deadly diseases in the world. However, there is renewed optimism for the development of a vaccine.

According to the World Health Organization’s latest yearly report, the number of tuberculosis cases worldwide increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic causing disruptions in healthcare services, hindering efforts to combat the illness. Henry Ridgwell has the details. Source: voanews.com

There are earthquakes occurring in southwestern Iceland as a volcanic eruption is expected.

Reykjavik, Iceland —  On Friday, Iceland announced a state of emergency due to a series of strong earthquakes occurring in the southwestern Reykjanes peninsula. This could potentially lead to a volcanic eruption. The Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management…

Despite being one of the most lethal illnesses globally, tuberculosis shows promise for a potential vaccine breakthrough.

london —  The latest report from the World Health Organization reveals that global instances of tuberculosis, also referred to as TB, increased last year due to interruptions in health services caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, hindering progress in combatting the…

In 2023, the US experienced 25 reported climate disasters that caused at least one billion dollars in damage.

The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced that the country has experienced 25 weather or climate-related “disasters” this year, which have resulted in damages or losses surpassing $1 billion. This is the highest number of recorded events…

What Are Our Expectations for COP28?

BERLIN —  Experts predict that discussions on the gradual elimination of fossil fuels and the establishment of a climate compensation fund for developing countries will be the main focus of the upcoming U.N. Climate Change Conference, also known as COP28,…

Innovative university students from Kenya produce flour using grass as a raw material.

A team of students from Kabarak University in the Rift Valley region of Kenya have created a process for converting grass into flour, which can then be enriched for human consumption. This innovative flour will be used in ugali, a…