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The country of Ukraine shipped 13 million tons through a designated route and stated that it had regained control of the sea.

kyiv, ukraine —  A government minister announced on Saturday that Ukraine has shipped approximately 13 million tons of goods on around 400 vessels since establishing a secure maritime corridor in August to protect against Russian aggression. In 2023, Ukraine did…

The US government confiscates illicit electronic cigarettes, while numerous new ones are being introduced.

WASHINGTON —  The Associated Press examined data from both government and industry sources and found that while federal officials are confiscating more unapproved electronic cigarettes at U.S. ports, there is still a large influx of thousands of new flavored products…

At the United Nations, Russia has accused Kiev of committing a “terrorist attack” on civilians in Belgorod.

United Nations —  During an emergency meeting called for by Moscow on Saturday, Russia alleged that Ukraine carried out a “terrorist attack” against civilians in Belgorod. The U.N. Security Council was notified of this accusation. Local authorities reported that Russia…

A group of activists from “Extinction Rebellion” have blocked a section of a highway in Amsterdam in protest of climate change.

AMSTERDAM —  On Saturday, climate activists obstructed a section of the main highway surrounding Amsterdam, near the previous location of ING bank, in order to demonstrate against the bank’s funding of non-renewable energy sources. The Amsterdam Municipality announced on X…

Russia continues to launch additional assaults against Ukraine.

Ukrainian officials reported that on Saturday, two Russian missiles struck central Kharkiv, resulting in injuries to at least 21 individuals. This attack is part of a recent trend of reciprocal aerial attacks between the two countries. The aggression by Russia…

The Security Council is convening an urgent meeting regarding the recent acts of aggression in Belgorod, Russia.

During a briefing to the Council, Khaled Khiari, Assistant Secretary-General in the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (UN DPPA), reported that the recent attack on Belgorod resulted in the death of at least 18 civilians and left over…

The majority of funding for endangered species in the United States is allocated to only a small number of species.

BILLINGS, Mont. —  In the past 50 years, the Endangered Species Act has resulted in the listing of over 1,700 species of plants, mammals, fish, insects, and other organisms in the U.S. as being at risk of extinction. However, government…

In 2024, California will be providing expanded healthcare coverage for immigrants with low incomes.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. —  Starting Monday, over 700,000 undocumented immigrants in California will receive free healthcare as part of one of the state’s most ambitious efforts to expand coverage in the past ten years. This endeavor will eventually result in the…

Google has agreed to resolve a lawsuit regarding its ‘Incognito’ mode.

san francisco, california —  Google has recently reached a resolution in a lawsuit concerning consumer privacy. The suit sought a minimum of $5 billion in compensation for claims that Google tracked the information of users who believed they were privately…

The President of Mexico has announced that a new “Super Pharmacy” will be established to provide medication to the entire population.

MEXICO CITY —  On Friday, Mexico’s leader opened a large “supermarket-style pharmacy” in an effort to assist patients across the nation who are informed they require a particular medication, but their healthcare facility does not have it. Instead of sending…