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Colombia is aiming to control the population of hippos through sterilization, relocation, and euthanasia.

BOGOTA, Colombia —  The government of Colombia announced on Thursday that they will attempt to manage their population of over 100 hippopotamuses. These animals are descendants of those that were unlawfully brought into the country by the notorious drug lord,…

The creator of FTX has been found guilty of deceiving customers in the cryptocurrency market.

NEW YORK —  Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX, experienced a remarkable journey in the cryptocurrency world that involved testifying before Congress, a Super Bowl ad, and aspirations of a potential presidential campaign. However, his journey took a dark turn on…

Two additional non-military individuals were fatally wounded in the city of Kherson as a result of Russian shelling.

According to local officials, two additional civilians, an 81-year-old woman and a 60-year-old man, were killed in southern Ukraine’s Kherson region on Thursday due to Russian shelling. This incident is the most recent in a series of fatalities caused by…

Biden to Host First-Ever Americas Economic Summit

washington —  On Friday, President Joe Biden will promote his proposal to strengthen economic ties among Western Hemisphere countries. He will welcome leaders from 11 other nations to the White House for the newly formed Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity….

As early as Friday, it is anticipated that Ukraine will receive $425 million in military aid from the United States.

Pentagon —  Two sources from the United States have informed VOA that a military aid package worth $425 million will be given to Ukraine, with the delivery expected on Friday. Unnamed officials told VOA that the President is using his…

The United Nations agency states that the climate crisis is causing a worldwide health crisis.

geneva —  According to a recent report from the U.N. weather agency, climate change poses a risk of undoing the advancements made in improving health and well-being, especially for the most susceptible communities. The World Meteorological Organization released their yearly…

Global leaders reach consensus on the dangers of Artificial Intelligence.

Leaders from around the globe gathered at a summit on safety and unanimously recognized the need to address potential risks associated with the rapid development of artificial intelligence. The first-ever AI Safety Summit, organized by British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak…

The United States has implemented far-reaching sanctions that specifically target Russia in response to their involvement in the conflict in Ukraine.

WASHINGTON —  On Thursday, the US implemented extensive new actions against Moscow for their involvement in the conflict in Ukraine. These actions specifically focus on limiting Russia’s potential for energy production, preventing sanctions avoidance, and addressing the threat of a…

Local governments in China with high levels of debt are promoting the growth of new businesses.

WASHINGTON/TAIPEI, TAIWAN —  As the debt continues to increase, officials in China’s Jiangsu province are promoting the idea of “off-duty entrepreneurship” for employees at state-owned companies. They are also encouraging workers to take unpaid leave in order to pursue their…

The United States House of Representatives approves $14.5 billion in military aid for Israel, while President Biden threatens to veto the decision.

WASHINGTON —  The House of Representatives in the United States voted on Thursday to provide $14.5 billion in military support to Israel in their conflict with Hamas. However, President Joe Biden has expressed his intention to reject the proposal due…