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Pakistan’s severe air pollution problem is highlighted by the poor air quality in Lahore.

Islamabad —  As a child in Lahore, which is known as the cultural capital of Pakistan, Mariam looked forward to fall as it meant being able to engage in outdoor activities after enduring months of scorching summer temperatures. However, now…

The United Kingdom advocates for technological solutions to address worldwide hunger, while some argue that inequality is the root cause.

London —  According to British officials, advancements in food production have the potential to reduce hunger for millions of individuals. This was discussed at a global summit on food insecurity on Monday. However, some critics argue that the emphasis on…

A court decision favors the opposing party in the dispute between Native American groups and a lithium mine in Nevada.

Some of the top news stories this week focused on Native American topics. A state legislator from Oklahoma and a labor leader nearly get into a physical altercation during a Senate committee meeting. Senator Markwayne Mullin, a Republican from Oklahoma,…

The state of Oregon is facing increasing resistance to its law decriminalizing drugs, particularly in light of the ongoing fentanyl crisis.

PORTLAND, Ore. —  Oregon was the first state to pass a law that made possession of small amounts of heroin, cocaine, and other illegal drugs a non-criminal offense. Instead, the focus shifted to providing addiction treatment. However, this progressive approach…

It is believed that the second launch of the SpaceX Starship was unsuccessful shortly after it reached space.

BOCA CHICA, TEXAS —  SpaceX’s unmanned Starship spacecraft, designed for transporting astronauts to the moon and beyond, was believed to have experienced a malfunction in space just minutes after takeoff on Saturday. This was the second test for the spacecraft…

The agreement between China and the US on fentanyl revives the halted joint effort to combat the lethal drug.

Washington —  Earlier this week, President Joe Biden of the United States and President Xi Jinping of China reached an agreement for Beijing to take action against Chinese companies manufacturing precursor chemicals used in fentanyl production. Biden emphasized that this…

Britain has approved the first gene therapy for sickle cell disease, making it the first country in the world to do so. The UK has given the green light to the initial gene therapy for sickle cell disease, making it the pioneering nation to do so.

LONDON —  The United Kingdom’s regulatory agency for medicines has approved a gene therapy as the first of its kind to treat sickle cell disease, potentially providing relief to numerous individuals affected by the debilitating condition in the country. On…

According to health officials, the flu is on the rise in several states and increasing in others.

NEW YORK —  According to health officials, the flu season has begun in the United States and at least seven states have reported a high number of illnesses, with cases also increasing in other areas of the country. The latest…

The decline of Arctic sea ice poses a danger to polar bears.

Kaktovik, Alaska —  In the Arctic region, the effects of climate change are occurring at a heightened rate, with temperatures increasing at a rate two to four times greater than the worldwide average. Vladimir Romanovsky, a geophysicist at the University…

The town near the Icelandic volcano faces years of uncertainty.

GRINDAVIK, ICELAND —  Following a series of earthquakes indicating a potential volcanic eruption, residents who were forced to evacuate from Grindavik, Iceland are left questioning if they will be able to come back. Eythor Reynisson, a native of Grindavik, shared…