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Australia’s Territory Legalizes Small Amounts of Hard Drugs

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA —  On Saturday, the Australian Capital Territory, which covers Canberra and its nearby regions, became the first area in Australia to legalize the possession of small quantities of illegal drugs. The government of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT)…

Comparison of Worldwide Climate Pollution and Regional Mine Pollution in Minnesota

Unfortunately, in order to combat the global effects of climate change, we must accept the local impacts of mining necessary minerals for electric vehicles, wind turbines, and power grids. The Biden administration is striving to boost U.S. production of these…

A series of earthquakes is occurring in Iceland, described as a “seismic swarm.”

Iceland’s meteorological office announced on Friday that the Reykjanes Peninsula in the southwestern part of the country has been encountering a series of minor earthquakes, also known as a “seismic swarm,” for the past three days. So far, there have…

The Chief Epidemiologist of China, who played a key role in the fight against COVID, has passed away at the age of 60.

BANGKOK —  On Friday, Wu Zunyou, a 60-year-old epidemiologist who played a key role in implementing strict zero-COVID protocols in China, passed away. These measures included restricting entry to cities and mandating home confinement for millions of individuals. The Chinese…

A team of scientists from Brazil has created a vaccine to combat cocaine addiction.

A team of scientists from Brazil has created a vaccination aimed at combating cocaine addiction and its powerful derivative, crack. The vaccine works by blocking the effects of these drugs, aiding addicts in their journey towards recovery. The medication, referred…

The United Nations has established a panel to provide guidance on matters related to artificial intelligence.

The United Nations is initiating a project to assist in global regulation of the advantages and drawbacks of artificial intelligence. On Thursday, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres introduced a group of 39 advisors, consisting of tech company leaders, government representatives, and…

A survey revealed that 2% of children and 7% of adults have received newly administered COVID vaccines.

new york —  One month after the recommendation of updated COVID-19 vaccines by federal authorities, 7% of adults and 2% of children in the United States have received the vaccinations. The figures, revealed on Thursday at a conference hosted by…

Several states with different interests are collaborating to protect the most important river in America.

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA —  Leaders in the Mississippi River region are seeking to create a multi-state agreement to address challenges posed by climate change, water pollution, and drought in other areas. Colin Wellenkamp, the executive director of the Mississippi River…

China has launched the youngest-ever crew to space in its efforts to send astronauts to the moon.

The Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, located in China, is responsible for launching satellites into orbit. On Thursday, China sent its youngest team ever to its space station in orbit with the goal of putting astronauts on the moon by 2030….

A program for former child soldiers has been implemented in Liberia to address the issue of drug abuse.

In 2023, the Global Action for Sustainable Development released a report stating that Liberia is facing a significant loss of its younger generation due to drug abuse. The capital city, Monrovia, is particularly affected with over 800 drug hubs and…