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The report states that there has been a decrease in vaping among high school students in the US this year.

NEW YORK —  According to the government’s report on Thursday, there has been a decrease in the number of high school students who are vaping this year. According to a poll, 10% of students in high school reported using electronic…

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 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…

The United States advocates for worldwide safeguards against potential dangers presented by artificial intelligence.

WASHINGTON —  On Wednesday, Vice President Kamala Harris of the United States stated that it is the responsibility of leaders to safeguard individuals from the potential hazards of artificial intelligence. She is spearheading the Biden administration’s efforts to establish a…

The number of disease outbreaks in Sudan is increasing due to the breakdown of the healthcare system.

GENEVA —  The World Health Organization cautions that Sudan, a country torn by war, is experiencing an increase in disease outbreaks, malnutrition, and non-communicable diseases. This is having a devastating impact on the millions of individuals who have been displaced…

The Prime Minister of Britain, Rishi Sunak, Organizes an AI Conference in London.

BLETCHLEY PARK, England —  Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister of Britain, is hosting a two-day AI Safety Summit on Wednesday and Thursday at Bletchley Park. The event will bring together government officials, academics, and technology leaders from various countries to…

Four individuals, including the CEO, have been sentenced to jail by an Indonesian court for their involvement in the death of individuals caused by cough syrup.

Jakarta —  The leader and three other employees of a company in Indonesia were given prison sentences on Wednesday for breaking drug safety laws, as their cough syrup has been connected to the deaths of over 200 children. According to…

The term ‘AI’ has been chosen as the Collins Word of the Year.

LONDON —  The dictionary publisher announced on Tuesday that the abbreviation AI (artificial intelligence) has been chosen as the Collins Word of the Year for 2023. According to lexicographers at Collins Dictionary, the term has seen an increase in usage…

Mining the deep sea has the potential to aid in tackling climate change, but it may also harm the ocean.

Deep beneath the Pacific Ocean, there are extensive reserves of essential metals that are crucial for transitioning to renewable energy sources. Companies specializing in mining are eager to gather these valuable resources, spread over an area larger than half of…

UNICEF reports that despite calls for a cease-fire, children continue to lose their lives in Gaza.

A prominent United Nations organization is cautioning that if the plea for a cessation of hostilities in Gaza is not heeded, there will be ongoing casualties, endangering the lives of children living in the highly populated Palestinian territory. On Tuesday,…