Road traffic noise is a widespread problem in cities whose impact on children’s health remains poorly understood. A new study conducted at 38 schools in … Traffic noise slows cognitive developmentRead more
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UN Food Relief Agency Partners With CIA-Funded Software Firm Palantir
The CIA-funded California software firm Palantir Technologies and the World Food Program (WFP) have announced a five-year $45 million partnership that data privacy and human … UN Food Relief Agency Partners With CIA-Funded Software Firm PalantirRead more
Richest 400 Owns More Wealth Than Bottom 150 Million Americans
The 400 richest Americans — the top 0.00025 percent of the population — have tripled their share of the nation’s wealth since the early 1980s, … Richest 400 Owns More Wealth Than Bottom 150 Million AmericansRead more
Man Who Set Himself on Fire to Protest Climate Change Has Died
A man who set himself on fire on Earth Day in front of the US Supreme Court to protest climate change died this week, according … Man Who Set Himself on Fire to Protest Climate Change Has DiedRead more
Spanish prime minister’s phone ‘targeted with Pegasus spyware’
The Spanish government has said the mobile phones of the prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, and the defence minister, Margarita Robles, were both infected last year … Spanish prime minister’s phone ‘targeted with Pegasus spyware’Read more
Sea levels along Indian coast rising at faster rate than global average
Sea levels along almost the entire Indian coast are rising faster than the global average, according to the World Meteorological Organization’s (WMO) State of the … Sea levels along Indian coast rising at faster rate than global averageRead more
Senate Democrat wants national security investigation of Saudi Arabia’s role in Twitter-Elon Musk deal
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy is calling on the federal government to investigate national security concerns raised by Saudi Arabia’s role in Elon Musk’s takeover of … Senate Democrat wants national security investigation of Saudi Arabia’s role in Twitter-Elon Musk dealRead more
Over 100 Million People Displaced Worldwide
The number of people who have been forced to flee their homes has crossed 100 million for the first time in recorded history, the United … Over 100 Million People Displaced WorldwideRead more
For the First Time in India, Twitter Flags BJP IT Cell’s ‘Manipulated Media’
A day after Amit Malviya, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s IT cell head, tweeted out an edited clip from the farmers’ protests, Twitter tagged it ‘manipulated … For the First Time in India, Twitter Flags BJP IT Cell’s ‘Manipulated Media’Read more
Biden approves Somalia redeployment
Biden has reversed Donald Trump’s withdrawal of US forces from Somalia and will redeploy Special Operations Forces. It is just the latest move in a … Biden approves Somalia redeploymentRead more