Energy & Environment

The climate summit has achieved “significant progress” – however, the world is still reliant on oil and unable to break away from it.

Mitzi Jonelle Tan, of the Philippines, embraces Adriana Calderon Hernandez, right, and Line Niedeggen, left, at the end of a protest against fossil fuels Wednesday at the U.N. climate summit in Dubai. | Peter Dejong/AP The climate negotiations in Dubai concluded with an agreement to limit the consumption of fossil fuels, which was both significant

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Health Care

up Record-breaking numbers of people have been affected by dengue this year, possibly due to rising temperatures which have exacerbated the spread of the virus.

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Dengue is sweeping across the Western Hemisphere in numbers not seen since record-keeping began more than four decades ago, with experts warning that rising temperatures and rapid urbanization are accelerating the pace of infections. Officials from countries in the Americas and Caribbean, such as the Bahamas and Brazil, are

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Energy & Environment

The 28th Conference of Parties concluded with a historic demand to transition away from the use of non-renewable energy sources.

Sultan al-Jaber, the president of COP28, along with others, claps on Wednesday as the United Nations climate summit in Dubai comes to a close. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Nearly 200 nations sealed an agreement Wednesday urging countries to begin “transitioning away from fossil fuels” — a hard-fought deal that makes this the first-ever climate

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Science News

Wildlife officials in the United States have captured a wandering Mexican wolf and are now attempting to match it with a potential mate in preparation for the upcoming breeding season.

Could this be a perfect pairing found in the wilderness of New Mexico? A Mexican wolf that was in danger has been caught recently after traveling hundreds of miles from Arizona to New Mexico. It is now being prepared for a matchmaking process as part of the government’s efforts to reintroduce the species. However, it

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Health Care

Kate Cox attempted to terminate a pregnancy in Texas, but was denied by the court due to her inability to prove that her life was at risk.

Kate Cox, from Texas, was unable to obtain an abortion due to state laws, despite her fetus having a life-threatening condition. Despite experiencing multiple emergency room visits, high vital signs, and the possibility of uterine rupture, she was still not eligible for the procedure. Additionally, her ability to have future children was put at risk.

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Technology News

According to a study by Pew, YouTube is the most commonly used social media platform among teenagers, with around 16% using it frequently throughout the day.

According to a survey conducted by the Pew Research Institute, the amount of teenagers using social media has not significantly decreased, despite growing concerns about its impact on their mental well-being. However, the data also revealed that approximately 1 out of every 6 teenagers characterized their usage of two platforms, YouTube and TikTok, as “nearly

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Science News

In 2023, the top stories in the world of space included new rockets, the moon, and asteroids, as shown in AP photos.

In 2023, the most prominent stories in the world of space were focused on the moon, asteroids, and cutting-edge rockets from Cape Canaveral, Florida. On its second test flight, Elon Musk’s enormous rocket successfully reached space before exploding once more. India successfully landed on the moon, surpassing Russia’s failed attempt. Additionally, NASA retrieved its initial

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Health Care

The United Nations has issued a warning that approximately 50 million individuals in West and Central Africa could potentially experience food insecurity in the upcoming year.

The UN issued a warning on Tuesday that there could be a significant increase in hunger in West and Central Africa in the upcoming year, largely due to ongoing conflicts in the area. According to representatives from the U.N., the Food and Agriculture Organization, and other organizations, approximately 50 million individuals may experience food insecurity

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