For children in east Africa, the dignity of hairstyles and better health
Progress roundup: Rastafarians end hair discrimination in Malawi, and an opponent of female genital mutilation wins the Templeton Prize in Somaliland.
Day: June 23, 2023
Supreme Court makes Navajo Nation’s fight for more water harder
A Supreme Court ruling this week will make it harder for the Navajo Nation to get water from the Colorado River.
‘No need to rush’: How to give up vaping
E-cigarettes are popular but the health risks remain unclear. Experts explain how to reduce your nicotine intake and help the environmentAlthough vaping is established as a way to stop smoking, there are potential health risks. According to the NHS, e-…
Millions of illegal vapes seized in UK in three years, data shows
Experts warn of ‘tsunami’ of illicit e-cigarettes which could contain harmful ingredientsMillions of illegal and potentially harmful vapes have been seized by trading standards in the last three years, data shows, with experts warning this is the “tip …
Matt Ratana death: How did the shooting happen and how will it be prevented in future? – Sky News
Matt Ratana death: How did the shooting happen and how will it be prevented in future? Sky NewsMatiu Ratana: Man guilty of murdering Met Police sergeant bbc.comMan convicted of murder in the shooting of a UK police officer while t…
Europe’s New Asylum Policy: “The First Thing They Do Is Imprison You”
The European Union has finally reached a compromise on asylum policy, with the main goal that of cutting the number of refugees who make it to the Continent. Can it work? And what has become of the right to asylum?
As Seattle changes, is it still an LGBTQ-friendly city?
Seattle is often touted as an LGBTQ-friendly city. But the high cost of living and rapidly shifting characteristics of “gayborhoods” like Capitol Hill, are making living in the city often untenable.
Mariners’ Julio Rodriguez will participate in 2023 Home Run Derby at T-Mobile Park
Julio Rodriguez wasn’t going to be shut out of baseball’s biggest party, particularly when it’s happening at his home field and the city he so proudly represents.
How deep is the Titanic and how does it compare to the deep sea?
The Titanic wreckage s about 12,500 feet deep in the North Atlantic – that’s as deep as about nine Empire State Buildings stacked on top of each other.