Climate
New York Cooks Up a Plan to Boost Energy Efficiency in Public Housing
New York City’s public housing stock, much of it built before World War II, is a relic of a bygone era, with outdated infrastructure and inefficient appliances that …
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Business
Oil Tops $106 a Barrel as Worries Persist About Global Supplies
Rising tensions in the Middle East have sent shockwaves through the global energy market, with oil prices surging to their highest level in years. As the conflict enters its third …
Africa
Madagascar: Madagascar Anti-Corruption Chief Appointed as New PM
Mamitiana Rajaonarison, a seasoned anti-corruption crusader, has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Madagascar, in a move that has sent shockwaves across the Indian Ocean …
Africa
Namibia: NamPower Warns N$700 Million in Unpaid Bills Threatens Finances
Namibia’s state-owned power utility, NamPower, is grappling with a staggering N$700 million in unpaid electricity bills, a situation that threatens to undermine the …
Global Affairs
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Pressures Countries to Open Vital Shipping Route
Tensions in the Middle East have reached a boiling point, with the conflict between Iran and its adversaries entering its third week. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route …
Global Affairs
From Vietnam to Iran, War Is the Reason Americans Don’t Trust Their Government
Decades of deception and obfuscation by successive US administrations have eroded the trust between the American people and their government, with the consequences of war playing a …
Politics
Why Did Trump Officials Award $2 Million to a Small Art School in Queens?
Rumblings of discontent are echoing through the halls of the National Endowment for the Humanities, as a recent grant of $2 million to a small art school in Queens has raised …
Politics
Quartz Countertop Makers Want Immunity Against Legal Claims from Sick Stone Cutters
Deadly dust is settling on the quartz countertop industry, as workers who have spent years cutting and polishing stone surfaces are now falling ill with silicosis, a debilitating …
Climate
Nation’s First Critical Minerals Mine Nears Approval in Biodiversity Hotspot
Deep within the rugged landscape of southeastern Arizona, a region renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and rich biodiversity, a contentious proposal to establish the …
Business
War in Iran Has Grounded Gulf Airlines Like Emirates
War has erupted in Iran, sending shockwaves through the global aviation industry and bringing the region’s thriving airline sector to a grinding halt. Emirates, Qatar …