Category: Culture
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Ethiopia’s election results will likely confirm status quo Beyond claims of rigging, security challenges persist. For some analysts, the fact that voting was suspended in parts of Amhara, Oromia and Tigray indicates the impact of unresolved conflicts. If the Prosperity Party secures another five-year mandate, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government faces pressure to prioritize peace-building. “I hope they use the coming…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
The 10 countries with the highest birth rates — and the 10 with the lowest Countries in Africa consistently reported the highest birth rates, accounting for nine of the top 10 countries. Of the top 10 countries, eight reported a prevalence of contraceptives for married women of just 20% or lower, per the World Bank Group. #Congo…
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Insomniacs Unite!
Another sleepless night, and there have been far too many in my lifetime. It started on deployment back in 2003 aboard the USS Cleveland LPD-7. My nemesis, insomnia, has been my rival since I was a YN sailor boy. That SOB has followed me to college, grad school, the young professional world, and right until…
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The Evolved “Young People” of the Week: Vivaan Chhawchharia, Ariana Agarwal, and Avyana Mehta
Welcome to the Evolving Folks Project’s “Evolved Young People” of the Week profile. Today, we will highlight historical and contemporary figures who embodied what it means to be an evolved person, famous and non-famous alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to three 16-year-old teens from India: Vivaan…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Three community kitchen workers among eight killed by Israel in Gaza “This occurs amid an unjustified international silence and inaction that emboldens the occupation to continue its massacres, in blatant disregard for all international values, norms, and laws,” said the armed group’s statement. #Gaza #WarInGaza #FREEPALESTİNE #Israël Paraguay expanded a reserve in the Gran Chaco.…
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Gym Gains don’t take away Mental Pains
It’s May, which means it’s almost time for BBQ and fireworks season in the United States. It’s also Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental health matters every day, and it’s valuable to have a month dedicated to maintaining and improving mental wellness. Technology has made the world more disconnected and people more isolated, as seen when…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Ecuador starts fracking in Amazon rainforest The government of President Daniel Noboa has promised more funds for oil exploration and infrastructure and to attract greater foreign oil investments. At the same time, his government’s push to expand oil exploration, particularly in the Amazon, has alarmed environmentalists and Indigenous leaders. #Ecuador #Fracking #Oil #amazon You’d better start paying…
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The Week in Stories Around the Globe
Suspect dead after 8 children killed, 2 women wounded in Louisiana shooting A man in Louisiana killed eight children Sunday in a shooting that authorities described as a domestic violence incident and was later killed by police after he fled in a carjacked vehicle, officials said. #Louisiana #MassShootings #Gunviolence #UnitedStates Chernobyl: Humans, Not Nature, Pose…
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It’s all Made Up
In my twenties, I was idealistic. I firmly believed our generation could create real change through advocacy and direct service. As an anti-war protester, an Occupy Wall Street organizer, a soup kitchen volunteer, a food deliverer to the elderly, and a social worker, I saw the value of collective action. Now, as I reflect on…
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The Evolved Man of the Week: Victor Glover
Welcome to the Evolving Folks Project’s “Evolved Man of the Week” profile. Each week, we will highlight an individual who embodies what it means to be an evolved person, famous and non-famous alike. The world needs to know their stories and deeds. This week’s honor goes to NASA astronaut and U.S. Navy captain Victor Glover.…
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