How "closing the gap" may close doors for First Nations women in new plan to end violence
The ten-year National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children was launched this week......»»
Research finds 1.1 billion people in multidimensional poverty, with nearly a half-billion in conflict settings
New research from the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI) has found that poverty rates in conflict-affected nations are almost three times higher than in countries free from conflic.....»»
EPISD considers closing 10 schools as part of district redesign
EPISD considers closing 10 schools as part of district redesign.....»»
Addressing online gender violence requires both culture and policy change
More and more of our lives are being spent on digital platforms. And, as we spend more time online, we are more vulnerable to a wide range of risks. This fact is particularly true for women and girls......»»
Unable to ‘survive’ downtown, this huge Boise restaurant and bar destination will close
Unable to ‘survive’ downtown, this huge Boise restaurant and bar destination will close.....»»
How images of knives intended to stop youth knife crime may actually be making things worse
You'd be forgiven for thinking that young people are behind most knife crime in the UK. Media coverage often focuses on youth involvement, and the government's plan to halve knife crime focuses specifically on young people and vulnerable teenagers......»»
Self-driving startup Pony.ai said to plan to publicly file for U.S. IPO this week
Self-driving startup Pony.ai is said to be planning to publicly file for a U.S. IPO, looking to raise as much as $300 million. .....»»
Nissan to finally enter hybrid age with plug-in Rogue in 2025
The Rogue PHEV arrives late next year as part of Nissan's ambitious plan to deliver 34 electrified models globally by early 2031......»»
Rare ultra-luminous nova spotted in the Small Magellanic Cloud
A rare, extremely luminous X-ray outburst has been observed in the Small Magellanic Cloud, a dwarf galaxy that is a close neighbor of our own Milky Way galaxy. The observations, made by the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory and other telescopes, were de.....»»
Wildlife, climate and plastic: how three summits aim to repair a growing rift with nature
By the end of 2024, nearly 200 nations will have met at three conferences to address three problems: biodiversity loss, climate change and plastic pollution......»»
Business expert explores strategies for supporting women in leadership, curbing bias
Women and minority leaders who reach senior executive positions often face more intense scrutiny, and research has recommended organizations provide critical stakeholders with information about a leader to reduce negative biases......»»
Israel-Iran and the nine stages of how conflicts can escalate and get out of control
Tensions are running high in the Middle East. The murderous attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7 2023 kicked off a spiral of violence in the region. That has culminated, a year later, in Israel mounting a ground invasion of Lebanon. The invasion, w.....»»
Climate-hit Pacific Islands plot landmark UN court case
Five Pacific nations on Thursday plotted how to prosecute a pivotal UN court case that aims to hold climate-polluting countries to account and safeguard their islands' survival......»»
In the heartland of Mexico"s Sinaloa cartel, the old ways have changed and violence rages
In the heartland of Mexico"s Sinaloa cartel, the old ways have changed and violence rages.....»»
Boeing hones $15 bln finance plan to weather crises: sources
Boeing hones $15 bln finance plan to weather crises: sources.....»»
Few countries have drawn up nature protection plans: UN
Fewer than 15 percent of countries have submitted plans to slow the destruction of nature ahead of a global biodiversity summit in Colombia, according to a count shared by the United Nations Wednesday......»»
Hubble captures intricacies of R Aquarii, a symbiotic binary star roughly 700 light-years from Earth
The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has provided a dramatic and colorful close-up look at one of the most rambunctious stars in our galaxy, weaving a huge spiral pattern among the stars. Hubble's images capture its details and its evolution is featur.....»»
South MS restaurant temporarily closing after fire. ‘We’re going to come back stronger’
South MS restaurant temporarily closing after fire. ‘We’re going to come back stronger’.....»»
Russia says Zelenskiy "victory plan" is pushing NATO towards direct conflict with Moscow
Russia says Zelenskiy "victory plan" is pushing NATO towards direct conflict with Moscow.....»»
How Marie Curie Helped a Generation of Women Break into Science
Marie Curie is well known for her chemistry achievements but less so for helping other women succeed in science.....»»
Kremlin, commenting on Zelenskiy"s "victory plan," says Ukraine needs to "sober up"
Kremlin, commenting on Zelenskiy"s "victory plan," says Ukraine needs to "sober up".....»»