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Sure. Here's a few that might work: - Burglar's Grace: Right from Wrongdoing - Justice of Highwaymen: Kingly punishment - Vindication of Bandits: From Greed to Generosity - Pirates' Salvation: Atonement for Avarice - Rogue Liberation: Deliverance from Desire - Shadows' Amnesty: Enforced Absolution


t, folks! A diverse panel of guests sharing their wisdom on transpersonal psychology and the transformative power of self-discovery. Stay tuned for more engaging discussions and enlightening conversations on Psychology Insights . Closing music fades in Host : Thank you to all our guests for their valuable contributions today . Remember, the journey to self-discovery begins within. Until next time , take care and nurture your inner world. End of episode **End of Transcript**


Honestly I don't leave bad reviews for places until live visited them at least 3 times and have had the same outcome. But this place left with me with no desire to come back. \n\nParking is terrible (same as Sahara) \nMonkeys.... Moneys EVERYWHERE!!! (why? Idk!) \n\nWhat's with the sculpture of \""Flubber\"" outside? \n\nThe people that are supposed to be taken seriously pit bosses and such are dressed in the most hideous plaid blazers, the dealers are forced to wear vests with monkeys on their back (I think there is more then a pun there) \n\nPLAIN AND SIMPLE LET ME LAY IT OUT... \n\nWho paints a sidewalk white?! /\nOver priced food/\nSmall buffet/\nCarpet looks like a graffiti artist shit on it/\nPoor color choices/ \nLoud ass humming fans outside in bar area (Dyson would be so unamused) \nThey didn't bother to paint some parts of the place /\nThe ceiling looks like a chipotle/ \n\nTake a page out of the cosmopolitans book and do it right. Sorry guys I hope it works out for you.\n\nOverall looks unfinished.


I can't really say I've experienced better since this was my first time experience anything like this. I don't really remember their names, so here are my nicknames to them: MC: loud blond guy, can sing, and a bit narcissistic for someone in his field. Guitarist: great player, doesn't strip Dreads: the only guy that can dance (great job with Smooth Criminal) Blank: no expression in any act, very boring Mess Up: thinks he can dance but keeps messing up. Adam Levine: cuz he looks like Adam Levine Fabio: long blond hair The Experience Price: pretty hefty. Environment: screaming drunk/horny bachelorettes in their 20/30s. A few 40 somethings. Music: a rip of all popular songs today and the past few decades. MC sangs a few, not bad. Choreography: crap. Can't be in sync for their lives. Nudity: PG-13. Penises are censored. Overall: it seems like they are out to please and make sure everyone has a fantastic bachelorette/birthday/etc. Those that are willing to go upstage and gyrate their hips get free peeks. Tip: Check-in = free calendar!


Ischaemic left ventricular failure: evidence of sustained benefit after 18 months' treatment with xamoterol. The long term effects of treatment with xamoterol in 14 patients 44-73 with mild to moderate heart failure as a result of ischaemic heart disease are reported. After 18 months' treatment with xamoterol, patients were assessed in a randomised double blind crossover comparison of xamoterol (200 mg twice a day) and placebo, each given for one month. Compared with placebo, xamoterol significantly increased exercise duration and work done on a bicycle ergometer and reduced the maximum exercise heart rate. Assessment of symptoms and activities at 12 months by visual analogue and Likert scales showed a trend towards the relief of symptoms of breathlessness and tiredness and an improvement in activity. There was an improvement in the clinical signs of heart failure and no haemodynamic deterioration over a 12 month period as assessed by ejection fraction. The improvement in exercise tolerance, symptoms, and activities was sustained for 18 months without side effects or development of tolerance.


You'll never have to shovel your driveway again if you install these snow-melting mats SHARES Published 7:55 PM ET Thu, 4 Jan 2018 show chapters Updated Moments Ago | 01:14 After a week of bone-chilling temperatures across much of the United States, a massive winter storm pounded the Eastern Seaboard, forcing millions outside to shovel their driveways. Shoveling snow is not only a chore, its' also dangerous. A national study found that between 1990 and 2006 there were 11,500 snow shoveling-related injuries each year, according to the American Journal of Emergency Medicine. And while some people will be heading outside to shovel others are turning to heated driveways. The company WarmlyYours, which provides radiant heating solutions, has created snow-melting mats. The mats are designed to be installed under asphalt as a driveway is built or resurfaced. During the winter months, they heat up and melt the snow on the surface above them. After installing the snow melting system, you can choose to set it to different specifications like air temperature or moisture level on the pavement. The mats cost between $10 to $20 per square foot.


This is trying too hard and is way over the top. Not the worst track, but close. Grief : Tight, rolling riffs, perfect drums, in synch bass line. I tried to like the vocals, but I can't. Ryoujoku no Ame : You could get pregnant from the opening; it's that sexy. Kyo has some nice, urgent singing; and then there's a smoldering guitar interlude leading to a….mess, unfortunately. Disabled Complexes : Sex music again; I don't think DEG has had any make-out music before this CD. At 1:35 seconds in, all hell breaks loose. Kyo is being strangled, I think. Rotting Root : This is distortion done right; absolutely killer track. What a riff! All over the place but it somehow fits together. Namamekashiki Ansoku, Tamerai ni Hohoemih : How old were they here? Kyo croons with a maturity far beyond his years, and that gut wrenching wail can bring you to your knees. Die's acoustic is breathtaking while Shinya keeps the pace with some lovely shimmering cymbals and understated drum lines. This is as gorgeous as Rinkaku will be. The Pledge : Wow. Someone's heart was broken here. The lyrics are an anguished pleading for a second chance. This was another song I needed to hear a few times to appreciate. The last three songs are truly hateful , vile and anything but clever , but I think that's their point.


Although I was feeling great this time last week, I've felt "out of it" for the past couple of days. Sleep's an issue for me. I think PMO gives me a neurotransmitter cocktail that allows me to sleep less than six hours a night for days at a time and be no worse for the wear, but without that crutch I feel the effects of sleep deprivation more acutely (this has been a consistent pattern for me in past streaks). It's tough since drowsiness wreaks havoc on my willpower. Oh well. At least I don't feel like at I'm at a crisis point yet. I'm abstaining from porn as well, although I did watch Blue is the Warmest Color two nights ago (only because I was genuinely excited about the film, don't get me wrong). It's an incredible movie, really, but I feel like the gratuitous sexuality sent me back a few days mentally. Again, c'est la vie. But yeah, I wholeheartedly recommend that movie, just make sure you 're far enough along in your journey that you can see sexual imagery without it being a trigger (i.e. pretty damn far, much further than me). Otherwise steer clear, at least for now. TL;DR: Experiencing heightened sleep deprivation, Blue is the Warmest Color hurt my progress some, but for the most part I'm actually doing okay. EDIT: Oh yeah, I'm aiming for 90-120 days at least, also in NoFap War. Cardinal Regiment FTW!


For a film clocking in at 3 hours and 20 minutes, there's really an awful lot of bland, generic scenes where two or three characters discuss the most obvious things and feelings; not a whole lot of subtext going on, chunks of dialogue delivered right on the nose - a major faux-pas for any storyteller that makes the story crawl to a gruelling halt. br />br />Frankly, the movie is melodramatic enough to constitute somewhat of a genre anachronism; it would have made much more sense coming out in 1949 instead of 1959. All this with Akira Kurosawa's YOJIMBO, the movie responsible for both revolutionizing the Japanese period drama and action movie and bringing the concept of the alienated antihero to new cynic heights, only two years away.br />br />And speaking of protagonists, it's Kaji, the main character we're called to identify with, played by samurai icon Tatsuya Nakadai before he was even a supporting actor in Yojimbo, that poses the biggest problem. His attitude and worldview of unconditional humanism are all too naive and convenient to hit the right emotional chords. Idenitifying with Kaji's holier-than-thou idealism is hard, not because people like him don't exist in real life, and I hope they do, but simply because this kind of clean-cut idealist character doesn't fare well in a dramatic context.br />br />Bear with me here.


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Made plans to head over to Lucky Strike after hearing about it (3) times in one week: my girlfriend went with her work, it was highlighted on \"Undercover Boss\" and again on E's Kendra... it was time. We went on Friday, about 8pm and it was packed... but we didn't mind. We checked in and they said it would be about 2 hours until we got a lane... no problem, we grabbed a drink (me, a Coppola cab - the fiance, a Kiltlifter). His beer was fine, but the cab was SKUNKY. I let the bartender know and he swiftly opened a new bottle sans tude... I liked that.\nWe were waiting for (2) friends who arrived about 15 minutes later... about 10 minutes after that our buzzer alerted us the lane was open (so the (2) hour wait was really closer to 30 minutes. Not bad!\nThe atmosphere is super clubby, almost in a bizarre way. They have bouncers at the door and you literally get turned away if you don't meet the dress standards (no hoodies, baggy clothes or hats). Kinda weird, but in a way I get what they are trying to do.\nThe alley part is dark, with lounge style seating and super loud music. Very fun for bowling, but not ideal for convos. They have a little bar area with a DJ which is a bit quieter. \nWe had apps, but they have a full menu. The pretzel dippers and boneless chicken wings were very tasty. \nEveryone had a great time, we'll definitely go again!


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"You need this reckless guy here. Rent in Hell's Kitchen ain't cheap like it used to be. How's the *'aspiring actress'* thing going?" Mary was mad, it was a sore spot for her. "With the health restrictions winding down, I'm sure I'll find something. Besides, I put so much of what I make into making this apartment work. You party away all the money you make from finance, you're lucky I've been making you save some of it. It's almost comical, a forex trader needing finance advice from a 'broke actor'. Without me you'd start using your credit card for Rolexes and cognac and be up to your eyeballs in debt to impress your shallow friends." Bob's voice was muffled now, his face down in the couch, Mary could hardly make out what he was saying: "If you're going to hen-peck me so much, we should at least get married. It'll be good for the tax benefits." At the suggestion of marriage Sally turned bright red, Sally did *care* for Bob, but not to that degree, and the two had never been romantically involved. "I, you, I--" she stammered out, a mixture of mad and embarrassed. She was interrupted by loud snoring, Bob had fallen into a deep sleep.


BBD...Bell Biv Devoe or Black Bear Diner?? Either way, you'll want to smack it up, flip it, rub it down!! We came in with appetites and left with food babies. \n\nI felt bad for our poor waitress because I literally sent her away 3 times before I was ready to order. Impressive, extensive menu that has every savory, buttery delicious breakfast treat and combo you could ever hope for.\n\nMy girlfriend commented that the crowd was a bizarre mix of local seniors and mature families...and young yelpers. She was right. But what everyone had in common were forkfuls of pancake goodness and huge contented smiles. Oh mama.....are they pancakes or cupcakes?? wow.\n\n I always give bonus points to Vegas establishments that don't feel like Vegas. This place, as others have said, has a comfortable Northwestern atmosphere, that the owners have succeeded in keeping authentic (if a bit kitschy) with several hundred bears everywhere your eye wanders. Papa Bear swung by our table to check on us, which was a nice touch.\n\nHighly recommended.


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"He likes that I am secure in our relationship and I have my own things to do without him." Indeed, the idea of dating an older woman is titillating for some younger guys. Jeremy Abelson, a self-styled dating impresario who organized the Natural Selection Speed Date event that paired wealthy bachelors with beautiful women this past February in New York City, can see the appeal. "Any young guy who has seen (the movie) 'American Pie' can basically say he was right there with the Asian guy and the white guy as they were cheering ... for Stifler's mom," says Abelson, 27. "I was basically standing there cheering with them. And I think that's a very common fantasy for young men." The potential issues between such May-December couples are the same ones that challenge the longevity of any relationship: different long-term priorities and emotional temperament. "He's not thinking about kids and marriage," says Pender of her boyfriend, "and he bugs me when I forget to dye my gray roots." If you can work through these issues, the adage holds true: Age ain't nothing but a number. "When I finally found out how much younger he was, I was a little shocked," says Kimberly Schmitz, a 34-year-old communications and public relations director in Tucson, Arizona, of her now-fiancé, Bobby Kern, 25, owner of a feed store and pet food distribution company in the same city.


In order to succeed in competitiveness, Hamel, Doz, and Prahalad (1989, p. 134) call for collaboration, which would allow the company to learn from the skills and experiences of the rival/partner, but such an alliance must not lead to competitive compromise. By the end of 2006, Lincoln had acquired Metrode Products Limited firm in the United Kingdom, a move that would contribute to the company's income through high innovative solutions (NEMA industry news, 2006). By using the hofstede cultural criteria, it can be deduced that the company faces a challenge in cultural conflict emanating from differences in practices, behavior, and communication. Primarily, Indians respect appearance highly, whether in official and casual matters. In this case, the mode of dressing is important, with women not allowed to expose the upper part of their bodies or upper arms, while wearing of leather products is discourages due to the revere Indians have on cows. On behavior, it is important to understand that Indians do not consume beef, prefer business lunches to dinners, do not open gifts in presence of the giver, and use some gestures (hand or head) that may be opposite to other cultures. Finally, the mode of communication is important, considering that Indians respect the use of titles when addressing people, use indirect language when communicating a negative response and they do not accept use of "thank you' after meals.


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Diversity Rates in Mercer County, West Virginia Evaluation Essay Diversity rates are an essential indicator of the relationships between the members of the society, as well as the existence of ethnicity or race related stereotypes. It is crucial that the voice of every single member of the society should be heard, which is hardly possible once certain community is underrepresented in the society, be it a specific ethnicity, nationality, or gender. While introducing more diversity into a specific society, where a certain minority experiences considerable difficulties in becoming the members of a community is hardly possible, facilitating the environment, in which this minority can feel appreciated is quite practicable. Though the research of the data regarding the Mercer County diversity concerns mostly its education establishments, particularly, local schools, the information obtained in the course of the research gives a lot of food for thoughts. As the data acquired from ZIPskinny shows, Black and Asian people are underrepresented in the community considerably, Athens (one of Mercer's biggest communities) having only 3.5% and 1.4% of the aforementioned ethnicities in the community correspondingly ( The skinny on: 24712 (Athens WV) , 2000). The rates of Hispanic/Latino ethnicity, as well as the Native American one, are close to 0% in most of the county's communities ( Communities in West Virginia , 2000). These rather surprising results indicate that the members of the county might have tangible communication problems in case of conversing with the representatives of other cultures.


Haven't played the game? Don't bother. This is for the Final Fantasy VII fans out there that beat the game, and no other will appreciate this rare gem of a movie. Want to watch it and love it? Buy the game, beat it and then watch it. When's the last time you've seen an excellent movie based on a video game? Well, this is it.br />br />The story takes place two years after the game and no short summaries are given to refresh your memory (though I doubt many would forget), and goes right into the one hour and forty-one minute adventure.br />br />All your favorite characters are there, even Cait Sith. The voice acting is superb in the Japanese version, every character is cast perfectly. Cloud sounds tough and broody, Tifa sounds kind yet strong...Aeris is also perfect, she sounds exactly as I imagined. Cait Sith sounds less cute than I imagined, but worked very well.br />br />The character models are spectacular, great textures and lighting. The environments are breathtaking and the battles are choreographed in a way to make The Matrix blush. The amazing camera work comes through in the bike chases, for example, where your eyes are just screaming in satisfaction and your lungs breathing heavily without consent.br />br />The music is typical Uematsu quality, which means its top notch. Familiar tunes are remade to accompany Advent Children's graphical leap, which meshes with the visual aspects very well.


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After being pleased with Cirque du Soliel's Mystere, I made the mistake of letting my winnings ride, and I bet on another Cirque show: \""Zumanity.\"" A show written for, and apparently by, confused hormonal eighth-graders. \n\nA friend of mine has a favorite saying when he goes to strip clubs: \""Let's not spoil it with words.\"" (Anyone who has attempted to have a conversation with a stripper knows EXACTLY what he means.) Well, someone should have given that advice to whomever conceived of Zumanity. I haven't seen such brainless, low-brow attempts at sexual humor and dialogue since I was in junior high school. Zumanity makes the \""American Pie\"" movies seem like works of Shakespeare. \n\nThe M.C. of Zumanity is some over-acted Dr. Frankenfurter-esque drag queen, who was given to some awful, trite little lines, like, \""Isn't making love beautiful?\"" like he was addressing a gathering of 17th century Calvinists who need convincing that sexual pleasure will not land them a place in eternal damnation. (This audience paid good money to see topless women trapeze through the air. You can safely skip the lecture.) The whole show was just an awkward mish-mash of, on one hand, graceful and suggestive acrobatic performances, and the other hand, crass and overt sexual humor. They need to pick a direction and stick with it; just trying slap them together is a trainwreck.


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AFRICA/TANZANIA - Appointment of Auxiliary Bishop of Dar-es-Salaam. Vatican City - The Holy Father, Leo XIV, has appointed the Most Reverend Vincent Lawrence Mpwaji, of the clergy of the same archdiocese, currently Diocesan Chancellor, as Auxiliary Bishop of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Dar-es-Salaam, assigning him the titular see of Tacarata in Numidia.Vincent Lawrence Mpwaji was born on June 5, 1978, in Morogoro, Tanzania. He studied philosophy at St. Anthony of Padua in Bukoba and theology at St. Charles Lwanga in Dar-es-Salaam. He was ordained a priest on July 7, 2008.He has held the following positions and completed further studies: Diocesan Secretary, Secretary for Education, and Notary of the Archdiocesan Tribunal ; Doctorate in Dogmatic Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome ; member of the Archdiocesan Projects Committee ; since 2021, Chancellor of the Archdiocese and Deputy Parish Priest of St. Joseph Cathedral in Dar-es-Salaam.


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An intimate reckoning with the Weather Underground. Zayd Ayers Dohrn’s new book about his Weatherman parents, “Dangerous, Dirty, Violent and Young,” contends honestly with the political violence of the 1970s.


Trump’s repression of dissent is backfiring. In response to the Trump administration’s attempts to quell dissent and tilt the playing field, people are not shrinking in fear, but getting more bold in their resistance.


Inside Albania’s youth-led ‘flamingo revolution’. Jared Kushner’s planned luxury resort on protected wetlands in Albania has sparked the largest pro-democracy movement since the fall of communism.


The data center backlash that’s uniting America. The passage of New York's statewide moratorium marks the speed at which the movement is growing — and winning — in both blue and red parts of the country.


The left needs better answers for scared people. By separating our immediate demands from end goals, the left can speak to the real fears people are living with today.


Oregon recycling program keeps 130,000 mattresses out of landfills in first year. The state contributed to a gangbusters total of 2 million mattresses recycled as part of a four-state program


A court freed millions for wildfire mitigation. A Trump proposal could freeze it again. Amid fire season in the Gorge, a legal game of chicken over safety funding is playing out between government agencies


Forest Service chief outlines agency’s largest reorganization in a century. Funding for USFS set to fall by 24% in fiscal year 2027. "Morale is horrendous" says a retired forest supervisor


What are fish bubblers and why are they coming to the Snake River? The Army Corps of Engineers is deploying new technology to assist the movement of migrating fish


BPA abruptly pulls funding from Columbia River fisheries program. SAFE offsets pressure on native stock. ODFW says the decision leaves 7 million hatchery salmon at risk


How can journalism reinvent itself? At a time when the boundaries between information, entertainment, and opinion are becoming increasingly blurred, the future of journalism may ultimately lie in what makes it unique: the ability to help societies understand themselves through reliable, responsible, and meaningful storytelling.


Beyond the babble: Portugal’s podcast adventure. Where traditional print circulation has been losing its foothold, audio storytelling has emerged to capture audiences old and new.


Upskilling the next generation of journalists. As traditional media grapples with crisis, journalism schools are adapting, but broader university reforms struggle to keep up with the frantic rhythm of technological shifts.


Denmark: when readers fund the newsroom. Launched in 2010, the online media outlet Zetland bet on a model funded by reader subscriptions, and on publishing less but better content. Today, its success is setting a trend.


Brazil: crossing the local media desert. Nearly 45 per cent of Brazilian municipalities currently have no local news coverage. Faced with these “media deserts”, initiatives are emerging to cover local news, but their business models are often still uncertain.


Chinese journalists go virtual. In China, generative AI is giving journalism a new visual grammar, from digital anchors to cinematic narratives, while sharpening the value of human instinct and insight.


Science journalism challenged by need for quick content. In India as elsewhere, science journalists are faced with a dual challenge: fighting disinformation and explaining complex phenomena in a world that privileges emotions and simplistic statements.


A day in the life of Azizah, a teacher in Blang Awe (Indonesia). Photos: Riska Munawarah


Thelma Golden: “The Museum is a space where complex conversations can take place”. The Studio Museum in Harlem reopened its doors in November 2025 following seven years of construction and renovation. In a completely redesigned setting, this New York institution, founded in 1968 to showcase artists of African descent, highlights the richness of Black artistic practice from the 19th century to the present day. For Thelma Golden, its director since 2005, this new building embodies the mission of the Studio Museum: a vibrant, multifaceted space open both to the iconic neighborhood of Black American culture and the world.


UNESCO-designated sites: where nature and communities still thrive. Whether they are World Heritage sites, Biosphere Reserves or Global Geoparks, UNESCO-designated sites form a unique network of places where nature and people continue to thrive together. In its new report, People and Nature in UNESCO-designated sites: local and global contributions (2026), UNESCO reveals that life inside these sites is proving far more resilient than elsewhere. These landscapes sustain species, cultures and livelihoods on a global scale. But the window to protect them is narrowing fast.


What is the scent of our past? In contrast to sight, which is traditionally linked to reason, olfactory knowledge has long been dismissed and left largely unprotected. In recent years, however, researchers have been working to document and preserve this fragile heritage – and, in some cases, to resurrect vanished scents.


Public School Enrolment Falls as Private Schools Expand. TL;DR India’s latest UDISE+ 2025–26 data reveals a school education system in transition. While government schools continue to educate the majority of students nationally, private schools are steadily gaining ground, particularly at the primary level and in several states. The report also highlights persistent gaps in early childhood education, with one in five children entering government


POCSO Cases in India: Adolescents and Known Offenders Dominate the Data. TL;DR More than a decade after the POCSO Act came into force, registered cases continue to highlight the scale and nature of child sexual abuse in India. NCRB data shows that adolescents, especially girls aged 16–18 years, account for most victims, while in at least 96% of cases, the accused was someone known to the


Floods Continue to Account for the Highest Monsoon Hazard Deaths in India. TL;DR Data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) shows that floods accounted for 361 deaths in 2024, far higher than 39 deaths due to torrential rains and 19 deaths due to cyclones and tornadoes. Over the last decade, flood-related deaths peaked at 959 in 2020 before declining to their lowest level of 266 in


India’s Workplace Daycare Gap Shows Up in Company Disclosures. TL;DR The daycare abuse case at Capgemini in Bengaluru, an unlisted company with no disclosure obligations, exposed a wider pattern: among India’s largest listed companies, BRSR filings show daycare coverage varies widely and inconsistently across sectors, genders, and employment categories. Some firms (Infosys, SBI, Steel Authority of India, MRF) report zero coverage every year; others swing


India Recorded Over 3,900 Earthquakes Since 2020, Most are Minor. TL;DR India recorded close to 4,000 earthquakes between August 2019 and June 2026, with seismic activity concentrated in the Himalayan and Northeastern states. While over 90% of the recorded earthquakes were below magnitude 4, the data highlight the country’s persistent seismic risk and the importance of monitoring, preparedness, and resilient infrastructure. ContextThe devastating earthquakes witnessed


Women’s Internet Use Nearly Doubles, but Access Gaps Remain. TL;DR Women’s internet use in India nearly doubled from 33.3% in NFHS-5 to 64.3% in NFHS-6, while mobile phone ownership rose from 54% to 63.6%. Rural women recorded significant gains, though urban women continue to lead on both indicators. Southern and northeastern states report the highest levels of connectivity, while Tripura, Odisha, and Assam lag.


NFHS-6 Shows India’s Children Are Surviving More, But Eating Poorly. TL;DR India has made remarkable progress in child survival, with higher immunisation, institutional births and access to healthcare. But NFHS-6 survey data shows that the country’s biggest challenge has shifted from saving children’s lives to ensuring they grow up healthy. Nearly five in six children aged 6–23 months still do not receive an adequate diet,


Obesity and High Blood Sugar Rise Across India, NFHS-6 Shows. TL;DR Non-communicable disease risk factors increasingly shape India’s health profile. NFHS-6 shows that the incidence of overweight or obesity and elevated blood sugar has increased among both men and women compared to NFHS-5, while elevated hypertension has declined slightly. Southern states continue to report the highest prevalence for most indicators, although several other states have


‘I have never had the opportunity to vote’: How one Haitian doctor’s initiative is getting people involved in civic life. Haiti’s daily hardships have made Dr. Lucna Henrisme focus on teaching youth and women about their rights and duties as citizens, so that they can get involved in civic life.


Australia’s Brewarrina fish traps may be the oldest human construction in the world. They remain a remarkable example of Aboriginal innovation... and form one part of a growing body of work that challenges how hunter-gatherer Australian societies have long been perceived.


Beyond the passport: The legal ambiguity of Indian citizenship. A recent government statement sparked controversy by clarifying that passports are only travel documents. This article explores the legal complexities of proving citizenship in India and its implications for rights.


States of emergency and the Caribbean’s development challenge. Those involved in criminal acts may oppose how emergency powers are used, but ordinary citizens also want reassurance that such measures remain proportionate, accountable and tied to the public interest.


Follow the story: Local journalists, media and advocates covering Venezuela’s earthquakes. From La Guaira to affected communities nationwide, these Venezuelan voices are documenting the disaster and helping people find reliable information.


In Brazil, initiatives in peripheral communities seek to expand environmental education. Agência Mural spoke with four collectives that work with local people to mitigate the impacts of climate change and promote environmental education in their areas.


Beyond displacement: Examining the link between climate change and statelessness. New international frameworks should recognize those displaced by climate change and those at risk of statelessness, and should offer them some form of access to citizenship and safe resettlement.


Statelessness in the region of former Yugoslavia: unfinished nationality rights, legal identity and Roma exclusion. Between 1990 and 2008, Yugoslavia dissolved into seven independent countries that faced similar challenges, but also experienced important differences that affect their institutional responses to statelessness.


The gap in the archives: Preserving the history of everyday objects. “Because women primarily use these items in domestic settings, the scarcity of documentation reflects a broader ignorance of women’s skills and labor.”


Feelings of statelessness: Watching the Cantonese opera ‘The Flower Princess’ in the UK. As Chow Sai-him and Princess Cheung Ping recognise the Ming dynasty cannot be restored, many Hongkongers likewise struggle with the possibility that the HK they once knew may never return.


Labour Day under a state of emergency in Trinidad and Tobago. Police used colonial-era law to block a protest of police authority in the name of protecting the “integrity” of a national event memorialising unauthorised, anti-colonial resistance to police.


What the world misses when it doesn’t understand statelessness. The stories featured in our July Spotlight span countries, regions, and experiences. They explore the systems that create and perpetuate statelessness, but they also illuminate the creativity and resistance emerging from affected communities.


Citizens lead relief efforts after major twin quakes in Venezuela. Efforts from volunteers and SaR teams had rescued least 6,000 people alive from stricken areas, according to June 30 numbers from the government.


Going to the beach? Check the water quality. By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov Nearly half of Great Lakes beachgoers rarely or never check water quality before swimming, according to a new study by researchers at Toronto Metropolitan University.


Invasive elm zigzag sawfly confirmed in Michigan. By Anna Barnes The invasive elm zigzag sawfly has been confirmed in Michigan for the first time.


How Downriver Detroit’s working communities fought for their region’s environment. By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva Downriver Detroit developed during the 20th century as an industrial region, but it was never just an industrial space. Alongside factories and working-class neighborhoods, there were wetlands, waterfront areas, nature preserves, farms and residential communities with different types of environments that shaped the region. This relationship lies at the heart of Lisa Fine’s new book, “Downriver Detroit: The Working Class, the Environment and the Bonds of Place.”


Protect yourself: Why ticks are spreading in the Great Lakes region. By Julia Roeder Researchers say ticks are spreading to communities across the Midwest and show no signs of slowing down.


Invasives, oak wilt threaten Skyline High School natural areas, adjacent neighborhoods. By Domonic Marroni In Ann Arbor, Michigan, Skyline High School's natural areas are home to several species of invasive plants causing widespread destruction of surrounding trees. These species pose potential fire hazards and are dangerous to public health. Action is needed, say several environmental experts, to avert future disasters and to preserve the natural areas for future students.


The Great Lakes as the coordinates of the heart: Jim Daniels, Detroit and Michigan. By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva For Jim Daniels the Rust Belt is defined by people, working families, factory neighborhoods, highways leading north toward the Great Lakes and memories that stay with a person for a lifetime. These themes run throughout his new poetry collection, “Late Invocation for Magic.”


Excessive rainfall in Michigan may affect nutrients in soil amid fertilizer price increases. By Anna Barnes Michigan's supply of nitrogen and phosphorus-based fertilizers has taken a hit from shipping disruptions caused by the U.S. war with Iran. High prices and historic flooding are causing problems for the state's corn and soybean farmers.


Refuge in the Windy City: Declining wetland bird makes a home in downtown Chicago. By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva While urbanization continues to displace natural ecosystems across the Great Lakes region, one declining wetland bird has managed to adapt to city life -- the black-crowned night heron.


South Africa in history’s struggle. Kevin Cox’s NLR essay on South Africa claims to correct liberal and culturalist accounts through historical materialism. But it reproduces the very epistemic and analytical failures it sets out to overcome.


Digital tools help Zimbabwe’s HIV migrants stay in care. Zimbabwe is using telehealth and empathy-led care to reconnect deported migrants with HIV treatment.


Nanotech scientist spots early clues for TB, cancer. South Africa scientist Jaymi Leigh January says her biosensors can detect disease biomarkers before serious harm is caused.


Latin America unites on ethical AI roadmap. Regional AI plan agreed by 20 countries includes new expert group to combat disinformation.


Q&A: ‘Still hope’ for Ebola treatment – DRC’s Muyembe. The Democratic Republic of Congo’s top Ebola scientist says work is underway to develop a monoclonal antibody against the Bundibugyo species of the virus.


Cryptococcal meningitis: Africa’s neglected HIV killer. Doctors say more diagnostic testing is needed for cryptococcal meningitis, a deadly disease affecting people with HIV.


Ebola response highlights value of African science. With African scientists leading the way in the latest Ebola response, Catherine Kyobutungi makes the case for long-term investment.


Surface ozone compounds heatwave deaths in India – study. Surface ozone is rising above safe levels during India’s pre-monsoon heatwaves, fuelling health problems, study finds.


Veterans’ Memorials in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Remembrance, Identity, and Division. In Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), monuments and memorials are erected in various places—along main roads, in city squares, next to schools, in cemeteries, on hills overlooking cities, along riverbanks, and on bridges.


ICC closes in on Sudan’s RSF commanders. The International Criminal Court says it has made a significant breakthrough in its investigation into alleged atrocities committed during the war in Sudan, identifying evidence that could connect


Abiy says Tigray provocations risk renewed war. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has accused forces in the northern Tigray region of carrying out daily provocations that he said could trigger renewed war, while defending the 2022 Pretoria


What if a shingles jab could also protect your brain? Could a vaccine that protects you against one of the most painful diseases of older age also help keep your brain healthy? South Africa has finally launched Shingrix, a new shingles vaccine that studies suggest may lower the risk of dementia too. We unpack what the evidence really shows — and whether the hefty price tag is worth it.


The 15 best — and worst — districts in SA to give birth. Newborn deaths in South Africa are low but rising, and maternal deaths are high and not coming down fast enough. That’s what the data in the latest District Health Barometer, released at the end of April, show. We dive in to make sense of the numbers.


LEN can stop HIV. But first people need to understand it. Scientific papers don't travel to fireside conversations. People do. In this essay a young scientist explains how he got to know this. As the anti-HIV


Why South Africans can trust the Constitutional Court’s NHI ruling — whichever way it goes. The judges deciding the NHI case are part of a 30-year tradition of using evidence, constitutional principles and careful reasoning to resolve some of South Africa’s toughest health disputes.


I’m a drug addict. Harm reduction saved my life. Access to harm reduction treatments, including opioid substitution therapy, clean needles and drug counselling treatment could save lives. I’m living proof. But there are plenty of others who don’t make it out.


BHEKISISA CROSSWORD #5. Think you know South Africa’s health system? Put your knowledge to the test with Bhekisisa’s health crossword. Drawing on years of reporting, investigations, data and policy coverage, the puzzle offers a fun way to explore the stories, issues and people that have shaped healthcare in South Africa. Stuck on a clue? The answers are waiting


Could the NHI fuel anti-immigrant sentiment? As anti-immigrant protests gather momentum, a clause in the NHI Act could deny many refugees, asylum seekers and undocumented migrants HIV treatment — despite Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi saying that would "work in reverse" in the fight against HIV. Would the health minister be prepared to change that if the Constitutional Court rules the Act can go ahead?


In the COP30 wrap-up, youth continue fighting for the future. Youth take the lead at COP30, demanding real action for climate justice, financing, and an end to fossil fuels


Youth at the COP30 Decision-Making Table. Young people move beyond symbolic roles and take real leadership in COP30 decisions


Dona Onete at COP30: the Ancestral Voice of the Amazon. The master of Pará’s popular culture speaks about nature, art, education, and the role of the women who sustain the forest


Aboard the Banzeiro da Esperança, young Amazonian leaders are charting pathways for the future. Young people took part in the “Amazônia Reset” gathering, organized by the Global Shapers Manaus Hub, at Estação das Docas


From Aesthetics to Ethics: Wearing the Forest Without Exploiting It. From Fashion’s Ecological Rhetoric to Ancestral Practices That Truly Protect the Forest


People’s Tribunal denounces injustice of climate transition in traditional territories. People’s Tribunal reveals impacts of energy transition on communities and questions development model


Recyclers from Belém gain prominence at COP30 by advocating for recycling and climate justice. Cooperatives in Belém demonstrate how recycling transforms lives, generates income and becomes a symbol of climate justice in the Amazon


WSJ: Lindsey Graham’s Russia ‘sanctions’ bill is really a tariffs bill, and some Democrats fear it hands Trump a trade weapon, not a blow to Moscow. A revised sanctions bill co-authored by Senator Lindsey Graham, who died several days ago, would authorize the U.S. president to impose tariffs of up to 100% on the five largest buyers of Russian oil and natural gas — China and India chief among them — The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources.


Ukrainian intelligence officers organized the Monaco bombing that wounded businessman Vadym Yermolaiev, sources tell Ukrainska Pravda. Investigators believe the assassination attempt on businessman Vadym Yermolaiev in Monaco was organized by two men with ties to Ukraine’s security services, the Ukrainian outlet Ukrainska Pravda reported, citing sources close to the investigation. They are Vladyslav Reut, a serving officer in Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR), and Vitalii Zhykovych, a former officer of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU).


Ukraine’s outgoing prime minister was offered the ambassadorship in Washington. Yulia Svyrydenko’s answer, according to Ukrainska Pravda’s source: ‘Go to hell.’. Yulia Svyrydenko has turned down an offer to become Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States after she steps down as prime minister, a resignation expected soon, sources told Ukrainska Pravda.


Russia’s FSB says it foiled a 35-drone attack near Moscow and blames Ukrainian intelligence — and a rapper living in the U.S. Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) said it had thwarted a large-scale drone attack on a strategic facility “in a residential area of the Moscow region,” the Russian state news agency TASS reported.


Bloomberg: Russia’s oil refining falls to lowest level in 21 years amid Ukrainian strikes. Russian refineries have processed an average of 3.91 million barrels of crude per day so far in July, Bloomberg reported, citing data from EA Analytics, a division of Energy Aspects, a British firm that analyzes commodity and energy markets.


What does it take to sell a Russian jet to a Russian airline? A cockpit that doesn’t need a three-person crew, but the Tu-214‘s manufacturer can’t promise that. A deal between S7 Airlines and the State Transport Leasing Company (GTLK) for up to 100 Tu-214 passenger jets could collapse — or be scaled back to a minimum number of aircraft — according to the Russian business daily Kommersant, which cited sources in the aviation industry.


EU sanctions Russian social network VK and Russia’s state-backed messaging app Max. The European Union expanded its sanctions against Russia to include VK, the country’s dominant social media company, and its subsidiary Kommunikatsionnaya Platforma, an investment firm that developed Max, the state-backed national messaging app, according to the bloc’s official journal (.pdf).


Georgy Pirogov fled Russia after the invasion of Ukraine. He later vanished on a job in Uzbekistan and resurfaced in a Moscow jail. Now he’s been sentenced to 23 years. The Moscow City Court has sentenced Georgy Pirogov, a 37-year-old man from the Moscow region, to 23 years in a maximum-security penal colony, the independent Russian news outlet Mediazona reported, citing a source familiar with the ruling. The court also fined him 800,000 rubles.


Maria Pevchikh steps down as head of investigations at Alexey Navalny’s Anti-Corruption Foundation to pursue Harvard degree. Maria Pevchikh announced that Georgy Alburov will take over from her as head of the Anti-Corruption Foundation’s investigations unit.


For women in Rajasthan, the end of MGNREGA means losing more than work. According to a 2014 state-level study, at least one or two members in 56.6 percent of households in southern Rajasthan were migrating in search of work. As the level of male outmigration, in particular, has remained high in the region, a significant share of the livelihoods of such households is dependent on women's labour. In this context, MGNREGA has been more than an employment scheme and a source of income. It has been an important medium for women to access the panchayat, voice their views and concerns, organise collectively, and demand accountability from the local administration. Thousands of women have gone to their village panchayats to apply for work under MGNREGA. MGNREGA: More than just employment for women Over the years, thousands of women associated with Ujala Sangathan, a rural women’s collective that I work with in southern Rajasthan, have gone to their village panchayats to apply for work under MGNREGA. The process of demanding work also gave them the opportunity to interact with the panchayat secretary, the sarpanch, and


What does it take to embed AI in government systems? India’s courts faced a backlog of more than 50 million pending cases in 2025. In government schools across the nation, teachers spend months collecting foundational literacy and numeracy data. And for millions of citizens, the laws that govern their daily lives remain inaccessible, written in language they cannot parse, and delivered through channels they cannot reach. These gaps are endemic to systems that are under-resourced and understaffed. Within this landscape, a few nonprofits are working to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline these governance processes. Adalat AI, for instance, works with the judicial system to build infrastructure to power paperless courts through automated transcription, digital records, and workflow management. Vowels of the People Association (VOPA) has built an AI-powered foundational literacy assessment tool now used in government schools in Maharashtra under the NIPUN mission. Civis, a Mumbai-based nonprofit, is leveraging AI to make public consultations more accessible and participatory, and has partnered with government departments to synthesise public feedback on laws and policies. But in addition to building the right


Cybercrime and women: What gets counted? During the Budget Session 2026–27, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Empowerment of Women tabled the Fourth Report on Cyber Crimes and Cyber Safety of Women. The report identifies several facets of cybercrime ecosystem afflicting women in India, probes gaps in policy, and makes corresponding recommendations. A primary concern with the report is the absence of cohesive and reliable public datasets. To begin with, the report systematically underrepresents tech-facilitated gender-based violence (TF-GBV). TF-GBV is defined by the United Nations Population Fund as, “an act of violence that is committed, assisted, aggravated and amplified in part or fully by the use of information and communication technologies or digital media against a person on the basis of gender.” The report data over-indexes financial cybercrime. A staggering 72.6 percent of the total 1,01,928 offences reported in 2024 having been recorded as either banking or investment fraud, even higher than the 65 percent recorded in 2023. Cases of online sexual exploitation account for a meagre 3.1 percent. This is because the classification of cybercrime privileges


Why Venezuela’s earthquakes were so devastating: Geology, vulnerability, and years of structural neglect. The dual earthquakes revealed how geology, corruption, and a longstanding humanitarian emergency amplified destruction across La Guaira, Caracas and seven other Venezuelan cities.


The community spaces that shape social mobility. Every Sunday, Surekha* joins a study group at a vihar (a Buddhist community space) in Nagpur in Maharashtra to prepare for applying to master's programmes in Bengaluru and London. Along with more than 20 other students, she works on her group discussion, public speaking, English language, and debating skills. This self-driven group operates without a teacher. These students have fought hard to secure three hours of access to the vihar each Sunday, overcoming considerable opposition from residents. Most students, including Surekha, belong to Dalit/Buddhist families in northern Nagpur. Her seniors started this group after facing significant access- and skill-based challenges when trying to enter higher education. After securing access themselves, they built a space for students from their neighbourhood to do the same. About 90 km away in Chandrapur district, Manish* travels 23 km daily from his village Khopadi to a study room in Chimur, to prepare for his university entrance exams. He works as a driver in the evenings to meet his expenses. Around 40 other students join him,


Offsets, Integrity Reviews and the Limits of Tree Claims. Carbon credit critique, satellite monitoring, reforestation science, and mycorrhizal markets—forest data and debate in focus this week.


BrewDog’s Exit, Malaysia’s Green Banks and Nigeria’s Tree Bet. Restoration meets returns: from Nigeria’s forest economy to EU carbon math and Canada’s grants, this week in global forest finance.


The Forest That Proves It: How Sudbury Reclaimed a Moonscape. A Canadian city brought new life to a damaged landscape—one tree, one polygon at a time—backed by openly available data.


Quiet Planting, AI Forest Tools and Fungal Carbon Credits. From corporate greenhushing to AI forest tracking, fungal credits and tribal reforestation, this week we map where climate action takes root.


Ecosia’s Call, Kenya’s Bet and the Fight for Forest Funds. From Mexico’s green cuts to Microsoft’s cement bet and stalled Indigenous funding, this week’s stories trace climate finance fault lines.


Forest Carbon Standards, Isometric’s Launch and LiDAR Logic. From new forest protocols to mapping tools and mixedwood data, this week’s updates reveal how carbon credibility gets built—and tested.


UK Aid, Singapore Buys and the Debate Over Forest Offsets. From UK offsets to REDD+ reform and Singapore’s carbon spree, this week’s forest finance roundup follows the money—and the questions.


Renoster’s Pivot, ForestScan’s Map and Tropical Trade-Offs. As Renoster launches Apollo and ForestScan sets new benchmarks, the path to credible carbon unfolds in this week's forest news.


Blue Carbon Tools, Brazil’s Pitch and California’s Push. From Brazil’s pasturelands to California’s wildfire plans, new funding models test how far restoration can go—and who it really serves.


Data Centers Are Building Power Plants Near Neighborhoods—That May Play Into Some South San Antonio Ambitions. While some Texas cities have advanced bans and moratoriums on data centers until the risks are better understood, San Antonio has proceeded more cautiously toward possible regulation. And some see economic opportunity.


FIFA & the Rise of Reuse. Seattle has a plan to address the proliferation of plastics. How can we replicate its successes in less eco-friendly cities and states?


Black Seminole and Lipan Apache Ndé Groups Sign Historic Treaty During Juneteenth Celebration. The treaty highlights how colonial dispossession of both Indigenous and Black communities damaged generational relations among peoples. Does it also point the way toward healing our broken relationship with water?


PSN for Dummies: If I Invested in Indonesia’s Strategic Projects. Sixty-seven residents of Wadas Village were arrested after opposing an andesite quarry for the Bener Dam in Central Java. A total of 518 families were evicted to make way for Yogyakarta International Airport. At least 33,626 students across Indonesia suffered food poisoning from the Free Nutritious Meals program. In South Papua, 543,575 hectares of forest


Operation Salemba I: How an Indonesian Activist Was Tracked, Attacked, and Denied Answers. Four soldiers have been convicted over the acid attack on human rights activist Andrie Yunus. But Project Multatuli’s investigation found signs of a wider intelligence operation, with more suspects, stolen civilian identities, and a military trial that left key questions unanswered. On the evening of March 12, 2026, human rights activist Andrie


A ‘New’ New Order? Press Freedom in Indonesia Takes a Backward Turn. For the Indonesian media, there’s one key difference between the Jokowi and Prabowo administrations: the former monitored newsrooms from the outside, whereas the latter has people watching from within. THERE was a period in April 2025 when Cica had to become someone else. She stayed in three different places, cut herself off from the


Breathing in Plastic: When City Life Leaves No Choice but to Swallow Pollution. Indonesia’s plastic crisis no longer ends at the landfill or the market. Recent studies have detected microplastics in rainwater, urban air, and human biological samples. This raises a harder question: what happens when pollution becomes something people breathe and carry inside their bodies? For more than a decade, Meillyssa Chandra has worked as a general


AI Tools & Social Norms are Making the Internet Unsafer For Women. Trigger warning: The story contains descriptions of digital sexual abuse and violence. Reader discretion is advised. As generative AI usage rises in India, image, video, and audio morphing are becoming easily accessible. Without sufficient guardrails and laws in place, this accessibility poses a grave threat to the digital safety of women and other gender minorities.


A Lopsided War: 83,000 Soldiers and Police Powering Indonesia’s Violent Agenda in Papua. Soldiers and police have increasingly encroached on Papuans’ daily lives, not only to maintain security but also to advance a development agenda built on violence. For more than half a century, armed conflict has raged in Papua. Throughout this period, the Indonesian government has conducted military operations, deploying tens of thousands of soldiers and police


‘Not Too Late to Regulate AI,’ Says Empire of AI’s Author Karen Hao. Author Karen Hao argues that while the cost of Silicon Valley-led AI expansion is being borne by the Global South, there are ways to reverse this narrative and build collaborative AI systems that benefit all. As the dependence on artificial intelligence increases and tech companies across the world invest heavily in data center facilities, award-winning


Journalism in the Age of Prompts: How AI Pushes Newsrooms Deeper into an Existential Struggle for Relevance. This report is the second installment of the #AutomationFever series supported by the Pulitzer Center. As newsrooms rush to roll out automation and partner with AI firms, they risk sinking deeper into ethical lapses, crises of trust, worker exploitation, and unsustainable business models. Stronger regulatory support is urgently needed. “Who was Affan Kurniawan?” Affan Kurniawan


Somaliland's search for gold, mining and geopolitics. Somaliland’s mining sector is attracting rapidly growing investment amid the global race for Africa’s critical minerals, but existing institutional gaps could limit its ability to regulate the


India’s monsoon deluge reflects intensifying global climate emergency… From floods to heatwaves, cascading climate disasters expose mounting vulnerabilities demanding coordinated scientific and policy responses. In the first week of July, in Mumbai’s Mankhurd, torrential monsoon rains triggered a building collapse that buried five children beneath the debris, transforming one of the city’s wettest July days in half a century into a humanitarian tragedy.


BNP’s first hundred days raise troubling national questions. Political exclusion, economic uncertainty, security concerns and diplomatic imbalance mark Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s fledgling regime. The first one hundred days of any government rarely determine its ultimate legacy. They do, however, reveal its priorities, governing style and ability to inspire public confidence. As the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government completed its first 100 days in office on


The India-US bilateral trade agreement: A deal on hold. Conflicting domestic economic policies, sudden judicial disruptions, and fresh American tariff investigations have upended the India-US trade deal. About two weeks ago, the much-anticipated bilateral trade agreement (BTA) between India and the United States (US) seemed close to completion. United States Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer led his team to New Delhi, and both governments


Why India’s engineers need more than coding skills. India produces one of the world’s largest pools of engineering graduates. But employability assessments reveal significant gaps between graduate capabilities and industry expectations. For years, technical education has been built around the assumption that mastering programming languages would be the primary gateway to technology careers. That assumption is now showing its limits. In a world


India’s critical mineral challenge in a new global resource order. Mineral security is not just about access to resources but about control over value chains. India’s response must be strategic, not reactive. Coal fuelled the first Industrial Revolution, and oil defined the industrial and geopolitical order of the twentieth century. Wars were fought over it, alliances were built around it, and economies rose and fell


Could social media affect who we are? New research suggests that long-term Instagram use may influence the way people experience their own identity and distinguish themselves from others. Growing concerns about the effects of social media on young people have become a global policy issue, prompting governments around the world to act. Australia has introduced a social media ban for under-16s, with


A social business model for Lucknow’s chikankari artisans. Having lived in Lucknow all my life, I have been surrounded by the sight of the hand-embroidery tradition of chikankari. However, about six years ago, when I was asked to set up a skilling programme and social enterprise for chikankari artisans, I realised how little I knew about the process behind these intricate designs I had grown up wearing. The task before me was twofold: First, to train women in Lucknow and surrounding rural areas in stitching and provide them with a stable livelihood; and second, to create a business model that was sustainable, without compromising the welfare of artisans. In 2019, Safe Society launched SHWET as a skilling programme for chikankari. But soon, the nationwide COVID-19 lockdown was imposed, bringing our work to a halt. We used this time to form connections with women in the area and assist them in accessing social security schemes and food rations. After restrictions were lifted, we began our skilling sessions in two batches, working with approximately 60–62 women. The participants were mostly


The accused in the assault on an elderly temple priest in Kurukshetra, Haryana, is not a Muslim. A video showing a man and his accomplices dragging another man along a street is going viral on social media (here, here, and here). The video is being shared with the claim that it shows a Muslim man, Gaffar Ali, assaulting an 80-year-old Hindu priest in Kurukshetra, Haryana. Let’s verify the claim made in the


This viral video does not show the accused in the Sri Ganganagar rape case being publicly hanged; it shows a Muharram procession stunt in U.P. The alleged kidnapping and gangrape of a 13-year-old girl in Rajasthan’s Sri Ganganagar district has sparked widespread outrage. According to the Rajasthan Police, 21 accused have now been arrested, while the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities have also demolished hotels allegedly linked to the crime as part of an administrative action. Separately, the National Commission for


An old video of a man lighting a cigarette from a sacred lamp in a temple in Andhra Pradesh is revived with a communal claim. A video of a man using a sacred temple lamp to light a cigarette is being shared on social media (here, here, here) with the claim that a Muslim man did this at the Ranamandala Anjaneya Swamy Temple in Adoni, Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. Let’s verify the claim made in


India’s passport ranking has not declined from 76th in 2014 to 125th in 2026; the viral post is misleading. A post claiming that India’s passport ranking declined from 76th in 2014 to 125th in 2026 after Narendra Modi became Prime Minister of India is being widely circulated on social media platforms (here, here, and here). Through this article, let us fact-check the claim made in


Unrelated videos from Manipur and Amarnath Yatra are shared as civilians confronting Chinese troops in Arunachal Pradesh. In late June 2026, the Nah Welfare Society (NWS), a tribal body from Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Subansiri district, alleged that over the last 10-15 years, China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) had occupied parts of the community’s traditional land and constructed roads, bridges, and military camps there. The Indian Army dismissed the allegations as baseless. At


An old JNU ‘Kiss of Love’ protest video is falsely linked to the 2026 CJP protest. A video allegedly showing people kissing during a “Cockroach Jantha Party” protest at Jantar Mantar is being widely shared on social media (here, here, and here). We fact-checked the claim made in these posts. Let’s verify the claim made in


PM Modi referred to Wheat production, not Beef production, in his New Zealand speech. In the context of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to New Zealand in July 2026, a video featured in a news broadcast, showing PM Narendra Modi addressing a public gathering, is being shared on social media (here, here, here) with the claim that he said, “India is the second-largest beef producer in the world.” Let’s verify


Post From Community: Council officially designates HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run for Healthy Birth Outcomes as part of Bronzeville Week. The HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run for Healthy Birth Outcomes was designed to raise awareness and to prevent unhealthy birth outcomes across the nation.


‘You can see God’s hand in it’: How Milwaukee women are building a double Dutch community through sisterhood and fitness. Milwaukee’s 40+ Double Dutch Club is still in its infancy, but members are already seeing life changes.


Milwaukee’s crime decline reflects years of relationship building, advocates say. Recent data shows violent crime is down in the city. Advocates say preventing violence depends on trust as well as community investment.


Opinion: My open letters to elected leaders on justice and public safety as Wisconsin weighs commutations. As Wisconsin embarks on a new commutation process, Shannon Ross calls on elected leaders to put data, accountability and public safety ahead of politics.


Post From Community: MPS to close Summer Academy and indoor MKE REC sites Tuesday, Wednesday due to heat. Superintendent Cassellius announces decision in consultation with Health Commissioner Totoraitis.


Squire Robinson leads a new generation of Milwaukee artists with his distinctly bold style. The young Milwaukee artist creates paintings with rich colors and powerful Black figures.


Here are ways to beat the heat this summer. Splash pads, senior centers and libraries are all places you can stay cool over the summer.


MKE FreshAir Collective adding air quality sensors along Beerline Trail. Harambee, Riverwest and other neighborhoods along the Beerline Trail are getting more air quality sensors as part of a project with MKE FreshAir Collective and Riverworks Development Corp.


Wisconsin governments have received $160 million in opioid settlement funds. Here’s where it’s going. Search the latest reports to see how Wisconsin counties and municipalities are spending opioid settlement funds — and where millions remain unspent.


Post From Community: Laughing Liberally Milwaukee. Laughing Liberally Milwaukee is hosted by comedian, cartoonist and satirist Matthew Filipowicz.


Post From Community: Honoring Doulas, Midwives & Birthworkers – July 28th at Alice’s Garden. Sponsored by Healthy Moms, Healthy Kids, an initiative of Alice's Garden and the Table.


Here’s what we learned at the latest Community Collaborative Commission meeting. Members of the Community Collaborative Commission are still trying to finalize Milwaukee’s community policing plan. The plan establishes expectations of how police should engage with residents and the community.


5 things to know and do the week of July 13. Build strength and balance with two workout events; learn how to cook a summer meal; ride your bike through the 10th Aldermanic District; and more.


We asked all 325 state and legislative candidates their favorite Wisconsin fun fact. See their answers in our voter guide. What’s your favorite fun Wisconsin history fact? We asked the 325 candidates running for state and legislative office in 2026 that question and others as a part of Wisconsin Watch’s 2026 voter guide, a resource that launches today.


Post From Community: Milwaukee Election Commission announces polling location changes for August 11 partisan primary. These updates affect four wards in two aldermanic districts and just over 2,700 registered voters.


Post From Community: Cultural Art Vibes at Washington Park! Free community events celebrate the Washington Park Quality of Life Plan and bring neighbors together through arts, education, homeownership, and family fun.


Milwaukee Intertribal Circle has a new home. Milwaukee Intertribal Circle announced this week that, after months of searching, it signed a lease for a space at 6510 W. Layton Ave, Suite 101.


After 15 years, the city’s Bloom and Groom program continues to bring blossoms to neighborhoods. Through the Bloom and Groom initiative, neighborhood groups sell flowers, vegetables and herbs to residents at discounted prices and receive up to $1,500 in reimbursement.


Live Coverage: Hamilton City Council Votes Today on AI Data Centre Bylaw. Council also decides a citywide Residential Care Facility zoning overhaul, the recent resignation of the citizen member, a motion on the future of Cannon Knitting Mills, and more.


Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas Town Hall on AI. HWAD Member of Parliament John-Paul Danko is hosting a town hall on the federal government's AI strategy. Follow along for live coverage.


Horwath Calls Special Council Meeting to Hear from AI Data Centre Proponents Ahead of Bylaw Vote. McMaster, SHARCNET, and the Digital Research Alliance of Canada will present the case for data centres Tuesday, one day before Council holds final vote on moratorium


New Council Will Need to Find Up to $86.55-Million for Hamilton Alectra Grid Buildout. Rising electricity demand from EVs, heat pumps, and housing growth is driving Alectra's five-year infrastructure ask.


Joey’s Liveposts Replay: Hamilton City Council Ratification on June 24, 2026 [Data Centres City-Wide ICB]. The following are my (Joey Coleman) live posts as published on my BlueSky account during the June 29, 2026 Hamilton City Council meeting on the future of the Hamilton Farmers' Market.


Hamilton Council Approves Overhaul of Farmers’ Market — Sets Five-Year Goal for Self-Sufficiency. Council votes to act following years of consultant reports recommending the Market be run more like a business, with improved offerings and hours to meet customer preferences.


City of Hamilton Sold Three Properties in May 2026 Tax Sale. 1113 Highway 8 sold for nearly double its assessed value. Once again, no bids for the potentially contaminated Waterdown Gardens Supply property.


Follow-up: City and Owner of 347 Parkside Drive Reach Expropriation Compensation Deal. Hamilton City Council has decided to not release any of the terms or the amount of money involved. Ontario's freedom of information laws permit municipalities to keep secret the terms and conditions of expropriation settlements.


The Electricity Divide Is Keeping More than Half a Billion from Enjoying World Cup


DC Council Punts Wealth Tax Debate to the Fall. The fight for a wealth proceeds tax in Washington, DC lives on, at least for now. Instead of floating a proposal during this summer’s budget hearings, outgoing DC City Councilmember Brianne Nadeau said she will introduce the measure next month so that the city council can consider it during a September tax and revenue hearing.


This July 4, Celebrate the Idea That the People Are Supposed to Be in Charge


Seattle’s Fresh Bucks Program Offers a National Model for Reducing Food Insecurity


Post From Community: DWD announces disaster unemployment assistance for Wisconsinites impacted by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding. Disaster Unemployment Assistance is available for eligible workers in Bayfield, Brown, Buffalo, Jackson, Jefferson, Juneau, Kenosha, Manitowoc, Marathon, Milwaukee, Outagamie, Racine, Rock, Sauk, Vernon, Washington, Waukesha, Waupaca, and Winnebago Counties and the Oneida Nation.


The only G-8 summit Russia ever hosted was 20 years ago this week. The photos from St. Petersburg look unreal today, in the fifth year of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In the fifth year of the full-scale war in Ukraine, it is hard to imagine, but there was a time when leaders from across the world flew to Russia to discuss major international issues with Vladimir Putin. In 2006, when Russia still belonged to the Group of 8, President George W. Bush of the United States, President Jacques Chirac of France, Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany, Prime Minister Romano Prodi of Italy, Prime Minister Tony Blair of Britain, Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada, Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi of Japan, Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen of Finland and José Manuel Barroso, the president of the European Commission, all descended on St. Petersburg for a three-day summit meeting. The leaders of Kazakhstan, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, India, China and the Republic of Congo were there as observers.


From the Archive – Grass vs. Turf: A divisive debate. New Jersey lawmakers and residents are struggling to find common ground on what kind of athletic fields are best for the environment and the safety of athletes.


Early optimism about AI data centers runs into new reality. Ambitious plans to provide tax breaks to build data centers in New Jersey have run up against rising energy costs and opposition from local communities.


Gov. Sherrill signs bill establishing new nuclear energy framework. The governor signed the bipartisan “Power NJ Act” to increase nuclear power across the state.


Gov. Sherrill signs three bills to lower New Jersey electricity costs. The bills enact a new rate setting process for data centers, boost state oversight of some transmission projects, and lower utility profits.


Arborist program trains professionals to care for South Jersey forests. The arborist apprentice program at the Cohanzick Nature Reserve provides hands-on training and will assist in planting 1,200 trees in the Bridgeton area.


Chemours agrees to fine over water tainted with forever chemicals in Salem County. South Jersey residents will get clean supply in three-state deal that includes program to limit release of agents linked to health ills.


Protecting young athletes from dangerous heat. More extremely hot days increase the danger of heat-related illnesses for youth playing or practicing outside in New Jersey.


New Jersey has crucial choices on data centers, environmentalist says. Power and water use are well-known drawbacks. What about drawbacks from air pollution and heat islands?


Zelensky pushes out Ukraine’s defense minister after six months. Ukraine’s Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov will leave his post, Verkhovna Rada deputies Olha Vasylevska-Smahliuk and Yaroslav Zheleznyak said. According to the deputies, Ihor Klymenko will be offered the position.


New York State Pauses New Hyperscale Data Centers. Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order Tuesday implementing a one-year moratorium on data center permits while the state develops regulatory protections for communities and the environment.


Ukrainian drone strikes have cut Russia’s gasoline output to 65% of seasonal demand — and pump prices jumped another 2.3% last week. Russian consumer gasoline prices rose 2.3% in the week of July 7–13, while diesel climbed 3.2%, according to Rosstat.


Investor to founder: Nebraska Angels executive director looks to use AI to improve private investing. Josh Bartels has recently announced the launch of his tech startup, Gather. Working for Nebraska Angels, a Lincoln-based network of angel investors in the state, he decided to develop a software solution to make compiling data from portfolio investments easier to manage. Gather has already garnered the interest of startup ecosystem stakeholders.


Applications open for the next round of the Techstars Founder Catalyst pre-accelerator. Techstars is a global startup accelerator and professional network. The Nebraska-based nonprofit Open Range helps lead the local reach of the 10-week program, connecting founders across Omaha, Lincoln and the wider state to the mentorship and connection-building opportunity. The deadline to apply is Aug. 21.


Prairie Portraits: Jason Thomas. The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.


Hudl announces its 19th acquisition, adding a fundraising solution to its tech suite for coaches. The Lincoln-based sportstech company has announced the acquisition of TeamUp, a fundraising platform built to make fundraisers more effective, organized and even gamified. The news comes after Hudl recently celebrated its 20th anniversary.


SBIR funding is back: Here’s what startup founders need to know. After a six-month lapse, these federal grants are available again — with new rules on foreign ties, proposal limits and opportunities for additional money.


Prairie Portraits: Jorden Gershenson. The Prairie Portraits series features founders, funders and community builders from Nebraska's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.


Subpoenas to NYT have nothing to do with national security. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:New York, July 11, 2026 — The New York Times revealed early this morning that the Trump administration subpoenaed its journalists over reporting that the new Air Force One, which was gifted to the president by Qatar and retrofit at a cost of hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars, was deemed unsafe to fly President Donald Trump back from the NATO summit in Turkey.According to the Times, the Federal Bureau of Investigation had previously requested it not report on the debacle, calling it a national security matter.The following can be attributed to Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) Chief of Advocacy Seth Stern. “We’ve long said that when the government claims it needs to investigate journalists to protect national security, it really means its own reputational security. This is as clear an example as you can get. The administration’s embarrassment that it reportedly charged taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars to retrofit a flying bribe that still isn’t secure enough for hostile times does not supersede the need for a free and independent press. These kinds of stories show us exactly why we need to protect journalists and whistleblowers — without them, we’d never know about this sort of waste and incompetence.” Please contact us if you would like further comment.


A year later: Metcalfe Park residents reflect on grocery store loss, plan for future. Run Black & Green, Metcalfe Park Community Bridges and Harmon Community Farm hosted a community-led day of action and wellness to address Milwaukee’s growing food access crisis.


Milwaukee’s diverse culture breathes life into Frida Fest. Held this weekend on Saturday and Sunday, the festival honors esteemed Mexican painter Frida Kahlo through vibrant art and local vendors.


SDC moves to keep Teutonia building out of foreclosure. SD Properties Inc., the property corporation affiliated with the Social Development Commission, is working with the City Attorney’s Office to avoid foreclosure on its property at 6850 N. Teutonia Ave. A judge approved a default judgment against SDC in a separate contract lawsuit.


Russian streetwear founder says draft notices cost him his key staff as a sales slump and a fuel crisis batter ‘Marcelo Miracles’. The Russian streetwear brand Marcelo Miracles is on the verge of shutting down. Its founder, Mark Rodovsky, announced the news in a video that appeared on July 14 on his Instagram page and the company’s social media accounts.


When sewage floods your home, it floods your mind too. In some of Kenya’s informal settlements, the floods that wreck homes several times a year aren't always about raging rivers and violent storms. It’s also about drains that don't work. Sean Christie travelled to find out what a lifetime of sewage through the front door does to the mind — and why the same pattern is playing out in places like Cape Town and Beira.


The ‘unregistered’ in Syria: A life of lost opportunities. A Kurdish medical student recounts her educational journey as an unregistered person in Syria. Following a January 2026 decree, they can now be granted citizenship.


Russia strikes Kyiv for the second time in a week, killing two and wounding six. Russian forces struck Kyiv with missiles in the early hours of July 16, the head of the city’s military administration, Tymur Tkachenko, reported. The attack killed two people and wounded six others, including a 16-year-old, Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko said.


The man who engaged in obscene behaviour in front of two young women on a bus in M.P, is not Muslim. A video shows a man allegedly engaging in obscene behaviour in front of two young women on a bus, after which one of them assaults him. The video is claimed to be from Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh, and is being shared with the claim (here, here, and here) that the accused is a Muslim named


No, PM Modi did not say India was world’s largest beef producer. A video clip of Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the Indian diaspora in Auckland, New Zealand, is being widely shared on social media. It is claimed that during his speech, Modi stated that “India is the largest producer of beef in the world.” On July 11, 2026, Narendra Modi addressed Indians living in New Zealand


Monk confronted over ‘harassment’ of girls in Rishikesh not a Muslim in disguise. A video has gone viral on social media showing a group of young girls confronting a man dressed in saffron robes. In the video, the girls accuse him of telling them that if they crossed to the other side of the river (“palli paar“), he would give them ₹1,200 and a bicycle. Shortly after, a few


Free food drew crowd to Modi event in Australia? Morphed newspaper clipping viral. Amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent Australia visit, an image of a newspaper clipping went viral on social media. It shows a photo collage featuring PM Modi, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and an enthusiastic crowd of people of Indian origin. On the top right corner of the page, a story has been highlighted, the


No, viral video does not show ‘migrant Moroccans’ rioting in Paris after World Cup defeat. A 37-second-long video went viral on social media platforms on July 10, showing a mob throwing flares and firebombs on the streets. It also shows vehicles and other objects being burnt down, in what looks like a violent protest. Netizens quickly claimed that the chaotic scenes were from Paris after Morocco’s elimination from the ongoing


Kurukshetra video: Accused in temple-priest attack not Muslims. A CCTV clip showing a man dragging another person by a rope tied around his neck is being shared with the claim that a Muslim man assaulted a Hindu temple priest in Adhoni village of Haryana’s Kurukshetra because the temple was obstructing devotees from visiting a nearby dargah. Verified X user @MrTiwaree shared the video


Hardoi victim’s hospital-bed statement falsely linked to Rajasthan ‘gangrape’ case. Trigger Warning: Mentions of sexual violence Two distressing videos showing a minor girl in a hospital bed are being widely shared on social media. In one clip, the girl appears to be in a delirious state and says, “They will all get caught. The cops and the perpetrators will all be caught after I die.”


Weeks of threats, extortion and violence preceded ‘lynching’ of 71-year-old Sheikh Shah Alam in Bengal’s Hooghly. On June 15, 71-year-old Sheikh Shah Alam was allegedly lynched outside his home in Kelepara village in West Bengal’s Hooghly district. But according to his family and local villagers, the atrocities did not begin that afternoon. They say it was the culmination of weeks of intimidation, extortion and violence allegedly carried out by local BJP


Bangladesh video falsely viral as Kerala man attacked by daughters over sexual abuse. A three-minute video that appears to be CCTV footage of a bleeding man has gone viral. In the footage, two men can be seen opening a collapsible gate, after which another man walks out, howling as he bleeds and eventually walks away. Social media users have claimed that the man from Kerala seen in the


How dare she? Hindutva flagbearers threaten Muslim judge who sent 14 cow-vigilantes to jail for murder. Trigger Warning: Use of Expletives The June 12 conviction of 14 men for the 2022 lynching of a Muslim truck driver in Madhya Pradesh has triggered a coordinated wave of communal abuse, threats and misinformation directed at the judge who delivered the verdict. Within hours of additional district and sessions judge Tabassum Khan sentencing 14


ASIA/INDIA - Appointment of coadjutor archbishop of Guwahati. Vatican City - The Holy Father has appointed Bishop Albert Hemrom, hitherto of Dibrugarh, as coadjutor archbishop of the metropolitan archdiocese of Guwahati, India.Bishop Albert Hemrom was born on 27 February 1969 in Konapathar, Assam, India. He attended Saint Joseph’s Minor Seminary in Dibrugarh and studied philosophy and theologgy at the Oriens Theological College in Shillong.He was ordained a priest on 25 April 1999.After ordination, he first held the roles of deputy parish priest and parish priest of Saint Francis of Assisi in Rajabari. He obtained a licentiate in canon law from Saint Peter’s Pontifical College in Bangalore , and went on to serve as prefect of studies at Saint Joseph’s Minor Seminary in Dibrugarh . He was awarded a doctorate in canon law at the Pontifical Lateran University of Rome and then held the offices of judicial vicar of the diocesan tribunal , rector of Saint Joseph’s Minor Seminary in Dibrugarh , lecturer in canon law at Oriens Theological College in Shillong , member of the College of Consultors and of the Presbyteral Council, secretary of the Commission for the Laity and the Family, and vocational promoter.He was appointed coadjutor bishop of Dibrugarh on 2 December 2018, and received episcopal ordination on 24 February 2019. On 15 February 2021 he took office as diocesan bishop of the diocese of Dibrugarh.


Post From Community: Latino Arts, Inc. celebrates 40 years of Cultura y Corazón announcing 2026 fall lineup and Day of the Dead celebrations! Rooted in cultura, led by corazón, the organization’s history is one of connection and inspiration to Milwaukee’s south-side Hispanic neighborhood and beyond.


In Defense of Human-Created Artwork. These three South Texas artists embrace the struggle against the plague of AI art—wherever it is found.