The heatwave that has struck Greece has been linked to a series of deaths and missing persons cases
Michael Mosley, a renowned British doctor and television presenter, was found dead this month after going for a walk in scorching temperatures on the Greek island of Simi, one of several tragic incidents that have marked the start of the Greek summer, where temperatures frequently exceeded 40°C. In addition to him, a Dutch tourist was […]
Joe Biden expands protections for undocumented immigrants in a crucial electoral context
In a strategic move ahead of the elections, the Biden administration is set to announce an executive order this Tuesday (18th) that will allow certain spouses and children without U.S. citizenship to apply for legal permanent residency in the United States. This broad measure aims to provide protection from deportation for hundreds of thousands of […]
Advanced Space Research: The Future of Insect Robots
Researchers at Stanford University are developing a robot inspired by arachnids for exploration missions in challenging extraterrestrial environments. Mark Cutkosky, a professor of mechanical engineering at the Stanford School of Engineering, emphasized the significance of these locations for space exploration: “These are very interesting places to explore. They offer relative protection and present potential sites […]
How the Olympic Games in Paris Could Become a Dangerous Spreader of Dengue Fever
Visitors from over 200 countries are expected in France for the Olympic Games this year, bringing with them a variety of cultures, traditions, and potentially transmissible diseases. In September 2023, Paris reported an outbreak of dengue fever that surprised health authorities for two key reasons. First, it was the northernmost documented dengue outbreak. Second, none […]
Victory for the Biden Administration: Iowa Immigration Law Blocked
Iowa is a state in the Midwest of the United States, known for its vast agricultural landscapes and its significant role in presidential elections due to its status as the first state to hold caucuses. The capital of Iowa is Des Moines, which is also the most populous city in the state. Politically, Iowa holds […]
The spokesperson for the U.S. public health system supports warning labels on social media
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called on Monday (17) for the introduction of warning labels on social media apps. The proposal aims to inform users about potential harms that these platforms can cause, particularly to adolescents. As the spokesperson for public health in the U.S. government, the Surgeon General provides recommendations and alerts to issues […]
China has launched investigations into pork prices from the EU after Brussels increased tariffs on electric cars
This measure could heighten tensions in one of the world’s largest trading relationships, as the European Union is the second-largest producer of pork after China. Beijing has initiated an investigation into pork prices from the European Union, just days after Brussels raised tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. This action targets one of the EU’s key […]
China is determined to revitalize its real estate market, which is facing significant challenges
China’s real estate market is one of the most important and dynamic globally, but it also faces significant challenges. In recent years, the Chinese real estate sector has experienced phases of rapid growth, followed by adjustments and policies aimed at regulating prices and curbing speculation. Historically, the Chinese real estate market has been driven by […]
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in news production is increasingly fueling public distrust
A recent report by the Reuters Institute for Journalism Research highlights this issue, particularly in the United States within the context of national elections. This global concern poses new challenges for newsrooms already struggling to maintain audience engagement. The institute’s annual Digital News Report, released on Monday, June 17, is based on surveys of nearly […]
Holmes Chapel, a village in northern England, has become a tourist destination after being associated with the singer Harry Styles
Before his fame, this tree-lined English village offered a small railway station with connections to Manchester and Crewe, a few local shops, and nearby the picturesque Twemlow Viaduct, built 180 years ago on the banks of the River Dane. But everything changed when a curly-haired teenager, who at the time worked part-time in the local […]