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Intersex Travel Document Policy

President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order in 2020 declaring the US policy to recognize only two sexes: male and female, which are not changeable. As a result of this order, the State Department requires that government-issued…

US Invasion of Lebanon

On August 25, 1982, U.S. President Ronald Reagan ordered the deployment of U.S. Marines to Beirut, Lebanon, amid the Lebanese Civil War. The troops were part of a multinational force that stayed in Lebanon until March 1984, resulting in…

Woolly Mammoth Deextinction Efforts

Colossal Biosciences, a company based in Dallas, announced plans in 2021 to bring back the woolly mammoth using gene-editing technology and DNA from mammoth remains. The goal was to create a mammoth embryo and implant it into an elephant…

South African Bird Flu Outbreak

Cleland Wildlife Park, located in the Adelaide Hills, has been approved by the federal government to vaccinate 100 of its captive native birds against the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus. This move aims to protect the birds from the highly…

Senior Sets Skateboarding Record

Judi Oyama, a 66-year-old woman from an undisclosed location, has achieved a Guinness World Record in skateboarding. Oyama's achievement makes her the oldest competitive female skateboarder in the world. She was interviewed by ABC News…

Armenia Applies for EU Membership

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced on Monday that his country will begin preparing to apply for European Union (EU) membership, a move that marks a significant shift in Armenia's geopolitical alignment. This decision comes…

Canada Trade Dispute

Adam Beattie, a Vancouver-based political strategist and columnist, suggests that Canadians should remain calm in the face of the ongoing trade dispute with the United States. He argues that getting angry and responding negatively can lead…

Hungary Covid Ventilator Scandal

Hungary's foreign ministry has filed a criminal complaint with prosecutors over possible $965M fraud related to the purchase of ventilators during the COVID-19 pandemic. The previous government, led by former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán…

Edmonton Storm Water Resilience Plan

Epcor, the utility provider for the City of Edmonton, is considering accelerating its plan to improve storm-water resilience after a record-breaking rainstorm hit the city in July. The storm dumped over 500 mm of rain on Edmonton, the…

Brain Injury Support Camps

Campers with traumatic brain injuries have been thriving at Camp Cranium in Millville, Pennsylvania, where they participate in activities like archery and rock climbing. Founded in 2008, the camp has been a success, allowing children aged…

Shein IPO Valuation Slump

Shein, a fast-fashion giant, was initially valued at $100 billion US when it prepared to go public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. However, its valuation has shrunk dramatically before listing, with no official figure announced. The…

Affordable Housing Plan Unveiled

Over the next 10 years, more than 70,000 social and affordable homes will be built in England, with an initial allocation of almost £10bn. The government has announced that this funding will be granted to various regions, including Greater…