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The long voyage of Gaza aid flotillas: Symbolism over substance?
For nearly two decades, aid flotillas have challenged Israel's blockade of Gaza with mixed results. While they generate …
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When Red Flags Go Unseen: The Human Cost of a School Tragedy
A judge dismissed criminal charges against former assistant principal Ebony Parker over the 2023 shooting of a teacher b…
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Nigeria’s 75-Year Sentence and Hasty Arrest: A Deeper Look at Power Sector Graft
After a 75-year sentence for stealing power project funds, former minister Saleh Mamman was finally arrested—but the d…
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How a Tiny Dose Could Save Millions: New Malaria Medicine Targets the Littlest Patients
The WHO's prequalification of a malaria treatment designed specifically for newborns—along with new diagnostic tests t…
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When the Next Pandemic Hits, Will We Be Ready? A Global Drill Puts Plans to the Test
A global simulation exercise involving 26 countries tested emergency response to a fictional bacterial outbreak, reveali…
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Summer Relief or Political Bounce? Inside the UK’s New Family-Friendly Tax Break
The UK government's new 'Great British Summer Savings' scheme cuts VAT on kids' meals and attractions from June to Septe…
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Visa Delays Threaten Iran’s World Cup Dreams as Team Waits in Turkey
Iranian football players are stranded in Turkey awaiting US visas for the 2026 World Cup, raising concerns that bureaucr…
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Senate Republicans Put the Brakes on Trump’s Agenda — and It’s Not Just About Immigration
Senate Republicans delayed a major immigration funding bill after clashing with President Trump over a controversial $1.…
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The Big Catch-Up: How a Global Vaccine Blitz Is Reaching the Children the Pandemic Left Behind
A global vaccination drive has delivered over 100 million doses to 18 million children who missed routine shots during t…
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A Life in the Fast Lane Cut Short: Remembering Kyle Busch’s Legacy at 41
Two-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch has passed away at 41 after a severe illness. This article explores his legacy, the …
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Julius Malema’s War Within: The EFF Leader Shaking Up South Africa’s Old Guard Yet Again
Julius Malema's ongoing feud with the ANC reveals deep fractures in South Africa's political old guard, as his populist …
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A Quiet Shift in the Democratic Base: Why Voter Anger Over Gaza Hasn’t Changed Party Policy
A new poll shows that nearly three-quarters of Democratic voters now oppose military aid to Israel, a dramatic shift dri…
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Beyond the Trophies: What Elevates a World Cup Legend to Immortal Status?
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, this article explores what truly elevates players like Cruyff, Maradona, and Klose to legen…
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The AI Chip Bonanza Leaves Some Samsung Workers in the Dust — and a Strike on Hold
Samsung's tentative pay deal puts a strike on hold, but the real battle is over who benefits from the AI chip boom — a…
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Algeria’s Visionary Win: How Decades of Eye Care Erased a Leading Cause of Blindness
Algeria has eliminated trachoma, the world's leading infectious cause of blindness, through a century-long public health…
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Global health progress hinges on WHO funding flexibility, new report shows
WHO's 2025 results report shows real health gains for millions, but warns that funding constraints and earmarked donatio…
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A Quiet Revolution: How 800 Global Labs and Think Tanks Are Reshaping Public Health from the Inside Out
The WHO's first-ever Global Forum of Collaborating Centres transformed a loose network of 800 labs and institutes into a…
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Sudan’s War on Health: How Three Years of Conflict Have Unleashed a Silent Epidemic
After three years of conflict, Sudan's health system has been deliberately decimated, leaving millions without care and …
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From Kitchen to Community: How One Baker Turned Displacement into a Daily Mission of Mercy
Displaced from her own home, Lebanese baker Soubhiye Zeiter now produces 3,000 loaves of mana’eesh daily for war-affec…
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Turkey’s Oldest Political Party Faces Unprecedented Legal Turmoil as Court Reinstates Ousted Leader
A Turkish court has reinstated former CHP leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu as interim chair, overturning the 2023 election of O…
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Afghanistan’s Hidden Crisis: A Broken System Leaves Fathers Facing an Unthinkable Choice
In Afghanistan's Ghor province, a perfect storm of drought, aid cuts, and Taliban policies has forced fathers into an ag…
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Why Your Hair Deserves a Bedtime Upgrade: The New Science of Silk Sleep Accessories
Mulberry silk sleep accessories are moving from niche to mainstream, offering real benefits for hair health, skin comfor…
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How a Night of Fashion and Philanthropy is Shaping the Next Generation of Designers
A look inside the fifth annual Atelier Fundraiser and Fashion Show, where Otis College honored Jason Wu with the Creativ…
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A Snake-Print Bomber Jacket Made from Plants? How a New Material Is Changing Fashion From the Inside Out
A new plant-based performance material called BioFleax has quietly made its debut in a Stella McCartney x H&M bomber…
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That Awful Lip Tingle? There’s Now a One-Pill Fix for Cold Sores—No Goop Required
Navamedic launches Virono, the first over-the-counter single-dose cold sore tablet, using a mucoadhesive buccal patch th…