How fetching water is holding back India's women
Indian women and girls nearly always collect water for families - leaving them no time to work.
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'I had to downgrade my life' - US workers in debt to buy groceries
Americans are taking loans to afford basic necessities - as groceries prices have surged by 25%.
Accused of witchcraft then murdered for land
A Kenyan coastal region has seen a spate of murders, supposedly over witchcraft but really over land.
Special committee of Paramount Global endorses plan to merge with Skydance Media, source says
Tech scion David Ellison moved one step closer to gaining control of Paramount Global, with a special committee voting Sunday to support a merger with his Skydance Media, a source close to the deal told Reuters.
Napoleon's pistols sell for €1.69m at auction
The historic weapons are classed as national treasures and France has banned their export.
Korea Box Office: ‘Inside Out 2’ Reaches $48 Million After Strong Fourth Weekend
Disney’s “Inside Out 2” held very strongly in its fourth weekend of release in South Korea to reach a cumulative score of $48 million. It earned $6.30 million between Friday and Sunday, earned from 906,000 ticket sales, according to data from Kobis, the tracking service
New UK defence sec. pledges fresh Ukraine support in Odesa trip
New British Defence Secretary John Healey said: 'There may have been a change in government, but the UK is united for Ukraine.'
WTO chief warns against global trade breakdown
The boss of the World Trade Organization warns the global economy is facing numerous challenges.
Big deal to bring Ikea to empty Midtown lot raises bigger questions
It’s major news that Sweden’s Ingka Investments, which owns most Ikea stores, formed a “strategic alliance” in Extell’s planned, one million square-foot mixed-use tower at 570 Fifth Ave.
Study of key characteristics of UK politicians reveals 'ambition, narcissism, genuine idealism' among common traits
In a new study of politicians' personalities, humor, charm and raw courage are listed among the most important character traits for successful leaders.
Biden 'dug in' as Dem calls to drop out rise
When President Biden sat down on Friday with ABC News anchor George Stephanopoulos for the high-stakes interview on the heels of his disastrous debate performance, he was adamant about one thing in particular: He’s not going anywhere. “If the Lord Almighty came down and said,
Biden campaign co-chair says Harris 'increasing her role' in reelection effort
Former Rep. Cedric Richmond (D-La.) said Vice President Harris is "increasing her role" in the campaign ahead of November's election. Richmond, co-chair of the Biden-Harris campaign, said Sunday on MSNBC's "The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart" that the vice president will be
NATO chief says alliance will set up new command, establish financial pledges to support Ukraine
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Sunday the alliance is expected to agree to a five-point plan to support Ukraine in the war against Russia, including shifting international support to a unified command and establishing pledges from nations to sustain military
Donald Glover Leans Into Comparisons To Influencer Jordan Howlett In Hilarious New Clip
Donald Glover is the latest celebrity to join Jordan Howlett in a skit poking fun at some of the comments the influencer has gotten about his famous lookalikes.
What to know about France’s leftist alliance after shock election win
The New Popular Front wants to lower France’s retirement age and vastly expand government spending on social welfare, environmental protection and health care.
Jubilation and stunned silence: France reacts to exit polls
Polls projected a surprise victory for France's left-wing coalition, denying the far-right of its expected win.
Park Avenue office tower lures another tenant amid major upgrades
Tradeweb Markets signed for 76,000 square feet on two full floors at SL Green’s 245 Park.
Record-setting heat will continue scorching western US this week
A dangerous heat wave will persist in the West and spread to additional cities this coming week, as forecasters predict record-breaking temperatures. The National Weather Service (NWS) said “dozens of daily record temperatures” were expected to be tied or broken this coming
NYC developer Michael Shvo’s spat with posh member’s-only Core Club takes ugly twist
As we reported on June 27, he faces a $600 million lawsuit by the Core Club for an alleged, "sinister" fraud scheme involving the club’s location at 711 Fifth Ave.
Tend a cozy garden and stave off corruption, with the help of some cool gnomes, in Horticular
Lay out paths, attract animals, and house transient gnomes.
France's far right 'sad and disappointed' over election result
With the champagne on ice, they thought they were on the brink of victory - but it didn't happen.
Rubio defends Supreme Court immunity ruling
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) defended the Supreme Court’s ruling on presidential immunity last week, saying that the justices “clarified what the law is.” Rubio, one of former President Trump’s top contenders to be his running mate, said that Trump is being politically targeted
French election shock sparks euro slip after victory for the left
An unexpected victory for the leftist New Popular Front causes the euro to fall as markets fear a radical spending spree.
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy says commitment to Ukraine 'is ironclad'
On his second day in the job, Lammy is on a whirlwind tour of 'key partner' countries Germany, Poland and Sweden where continued support for Ukraine was high on the agenda.
Israel strike on school kills Gaza government official: rescuers
Civil defence authorities said Ihab Al-Ghussein, the Gaza government's deputy labour minister, was among those killed in a strike on the Holy Family school.
Cannabis legalisation hampered by most German of substances: red tape
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Air pollution can decrease odds of live birth after IVF by 38%, study finds
Research suggests impact of pollution begins before conception by disrupting the development of the egg Air pollution exposure can significantly decrease the chance of a live birth after IVF treatment, according to research that deepens concern about the health impacts of toxic
Senior House Democrats say Biden should step aside during private call
At least four senior House Democrats said President Biden should step aside from the 2024 presidential election during a private phone call Sunday afternoon, sources told The Hill, a concerning sign for the president as he insists on staying in the race after his disastrous
Skydance Media and Paramount Global Move Closer to Sale Agreement But Deal is Far From Done
David Ellison’s Skydance Media is moving closer to its goal of acquiring Paramount Global after a key vote was taken by Paramount board members. But a formal takeover deal between Skydance and Paramount is still far from in the bag. Bloomberg News reported Sunday that the
