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Trauma is a major barrier to refugees' employment, study finds
Refugees from Ukraine who suffer from potential war trauma are less likely to work than their compatriots who do not. This is the result of a study published as an RFBerlin discussion paper.
Mamdani asks New York State to raise taxes on 'ultra-wealthy' to address city budget deficit
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) asked Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul to raise taxes on the “ultra-wealthy,” citing a "significant chasm" in the city's $5.4 billion deficit. During a preliminary budget proposal announcement on Tuesday, Mamdani laid out two different “paths” the
Philippine VP Sara Duterte announces presidential run in 2028
The daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte has feuded spectacularly with the incumbent, Bongbong Marcos.
Image: Winter grips Hokkaido, Japan
Northern Japan, especially the island of Hokkaido, is home to some of the snowiest cities in the world. Sapporo, the island's largest city and host of an annual snow festival, typically sees more than 140 days of snowfall, with nearly six meters (20 feet) accumulating on
Economists and environmental scientists see the world differently—here's why that matters
Imagine someone has chronic pain. One doctor focuses on the body part that hurts and keeps trying to fix that single symptom. Another uses a more comprehensive brain-body approach and tries to understand what's keeping the nervous system stuck in alarm mode—perhaps stress, fear
'Pay or he dies', families told as more Egyptians risk Mediterranean crossing
Weeks after Hamdy Ibrahim left his village in Egypt's Nile Delta hoping to reach Europe, his brother's phone rang with a chilling message from Libya: pay now or the boy would die. A smuggler was on the line, demanding 190,000 pounds ($4,000) to secure the 18-year-old's place on
Walz says he'd 'rather eat glass' than fill Klobuchar's Senate seat
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) said on Tuesday that he would “rather eat glass” than replace gubernatorial candidate Amy Klobuchar’s (D-Minn.) in her U.S. Senate seat if she is elected. The lighthearted moment occurred when the governor took a question on the way to the podium at
Philippine Vice President Duterte to run for president in 2028 elections
MANILA, Feb 18 - Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said on Wednesday that she will run for president in the 2028 election.
Philippine Vice-President Duterte to run for president in 2028 elections
Independent opinion surveys rank her as a strong contender in the 2028 race.
Chinese calligraphy sees renewed interest in Malaysia, especially among seniors
More seniors are turning to the traditional art form to cultivate mindfulness and refine their skills.
What Today’s Democrats Can Learn From Jesse Jackson
You can watch this episode of Right Now With Perry Bacon above or by following this show on YouTube or Substack . Jesse Jackson died this week at age 84. In addition to his decades of work as a civil rights activist, Jackson ran for the Democratic presidential nomination in
Draining wetlands produces substantial emissions in the Canadian Prairies
The value of wetlands on the landscape cannot be overstated—they store and filter water, provide wildlife habitat, cool the atmosphere and sequester carbon. Yet, in the farmland area of Canada's Prairies, wetlands are being drained to increase crop production and expand urban
Belgium summons U.S. ambassador over post accusing officials of antisemitism
The clash over an investigation into suspected unlicensed ritual circumcisions underscores heightened tensions between the U.S. and Europe under President Trump.
Japan to invest $45b in US projects under Trump deal
The most significant investment is a natural gas facility in Ohio.
Peru's president impeached four months into term
José Jerí is the third consecutive president to be ousted and the country's seventh since 2016.
Genetic analysis reveals an alternative explanation for the Jomon migration to Japan
It's long been assumed the Jomon people, who had inhabited the Japanese archipelago since around 16,000 years ago, had multiple lineages resulting from different migration routes. But new genetic evidence, including mitochondrial DNA from 13 newly sequenced Jomon skeletons,
Talarico says CBS decision to not air ‘Late Show’ interview ‘should be alarming to all of us’
Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico addressed the controversy over his “Late Show” interview on Tuesday. CBS has denied accusations from the show’s host, Stephen Colbert, that they barred an interview with the political candidate scheduled for Monday's show. The
YouTube Goes Down: Platform Experiences Technical Issue with Recommendation System
YouTube went down on Tuesday night, with more than 300,000 users experiencing technical difficulties, according to DownDetector. Problems for the digital video platform began around 5 p.m. PT, and some users saw services partially restored as early as about 6:00 p.m. PT. “If
85% of TB cases in Malaysia involve locals, says health minister
Dr Dzulkefly said TB is not a new phenomenon in Malaysia’s public health landscape.
What it really means to love your job—and when that love can become a liability
What does it mean to love your job? The language of love has become increasingly common in contemporary discussions of work. People say they want to love their jobs, organizations promise roles candidates will love, and recruitment ads frame employment as an emotional
Raye ‘Saddened’ After Ticketmaster Blunder Leaves Ticket Holders Stranded Outside of Concert
During her show in Paris on Sunday, 65 fans with tickets were reportedly denied entry
Bushbabies reclassified as 'near threatened.' Scientists share how to protect these adorable primates
Frank Cuozzo and Michelle Sauther first traveled to South Africa in 2012 to search for some of the most unusual primates on Earth—bushbabies. These animals are nocturnal and small, often around the size of a housecat. Bushbabies have big ears, round eyes and get their names
Who should run KL? Study into local poll stirs fears over demographics
KL residents have no say over their RM3 billion budget or who runs their streets under the appointed system.
Seoul eases curbs on North Korea’s top daily Rodong Sinmun, but few South Koreans are reading it
It is part of a broader approach to ease tensions with the North by allowing public access to materials from there
YouTube was partially busted for a while, but it's fixed now: 'Something went wrong'
YouTube wasn't fully down, but hundreds of thousands of users reported issues.
Jane Baer, Animator on ‘Sleeping Beauty’ and ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit’ Who Founded Baer Animation, Dies at 91
Jane Shattuck-Takamoto-Baer, whose long career in animation included working on films including “Sleeping Beauty” and “Who Framed Roger Rabbit,” died Monday at her home in Van Nuys, Calif.. She was 91. The longtime animator, producer and industry pioneer first got her start
Nintendo Tells Pokémon Store That Got Robbed To Change Its Name
The Poké Court will now be known as the Trainer Court
Atrocities take place in democratic nations as well as autocratic ones—our database has logged them all
Thousands of people were killed by Iranian security forces in days of protests in January 2026. Meanwhile, in the same month, the killing of two protesters in Minneapolis shone a light on the use of fatal force by American law enforcement—a phenomenon that in 2025 saw the
'I do not trust them' - top streamers left concerned by Discord age checks
The platform's plan to roll out global age checks has caused concern in streaming communities.
3D Platformer Become Asks, What If Finding Nemo But The Fish Was A Sperm?
In indie developer Valentin Wirth's upcoming 3D platformer/adventure game, you play as a sperm racing to fertilize an egg
Reform plans to keep UK's budget watchdog
Robert Jenrick will promise to reform the OBR, rather than abolish it, in a move to reassure financial markets.
Senate commission to review Cardama contract after Uruguay cancels ocean patrol vessel deal
A pre-investigative commission will begin work on Wednesday in Uruguay’s Senate to examine the contract with Spanish shipbuilder Cardama for two ocean patrol vessels (OPVs), recently cancelled by President Yamandú Orsi’s government.
Jane Baer, Animator on ‘Sleeping Beauty,’ ‘The Rescuers’ and ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit,’ Dies at 91
The Winnipeg native also provided services to the industry with her companies Baer Animation and Baer Animation Camera Services.
Rescuers search for 10 missing skiers after California avalanche
Rescuers are racing to the scene, which has seen about 30 inches (76cm) of snowfall in the last 24 hours.
Researchers measure Puijo lichens and microbes for canopy nitrous oxide uptake
The role of soil and forests in greenhouse gas sequestration has been studied for a long time. However, forests are also home to invisible organisms that may affect the climate. "Soil, water and peatlands have been studied in the Biogeochemistry Research Group at the University
Willow Leaves Expectations at the Door in Intimate Blue Note Performance
No last name needed as the singer unveils her fully self-produced album, petal rock black
Radio Free Asia says it has resumed broadcasts to China
Funding cuts by the Trump administration led to RFA’s initial shutdown.
Warner Bros. Blasts ByteDance for AI Videos of Superman, Batman and ‘Game of Thrones’
Warner Bros. has joined a parade of studios in blasting ByteDance for “blatant infringement” on its new AI video service, accusing the Chinese company of facilitating user-generated knockoffs of its iconic characters. The studio’s legal counsel fired off a letter on Tuesday to
Sea level rise worries most Hawaiʻi residents, survey finds
Most Hawaiʻi residents believe sea level rise is already affecting the state, expect major impacts within their lifetimes, and support significant changes to how and where development occurs. At the same time, many remain uncertain about how large-scale adaptation should be
EFF to Wisconsin Legislature: VPN Bans Are Still a Terrible Idea
Wisconsin’s S.B. 130 / A.B. 105 is a spectacularly bad idea. It’s an age-verification bill that effectively bans VPN access to certain websites for Wisconsinites and censors lawful speech. We wrote about it last November in our blog “ Lawmakers Want to Ban VPNs—And They Have
Red Lobster likely closing more restaurants after shuttering 130, CEO warns
"There's a lot of positive signs, but we inherited a very damaged brand, so there's still work to do to repair all of that," Red Lobster CEO Damola Adamolekun told the WSJ.
Under pressure from Trump, Venezuela's new president has aces up her sleeve
Delcy Rodriguez knows its in America's interests for her to be a success
Cambodian PM says Thailand occupying territory after Trump-brokered ceasefire
Thailand has denied it is occupying territory.
Climber on trial for leaving girlfriend to die on Austria's highest mountain
Kerstin G's boyfriend is accused of leaving her unprotected and exhausted close to the summit during a blizzard.
Expedition to investigate coastal Kelvin waves and marine heat waves in the tropical Atlantic
Yesterday, an international team of researchers from various disciplines set off aboard the German research vessel METEOR for an expedition along the west coast of Africa, led by the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel. The expedition focuses on two poorly
