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time.com
4 hours ago
Privacy professionals

Uncertainty Is Uncomfortable, and Technology Makes It Worse. That Doesn't Have to Be a Bad Thing

A minor software error caused a global crisis, highlighting the risks of interconnected systems in technology. [ more ]
Truthout
1 week ago
OMG science

US Finally Agrees to Back Limits on Plastic Production. Here's Why That Matters.

Pacific Island nations face severe impacts from plastic pollution despite contributing minimal waste, highlighting global environmental injustice. [ more ]
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www.dw.com
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Half the world lacks access to safe drinking water DW 08/30/2024

More than 4.4 billion people lack access to safely managed drinking water, highlighting a significant global public health issue. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
OMG science

What's causing the rise in drug-resistant superbugs?

Climate change is contributing to antimicrobial resistance, which could result in ten million deaths annually by 2050. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Half the world lacks access to safe drinking water DW 08/30/2024

More than 4.4 billion people lack access to safely managed drinking water, highlighting a significant global public health issue. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
OMG science

What's causing the rise in drug-resistant superbugs?

Climate change is contributing to antimicrobial resistance, which could result in ten million deaths annually by 2050. [ more ]
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ABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago
Wine

Bankruptcy filing of large wine producer spells scary time for state of industry

Vintage Wine Estates, a major wine producer, filed for bankruptcy due to struggling sales, industry challenges, and rushed IPO.
The wine industry, especially lower-priced wines, is facing challenges due to a shift in consumer preferences towards fine wines and decreased consumption among younger generations.
Experts warn of a global crisis in the wine industry characterized by a decrease in consumption, affecting businesses like Monte Rio Cellars. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
Business

Gordon Brown warns African nations forced to pay debt over funding vital healthcare

Gordon Brown emphasizes urgent need for West to offer debt relief to African countries as they face worst crisis in a generation. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
Europe news

A decade of documenting more than 63,000 migrant deaths shows that fleeing is more lethal than ever

Migrant deaths have soared since tracking began in 2014, with over 63,000 dead or missing.
Experts warn of a crisis with growing numbers of unidentified migrants globally, impacting families and communities. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
US news

Nearly 120 million people were displaced around the world in 2023, UNHCR report says

Forced displacement continues to rise globally, with wars, conflicts, and new crises contributing to the escalating numbers. [ more ]
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