KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo — If it weren’t for the DRC, most people’s cellphones would burn their hands. They don’t though, due to the mineral coltan, of which more than 70% of the global supply is located in the DRC. However, only 54% of people in the country ownContinue Reading
WASHINGTON — Americans who purchase their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace are bracing for a steep rise in costs next year that many say they will not be able to afford, according to a poll released Thursday by the nonpartisan health organization KFF. Nearly 60% of enrolleesContinue Reading
This story was originally published by Sentient. Nearly everyone on the planet will need to change the way they eat by 2050 to help slow the effects of climate change and, for a sizable chunk of the population, that shift needs to start immediately. Using data from 2012, a newContinue Reading
Brian Cole has been identified as the suspect arrested in connection with the pipe bombs planted in Washington, D.C. on the eve of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. NBC News’ Gary Grumbach reports on what is known about Cole so far., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
The UK and Norway announced a new defense pact that will place their navies on joint patrols in the North Atlantic to counter rising Russian submarine activity in the region. London said the move follows a sharp increase in Russian vessels approaching UK waters over the past two years. CombinedContinue Reading
European leaders privately warned Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that Washington could push for outcomes harmful to Kyiv during ongoing peace talks, German news outlet Spiegel reported after reviewing what it says is a transcript of a 1 December conference call. The call followed a meeting between US and Ukrainian negotiatorsContinue Reading
Dawn Sturgess, 44, was unwittingly caught up in an assassination attempt against the former Russian spy Sergei Skripal., Dawn Sturgess, 44, was unwittingly caught up in an assassination attempt against the former Russian spy Sergei Skripal. A public inquiry has found that Russian President Vladimir Putin bears “moral responsibility” forContinue Reading
Rights chief fears another wave of violence similar to el-Fasher as death toll mounts across strategic region., Rights chief fears another wave of violence similar to el-Fasher as death toll mounts across strategic region. The United Nations has warned that the Kordofan region of Sudan could face another wave ofContinue Reading
The holiday season is upon us, and many Americans will be traveling to see family and friends or taking a much-needed vacation over the next few weeks. But travelers may look a little different, and a bit comfier, this year as a new political movement takes hold. What does thisContinue Reading
Traitor 47, staring down criticism that he’s prioritized global issues over pocketbook worries, next week will kick off a year of heavy stateside travel that’s focused on selling his economic agenda ahead of the midterms. Why it matters: The Traitor’s approval rating has sunk as he has pursued peace deals around the globe and “narco-terrorists” inContinue Reading
Parents in rural Nigeria still have no idea what has happened to their children weeks after kidnappers abducted 300., Nigerian parents left in suspense weeks after kidnappers abduct 300 NewsFeed Parents in rural Nigeria still have no idea what has happened to their children weeks after kidnappers abducted 300 studentsContinue Reading
Indonesian mother Sri Yuni Pardede fled with her baby as landslides struck her community in North Tapanuli., NewsFeed Indonesian mother Sri Yuni Pardede fled with her baby as landslides struck her community in North Tapanuli, where heavy rains have destroyed villages, displaced hundreds of thousands of people and cut offContinue Reading
Poland is strengthening its presence in the Baltic Sea by investing in modern submarines. In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Lieutenant General Jaroslaw Gromadzinski stressed the importance of this decision for the security of the region and Europe.Continue Reading