Federal EPA moves to roll back recent limits on ethylene oxide, a carcinogen
2026-03-14
An estimated 50% of sterile medical devices in the U.S. are treated with ethylene oxide. It is also a known carcinogen., Read MoreContinue Reading
Ukrainians abroad confront reality of never returning as relatives at home fight for survival
2026-03-14
“Ukraine feels like it was a different life, a different reality, and sometimes I don’t even identify myself with that reality anymore,” Mariia Kulia told NBC News., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
43% of Russian POWs rated Ukrainians as less than fully human — and Kremlin propaganda explains why
2026-03-14
Russian propaganda was strongly linked to combat motivation, cut voluntary surrender rates, and normalized dehumanization of Ukrainians among captured servicemembers, according to a landmark study by Ukrainian NGO LingvaLexa. Titled “Words That Kill: How Russian Propaganda Shapes Mobilization and Combat Motivation,” the research surveyed 1,060 Russian prisoners of war underContinue Reading
Sweden boards Russian shadow fleet tanker heading for Russian port under suspected false flag
2026-03-14
Swedish authorities boarded a sanctioned oil tanker believed to be linked to Russia’s “shadow fleet” in the Baltic Sea, citing safety risks and suspected violations of maritime rules. The Swedish Coast Guard said it boarded the 228-meter tanker Sea Owl I at about 20:30 on 12 March in Swedish territorialContinue Reading
India releases Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk after six months in jail
2026-03-14
Wangchuk was jailed for demanding either Ladakh’s full statehood or constitutional protections for tribal communities., Wangchuk was jailed for demanding either full statehood for Ladakh or constitutional protections for its tribal communities. India has ended the preventive detention of prominent Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk, freeing him six months after heContinue Reading
Another 5 Palestinians killed in Israel’s genocide in Gaza amid wider war
2026-03-14
Israeli forces carry out daily attacks on besieged Gaza, as humanitarian conditions amid Iran war worsen., Israeli forces carry out daily attacks on besieged Gaza, as humanitarian conditions amid Iran war worsen. Israel has killed another five Palestinians as its genocidal war on Gaza continues unabated amid a widening regionalContinue Reading
Mamdani once opposed new NYC jails. Now he faces deadline to build them
2026-03-14
NEW YORK — Next to the criminal courthouse in lower Manhattan sits an empty chasm where a jail once stood. Over nearly two centuries, a facility nicknamed “The Tombs” because of its underground cells and original Egyptian Revival-style architecture was built, demolished and rebuilt multiple times. Soon, it will beContinue Reading
The plan behind Russian oil sanctions and why a reversal faces backlash
2026-03-14
The U.S. Department of Treasury temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian oil Thursday in an effort to dampen the impact of high oil prices amid the war in Iran. The move has drawn vocal critics who say it will help Russia without significantly lowering oil prices, which sat above $100 perContinue Reading
How Malta to Jordan, Usually About 10 Hours, Turned Into Four Days
2026-03-14
While I am generally an optimistic person, I tried to be realistic in assessing the potential of war breaking out in the region before agreeing to leave my home in Amman, Jordan, to go to the Mediterranean island of Malta for a work-related conference. I had followed the Iran-U.S. indirectContinue Reading
China beat Taiwan 2-0 in extra time to reach Women’s Asian Cup semifinals
2026-03-14
Defending champions China secure a semifinal against hosts Australia and a place at the 2027 World Cup., Defending champions China secure a semifinal against hosts Australia and a place at the 2027 World Cup. Defending champions China scored twice in extra time to book a blockbuster semifinal with hosts AustraliaContinue Reading
Hamas urges Iran to halt attacks on Gulf, slams aggression on Tehran
2026-03-14
The Palestinian group calls for end to Gulf attacks while supporting Tehran’s right to defend against Israel and US., The Palestinian group calls for an end to attacks on neighbouring Gulf states while supporting Iran’s right to defend against Israel and US aggression. The Palestinian group Hamas has urged itsContinue Reading
How major US stock indexes fared Friday 3/13/2026
2026-03-14
Wall Street’s losses deepened as the ongoing fallout from the war in Iran keeps pushing oil prices higher, ratcheting up inflationary pressure on the global economy…Continue Reading
Indian-owned Sunrisers face backlash after signing Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed
2026-03-14
Post announcing Abrar’s signing was met with thousands angrily questioning patriotism of the Indian owners., Post announcing Abrar’s signing was met with thousands angrily questioning patriotism of the Indian owners. Sunrisers Leeds have faced a fierce social media backlash after the Indian-owned Hundred franchise signed Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed thisContinue Reading