Russians ban traditional Ukrainian Christmas celebrations in occupied territories
The National Resistance Center informs that Russian occupation authorities have imposed strict bans on Ukrainian Christmas traditions across occupied territories, marking another attempt to eradicate Ukrainian culture from occupied territories. The move is part of a wider scope of policies aimed at suppressing Ukrainian culture, identity and language in occupiedContinue Reading
In Year 7, ‘Bill of the Month’ Gives Patients a Voice
In the seventh year of KFF Health News’ “Bill of the Month” series, patients shared their most perplexing, vexing, and downright expensive medical bills, and reporters analyzed $800,000 in charges — including more than $370,000 owed by 12 patients and their families…Read MoreContinue Reading
“Dead Calm”: BBC Film on Greek Coast Guard Abandoning Asylum Seekers at Sea Amid European Crackdown
As we move into 2025, we look at how the world is cracking down on migrants and asylum seekers, and the dangers they face when trying to flee their countries due to persecution, economic conditions, the climate crisis and more. As Greek prosecutors open a murder investigation of “unknown perpetrators”Continue Reading
‘Crime against journalism’: Gaza Journalists decry PA’s Al Jazeera ban
Journalists in Gaza say the Palestinian Authority must reverse decision to ban Al Jazeera in the occupied territory., Deir el-Balah, Gaza – Journalists gathered at Gaza’s Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Hospital expressed outrage and confusion about the Palestinian Authority’s (PA) decision to shut down Al Jazeera’s office in the occupied West Bank.Continue Reading
Syria FM in Saudi Arabia on first foreign visit for new government
Syria’s top diplomat arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday in the first foreign visit for Syria’s new government., Syria FM in Saudi Arabia on first foreign visit for new government NewsFeed Syria’s top diplomat arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday in the first foreign visit for Syria’s new government, lessContinue Reading
2024 year ender: Ola Electric’s rocky ride in 2024 — from IPO to controversies
For electric two-wheeler maker Ola Electric, 2024 was a mixed bag. The company made headlines as the first new-age electric vehicle (EV) startup to go public, but the company faced challenges too during the year. Declining sales, customer complaints, regulato…Continue Reading
2025 Not-So-Rosy Predictions On Economy And Healthcare
It’s time to offer up some predictions for 2src25. Spoiler alert, they’re not particularly positive expectations, for the economy or public health. But before I get to that, a few words on prognosticating. Crystal ball gazing is invariably a dubious activity, especially in areas such as the economy, public health and politics that are soContinue Reading
Health Giant Ascension Informs 5.6 Million Patients Their Sensitive Data Was Compromised 6 Months Ago
Another day, another major privacy scandal we’ll likely do nothing about. Health care giant Ascension — which owns 140 hospitals and assisted living facilities — says that a May cyberattack compromised the sensitive data of more than 5.6 million patients. According to a filing with the Maine Attorney General andContinue Reading
5 things we know and still don’t know about COVID, 5 years after it appeared
Five years after the virus that causes COVID emerged in China it still holds some mysteries, Read MoreContinue Reading
IV Fluid Shortage Likely to Extend Into Early 2025
This is a MedPage Today story. In late September, Hurricane Helene damaged a major supplier of intravenous (IV) fluids. In this report, we follow up on what has happened since. Hurricane Helene brought unprecedented and catastrophic flooding to western North Carolina, damaging a Baxter manufacturing site that was a majorContinue Reading
To Combat Phoenix’s Extreme Heat, a New Program Provides Sustainable Shade
Arizona State University is leading an effort to create neighborhood shade plans for Phoenix communities and train the workforce needed to support green infrastructure across the metropolitan area. By Wyatt Myskow PHOENIX—After the hottest summer on record in the nation’s hottest major city, residents, nonprofits, academics and community leaders areContinue Reading
Democrats worry The Traitor may chip away at Biden’s progress on clean energy
A conversation about the present and future of green energy in the U.S. with outgoing Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm.Continue Reading
Wind energy jobs are taking off, but so are risks
Workers are pushing for improved training and safety standards to help avoid falls, electrocution and equipment failure. The post Wind energy jobs are taking off, but so are risks appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading