“It is we who must thank you,” Dutch defense minister told Ukraine when announcing $590 million in aid for Kyiv
The Netherlands will allocate $590 million in military aid to Ukraine, Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced, per Ukrinform. In The Hague, he met with his Dutch counterpart Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius. The assistance will consist of two parts: $295 million for drone production and $295 million for the PURL American air defenseContinue Reading
On the Myth and Reality of the Rainbow
Throughout time, some of the most vulnerable yet resilient people within our communities have not found the rainbow marker to symbolize diversity, inclusion, or solidarity., Read MoreContinue Reading
Leftover Explosives in Gaza are Still a Daily Threat
The estimated 71,000 of unexploded ordnance left behind in Gaza endanger the lives of children and other civilians., Read MoreContinue Reading
Social and Emotional Learning Must Focus on Equity
Current social and emotional learning protocols fail to address systemic inequities, but integrating social justice principles benefits students and communities., Read MoreContinue Reading
Headlines for June 17, 2026
Israel Kills 4 in Lebanon Despite U.S.-Iran Deal to End War, Israeli Drone Hits Journalist in Southern Lebanon, Israeli Supreme Court Rejects Appeal by Detained Palestinian Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, U.S. Strikes Another Boat in Pacific; Pentagon Officials Admit Past Strike May Have Killed Victims of Human Trafficking, Federal ConspiracyContinue Reading
Sorry, But ‘Nuclear Family Month’ Is Not Going To Erase Pride
Pride month is in full swing, and like clockwork, conservatives are trying their best to ruin it. For most well-adjusted adults who aren’t part of the LGBTQ+ community, June is just a regular month where they might see rainbow displays at stores and perhaps a party flier on social media.Continue Reading
Drilling in the Mouth of the Amazon: How Brazil’s Oil Giant Is Drowning Out Critics
Nelson Bastos wasn’t on the oil company’s programme. But he took the mic anyway. After a lifetime of studying the play of wind and tide in a stretch of ocean known as the Foz do Amazonas — Portuguese for “Mouth of the Amazon” — the 58-year-old fisherman wasn’t buying theContinue Reading
NASA Announces Public-Private Partnership to Advance Mars Science
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announces a public-private partnership to advance Mars science during an event at Relativity Space on June 17, 2026. Credit: Relativity Space NASA Wednesday announced a new public‑private partnership to advance Mars science by combining the agency’s scientific leadership with commercial innovation. Under this model, NASA willContinue Reading
Artemis III Astronauts
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Inside Seattle’s Star-Studded Pride Gala That Raised More Than $142K for LGBTQ+ Communities
Pride celebrations in Seattle turned into something much bigger than a night out. Lifelong’s inaugural Pride Gala raised more than $142,050 through its live auction on June 13, bringing together community leaders, advocates and supporters for an evening dedicated to expanding access to healthcare, housing and food programs across Washington.Continue Reading
Shooting death of 1-year-old boy by Mississippi police puts scrutiny on department
The fatal shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley by police at a Walmart in Mississippi has sparked protests and demands for transparency in the state’s investigation after other incidents in the community in recent years have sown distrust with law enforcement., Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
India’s weight-loss drug boom | DW News
Since semaglutide’s patent expired in March, prices have crashed 80 percent, and India’s GLP-1 market has grown ten times in a year. #india #ozempic #weightloss #dwbusiness For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher SpracheContinue Reading
‘The Price of Exclusion’ explores lasting impact of racial inequality in medicine
A century ago, Black physicians built hospitals, clinics and medical schools across the South – only to see them dismantled by policy, segregation and an influential report. Investigative journalist Nicole Carr traces that history through her own family and found the consequences are still being felt today. Geoff Bennett spokeContinue Reading