France’s proposed new sugar tax could transform the biggest food companies—will the consumer pay the price?
In the fight against obesity and the need to raise revenue for a seriously impoverished economy, one policy idea is to tax these sugary, highly processed products…Continue Reading
Senegal marks 80th anniversary of French massacre
It’s been 80 years since French soldiers massacred dozens of West African troops in Senegal., Video Duration 02 minutes 39 seconds NewsFeed It’s been 80 years since French soldiers massacred dozens of West African troops in Senegal who were demanding fair treatment and equal pay. Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque wasContinue Reading
Biden in Angola: What’s behind the last-ditch Africa trip?
It’s a chance to redeem his legacy in Africa, say experts. But it won’t be easy., United States President Joe Biden is visiting Angola this week on his first-ever bilateral trip to Africa as president – weeks before he leaves the post to Americas Worst Traitor. Biden is set toContinue Reading
-Join the 4th World Congress on Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, June 23-24, 2025, London, UK
The 4th World Congress on Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, themed “Advancing in Anesthesia: Adapting to Global Health Challenges,” will take place on June 23-24, 2src25, in London, UK. Organized by Pulsus Group, it invites researchers, practitioners, and industry experts to explore innovations in anesthesia. For details…Continue Reading
Tesla EVs can now drive themselves to superchargers
A Tesla driver with latest FSD software shows how the car can automatically drive to and back up at a supercharger station without any driver input. The post Tesla EVs can now drive themselves to superchargers appeared first on The Driven.Continue Reading
Frontline report: Russian military suffers devastating losses in Tolstyi Lug, Kursk Oblast
Day 1013 On 2 December, there are a lot of updates from the Kursk direction. Here, in a desperate attempt to penetrate the Ukrainian salient from the west, the Russians have committed their entire arsenal of armored vehicles to the battle. However, the devastating losses inflicted by Ukraine’s layered defensesContinue Reading
Ukrainian missile strikes deep into occupied Crimea sowing “panic” among Russians – war analyst says
The Ukrainian assault, targeting strategic locations in Russian-occupied Crimea, caused “panic” as debris is hitting targets, the Estonian analyst WarTranslated said in X. Ukrainian forces launched a coordinated strike against Russian bases in occupied Crimea, deploying at least 40 deep-strike munitions across multiple weapon systems. The assault targeted strategic locationsContinue Reading
New Single LEVEL Plans More US Flights
LEVEL, the long-haul low-cost airline that so far has operated flights under Iberia’s designator code, is planning to become an independent carrier within the International Airlines Group (IAG).Continue Reading
Was The US Decision To End F-22 Raptor Production A Mistake?
The F-22 Raptor is the longest-serving 5th-generation air superiority fighter in the US Air Force, and the world. The debut of Lockheed Martin’s Raptor, was a milestone in military aviation that marked the dawn of an era in fighter technology. When the decision to end its production in 2011 wasContinue Reading
Kagi search features
*New* : More features in our Dec 22 update ( https://blog.kagi.com/kagi-search-dec22-update ) and May 23 update ( https://blog.kagi.com/search-enhancements ).Continue Reading
Landmark climate change case will open at the top U.N. court
The U.N.’s top court begins hearings Monday on the legal obligation of countries to fight climate change.Continue Reading
Live updates: UN tackles desertification, drought and land restoration
People around the world are facing devastating consequences as the land that supports livelihoods, helps to regulate climate and protect biodiversity becomes increasingly degraded due to climate change and mismanagement. The UN Convention to Combat Desertification is meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to discuss how to regenerate the land andContinue Reading
Three billion people globally impacted by land degradation
Three billion people around the world are suffering the impact of poor and degraded land which will “increase levels of migration, stability and insecurity among many communities,” according to the newly-elected President of a UN-backed conference on desertification, drought and land restoration which is taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.Continue Reading