This Vibrant Global Tribute Will Raise Critical Funds for Metastatic Breast Cancer Research

This Vibrant Global Tribute Will Raise Critical Funds for Metastatic Breast Cancer Research

October isn’t just the month for moody manicures and plaid, it’s also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. And one day in October is especially meaningful: October 13, Metastic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. And one initiative has helped the awareness of day go mainstream: an annual event that shines light on the cause—quite literally. During #LightUpMBC, almost…

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Nepal’s Youth Vow To Keep Up Pressure, One Month After Unrest

Nepal’s Youth Vow To Keep Up Pressure, One Month After Unrest

Nepalis lit candles outside the fire-damaged parliament on Thursday, marking one month since anti-corruption protests toppled the government, with fresh vows to keep up pressure ahead of elections. The vigil in Kathmandu, attended by dozens — many of whom were participants in the demonstrations — honoured those killed during the protests. Youth-led demonstrations that began…

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Kate Middleton Wore a Bolder, More Modern Version of Her Go-To Pantsuit

Kate Middleton Wore a Bolder, More Modern Version of Her Go-To Pantsuit

The appearance came hours after the princess published an article in which she warned parents over the dangers of using devices at home. The essay, written in collaboration with Professor Robert Waldinger from Harvard Medical School, was published today on the website of the Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood. Children’s mental health and well-being…

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US Sanctions Hit Serbia’s Oil Firm

US Sanctions Hit Serbia’s Oil Firm

US sanctions on Serbia’s majority-Russian-owned NIS oil company, which operates the country’s sole refinery, took effect on Thursday after months of delay. The United States sanctioned the company, Petroleum Industry of Serbia (NIS), in January as part of its crackdown on the Russian energy sector following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. After the sanctions…

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EU Chief Faces Confidence Votes In Fractious Parliament

EU Chief Faces Confidence Votes In Fractious Parliament

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen faces two confidence votes Thursday in the European Parliament — challenges that pose no serious threat to her leadership but underscore the tensions roiling the assembly. The two motions of censure against von der Leyen were brought by the hard-left and far-right, which accuse her European Commission of a…

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Colombian President Petro Says ‘Hints Show’ Latest Vessel Struck By The U.S. ‘Was Colombian’: ‘It’s a War For Oil’

Colombian President Petro Says ‘Hints Show’ Latest Vessel Struck By The U.S. ‘Was Colombian’: ‘It’s a War For Oil’

Colombian President Gustavo Petro said on Wednesday there are “hints” that the latest vessel struck by the U.S. “was Colombian and had Colombian citizens” on it. Petro made the claim when responding to a post by Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff, who anticipated his willingness to force a vote to block the strikes, claiming Congress has…

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Veggie ‘Burgers’ Face The Chop As EU Lawmakers Back Labeling Ban

Veggie ‘Burgers’ Face The Chop As EU Lawmakers Back Labeling Ban

Plant-based “steaks” and “veggie burgers” may be on the way out in the European Union after the bloc’s parliament voted Wednesday to restrict such labels to meat only, in a win for disgruntled farmers. Many of Europe’s livestock farmers see plant-based foods that mimic meat products as potentially misleading for consumers, and a threat to…

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4 Startups to Watch in AI-Driven Cybersecurity

4 Startups to Watch in AI-Driven Cybersecurity

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way organizations detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats. With its ability to analyze vast amounts of data in real-time, AI-driven cybersecurity solutions can identify patterns, flag anomalies, and adapt to emerging threats faster than traditional methods. As cyberattacks become more sophisticated, startups leveraging AI are emerging as key…

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