International aid organizations, in coordination with local governments, have begun a massive, preventative cholera vaccination campaign targeting displaced populations and vulnerable communities in parts of Eastern Europe. The campaign is a response to the increased risk of waterborne disease outbreaks linked to conflict and damaged infrastructure… Read More

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) announced the upcoming launch of the world's first satellite constructed primarily with wood paneling. The experimental mission aims to test whether biodegradable wooden materials can serve as a viable, debris-mitigating alternative to metal in low Earth orbit. credit : ??????????… Read More

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union and the 'Big Three' US automakers announced they have reached a tentative, historic agreement that could potentially end the decades-high labor strike. The deal reportedly includes significant wage increases and improved benefits, pending ratification by the union membership. credit : ????? 888… Read More

UNICEF released a distressing report highlighting the deepening education crisis in Afghanistan, where restrictions imposed by the de facto authorities continue to deny millions of girls access to secondary schooling. The agency warned that the situation risks creating a lost generation and undermining the country's future development. credit : … Read More