Russian authorities announced this week that early voting has started for local elections in occupied areas of Ukraine, in an effort to further solidify the Kremlin’s grip on power in territories it has invaded. The elections are just the latest attempt by Russian President Vladimir Putin at legitimizing his country’s occupation of the territories. And … Read more
Seoul, South Korea CNN — Hundreds of thousands of teachers are protesting in South Korea after the suspected suicide of a teacher that was widely blamed on the burden on educators in a country notorious for its high-pressure education system. Angry teachers say they face overly harsh demands and even harassment from aggrieved parents, and … Read more
We won’t know the full impact that COVID-19 has on our health for a long time, but it’s clear that, for many people, symptoms are intense and even linger for months — if not years. One of the things COVID-19 can affect in major ways is your cardiovascular system. Research and doctors’ day-to-day work show … Read more
If you’ve been looking for a way to add some variety to your workout routine, a stability ball could be the answer. Stability balls (also called exercise balls, Swiss balls, or physio balls) are inflatable spheres made of thick plastic that typically range between 45 and 85 centimetres in diameter. Often found in medical settings … Read more
I grew up near Ground Zero. I worry about what that means for my health. Perspective by Jessica Petrow-Cohen September 5, 2023 at 5:00 a.m. EDT (Elizabeth von Oehsen/The Washington Post) Comment on this storyComment My 9/11 story begins like this: I’d just turned 5 and it was my third day of kindergarten at P.S.3, … Read more
Story contains strong language Ukraine’s counteroffensive was in its second month when Andrey, a Russian soldier, called his wife to say his unit was taking heavy casualties. They were so badly equipped, he said, it felt like the Soviet forces in World War Two. “They are fucking us up,” Andrey said by telephone on July … Read more
For the staff of the Michigan State University dining halls, serving roughly 27,000 students each semester has never been a picnic. But these days, the job involves an even bigger challenge: One in six of those students has an allergy or other dietary restriction. Just five years ago, it was one in eight. In the … Read more
A new study reveals that a vaccine developed to prevent bacteria-caused diarrhea not only effectively combats Campylobacter infections but also significantly promotes faster growth in infant nonhuman primates. The HydroVax technology, also in use for other diseases, has shown promise in reducing diarrhea-associated deaths and could offer new avenues for combating infant growth stunting. New … Read more
The death of an opponent of Russian President Vladimir Putin is not something new in history. More than 20 critics and opponents of Putin have been murdered or died in suspicious circumstances since 2000. However, the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the founder of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group and once a confidant of Putin, is seen … Read more
New Delhi CNN — The bulldozers and government officials arrived just before dawn, tearing down the row of shanties as its bewildered residents watched inconsolably nearby. “We were so frightened,” said 56-year-old Jayanti Devi as she attempted to salvage what was left of her belongings in the heart of New Delhi. “They destroyed everything. We … Read more