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Weak governance hinders One Health outbreak response in Africa
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Across Africa, One Health is endorsed at the top but often breaks down where outbreaks start, writes Albert Ansah. Despite political endorsements and global frameworks, Africa’s One Health approach continues to falter at the local level,…
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Texas Democrats were united after upset victory in Tarrant County. Then Allred lambasted Talarico – Houston Public Media
Justin Doud/Houston Public Media Colin Allred speaking at a Democratic organizing rally in Houston’s Fifth Ward, July 10, 2025. When Democratic labor leader Taylor Rehmet bested his Republican opponent in a Tarrant County state senate race over the weekend, flipping a solidly Republican district in the process, Texas Democrats appeared united. “Things are changing in Texas,” Gina Hinojosa, a state…
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7 Best Sci-Fi Movies About Artificial Intelligence, Ranked
The rapid proliferation of gen-AI tools has shifted the concept of artificial intelligence from the fringes of theoretical science into the center of everyday discussions. Of course, at its core, modern generative AI functions as a sophisticated probability calculator rather than a conscious mind. These models utilize statistical patterns to predict the most likely sequence of information, lacking any internal…
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‘In the end, you feel blank’: India’s female workers watching hours of abusive content to train AI | Global development
On the veranda of her family’s home, with her laptop balanced on a mud slab built into the wall, Monsumi Murmu works from one of the few places where the mobile signal holds. The familiar sounds of domestic life come from inside the house: clinking utensils, footsteps, voices. On her screen a very different scene plays: a woman is pinned…
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CBI drops murder charges against constables over Faizan’s death
New Delhi: The CBI has dropped the charge of murder from its chargesheet against two Delhi Police constables in connection with the death of 23-year-old Faizan, who was seen in a viral video purportedly being assaulted and forced to sing the national anthem during the communal riots here in 2020. The case was handed over to the Central Bureau of…
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The Limits of Russian Power
On the eve of invading Ukraine in 2022, Russia enjoyed a decent global position. It had a strong partnership with China; extensive economic ties with Europe; a working relationship, however fraught, with the United States; and an informal network of partners with which to do business. Russia dominated few countries (other than Belarus) but also had few real enemies and…
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Sinners, The Best Man and More
Since the turn of the millennium, the silver screen has showcased a remarkable diversity of Black cinema, spanning every genre. From star-studded romantic comedies like “The Best Man” to weighty historical biopics such as “Selma,” and from completely unique works like “American Fiction” to groundbreaking horror in the vein of “Get Out”—Black cinema has experienced a truly bold, creative, and…
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Trump’s border-czar takeover does little to calm Minneapolis tensions: ‘The agenda is still the same’ | Minnesota ICE shootings
In his clearest attempt yet to “de‑escalate” tensions in Minneapolis, Tom Homan, Donald Trump’s “border czar”, announced on Wednesday that the administration will draw down 700 federal immigration officers as the statewide crackdown continues. The Twin Cities remain on edge, waiting to see whether the fear will ease. When Homan arrived in Minneapolis more than a week ago, his task…
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Hyderabad to witness one last cold spell
Hyderabad: Temperatures are expected to drop from Wednesday night, February 4, as the city braces for the final cold spell. According to weather enthusiast T Balaji, popularly known as the Telangana Weatherman on X, dry northerly winds are prevailing over Hyderabad and several districts in Telangana. Over the next week, the night temperature will drop between 14 and 16 degrees…
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Unsafe levels of lead found in half of New Orleans playgrounds
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Sarah Hess started taking her toddler, Josie, to Mickey Markey Playground in 2010 because she thought it would offer a refuge from lead. After a routine doctor visit revealed Josie had lead poisoning, Hess quickly traced…
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