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Extreme weather is creating a perfect storm of misinformation. Here’s what’s at stake.
Extreme weather events combined with a fragmented information landscape and reduced content moderation are creating conditions for widespread misinformation that can endanger disaster victims and erode public trust in authorities.
‘You can see the water going down’: residents on edge as one of England’s worst-hit reservoirs dries up
The Ardingly reservoir in Sussex, currently only 19% full amid severe drought conditions, has prompted concerns among residents about water scarcity and the adequacy of local infrastructure.
‘Free up the ganja’: Rastafarians in Kenya fight to decriminalise marijuana
Rastafarians in Kenya are mobilizing after a court rejected their petition to decriminalize marijuana for religious purposes, with followers vowing to appeal the decision.
Home heating oil prices are soaring — and users’ winter bills could rise 21%, federal outlook shows
Home heating oil prices are projected to average $5.26 per gallon this winter, up 34% from last year, with average household bills rising 21% to $2,115 despite expectations of warmer weather.
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Nearly 4 million Afghan children ‘acutely malnourished’
Nearly 3.7 million Afghan children suffer from acute malnutrition, with healthcare facilities closing due to a severe decline in humanitarian aid funding over recent years.
Millions crowd cities to see Spain’s first total solar eclipse in over a century
Millions of people gathered across Spain, Portugal, Iceland, and Greenland on Wednesday to witness a total solar eclipse—Spain’s first in over a century—with totality lasting less than two and a half minutes.
Polls open in Zambia presidential election as economic reforms tested
Zambians voted Thursday in a presidential election where incumbent Hakainde Hichilema seeks reelection amid concerns over rising living costs and economic reforms.
‘We harvested more than half the winter wheat crop before the end of July’
English farmers harvested over half their winter wheat crop by late July due to severe drought conditions, with nearly three-quarters of England experiencing water stress after record-low rainfall and unusually high temperatures this growing season.
US strikes targeting Houthis killed 153 civilians in Yemen last year, Pentagon review says
A Pentagon review found that U.S. airstrikes targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen last year killed 153 civilians, raising concerns about civilian casualties in military operations.
Lawsuit seeks to ban Trump Media from charging for early access to president’s posts on US policy
A federal lawsuit seeks to stop President Trump’s Truth Social company from charging Wall Street firms up to $100,000 monthly for early access to his posts on U.S. policy, alleging constitutional violations.
Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI
Japan lags significantly behind the US and UK in workplace AI adoption, with only 8.4% of workers using the technology, amid cultural conservatism and workforce concerns.
Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria – but the ‘vulture king’ and others are fighting back
Vultures are disappearing across West Africa due to hunting linked to traditional beliefs, but one Nigerian community is successfully protecting them through conservation efforts and local engagement.
The town making missiles for Trump
Kingsport, Tennessee, home to a major munitions plant producing explosives for military use, maintains strong support for President Trump despite declining approval ratings nationally tied to the Iran War and economic concerns.
WNBA denounces ‘bad-faith’ transgender debate and says league has no eligibility issues
The WNBA denounced what it called bad-faith efforts to create controversy over transgender athletes, stating the league currently has no eligibility matters requiring immediate action.
Australian army whistleblower released on parole after more than two years in jail
An Australian army whistleblower imprisoned for leaking classified documents about alleged war crimes in Afghanistan has been released on parole after serving 27 months of his five-year-eight-month sentence.
Zambia elections haunted by ghost of incumbent president’s arch-rival
Zambians vote Thursday as President Hakainde Hichilema seeks reelection amid lingering political tensions stemming from his predecessor Edgar Lungu’s death and a contentious burial dispute.