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Cambridge Dictionary’s Word of the Year: “Hallucinate”

The Cambridge Dictionary has chosen “hallucinate” as its Word of the Year for 2023, citing the additional meaning gained in the context of generative AI tools, such as...

November 18, 2023

US and Philippines Sign Nuclear Technology Deal to Boost Energy Independence

The United States and the Philippines signed a landmark deal allowing Washington to export nuclear technology and materials to Manila. The agreement is a significant step in supporting...

November 18, 2023

Supreme Court Emphasizes: Agreement to Sell Does Not Confer Ownership

In a recent order, the Supreme Court reinforced a crucial principle in property transactions: an agreement to sell does not confer title or transfer ownership to the intended...

November 17, 2023

Loneliness: A Global Health Threat Equivalent to Smoking

Loneliness has been officially recognized as a critical global health threat by the World Health Organization (WHO), with a mortality impact equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day....

November 17, 2023

Landmark U.S.-China Climate Deal

The United States and China jointly announced a groundbreaking climate agreement recently. The deal aims to significantly increase clean energy, displace fossil fuels, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions,...

November 17, 2023

Senate Passes Stopgap Funding Bill, Averting Government Shutdown

The U.S. Senate has passed a stopgap funding bill to avoid a government shutdown, pushing the spending fight into the holiday season. The bipartisan vote of 87-11 secured...

November 16, 2023

UK Government’s Asylum Plan for Rwanda Ruled Unlawful by Supreme Court

The UK government’s controversial asylum plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda has been deemed unlawful by the Supreme Court. Despite this ruling, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak remains...

November 16, 2023

What is MMRV Working Group?

The United States, along with over a dozen countries and organizations, has established a working group aimed at advancing efforts to measure greenhouse gas emissions throughout the natural...

November 16, 2023

European Union Agrees to Cut Methane Emissions in Energy Sector

The European Union (EU) has taken a significant stride in the fight against methane emissions, as it reaches an agreement on new regulations designed to reduce this potent...

November 16, 2023

WHO’s 2023 Roadmap to End Maternal Tuberculosis

In its revised 2023 roadmap to combat tuberculosis (TB) among children and adolescents, the World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes the importance of periodic assessments to estimate the burden...

November 16, 2023

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