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A devastating fire has ravaged a Darfur displacement camp in Sudan, destroying over 50 homes. The incident occurred as the country’s civil war enters its third year. According to the UN, Sudan now faces one of the world’s worst displacement crises and is at risk of widespread famine due to the ongoing conflict. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/program/newsfeed/2025/4/17/fire-guts-darfur-camp-amid-escalating-sudan-war
A committee of independent vaccine experts has voted to recommend lowering the age limit for adults who can receive a respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, potentially opening access to these vaccines for adults in their 50s. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend RSV vaccines for adults aged 50-59, particularly those with … Read more
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported 800 confirmed cases of measles across 24 states, the latest update shows. This is nearly triple the number of cases in 2024, when the nation recorded 285 cases. Two lives have been claimed by the outbreak so far, with a third death under investigation. … Read more
The high-stakes negotiations between the US and Iran over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program hinge on two men with vastly different backgrounds. On the American side is billionaire real estate magnate Steve Witkoff, who has been tapped by President Donald Trump to restrict Iran’s atomic program. The Bronx-born developer has also handled sensitive talks on … Read more
US President Donald Trump is considering giving up on diplomacy efforts to reach a deal with Russia and Ukraine, citing frustration over the lack of progress in talks. In a recent private conversation with his top advisers, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and diplomatic envoy Steve Witkoff, Trump expressed dissatisfaction with the negotiations. Rubio … Read more
A groundbreaking study published in Scientific Reports has found that our sense of smell plays a significant role in forming impressions of others, particularly when it comes to deciding whether we want to be friends with someone. Researchers from Cornell University and Middle Tennessee State University conducted a study on heterosexual women who participated in … Read more
Martha Stewart has fired back at Katy Perry after the singer went to space on an all-female Blue Origin flight. In a Instagram post, Stewart shared a clip of herself experiencing zero gravity years ago, referencing Katy’s iconic song “Firework.” The move is seen as a subtle jab at Perry, who has been criticized online … Read more
Raising a child from infancy to 17 years old in the United States comes with a hefty price tag. While an exact figure is difficult to pinpoint, it’s clear that costs will continue to rise due to the Trump administration’s tariff policy. One estimate suggests that raising a child born in 2015 could cost a … Read more
The European Space Agency (ESA) has released a stunning new image of the Sombrero Galaxy, also known as Messier 104. This enigmatic galaxy features both spiral and elliptical characteristics, making it an eye-catching target for astronomers. The ESA/Hubble team used advanced processing techniques to highlight the unique structure of this galaxy in their latest release. … Read more