Global Warming Has Saved the Lives of 282,000 Babies
Danish climate change expert Bjorn Lomborg said Sunday that global warming has saved the lives of more than 282,000 babies between 2001 and 2019, citing a 2024 study. Nature magazine. Lomborg, director of the Copenhagen Consensus Centre, attention More people die each year from cold than from heat, which explains why rising temperatures result in […]
Bill Gates forecasts another global pandemic ‘likely’ within next 25 years in ominous health warning
Microsoft CEO Bill Gates has warned that even if the world avoids war or a new global pandemic, there is a very real chance of the latter happening within the next 25 years. He told CNBC's “Make It” that “a lot of anxiety” in today's world could lead to a major war. “If we avoid […]
WHO authorizes mpox vaccine, which should ease global access
The World Health Organization announced this on Friday. It was approved The minister called the use of the MPOX vaccine an “important step” in the fight against the disease. The move could enable national regulators to fast-track approval of the Bavarian-Nordic vaccine, making it easier to access for countries struggling to contain the outbreak. The […]
Australia moves to fine social media companies that spread misinformation up to 5% of global revenue
The Australian government has threatened to impose fines of up to 5% of global revenue on online platforms that fail to prevent the spread of misinformation, joining a global movement to crack down on tech giants such as Facebook and X. The bill introduced on Thursday would require tech platforms to set up a code […]
Mpox vaccines pledged to Africa amid global public health emergency
Canada, France, Germany, Spain and the United States have pledged to donate MPOX vaccines from their national stockpiles to African countries currently battling outbreaks of the disease. The World Health Organization declared the current MPOX epidemic a global public health emergency in August. The European Union has committed to supplying 215,000 doses of the vaccine […]
It's time for a permanent repeal of the global gag rule
Project 2025The policy agenda, crafted by conservative activists and spearheaded by the Heritage Foundation, envisions sweeping changes to U.S. government policy. Among other things, the 900-plus page document includes: A global code of silenceFamily planning providers around the world Warnings Threaten Abortion Rights Similar situations are occurring all over the world, even in countries where […]
US, UK Spy Chiefs Hold Unprecedented Joint Public Meeting Over Global Challenges
The heads of the U.S. and British foreign intelligence agencies held their first joint hearing in London on Saturday, speaking out about threats from Russia, China, Iran and North Korea, as well as ongoing wars in Europe and the Middle East. CIA Director William Burns and MI6's Richard Moore discuss the Financial Times Weekend Festival […]
Tony Blair Calls for Global Agreement on Social Media Speech Restrictions
Left-wing politicians in the UK have begun calling for new restrictions on online speech, following a crackdown on so-called “keyboard warriors” over social media posts linked to recent anti-immigration riots. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, whose neoliberal Labour government enacted some of the toughest speech laws in modern British history, has joined a chorus […]
Damage to Global Shipping from Houthi Attacks Is Worsening
Shipping giant Maersk said on Thursday that attacks by Iran-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen have disrupted global shipping and made shipping costs increasingly expensive. Marsuk Latest Update Confirmed A prediction made in July that the “knock-on effects” of Houthi attacks would reach far beyond shipping lines passing through the Red Sea has come true. As […]
X global affairs head Nick Pickles resigns
X's head of international operations, Nick Pickles, is leaving Elon Musk's controversial social media platform after 10 years at the company. Pickles said he decided to leave Twitter several months ago and was working with CEO Linda Yaccarino through the transition. “Over 10 years later, tomorrow will be my last day at X. It's been […]