In the Senate hearing considering the confirmation of Jared Isaacman as NASA Administrator, he and Senator Ted Cruz engaged in extensive dialogue about China. They strongly expressed the view that the United States must get our astronauts back to the moon before the Chinese get theirs there. Isaacman expanded that goal to assert that we […]
Populus Hotels, a carbon-positive hotel collection committed to environmentally responsible hospitality, has announced the upcoming opening of its second property—Populus Seattle—set to welcome guests in late spring 2025. Located in Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square, the new hotel is a transformative adaptive reuse project that breathes new life into the 1907 Westland Building, offering 120 rooms
Dubai, UAE – Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has announced significant growth of its Green Collection. Since its launch in March 2023, the collection has expanded by 150%, growing from 189 hotels, resorts and palaces to 472. This rapid expansion underscores the increasing importance of sustainability in the hospitality
Integration has emerged as a cornerstone strategy in Ethiopia’s efforts to accelerate the reduction of zero-dose (ZD) children—those who have not received a single routine vaccination. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Integration Resource Guide, integrating health services, such as vaccination programs, significantly enhance resource efficiency and improves overall healthcare delivery. Key benefits include cost
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N’djamena — In a renewed effort to eradicate circulating polio variant type 2 in the Lake Chad Basin, Ministers of Health from Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, Niger and Nigeria launched today a synchronized regional vaccination campaign aimed at protecting 83 million under 5 children. The initiative is a crucial milestone in the fight
Bringing children into the world and raising them is generally considered one of life’s great joys. But for some hopeful parents-to-be, just “letting things happen” isn’t an option. Gay couples may choose to adopt, or figure out some kind of family arrangement outside the longstanding one-mommy, one-daddy equation. And same-sex couples often face fertility challenges,
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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. MasterClass is betting big on sports this summer with the launch of a new online series that promises to break down the strategies for smarter wagering. Just in time for MLB season and playoff
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Joseph Seiders, the drummer for indie-rock band the New Pornographers, has been arrested for alleged possession of child pornography. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release on Thursday that Seiders, who had been the band’s drummer for over a decade, was arrested on April 9 after two reports were made of suspicious
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Italian director Alice Rohrwacher, whose works “The Wonders,” “Happy as Lazzaro” and “La Chimera” competed in Cannes, will preside over the jury for the Cannes Film Festival‘s Caméra d’Or prize. The award is given to a first work across the official selection as well as in the Critics’ Week and Directors’ Fortnight sections. “First times
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Emerging Nigerian music artist Big Banju steps boldly into the spotlight with his debut single, “Ada.” A captivating fusion of Afrobeats and Afropop, which showcases his soulful voice and authentic storytelling. Hailing from Akwa Ibom State, Big Banju offers a fresh yet grounded perspective on Nigeria’s vibrant music scene. Known for his introspective lyrics, emotionally
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