Tourists block rescue services to view Etna eruption
Thousands have clambered to see the dramatic eruptions of Mount Etna, but all the commotion is causing problems for local emergency services. Mount Etna is currently erupting in Sicily, offering plenty of dramatic moments that make for ideal photographs. However, while it may be perfect for images, the huge surge in...
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Study says gluten-free often means fewer nutrients and more sugar
A study published in Plant Foods for Human Nutrition has found that gluten-free products typically provide less protein and more sugar and calories than regular ones. Ironically, gluten-free usually costs more. When you go gluten-free, you aren’t paying based on nutritional content, but more the processes required to remove the protein...
Life expectancy growth slows in Europe with England worst off
Improvements in life expectancy are stalling all over Europe. England is feeling the biggest slowdown of all, with nutritionists blaming a mix of poor diet, mass inactivity and soaring obesity. Growth in life expectancy is slowing across Europe, with England currently witnessing the sharpest decline. This does not mean that life...
30-50% of Haiti gang members are reportedly children
The ongoing gang violence in Port-au-Prince and surrounding neighborhoods are wrecking the lives of thousands of children across Haiti. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) estimated 30% to 50% of gang members in Haiti are now children, mostly aged between 12 to 17 years who act as spies...
Are we witnessing the end of USAID?
The Trump administration ordered a funding freeze that shut down USAID’s humanitarian and development work around the globe. Amidst national outcry and protest, a federal judge has ordered a temporary reversal of the order. Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration occurred a mere three weeks ago, but in this short time,...
Job loss anxiety is holding Britain back
Despite promotions and pay rises, the UK’s young professionals are more anxious than ever about losing their jobs. The result is a growing reluctance to spend. It’s no secret that the UK job market is… rough, right now. Landing a new role is highly competitive, and despite many boasting impressive...
Walking really can change your life
If you’ve been feeling stuck lately, the answer might be as simple as putting one foot in front of the other. I’m embarrassed to admit that the best thing I’ve done for my mental health recently has been the same thing most toddlers master by their second birthday. But here I am, aged 27, and walking has completely changed my life. Like a lot of people my age, I’ve felt like...
‘Conception begins at erection’ and other abortion laws in America
A new bill proposed in Ohio would make it a crime for men to ejaculate without intending to have a baby. It's just the latest tightening of restrictions on reproductive rights in the US, which have faced a tumultuous history. June. A month named after Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage, childbirth and fertility, and mother to Lucina, the goddess of childbirth – amongst others. A month in which,...
Why don’t Gen Z want to be managers?
New research suggests young people in the workforce are actively avoiding management roles. The trend is so widespread it has been labelled ‘conscious unbossing’. What’s causing it? For a long time, becoming a manager within a successful company was one of the most common career aspirations young people had. Achieving this level of seniority signalled that you had become an expert in your field and were trusted by your employer to...
Khaby Lame appointed UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
The world’s most-followed TikToker, Khaby Lame, was recently appointed as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador advocating for children’s rights and addressing pressing humanitarian issues. UNICEF officially announced Lame’s appointment during an event in Dakar, Senegal, describing his journey from humble beginnings to a global icon - highlighting the spirit of hope that the organization champions for children. ‘It’s a true honour to be appointed as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and be...
