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Opinion: We should aim to be the first generation to experience more nature, not less
WE ARE IN the midst of an unprecedented environmental crisis – yet so often, many of us feel nothing about it. Europe, on our doorstep, experienced yet another heatwave this summer. Hundreds of people died from heat-related illnesses, and...

International call for release of detained journalist Furkan Karabay facing up to 15 years in prison
This statement was originally published on the International Press Institute (IPI) website. The International Press Institute (IPI) and the undersigned organisations strongly condemn the elongated pretrial detention of journalist Furkan Karabay,...

Newfoundlanders join convoy trying to break Israel’s siege of Gaza
When a convoy of humanitarian aid vessels attempts to break Israel’s brutal and deadly siege of Gaza later this month, three Newfoundlanders will be on it. Nikita Stapleton, Sadie Mees, and Devoney Ellis all arrived in Europe this week to join...

PEPFAR and Gilead Partner to Deliver Twice-Yearly Lenacapavir for HIV Prevention
The US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), coordinated by the US State Department, has partnered with Gilead Sciences to deliver lenacapavir, a twice-yearly injectable HIV-1 capsid inhibitor for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), to...

Can a strange new treatment finally relieve chronic sinus infections?
“It has a huge, huge impact on almost every facet of life,” says Duncan Boak. “Not being able to breathe properly. Being bunged up all the time. Blowing your nose constantly, snot running out of your nose constantly, not being able to sleep,...

Colombia’s Siona Indigenous guard faces landmines, violence around territory
In the Buenavista and Santa Cruz de Piñuña Blanco reserves, two Indigenous leaders guard an ancestral legacy that armed conflict, landmines and the state’s uneven support threaten to erase. The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR)...

Haaland Joking Blames Odegaard After Freak Accident Leaves Him Needing Stitches
Erling Haaland needed three stitches after a freak accident involving a team bus door while on international duty with Norway. Despite the injury, he kept his spirits high, joking about the incident with fans and teammate Martin Odegaard. Erling...

SeniorsPlus announces September classes and support groups
FRANKLIN COUNTY – SeniorsPlus will offer the following classes and support groups in August. Classes are held in person at its Lewiston, Wilton, or Norway locations; online; or hybrid. Class locations are 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston; 9 Marston St.,...

Today in the news: Massages ‘hid’ sex; Supplement sales soar
Good morning! It’s time to catch up on the key topics making headlines in the Portuguese press this Monday. Correio da Manhã reports “Massage parlors hid sex business,” while Jornal de Notícias highlights “Sales and registrations of new dietary...
Futures, Yields Rise Ahead Of Another Huge Payrolls Revision
Futures are higher led by Tech as expectations of Fed rate cuts continued to drive gains, while Treasuries eased after a rally that pushed global bonds into bull-market territory ahead of what is set to be another huge negative benchmark revision...
Darlene J. Schober
Darlene J. Schober, 82, died on Monday, September 1, 2025 – the 62nd anniversary of her marriage to Myron J. Schober, who preceded her in death in 2014. Darlene lived in Rushford, Minn., for 47 years, where she and Myron were the editors and...
Island-based hereditary chief calls for cancellation of open-net fish farm ban
A hereditary chief with the Ahousaht Nation is calling on the federal government to cancel its plan to ban open-net fish farms along the B.C. coast. Last June, the federal fisheries minister announced the ban would take effect in June 2029. It was...

World News | Tibetan Activists Worldwide Demand Immediate Release of Ailing Environmentalist A-Nya Sengdra
New York [US] September 9 (ANI) Tibetan youth and activists across Europe and the United States have launched coordinated protests against the Chinese government following its unexpected and arbitrary decision to extend the prison sentence of...

Man City forward plays down injury fears ahead of Manchester United derby
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Manchester City winger Oscar Bobb has played down injury concerns after a scan on his thigh while on international duty with Norway....

Platforms for Palestine
By Nejoud Al-Yagout Upon acceptance of his Best Actor Award at the Venice Film Festival for his starring role in Paolo Sorrentino’s La Grazia, Toni Servillo expressed his admiration for the Global Sumud flotilla, which includes 50 ships heading...

Finns without degrees outperform British graduates in literacy
University graduates in England have literacy skills equivalent to those of high school graduates in Finland, according to international data. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) Education at a Glance report found...

Swap dark days for glorious getaways — these are the ultimate January escapes
January comes creeping into the UK in a grey and often miserable manner. After the fairy lights of Christmas have faded and new year’s festivities have fizzled out, there isn’t a lot to look forward to. But while British January is often full of...

Love Con Revenge: Cecilie Fjellhøy interview
She never intended to be famous. Cecilie Fjellhøy was just a normal girl from Norway, who moved to London in the 2010s to get a Master’s degree—and perhaps even find ‘The One’. Having grown up on a Disney-fied diet of love and romance, Cecilie...

Resistance training may strengthen your gut microbiome
Strength training may benefit the gut microbiome Juliana Yamada/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images The most visible benefits of lifting weights may be bulging biceps, but strength training could also improve your gut microbiome. While there is no...

BIS Amends the Export Administration Regulations to Authorize Certain Exports to Syria, Following OFAC’s Termination of the Syria Sanctions Program
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) published a final rule on August 28, easing export controls for Syria (the “BIS Rule”) under the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). Effective September 2, the BIS...