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A series of mysterious explosions ripped through Lebanon on Tuesday, killing nine people and injuring nearly 3,000 others, including fighters and Iran’s envoy to Beirut. The blasts, which occurred in southern Lebanon, Beirut’s southern suburbs, and the eastern Bekaa Valley, targeted handheld pagers used by Hezbollah and other groups for communication. Hezbollah quickly accused Israel of perpetrating the attacks, vowing to retaliate and promising “fair punishment” for the blasts. Lebanese Information Minister Ziad Makary condemned the explosions as “Israeli aggression,” while the Israeli military declined to comment. The death toll rose from eight to nine on Tuesday night, with the…

17 September 2024, Geneva – Recognizing the urgent need for a broad-based effort globally to reduce errors in medical diagnosis, the World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on all stakeholders to “Get it right, make it safe!” as part of the World Patient Safety Day campaign on 17 September. The theme ‘improving diagnosis for patient safety’ was selected in consultation with a wide range of stakeholders – from patients to policy-makers – to highlight how everyone has a vital role to play in reducing the risks and impact of errors in diagnosis. “The right diagnosis, at the right time, is the…

The U.S. Secret Service is facing unprecedented strain as the 2024 presidential election enters its final stretch. With approximately 400 fewer employees than Congress has authorized, the agency is struggling to keep up with the demands of protecting an expanded list of officials, including former President Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris ¹. This shortage is particularly concerning in light of the recent assassination attempts on Trump’s life, including a gunman who hid undetected for nearly 12 hours on the edge of a golf course where Trump was playing. Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe acknowledged that…

Students in Springfield, Ohio, returned to classes on Tuesday with enhanced security measures in place, courtesy of the state, as the city grapples with threats linked to baseless claims about Haitian immigrants. The allegations, which suggest Haitians are stealing and eating pet cats and dogs, were propagated by former President Donald Trump during last week’s presidential debate. However, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has flatly denied these rumors, emphasizing that Haitian immigrants are vital to the local economy . Springfield, with a population of around 60,000, has experienced significant growth in recent years, largely due to the influx of Haitian immigrants.…

New York, 16 September 2024 – The latest edition of Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The Gender Snapshot 2024, launched today by UN Women and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, reveals that progress has been made worldwide on gender equality and women’s and girls’ empowerment. Women hold one in every four parliamentary seats, a significant rise from a decade ago. The share of women and girls living in extreme poverty has finally dipped below 10 per cent following steep increases during the COVID-19 pandemic years. Up to 56 legal reforms have been enacted worldwide that seek to close the gender gap…

Spanish golfer Jon Rahm appealed against outstanding fines to the DP World Tour on Thursday which had thrown his hopes of competing at next year’s Ryder Cup into jeopardy. The two-time major winner originally insisted Wednesday that he had no intention of paying the penalty fees incurred due to his participation in LIV Golf events, escalating the possibility of Team Europe heading into next year’s Ryder Cup without one of its biggest stars. Rahm played a pivotal role in routing the United States in Rome last October, but to be eligible to return to captain Luke Donald’s team for New York, the 29-year-old needs to be a member of…

President Joe Biden has paid tribute to the late James Earl Jones, the iconic actor renowned for his commanding voice and unforgettable roles in film and theater. In a statement released on Tuesday, Biden reflected on his admiration for Jones, whom he last saw when the actor accepted the Lincoln Medal for his exemplary character and accomplishments. Biden shared a personal connection with Jones, noting that they both overcame childhood stuttering to find their voices. “I admired him for something else as well, something we both had in common – overcoming a childhood stutter to find our voice for something…

If you had “historical night” on your Emmy predictions, congratulations. It was, indeed, a night for the history books and one for people who love teary acceptance speeches with a side of subtle, mostly scripted zingers. From historic winners to mentions of cats and dogs, here are the highlights from the 76th Emmy Awards: Let’s hear it for ‘Shōgun’ The music began to play off the cast and producers of the acclaimed period drama “Shōgun” after their win for best drama but stopped as soon as star and new Emmy winner Hiroyuki Sanada took the mic and expressed his intention to say his short…

The dance community is reeling from the loss of one of its brightest stars, Emily Gold, a 17-year-old dancer who competed on season 19 of America’s Got Talent alongside her Los Osos High School varsity dance team. The San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department confirmed to E! News that Gold died by suicide on September 13. Her passing has sent shockwaves through the dance world, with tributes pouring in for the talented teenager. Gold’s dance team was eliminated from America’s Got Talent in the quarterfinal round just last month, but their final performance earned a standing ovation and praise from judge…

Woodside Energy CEO Meg O’Neill announced on Monday that the company is in discussions with onshore US gas producers, pipeline companies, and like-minded firms to partner on its Driftwood LNG project. Speaking at an investor conference in New York, O’Neill highlighted the frustration among US gas producers who earn lower Henry Hub prices for gas that is then turned into LNG and sold at higher global prices. By partnering with these producers, Woodside aims to increase their revenue while securing a gas supply for its project. Woodside is seeking clarity on its partnering approach before making a final investment decision,…