Firefighters hopeful as U.S. government moves to speed up health claims
As climate change boosts U.S. wildfire risks, the Biden administration aims to make it easier for federal firefighters to claim benefits for injuries and illnesses caused by their job
Florida Senate passes bill that would end Disney self-governing status
In response to Disney's opposition to a new state law limiting discussion of LGBTQ issues in schools, the Florida Senate passed a bill that would eliminate the company's self-governing status
Fifty years on, Norway apologises for law that criminalised gay sex
On the eve of the anniversary of its abolition, the government issues an official apology for the law that once criminalised sexual intercourse between men
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Philippine 'Avengers' battle disinformation before election
From lawyers to priests, Philippine fact-checking coalitions are fighting fake news on platforms like YouTube, Facebook and TikTok ahead of the May 9 election
Are crypto donations having an impact in Ukraine?
$110 million in cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ether, Polkadot, and Solana have been donated to Ukraine's war efforts as of the beginning of April. Even though it’s a fraction of the total money flowing into the country, crypto donations have gotten a lot of attention — praised for their ability to cross borders quickly and without friction. But there are risks with donating crypto too. The currency’s value is extremely volatile, and the lack of regulation has also invited thousands of scammers, and has raised fears that Russians could use it to avoid sanctions. So how much of an impact is crypto really making in Ukraine?
U.S. to scrap 'conscience' rule for healthcare workers, Politico reports
President Joe Biden’s administration plans to rescind a Trump-era rule that would have made it easier for healthcare providers to avoid performing medical services on religious or moral grounds
Britons embrace savings apps as inflation hits household finances
Facing a cost-of-living crisis as UK inflation climbs to a 30-year high, more people are downloading personal finance apps to help budget for rising food and energy costs
Nigeria blocks 73 million mobile phones in security clampdown
The government says the crackdown will boost security and stop crime but rural and poor citizens cut off from family and business contacts
Solar geoengineering predicted to shift malaria risk in tropics
Deploying a controversial global chemical sunshade to cool runaway climate change could help some regions but hurt others