Abortions are legal in much of Africa. But few women may be aware, and providers don't advertise it
More than 20 countries across Africa have loosened restrictions on abortion in recent years, but experts say many women probably don’t realize they are entitled to a legal abortion
Florida Supreme Court upholds state’s 15-week abortion ban, but voters will soon have a say
The Florida Supreme Court has cleared the way for a ban on abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, before many women know they are pregnant
Researchers Unlock Fiber Optic Connection 1.2 Million Times Faster Than Broadband
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Popular Science: In the average American house, any download rate above roughly 242 Mbs is considered a solidly speedy broadband internet connection. That's pretty decent, but across the Atlantic, researchers at UK's Aston
Microsoft splits up the Teams and Office apps worldwide, following EU split
Enlarge / Teams is being decoupled from the other Office apps worldwide, six months after Microsoft did the same thing for the EU. (credit: Microsoft/Andrew Cunningham)Months after unbundling the
TikTok Is Bringing Its Dedicated STEM Feed To Europe
As political pressure mounts, TikTok says it's committed to fostering educational content on its app. "The company announced on Tuesday that it's expanding its dedicated STEM feed across Europe, starting in the U.K. and Ireland, after first launching it in
Discord starts down the dangerous road of ads this week
Enlarge (credit: Discord)Discord had long been strongly opposed to ads, but starting this week, it's giving video game makers the ability to advertise to its users. The introduction of so-called
Trash From the ISS May Have Hit a House In Florida
A nearly two-pound piece of trash from the International Space Station may have hit a house in Florida. Alejandro Otero said it "tore through the roof and both floors of his two-story house in Naples, Florida," reports Ars Technica. "Otero
Disney's biggest shareholder fight in 20 years will shape the company's future
Disney's shareholder vote has become a contentious referendum on CEO Bob Iger, who has struggled to tame enormous problems that prompted his return in late 2022.
Federal judge rejects Hunter Biden's bid to dismiss tax case in L.A., paving way for trial
A federal judge rejected Hunter Biden's bid to dismiss multiple counts of tax-related offenses in an 82-page ruling handed down Monday.
Tiny Sri Lankan island sparks political row in India
India's ruling party has accused the opposition of "callously" giving away rights to Katchatheevu in 1974.
Video shows charity vehicles destroyed in Gaza air strike
World Central Kitchen says it's pausing operations after seven workers were killed.
K-pop star splits up shortly after fan backlash
Karina, who went public with their relationship five weeks ago, was accused of "betrayal" by some fans.
Senegal vote offers hope to frustrated young Africans
The victory of President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye, 44, shows that elections can bring change.
How will the Baltimore Key Bridge debris be cleared?
A temporary route for vessels has opened in Baltimore following the collapse of a major bridge last week.