Russia, Ukraine to hold first peace talks in nearly 2 months
The Kremlin said that Russia and Ukraine are due to hold direct talks in Istanbul on Wednesday evening but added that the negotiations would not
Firefly numbers have fallen in some parts of the U.S., study finds
Fireflies can make a summer night’s walk seem magical. But a recent study shows you could see more or less depending on where you live.
Eating disorder recovery in a world of diet culture
Eating disorders are complicated illnesses that skyrocketed among teenagers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pediatrician Eva Trujillo says they “literally rewire the brain,” decrease brain size
UK-first scheme aims to cut cardiac arrest deaths
East of England Ambulance NHS Trust is offering the video coaching to callers.
‘My three children needed transplants, now I’m giving back’
Willie Hutchinson volunteers to transport patients to and from hospital appointments after his children relied on the service.
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A deadly attack in Vancouver prompts a conversation about mental health in the province
Performance Art by James Lee Byars
Although he’s been dead for nearly thirty years, I am just discovering the work of James Lee Byars. I was alerted to the man while
More than 100 NGOs warn Israel’s forced ‘mass starvation’ stalks all Gaza
Palestinian Health Ministry in Gaza says 111 people have now died from famine and malnutrition in recent weeks.
Israel targets women in Gaza “deliberately” to halt reproduction
“Palestinian women and girls carry the promise of the continuity of Palestinian life.”
Protests in Ukraine as Zelenskyy signs bill curbing anticorruption agencies
Zelenskyy’s new law weakening anticorruption agencies prompts mass protests across cities in Ukraine.
Trans Rep. Sarah McBride passes first bill in Congress with unanimous bipartisan support
Transgender Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE) just passed her first bill in Congress with complete bipartisan support – that is, not a single Republican or Democrat
A power utility is reporting suspected pot growers to cops. EFF says that’s illegal.
In May 2020, Sacramento, California, resident Alfonso Nguyen was alarmed to find two Sacramento County Sheriff’s deputies at his door, accusing him of illegally growing
Apple Intelligence news summaries are back, with a big red disclaimer
Apple has released the fourth developer betas of iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26 and its other next-generation software updates today. And along with their
Trump avoids vote on Epstein files as House adjourns early
U.S. President Tweety McTreason avoided a potentially embarrassing vote to release more transparency around the Jeffrey Epstein investigation after the House of Representatives adjourned early.