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Chief Megaron Keeps Raoni’s Dream Alive

May 28, 2026

Chief Megaron, a 75‑year‑old Kayapo elder, has spent many years fighting for his people’s land and rights in the Amazon. Now he is stepping up to protect the legacy of his uncle, Chief Raoni, who has spent decades speaking out against deforestation. Raoni is 94 and recently returned home after

health

How Ebola slips past the global response in Congo

May 28, 2026

The latest Ebola outbreak in Congo spreads faster than teams can track it. Nearly 900 cases have appeared, and suspected deaths are above 220. Contacts of these patients—people who might have been exposed—number over 2, 000, yet only 7% have been reached so far. Delays come from weak local systems,

politics

Mayor’s Final Speech Sparks Debate Over Curfew and Programs

May 27, 2026

The mayor began her goodbye tour by speaking at a major city council meeting, where residents asked tough questions about the proposed curfew and budget cuts. She answered every question without hesitation, saying she still wants a summer curfew in place and will finish key projects before leaving o

business

A New Chef Takes the Spotlight

May 27, 2026

By the time Byron was thirteen, his father Wolfgang had already turned a small kitchen into a culinary empire. After saying the words at his bar mitzvah, Byron promised that someday he would run the restaurants while Wolfgang relaxed on a beach. The joke sparked a real conversation the next day: “

weather

Cave Rescue in Laos: A Tight‑rope Mission to Save Seven Villagers

May 27, 2026

The rescue team in Laos is racing against bad weather and worsening cave conditions to free seven villagers who are trapped after a flood blocked their exit. The operation is taking place in Xaisomboun province, where the village members went into a limestone cave looking for gold. Heavy rain turned

health

Truth and Care: What People in Maputo Think About Serious Illness

May 27, 2026

Maputo residents were asked about how they want doctors to talk when a serious illness is present. The study shows most people prefer to know the truth about their condition. Yet some families still hide details to protect loved ones from worry. Researchers used a quick street survey, askin

technology

Israel and Hezbollah face off as drone threats rise

May 27, 2026

Israel’s military tech companies are racing to stop a growing danger from drones. These cheap, explosive-laden flying machines have become a favorite of Hezbollah, the armed group based in Lebanon. Since April, these drones have targeted Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, making them hard to detect

health

How Donated Help Fades and Problems Grow in Uganda’s Biggest Refuge Camp

May 27, 2026

In 2025, a sudden stop in outside cash and supplies left aid workers scrambling in Nakivale, one of Africa’s longest-running refugee spots. Many residents woke up to empty clinics and empty ration lines even though the camp had survived for years on foreign donations. Officials say the cuts came fas

environment

Mountain Life Rebuilt After Glacier Collapse

May 26, 2026

A wooden hotel, finished in just 105 days, now stands in the Loetschen Valley as a sign that people are trying to move forward after their village was swallowed by ice and rock. The building, called Hotel Momentum, was opened a year after the Birch glacier slid down and buried most of Blatten. The s

health

Ebola Strikes and Fear Push Doctors to the Edge

May 25, 2026

In the heart of Congo’s Ituri province, where the first signs of a new Ebola wave appeared, health workers are facing more than just a shortage of medicine. They now contend with angry mobs and patients running from the very hospitals meant to save them. Three separate attacks have rocked the area,