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UK's Costly Railway Project Faces Growing Doubts Over Its Purpose
When the project involves building through one of Europe's most densely populated countries, like Britain, both costs and opposition skyrocket.
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Justin Trudeau Says 'Made Mistakes' On Immigration, Plans Big Change
In a recent video message, Trudeau stated that Canada's population has grown rapidly over the past two years, but this growth has also been accompanied by exploitation.
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More Than 80% Of Indians Exposed To Climate-Related Health Risks: Ex-WHO Chief Scientist
Almost everyone in India is now vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, former chief scientist of the World Health Organisation Dr Soumya Swaminathan has said.
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Nearly 260 Million Americans Will Be Overweight Or Obese By 2050: Study
The US overweight and obese population will rise significantly in the next quarter century if current trends continue, and new weight-loss treatments wont be sufficient to stem the tide, researchers said.
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Google Expands AI-Based Flood Forecasting Coverage to 100 Countries, Improves Forecasting Model
Google announced the expansion of its artificial intelligence (AI) flood forecasting system on Monday. With this expansion, the Mountain View-based tech giant will now cover 100 countries and offer riverine flood forecasting to a global population of 700 million people. The company is also offering researchers and partners a new application program...
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Starlink In India Soon? Elon Musk Takes On Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio
India's internet and telecom sector is likely to get a new entrant - Elon Musk's Starlink - a game-changer for internet users in the world's most populous nation. Elon Musk will be taking on behemoths like Mukesh Ambani's Jio and Sunil Bharti Mittal.
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Russia Passes Law Banning "Child-Free Propaganda" Amid Demographic Decline
Russian MPs on Tuesday passed in the final third reading controversial legislation banning "propaganda" of remaining childless, the latest measure targeting what Moscow depicts as Western liberal ideas.
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"Uterus Removal At 30": Japan Leader's Bizarre Proposal To Boost Birth Rate Sparks Backlash
The minister suggested banning women from marrying after 25 and undergoing forced hysterectomies at 30, as well as restricting women's access to university education from the age of 18.
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Pompeii DNA Study Reveals Surprising Ancestry and Uncovers New Insights on Family and Gender Assumptions
Recent DNA findings from Pompeii reveal complex ancestry and social diversity, challenging earlier assumptions about family structures and cultural roles in the ancient city. Analysing skeletal remains has shown that some groups presumed to be family members were not biologically related, while traditional gender roles were also re-evaluated. This ...
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Analysis: The Importance Of Tribal Votes In Jharkhand
Realising the significance of the tribal vote, the BJP in 2023 appointed as its Jharkhand chief former chief minister Babulal Marandi - a Santhal like JMM's Hemant Soren.
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Hit Nigerian TV Show Raises Awareness On Population Challenges In Africa
The popular Nigerian TV show has stirred discussions on family planning across Africa, highlighting the challenges of raising large families.
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UN Report Wars Of Famine, Aggravated By Conflicts And Climate Shocks
Severe food crises threaten people in vulnerable areas, including the Palestinian territories, Sudan, South Sudan, Haiti, and Mali, where populations face or near famine, says a report by the United Nations' food agencies released on Thursday.
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Britain Detects Its 1st Case Of New Mpox Variant
Britain has detected its first case of new mpox variant clade Ib, the country's health security agency (UKHSA) said on Wednesday, adding that the risk to the population remained low.
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"Are You Pregnant Now?": Chinese Government Workers Calling Women With Bizarre Question
China is facing its biggest demographic crisis with only nine million births recorded in 2023, the lowest since 1949
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This Japanese Village Has Replaced Its Young People With Mannequins
Many younger residents have migrated to cities for education and employment, leaving behind an ageing community.
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UK's Costly Railway Project Faces Growing Doubts Over Its Purpose
When the project involves building through one of Europe's most densely populated countries, like Britain, both costs and opposition skyrocket.
-
Justin Trudeau Says 'Made Mistakes' On Immigration, Plans Big Change
In a recent video message, Trudeau stated that Canada's population has grown rapidly over the past two years, but this growth has also been accompanied by exploitation.
-
More Than 80% Of Indians Exposed To Climate-Related Health Risks: Ex-WHO Chief Scientist
Almost everyone in India is now vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, former chief scientist of the World Health Organisation Dr Soumya Swaminathan has said.
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Nearly 260 Million Americans Will Be Overweight Or Obese By 2050: Study
The US overweight and obese population will rise significantly in the next quarter century if current trends continue, and new weight-loss treatments wont be sufficient to stem the tide, researchers said.
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Google Expands AI-Based Flood Forecasting Coverage to 100 Countries, Improves Forecasting Model
Google announced the expansion of its artificial intelligence (AI) flood forecasting system on Monday. With this expansion, the Mountain View-based tech giant will now cover 100 countries and offer riverine flood forecasting to a global population of 700 million people. The company is also offering researchers and partners a new application program...
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Starlink In India Soon? Elon Musk Takes On Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio
India's internet and telecom sector is likely to get a new entrant - Elon Musk's Starlink - a game-changer for internet users in the world's most populous nation. Elon Musk will be taking on behemoths like Mukesh Ambani's Jio and Sunil Bharti Mittal.
-
Russia Passes Law Banning "Child-Free Propaganda" Amid Demographic Decline
Russian MPs on Tuesday passed in the final third reading controversial legislation banning "propaganda" of remaining childless, the latest measure targeting what Moscow depicts as Western liberal ideas.
-
"Uterus Removal At 30": Japan Leader's Bizarre Proposal To Boost Birth Rate Sparks Backlash
The minister suggested banning women from marrying after 25 and undergoing forced hysterectomies at 30, as well as restricting women's access to university education from the age of 18.
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Pompeii DNA Study Reveals Surprising Ancestry and Uncovers New Insights on Family and Gender Assumptions
Recent DNA findings from Pompeii reveal complex ancestry and social diversity, challenging earlier assumptions about family structures and cultural roles in the ancient city. Analysing skeletal remains has shown that some groups presumed to be family members were not biologically related, while traditional gender roles were also re-evaluated. This ...
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Analysis: The Importance Of Tribal Votes In Jharkhand
Realising the significance of the tribal vote, the BJP in 2023 appointed as its Jharkhand chief former chief minister Babulal Marandi - a Santhal like JMM's Hemant Soren.
-
Hit Nigerian TV Show Raises Awareness On Population Challenges In Africa
The popular Nigerian TV show has stirred discussions on family planning across Africa, highlighting the challenges of raising large families.
-
UN Report Wars Of Famine, Aggravated By Conflicts And Climate Shocks
Severe food crises threaten people in vulnerable areas, including the Palestinian territories, Sudan, South Sudan, Haiti, and Mali, where populations face or near famine, says a report by the United Nations' food agencies released on Thursday.
-
Britain Detects Its 1st Case Of New Mpox Variant
Britain has detected its first case of new mpox variant clade Ib, the country's health security agency (UKHSA) said on Wednesday, adding that the risk to the population remained low.
-
"Are You Pregnant Now?": Chinese Government Workers Calling Women With Bizarre Question
China is facing its biggest demographic crisis with only nine million births recorded in 2023, the lowest since 1949
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This Japanese Village Has Replaced Its Young People With Mannequins
Many younger residents have migrated to cities for education and employment, leaving behind an ageing community.
