In the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, the picturesque village of Kithulbadde in central Sri Lanka is grappling with a harsh reality. The cyclone, which claimed 479 lives and affected 1. 2 million people, has left deep scars on the landscape and the hearts of its residents. The government reports that
In Hungary, the political scene is buzzing as Prime Minister Viktor Orban's party, Fidesz, is closing in on the opposition. A recent survey shows that Orban's party is gaining ground, thanks to some smart spending moves ahead of next year's election. The poll, done by the 21 Research Centre, found t
Pennsylvania is bracing for a snowy Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service in State College has issued warnings. Several counties in central Pennsylvania are under a Winter Weather Advisory. These counties include Adams, Blair, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lanca
AEG Europe has earned a spot among the top 50 most inclusive workplaces in the UK for 2025/26. This recognition highlights their dedication to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) in the workplace. The company has also achieved the highest level, Leading-Edge status, on the Inclusion
Big changes are coming to how Europe fights money laundering. A top Italian official is likely to lead the charge. Giuseppe Lopez, a colonel in Italy's Guardia di Finanza, is in line for a major promotion. He's set to head up the European Financial and Economic Crime Centre. This move shows Europe i
The EU has taken a step back from its initial plan to make tech giants like Google and Meta actively detect and remove child sexual abuse material online. This decision, made by EU member states, is a significant change from the stricter rules proposed by the European Parliament in 2023. The new app
A recent study claims that fluoride is safe for children's brain development, but many experts are skeptical. The study, published in Science Advances, suggests that fluoride exposure in childhood has no negative cognitive effects and might even offer slight benefits. However, the study's methodolog
Flu cases are popping up earlier than usual in Europe. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is sounding the alarm, urging people to get their flu shots now. A new strain of the flu virus is causing this early surge, and it's happening three to four weeks ahead of schedule.
In a world where tech is king, Pacific Prime is making waves in the HR scene. This global insurance broker and benefits specialist just snagged three big awards at the HR Vendors of the Year Awards Singapore 2025. The event happened on November 7, 2025, at Sofitel Singapore City Centre. Big shots fr
The UK's Met Office Space Weather Operations Centre, established in 2014, has been working to help the country prepare for space weather events. They provide daily forecasts, including four-day geomagnetic storm forecasts (GMSF) and X-ray flare forecasts (XRFF). But how good are these predictions?
