The pause by an Israeli court comes just before a deadline that would shut down 37 well‑known aid groups. The move threatens to cut off vital supplies for people in Gaza, where over two million depend on food, water and medical care. In the West Bank, charities have been helping Palestinians displac
The study looked at how a small tweak in the way doctors refer patients could make a big difference for a Healthy Lifestyle clinic. Researchers first collected data on how many people were sent to the clinic and what services they used before any changes. Then they introduced a new referral system t
The new science shows that the best way to protect your mind as you age is to move enough, but not too much. Studies that followed older people for almost a decade found that those who walked between 5, 000 and 7, 500 steps each day had slower buildup of the tau protein that causes Alzheimer’s. E
A new study is looking at how city gardens can help older people stay healthier and happier. The research will test a program called Urban Care Farming, where seniors plant, tend, and harvest crops right in their own neighborhoods. By giving them a daily task that mixes physical work with social int
A five‑judge panel at Brazil’s highest court has, after a tense week of arguments, found five men guilty of killing former councilwoman Marielle Franco and her driver in 2018. The case, long a flashpoint for political debate, shows how powerful forces can intersect with organized crime. The defenda
New brain cells are still being made in people as they age, and those who keep producing them seem to remember better. Scientists studied brain tissue from people ranging from young adults to those over 80 who still have great memory. They counted cells that are in the early stages of becoming
Zoom’s latest earnings hint that the company may not meet analyst expectations for this quarter. The firm’s stock slipped almost 3 % after hours, reflecting investor concern about its future growth. The platform’s big‑business side remains solid, but its consumer and small‑biz segment is still unde
A private school teacher in Los Angeles has been honored with a national teaching award that comes with a $25, 000 cash prize. The award, known as the “Oscar of Teaching, ” is given to educators who show exceptional skill and passion in the classroom. Only two teachers in California received this aw
The war in Ukraine has become the main focus for Russia’s leader. He uses it to justify spending on weapons, pay soldiers and push his political agenda. This strategy has cost many lives. Estimates say about 1. 2 million Russians have been killed or injured. At the same time, the country i
The governor officially ended the travel restriction on Tuesday at noon, yet urged residents to avoid driving unless it is essential. He emphasized that recovering from the severe blizzard will take time and that efforts to restore normalcy are ongoing. During the storm, state police handled 269
