May 5 is International Day of the Midwife. This year's theme is "one million more" — reflecting a shortage of midwives based on World Health Organization research. (Image credit: Ben de la Cruz/NPR)
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards shoots over San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell in the second half during game one of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Frost Bank Center.
Disclosure made at preliminary hearing for civil case in which four women accuse the influencer and his brother of rape Andrew Tate sought written assurances from prosecutors that he would not be arrested if he returned to the UK for a civil case in which he is accused of rape, a court has heard. Lawyers for the influencer and self-described misogynist, who has been charged with ten criminal offences and is under investigation by various forces, made the submission last year. Continue reading...
A Spirit Airlines yellow aircraft soaring through the sky in San Jose, Calif. in 2025.
NBC News · Oct 8
Macron sings at state dinner with Armenian PM on drums
Guardian - World · Oct 8
Revelation comes after report commissioned by department released in response to charity’s FoI request The Ministry of Defence has no system for examining whether UK military action has killed or injured civilians in war, a study commissioned by the department has revealed. The MoD also “does not maintain a central register of civilian harm incidents or allegations” and, despite mass casualties caused by other countries, has concluded there is no need to do so because its existing mitigation is
NPR News · Oct 8
The hugely popular prediction market was shut down by U.S. regulators in 2022 and re-opened in Panama, where it has benefited from tax and legal benefits for years. (Image credit: Eliana Morales Gil)
Guardian - World · Oct 8
Agreements with Microsoft, Google DeepMind and xAI focus largely on recognizing cybersecurity, biosecurity and chemical weapons risks The US government has struck deals with Google DeepMind, Microsoft and xAI to review early versions of their new AI models before they are released to the public. The Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI), part of the US Department of Commerce, announced the agreements on Tuesday, saying the review process would be key to understanding the capabilities of
