Tennessee Governor and Legislators Call for Statewide Prayer and Fasting Initiative Governor Bill Lee, along with Rep. Monty Fritts and Sen. Mark Pody, has initiated a significant statewide effort in Tennessee, urging citizens to participate in 30 days of prayer and fasting starting July 1. The resolution encourages all who are physically able and spiritually […]
Kenyan police intensified security measures by setting up roadblocks on routes leading to the presidential palace on Thursday. This action came amidst ongoing protests where some demonstrators vowed to “occupy State House,” despite President William Ruto’s recent reversal on proposed tax increases that sparked a week of unrest. President Ruto’s decision to withdraw the finance […]
Bolivian President Luis Arce Confronts Foiled Coup Attempt as Military Retreats from Presidential Palace In a tense episode in La Paz, Bolivia, armed forces withdrew from the presidential palace late Wednesday evening, following a thwarted coup attempt led by General Juan Jose Zuniga, recently relieved of his military command by President Luis Arce. The turmoil […]
The technology sector is sounding alarm bells over a comprehensive data privacy bill currently under consideration in Congress. Known as the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA), the bill aims to address various concerns regarding online privacy, including transparency in data collection, consumer rights to access and control their data, and measures to streamline privacy regulations […]
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko has called on President William Ruto to reconsider signing the controversial Finance Bill 2024, which has sparked significant outcry among Kenyans. In a statement on his social media platforms, Sonko urged President Ruto to return the bill to parliament, emphasizing the importance of listening to the views of Kenyans […]
Residents of several ‘hotspots’ have been afflicted by kidney failure in the past few decades – and no one knows why. The Emergence of Kidney Disease Hotspots: Understanding CKDu in Sri Lanka Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant global health concern, affecting 10 percent of the world’s population and ranking as the 12th leading […]
Thousands of Americans are suing Syngenta over Paraquat, a pesticide linked to Parkinson’s – a link the company denies. Paraquat, a deadly herbicide, has been linked to devastating health effects, including an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease among farmworkers and communities exposed to its spray. While more than 50 countries have banned paraquat due to […]
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has officially labeled gun violence as a critical public health crisis within the United States. In a recent advisory issued on Tuesday, Murthy emphasized the urgent need for stricter firearm regulations to curb the widespread availability of guns, which he attributes to the country’s alarming rates of gun-related deaths and […]
“Booming Real Estate Sector in Saudi Arabia: Key Trends and Growth Factors” Since the start of 2024, Saudi Arabia’s real estate market has been on a robust growth trajectory, marked by over 280,000 transactions totaling more than $170 billion (SAR 636 billion). These transactions covered a sprawling area exceeding two billion square meters, underscoring the […]