Qatar country profile
Provides an overview of Qatar, including key dates and facts about this Middle Eastern country.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kenya's hard won gains against malaria threatened by surging temperatures
There are fears that the deadly disease is spreading to new communities in the country -- and just at a time when the development of the world's first mosquito vaccine is raising hopes malaria could one day be eradicated.
1970-01-01 08:00
California judge temporarily blocks school district policy requiring parents to be notified if their child asks to go by a new gender identity
A judge in San Bernardino, California, has temporarily blocked a school district policy that requires parents to be notified when their child asks to be recognized by a different gender identity or pronoun than they were assigned at birth.
1970-01-01 08:00
Bangladesh's worst ever dengue outbreak a 'canary in the coal mine' for climate crisis, WHO expert warns
Bangladesh is battling its worst dengue outbreak on record, with more than 600 people killed and 135,000 cases reported since April, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, as one of its experts blamed the climate crisis and El Nino weather pattern for driving the surge.
1970-01-01 08:00
Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington star in first trailer for 'Super Models' docuseries
Four of the women who inspired the term "supermodel" are getting some majorly overdue recognition in a new docuseries set to premiere on Apple TV+ later this month.
1970-01-01 08:00
MLB rumors: Juan Soto trade buzz, Cubs sleeping giant awakes, Angels trying to save more
Juan Soto has been thought to be a likely trade target based on MLB rumors buzz. That could end quite soon. That and more in this rumors roundup.
1970-01-01 08:00
Is Shohei Ohtani playing tonight? Latest on unforeseen 2023 comeback
It looked like Shohei Ohtani was surely done for the Los Angeles Angels this season. It looks like he may make a surprise comeback.
1970-01-01 08:00
Biden cancels Trump drilling leases in Alaska's largest wildlife refuge
But Mr Biden has not reversed his recent approval of an $8bn drilling project in the same region.
1970-01-01 08:00
MLB Rumors: Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers' wishlist in 2023-2024 offseason
Shohei Ohtani headlines the Los Angeles Dodgers' wishlist. Here are other players -- or areas of the roster -- that the team will target in the 2023-2024 offseason.
1970-01-01 08:00
Danelo Cavalcante: Security lapse let killer 'crab walk' out of US prison
Danel Cavalcante used the same escape route taken by another inmate who fled earlier this year.
1970-01-01 08:00
Benjamin Franklin’s Long List of Synonyms for ’Drunk‘
“The Drinkers Dictionary,” published by Franklin in the ‘Pennsylvania Gazette’ in January 1737, features terms like ‘nimptopsical’ and ‘cherubimical’ as synonyms for ‘drunk.’
1970-01-01 08:00
When is Los Angeles Lakers Media Day?
Media day is an annual tradition, building hype and good vibes for all 30 NBA teams as training camp opens. When will the Lakers Media Day be held?
1970-01-01 08:00