Month: July 2025

Jul
22
2025
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By Lily Chang
No formula, no food: Mothers and babies starve together in Gaza

No formula, no food: Mothers and babies go hungry in Gaza

Social Responsibility
In the midst of a deepening humanitarian crisis, families in Gaza are facing extreme challenges accessing basic necessities, particularly infant formula and food. The widespread shortages have left many mothers struggling to feed their babies, as the local population copes with deteriorating conditions and limited aid.For many women in Gaza, breastfeeding has become the only available option for feeding their infants. However, the stress of ongoing conflict, lack of nutrition, and inadequate healthcare has made it increasingly difficult for mothers to produce enough milk. As a result, some infants are not getting the sustenance they need, putting their health and…
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Jul
22
2025
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By Lily Chang
There’s a sweet spot for tariffs. Markets could revolt if Trump is way off

Markets and tariffs: The risks if Trump is way off target

Investments and Business
As talks regarding possible economic policy under a second Trump administration intensify, an issue once again emerges as highly relevant: tariffs. Although a degree of trade protectionism might attract certain groups of voters and complement wider political objectives, financial markets generally react sensitively to these actions. There seems to be a balance — an ideal level — for tariffs, past which investor confidence might decline and economic stability could be at risk.Donald Trump has consistently championed tariffs as a tool to rebalance international trade and bolster American manufacturing. During his first term, his administration imposed levies on hundreds of billions…
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Jul
21
2025
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By Lily Chang
High-tech tools cracking the case of Chile's lost children

Innovative tech solutions in the case of Chile’s lost children

Science and Technology
In Chile, families separated by decades-old adoption scandals and dictatorship-era disappearances are finally receiving long-awaited answers—thanks in part to advanced technological methods that are transforming forensic investigations. From satellite mapping to DNA databases and artificial intelligence, these tools are enabling a new wave of reconstruction and reunification.The quest began with the enduring mystery of children who vanished amid Chile’s political turmoil. Many were secretly adopted abroad, often under the guise of adoption or abandonment, leaving parents wrongly informed that their babies had died. Over the years, organizations like Nos Buscamos, Hijos y Madres del Silencio, and other grassroots movements have…
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Jul
21
2025
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By Lily Chang
Around 6,000 porn sites start checking ages in UK

6,000 adult sites in UK to check user ages

Science and Technology
In a broad initiative to improve internet safety and guard minors, approximately 6,000 websites with adult content in the UK have started enforcing obligatory age-verification systems. This action represents one of the largest regulatory changes in the online adult industry, with the goal of guaranteeing that only individuals who are 18 years or older can view explicit content.According to recent laws, those who run adult websites are now required to implement strong age verification processes, such as confirming identification or utilizing approved third-party services. This mandate forms a component of a larger initiative by UK regulators aimed at reducing underage…
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