The first resident has arrived at the Pangea sanctuary in Alentejo, presented as Europe’s first large-scale elephant refuge.
World’s First Fully Effective HIV Prevention Drug Approved for Global Use
An epidemic that’s been sustained for 44 years might finally be quelled, with the milestone approval of the first HIV drug that offers 100% protection with its twice-yearly injections. It’s a landmark achievement that stands to save millions of lives across the globe. The makers are also providing…
New York Provides $189 Million in Summer Food Aid to 1.6 Million Children to Offset Loss of Free School Lunches
New York State has distributed $189 million in Summer EBT benefits to 1.6 million low-income children, with families able to apply through September 8, 2026.
Hawaii Enacts Laws to Cancel $91 Million in Medical Debt for 50,000 Residents and Expand Fertility and Cancer Screening Coverage
Gov. Josh Green has signed three measures aimed at expanding access to health care and creating a state program to forgive medical debt for eligible Hawaii residents. Signed into law July 9, the measures include new insurance coverage requirements for fertility preservation, financial assistance for colorectal cancer screenings and a framework that could eliminate as […]
After a Brain Injury Erased His Career Memories, a Seattle Man Repairs and Donates Bicycles for Free
Rob P. sits in his garage scrubbing a broken shifter on an old bicycle. It’s his second hour scouring it, trying to free it from the gummed-up grease prevent…
Cambodia Becomes First in Asia-Pacific to Achieve UN’s Highest HIV Targets with 95% Diagnosis, Treatment, and Viral Suppression Rates
The announcement jointly made by the Royal Government of Cambodia and Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS marks a major step in Cambodia’s progress towards ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. It also comes as 2026 marks 30 years of Joint United Nations Programme support to Cambodia’s HIV response – three decades of partnership with the Royal Government of Cambodia, communities, civil society, development partners and people living with and affected by HIV.
Rats Trained to Detect Landmines Clear Over 31,700 Mines, Restore Land in Mozambique, Cambodia, and Azerbaijan, Enabling 33,000 Families to Return Home
In December 2023, APOPO, with over two decades of history in humanitarian mine action, reached an extraordinary milestone.
Illinois Forgives Over $2 Billion in Medical Debt for 1 Million Residents Statewide Without Application Process
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker announced the elimination of $2.6 billion in medical debt during a meeting with Cook County health officials
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic Declined Million-Dollar Saudi Arabia Performance Over Ethical Concerns
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic revealed he turned down a seven-figure offer to perform at the state-sponsored Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia.
Australia’s Solar Boom Sparks New Plans Offering Free Daytime Electricity
Australia’s high solar generation has led to new energy plans offering three free hours of power during the day