December 2023

2023 marked by achievements and ‘avoidable suffering’: WHO chief UN News – Global perspective Human stories

The past year saw significant milestones and challenges in global public health but also immense and avoidable suffering, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday.The past year saw significant milestones and challenges in global public health but also immense and avoidable suffering, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) said […]

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Georgia offered Medicaid with a work requirement. Few have signed up. Health Care

Only 1,800 people enrolled — and critics blame the paltry expansion on an overly complex program with too many hurdles for people to clear.Only 1,800 people enrolled — and critics blame the paltry expansion on an overly complex program with too many hurdles for people to clear.Read More Health Care

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One Southwest power project’s 17-year odyssey shows the hurdles to Biden’s climate agenda Energy & Environment

U.S. climate goals will drift out of reach if expanding amounts of renewable electricity can’t reach cities and suburbs. ​U.S. climate goals will drift out of reach if expanding amounts of renewable electricity can’t reach cities and suburbs. U.S. climate goals will drift out of reach if expanding amounts of renewable electricity can’t reach cities and

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Good morning, Mogadishu! Preserving Somalia’s cultural history, one tape at a time UN News – Global perspective Human stories

Historic audio recordings covering the recent history of Somalia are being preserved for future generations thanks to UN support.Historic audio recordings covering the recent history of Somalia are being preserved for future generations thanks to UN support. Read MoreUN News – Global perspective Human stories

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‘We can reclaim control of our destiny,’ Al Gore says of climate change Energy & Environment

The former vice president found hope in the possibility that humans have the tools to repair the planet. ​The former vice president found hope in the possibility that humans have the tools to repair the planet. The former vice president found hope in the possibility that humans have the tools to repair the planet. Read More Energy &

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INTERVIEW: Actor Natalie Portman celebrates women and girls’ voices UN News – Global perspective Human stories

Investing more in women and girls’ education, safety and economic and social empowerment will speed the drive towards gender parity. That’s according to Academy Award-winning actor, director and activist Natalie Portman.Investing more in women and girls’ education, safety and economic and social empowerment will speed the drive towards gender parity. That’s according to Academy Award-winning

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Facts and figures: Women and girls during the war in Gaza UN Women – News

Following the 7 October 2023 brutal attack by Hamas on Israel, and the ensuing Israeli military bombardment of Gaza, UN Women has worked to analyse the differentiated impact on women, men, boys, and girls, to ensure adequate responses to their needs.Following the 7 October 2023 brutal attack by Hamas on Israel, and the ensuing Israeli

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Why the battle over electric cars is primed to take off Energy & Environment

“In my district, … this is not playing well,” GOP Rep. Lisa McClain said. “And let’s be honest, Michigan is a very influential state for the upcoming election.” ​“In my district, … this is not playing well,” GOP Rep. Lisa McClain said. “And let’s be honest, Michigan is a very influential state for the upcoming

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Biden-Harris Administration Awards $44.5 Million to Improve Postsecondary Education Access and Completion for Students in Rural Communities Press Releases

The Biden-Harris Administration today announced $44.5 million in grants to 22 institutions of higher education to improve rates of postsecondary education enrollment, persistence, and completion among students in rural communities. The Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development (RPED) grant program promotes the development of high-quality career pathways aligned to high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand industry sectors and

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