H-Pop is the Indian popular music and poetry of Hindu nationalism. But critics worry that the music is spreading hate and encourages violence against Muslims. Source link
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China's cities are sinking, putting tens of millions at risk
Nearly half of the major cities in China are sinking, a new study finds. Subsidence exacerbates flooding related to sea level rise from climate change. Parts of Shanghai have subsided up to 9 feet in the last century. Johannes Eisele/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Johannes Eisele/AFP via
Maine lawmakers pass sweeping gun legislation following the Lewiston mass shooting
A man walks by flowers and a sign of support for the community, Oct. 28, 2023, in the wake of the mass shootings that occurred on in Lewiston, Maine. The Maine Legislature on Thursday approved sweeping gun safety legislation nearly six months after the deadliest shooting in state history. Robert
Florida kicked their son off Medicaid in the 'unwinding' but not their daughter
In March, mom Indira Navas learned that her son Andres, 6, was kicked off of Florida Medicaid, while her daughter, Camila, 12, was still covered. The family is one of millions dealing with Medicaid red tape this year. Javier Ojeda hide caption toggle caption Javier Ojeda In March, mom Indira
Lethal heat in West Africa is driven by human-caused climate change
A young girl carries an empty container as she walks across the sands to fill it from a well in Barrah, a desert village in the Sahel belt of Chad. Ben Curtis/AP hide caption toggle caption Ben Curtis/AP A young girl carries an empty container as she walks across the
Photos: UAE sees its heaviest rains in 75 years
Atypically heavy rains in the United Arab Emirates on Monday and Tuesday caused flooding, flight cancellations and school closures. Vehicles were abandoned on highways like this one in Dubai. Francois Nel/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Francois Nel/Getty Images Atypically heavy rains in the United Arab Emirates on Monday and
The Kennedys are endorsing Biden, not their family member RFK Jr.
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at an event in Oakland, Calif. on March 26. Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at an event in Oakland, Calif. on March 26. Josh Edelson/AFP
What are 'orphan crops'? And why is there a new campaign to get them adopted?
The grass pea is one: a hardy crop that can thrive in a drought. An agriculturist is spearheading an effort to diversity what farmers grow as climate change threatens staples like corn and wheat. (Image credit: Sadasiba Behera) Source link
'Sesame Street' writers authorize a strike if they don't reach a contract by Friday
In this 2008 file photo, Big Bird reads to Connor Scott and Tiffany Jiao during a taping of Sesame Street in New York. Mark Lennihan/AP hide caption toggle caption Mark Lennihan/AP In this 2008 file photo, Big Bird reads to Connor Scott and Tiffany Jiao during a taping of Sesame
Ralph Nader, Consumer Crusader
American lawyer and consumer activist Ralph Nader, whose book ‘Unsafe at Any Speed’, led to the passage of improved car safety regulations. He is at a Senate hearing at Washington triggered by his publication. Keystone/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Keystone/Getty Images American lawyer and consumer activist Ralph Nader, whose