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Yuvelis Morales Blanco era estudiante universitaria cuando el Gobierno colombiano anunció dos proyectos de fracking en Puerto Wilches, departamento de Santander. La joven, que vivió de cerca la contaminación ambiental de la industria hidrocarburífera, dejó sus estudios para ayudar a movilizar a la comunidad y, en 2022, consiguieron parar la introducción de esta técnica de […]

മനുഷ്യർക്ക് പോലും സഹിക്കാൻ ഈ അന്തരീക്ഷത്തിൽ മാളങ്ങൾക്കുള്ളിൽ വസിക്കുന്ന പാമ്പുകൾക്ക് അതിലേറെ ബുദ്ധിമുട്ടാണ് അനുഭവപ്പെടുന്നത്. അതുകൊണ്ട് തന്നെ തണുപ്പ് പ്രദേശങ്ങൾ തേടി ഇവ കല്ലുകെട്ടികളിലും മാളങ്ങളിൽ നിന്നും പുറത്തിറങ്ങും. ‌

വടക്കൻ ഇവാട്ടെ പ്രിഫെക്ചറിന് സമീപം പസഫിക് സമുദ്രത്തിൽ 10 കിലോമീറ്റർ ആഴത്തിലാണ് ഭൂചലനം ഉണ്ടായത്

Компания OpenAI сообщила на своем сайте, что 20 апреля перестали работать чат-бот ChatGPT и Codex, ИИ-инструмент для кодинга.

Las personas con esta patología o con riesgo de padecerla presentan una composición de microbios intestinales determinada incluso antes de desarrollar síntomas, según un análisis internacional publicado en Nature Medicine. Este indicador identificaría de forma precoz a las personas vulnerables a desarrollar la enfermedad.

Un equipo internacional de investigación ha documentado el caso de Bruce, un ejemplar de kea que ha logrado imponerse dentro de su grupo social pese a carecer de pico superior. Este trabajo describe cómo este animal ha desarrollado conductas innovadoras que le permiten competir con ventaja frente a otros individuos.

Illegal trade in rare ornamental plants is booming — fueled by weak enforcement and a changing climate. But the theft of 1,000 cacti from the Chilean desert has led to a landmark court case in Italy. The post A Cactus in Court appeared first on The Revelator.

Once he got into power, Hugo Chávez spared no effort to reverse the neoliberal policies implemented in the 80s and 90s. This meant impressive advances for the Venezuelan working class. In this 2006 speech, Chávez paid special attention to the Fourth Republic’s policies to increase the precariousness of the workers and favor business interests, particularly... The post Chávez the Radical XXXII: ‘The Bonus-over-Wage Policy Pulverized Incomes’ appeared first on Venezuelanalysis.

The data, which is based on midyear tests, showed growth for D and F campuses. Trustees say they hope that growth will show on STAAR results.

(The Center Square) Eight Medicaid providers in Ohio face criminal charges for allegedly stealing money from the program, and a ninth is accused of taking a client’s debit card. The total amount stolen was $181,512, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said in a statement. Medicaid is a joint state-federal health care program for low-income residents. “Whether fraud is a trickle or a flood, our mission remains the same: Protect Medicaid dollars and hold thieves accountable,” Yost said. “Our investigative team stands guard to ensure that every provider plays by the rules.” One provider, Molham Abdulhadi, of West Chester, was indicted for submitting fake timesheets for $7,836 for services he claimed to have provided while the client was travelling abroad in 2023 and 2024, Yost said. Another provider, Antonia Geiter, 32, of Mentor, allegedly billed Medicaid for services when the client was in the hospital. “Video evidence revealed that Geiter rarely visited her client, yet she continued to bill for services,” Yost said in a news release. “Records also show that she billed 16-hour workdays, despite being approved for a maximum of 10 hours per day.” Another provider, Karen Hampston-McCants of Columbus, worked as a resident manager at a nonprofit facility for people with intellectual and development disabilities. “She allegedly gave a resident’s debit card to an acquaintance, who then made $400 in unauthorized purchases,” Yost said. “She also is accused of lying on an incident report by claiming she misplaced the card while shopping for the resident at Walmart.” Medicaid fraud has gained heightened national attention following reports of widespread abuse in Minnesota and other states. More recent concerns have focused on autism treatment. A new report by the Cato Institute found that Medicaid spending for autism therapy has increased from $347 million to more than $2.2 billion in recent years. In Minnesota, Medicaid autism therapy has increased from less than $700,000 in 2018 to $342 million in 2024, the Cato study found. The number of people diagnosed with autism has also increased dramatically, Cato found. Before 2000, fewer than 1 in 150 people had autism according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2025, the number had increased to 1 in 31, Cato said.

(The Center Square) – Milwaukee’s superintendent says she understands that she must make difficult budget decisions, even as she hopes what some people call the most significant school budget reform in Wisconsin history gets struck down. Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent Brenda Cassellius was on UpFront over the weekend. She defended her decision to cut nearly 200 jobs at MPS’ central office, while also using a federal grant to hire more than 150 new teachers and paraprofessionals. "We have to make the very difficult decisions to tighten our belt to make sure that we're spending within our means. We have been overspending within the district," Cassellius said. Cassellius said MPS has to stop "overspending," largely because the district doesn't have any extra money to spend. "We only have about $14 million left on the referendum that we can spend in the budget year past this one, and so we know that by [fiscal year] '28, which is the funding for the school year '27-28, we won't have any new additional referendum dollars," she added. Voters approved a $252 million tax increase in 2024 to stabilize MPS' finances. That money is already earmarked, and Cassellius said MPS is looking at $20 million in additional insurance costs next year, which means there could be a deficit going forward. And that is before the Wisconsin Supreme Court decides the fate of Act-10. Proponents say Act-10 has saved taxpayers more than $35 billion since it was signed into law in 2011. The law limited what teachers can negotiate on, specifically banning insurance rate increases from contract talks. Cassellius said she wants to see Act-10 struck down. "I've always been a supporter of unions and labor," Cassellius said. "I think they play a really important part. I actually said to the union I'd want to be one of the first ones to have our contract in place." She didn't offer a guess as to how much the end of Act-10 would cost MPS. Cassellius also said she can't rule out a new school referedum to raise more money. She said MPS must also look at its aging buildings. But Dan Lennington with the Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty said MPS, like all schools in the state, don't need as many buildings because they are looking at fewer students. "Wisconsin will lose 4.6% of its public school enrollment by 2031. Large school districts MUST plan to cut spending/staff/facilities," Lennington wrote on social media. "Why should budgets keep growing?"

(The Center Square) – A central Illinois township is advancing a ballot question tied to Illinois’ anti-BDS law, underscoring how international issues are increasingly surfacing in local governance. Leaders in Normal Township voted 31–21 to advance a BDS-related referendum, similar to efforts in other Illinois cities. A 2015 law signed by former Gov. Bruce Rauner already restricts state investment in BDS-linked companies. Public comment highlighted a divide between Illinois State University students and longtime residents. Chelsie Leffelman, who spoke during public comment, said her goal was to encourage constructive dialogue grounded in shared definitions. “If we’re going to have a discussion, then we need to agree on terms,” Leffelman told The Center Square. “If we don’t agree on what a term means, then there’s no common ground to start from.” Leffelman pushed back on claims raised during the meeting, arguing that key terms were being misapplied. “Genocide was being used incorrectly. Apartheid was being used incorrectly,” she said. “If we’re not going to agree on what those mean, then we’re just talking past each other.” She also voiced support for Illinois’ anti-BDS law, calling the movement discriminatory and inappropriate for public institutions to support. “I’m a big fan of us signing that law,” Leffelman said. “We cannot be creating laws that are discriminatory or allowing taxpayer-funded entities to use their dollars in that way.” Leffelman added that her remarks were intended to open, not shut down, conversation. “I was there to have a good faith conversation,” she said. “The only way we’re going to fix this rift is if we do have conversations with people who disagree with us.” The referendum’s exact language has not been publicly detailed, but similar measures in other municipalities, like Bloomington and Peoria, have asked voters to weigh in on whether local governments should align with or oppose BDS-related policies. The debate has also raised broader questions about local decision-making, including the role of student populations in shaping policy outcomes in college communities.

Anyone can carry and use naloxone to save a life—and it’s often available for free. The post Where to get naloxone in Pennsylvania appeared first on Public Good News.

В базе данных Крым.Реалии (проект Радіо Свобода) «Груз 200» уже 2 тысячи идентифицированных крымчан, воевавших в составе российской армии и погибших на войне России против Украины

Cerca de 200 pessoas ficaram presas no início da manhã desta segunda-feira (20) no alto do Morro Dois Irmãos, ponto turístico da zona sul do Rio de Janeiro (RJ), durante uma operação policial na comunidade do Vidigal. A ação foi deflagrada pela Polícia Civil fluminense em conjunto com o Ministério Público do Estado da Bahia. […] Fonte

Двух грамадзянаў Беларусі і аднаго грамадзяніна Польшчы арыштавалі на тры месяцы за саўдзел у кантрабандзе цыгарэт з дапамогай дронаў, паведаміла 20 красавіка Памежная ахова Польшчы.

Free public filming for the series will be from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. May 1-3 at World Famous HotBoys in Fountain Square. The post IndyGo’s Music in Transit web series to feature live performances for 8th season appeared first on Mirror Indy.

After two bad years, cherry growers think they are on track for solid results. But this week's storm could change that. This year’s cherry harvest looks sweet — except for one big if is a story from Stocktonia News, a rigorous and factual newsroom covering Greater Stockton, California. Please consider making a charitable contribution to support our journalism.

Ақын Мұхтар Шаханов дүниеден озды. Марқұмды "Арыстан бап" кесенесінің маңына жерлемек. Қазақстанда келесі жылдан бастап Ұлттық бірыңғай тест тапсыру өзгермек. АҚШ пен Иран өкілдері келіссөз үшін Пәкістанға жиналып жатыр.

As immigration enforcement ramps up and attacks on mail-in voting intensify, concerns remain high about turning out young Latino voters in Fresno County. The post Amid fear and confusion, this Fresno college student is trying to help turn out Latino voters in June appeared first on Fresnoland.