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COVID-19’s Lingering Shadow: How Pandemic Lessons Fuel Ongoing Health and Equity Challenges

The COVID-19 pandemic, declared five years ago by the World Health Organization, seems to have taken a backseat in public discourse and daily life, often discussed as a chapter that has passed. Despite the significant decrease in daily reported deaths—from over 5,000 at the pandemic’s peak in 2021 to approximately 280 at the end of February this year—its impact continues to ripple through society. Widely available vaccines and antiviral treatments have made a difference, yet …

Rising Shadow Over Maharashtra’s Tiger Triumph: Spike in Deaths Ignites Poaching and Conservation Fears

Mumbai, India — Maharashtra has witnessed a troubling spate of tiger deaths this January, casting a shadow over the state’s recent success in boosting its tiger population. In less than three weeks, from January 2 to 19, eight tigers, including two male cubs and a female cub, were found dead under various circumstances, some raising suspicions of foul play. The first incident was reported on January 2 when a male tiger was discovered deceased in …

Republicans Aim to Shift Focus to Future, But Trump’s Shadow Over Jan. 6 Lingers

Washington, D.C. — As the Republican Party sets its sights on future elections, the lingering shadow of former President Donald Trump’s involvement in the January 6 Capitol riot continues to dominate the political discourse. The party’s efforts to move forward are consistently pulled back to that tumultuous day when Trump supporters stormed the Capitol, seeking to overturn the 2020 election results. Republican leaders are faced with an ongoing challenge: how to navigate Trump’s influential presence …

Tragic Deaths Cast Shadow Over Alaska’s Iconic Iditarod Sled Dog Race

Anchorage, Alaska – The Iditarod sled dog race in Alaska is a 1,000-mile test of endurance that has been relatively free of controversy for the past five years. However, this year, the deaths of three dogs during the race, along with five more during training, have brought attention to the darker side of this annual event. The incidents have raised questions about the ethics of making animals pull heavy sleds for hundreds of miles in …