HealthCompanies accused of recklessly marketing and distributing prescription opioid painkillers are paying roughly $58 billion to settle lawsuits over their role in fueling the addiction crisis. It’s a pot of gold eyed by addiction treatment providers, companies creating the latest opioid-related products, and government officials struggling to balance budgets. Nearly…
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HealthWorld“They disappear from the camp one by one, usually at night.”Originally published on Global VoicesA Rohingya refugee woman stands outside the Women's Center in Balukhali camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Image via Flickr by UN Women. CC BY-NC-ND 2.0. This post is part of Global Voices’ July 2026 Spotlight series,…
WorldSomalia’s long-running conflict has pushed thousands of people, including children, into the al-Shabaab militant groupOriginally published on Global VoicesMembers of the Al Qaeda-affiliated militant group Al Shabaab stand after giving themselves up to forces of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in Garsale. Image by AMISOM Public Information via Wikimedia Commons.…
WorldFor Bidoon and stateless Gulf citizens, having no nationality means having no rights at allOriginally published on Global VoicesScreenshot from YouTube video, ‘Kuwait's stateless bedoun in limbo’ uploaded by Reuters. Fair use This article by Nazeeha Saaed was first published on Muwatin on October 2, 2025. This edited version is…
BusinessTravelers to Death Valley are warned of the extreme heat conditions they may encounter. tobiasjo/iStock via Getty Images Plus Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. How hot does it get in…
BusinessHomer’s Odyssey is a quest, following King Odysseus’s ten-year journey back home to Ithaca after the Trojan war. It is a tale with distinct geographic, spatial and temporal dimensions. It is no wonder that for centuries, people have been intrigued by the places mentioned in the Odyssey, wondering how many…
BusinessScientists don't know how insects use a magnetic sense to navigate. Laura RussoA surprisingly large number and diversity of bee species – 74 out of 96 tested – have magnetic properties, according to research my colleagues and I recently published in the journal Science Advances. Some animals are able to…
TechnologyA closely watched legal battle over how AI systems use journalism intensified as a court process brought millions of de-identified chat records into view.
TechnologyThe social-media giant entered the crowded text-to-image race with a new model that quickly climbed a popular public leaderboard.
SportsSaying 'cheers' to the lasting goodwill from hosting overseas fans? Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty ImagesThe 2026 World Cup has been a real moneymaker for FIFA. Revenues from TV broadcasting rights, ticket sales and other commercial sources are projected to amount to nearly US$11 billion, making it the most financially…
SportsManchester has always been an English city that tells its story through culture. Its reputation was not built solely through a global crucible of industry, commerce or politics but through music, football, television, art and a tradition of creative self-invention. The northern English city of Manchester has played a critical…
SportsNot every World Cup goal is a classic. Sometimes a half-hearted shot goes in as a result of little more than goalkeeper error. And on those occasions, goalies may be inclined to find an excuse. During the 2026 tournament, some members of what is jokingly referred to as the “goalkeepers’…