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UN’s General Assembly backs push to replace world’s most widely used map
The world just got a little more accurate! Recently, the United Nations General Assembly made a significant decision. They voted 164-1 to encourage the...
The world’s reaction to hantavirus is tinged by echoes of something else: COVID
NEW YORK – The effects of COVID-19 are still felt today, even years after the pandemic was declared over. Many of us have adjusted...
‘I’ve given up counting my years’: The world’s oldest nun turns 113
In a world where age often defines our limitations, Sister Francis Dominici Piscatella has become a beacon of inspiration. Recently, she celebrated another birthday,...
Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrates her 69th birthday
Fatou, a remarkable gorilla, has recently celebrated her 69th birthday, making her likely the oldest living gorilla in the world. This incredible milestone highlights...
Amsterdam celebrates 25 years since the world’s first same-sex weddings
AMSTERDAM – The Dutch capital recently celebrated a significant milestone: the 25th anniversary of the world's first same-sex marriages. This historic event was marked...