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Thousands Flee Gaza City as Israel Launches Ground Operations in Major Assault

  • September 18, 2025
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Thousands of families are fleeing Gaza City after the Israeli military confirmed it had launched ground operations as part of a large-scale assault aimed at occupying the city. Residents described chaotic scenes as convoys of vehicles stretched for miles while families scrambled to escape amid escalating violence. For many, the journey southward toward Khan Younis […]

K00074-1 Travel

Punjab Leaders in India Slam Ban on Sikh Pilgrims Traveling to Kartarpur in Pakistan

  • September 16, 2025
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There has been an intense backlash after Sikh pilgrims were denied permission to travel to Pakistan, following an advisory from India’s Ministry of Home Affairs. The restriction is reportedly due to heightened tensions and concerns about security between the two countries. Religious leaders and opposition figures in Indian Punjab sharply criticized the move. They argued […]

K00075-1 Travel

DFDS to Launch Discounted Multi-Trip Ferry Scheme for Islanders and Tourists

  • September 16, 2025
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A new commuter scheme is being developed by Danish ferry operator DFDS to make ferry travel more affordable for both residents and visitors. The plan, which includes discounted fares and multi-use tickets, is being designed in response to requests from island communities and frequent travelers. The initiative was first proposed by Deputy and Economic Development […]

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10am School Start Petition Sparks Debate on Student Health and Learning in Taiwan

  • September 16, 2025
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A citizen-driven petition urging Taiwan’s Ministry of Education to push junior-high and high-school class start times to 10am has quickly gained momentum, collecting over 10,000 signatures within a week. In response, the ministry confirmed it will review the proposal and provide an official reply by November 14.Currently, most schools begin around 8am. The petition suggests […]

F00040 Education

Open Access Publishing: How High Fees Widen Global Academic Inequality”

  • September 16, 2025
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Two decades after the rise of open access publishing, the system has not lived up to its early promise of fairness. Instead of leveling the playing field, it has widened inequality between well-funded and under-resourced institutions. Open access journals typically require authors to pay Article Processing Charges (APCs), which can run into several thousand dollars. […]

00060-1 Science

Too Many Preschoolers With ADHD Are Prescribed Drugs Before Therapy, Study Warns

  • September 16, 2025
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A new Stanford Medicine-led study reveals that many preschoolers diagnosed with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are being prescribed medication far earlier than recommended. Current guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics state that children ages 4 and 5 should begin with at least six months of behavioral therapy before trying medication. Published August 29 in […]

00061-2 Science

Ozone Layer Recovery at Risk as Rocket Launches Skyrocket

  • September 16, 2025
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The surge in global rocket launches could undermine the slow recovery of Earth’s ozone layer, according to new research led by ETH Zurich. Scientists caution that pollutants from rockets and burning satellites may delay ozone restoration by years or even decades if space activity continues to accelerate. “Rocket launches and re-entering space debris release pollutants […]

00062 Science

France Unveils Artificial Heart That Could Beat Forever, Transforming Medicine

  • September 16, 2025
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In a groundbreaking medical achievement, France has revealed an artificial heart designed to beat indefinitely, offering hope to millions suffering from heart failure. Developed by the French biomedical company Carmat, this innovation could redefine heart care and eliminate the dependency on donor transplants. Unlike traditional mechanical pumps or temporary support devices, the new artificial heart […]