School counselors more available on mental health ‘front lines’
Good news for U.S. classrooms: School counselors aren’t being spread so thin. “When we see school counselors sharing their impact, sharing their results, showing that they’re part of this school team … we see districts finding ways to not only keep …
The view from one of the last abortion clinics in Louisiana
Now, the man known in court documents as “Dr. John Doe 1” – or “Doe” for short – is ready to retire and wondering whether anyone will be around to take his place. There are one or two local physicians who might be willing to hack it – to risk judgment…
Climate Change Has Already Displaced Hundreds In Senegalese City Of Saint-Louis
Senegal’s former capital, Saint-Louis, is a UNESCO world heritage site known for its colonial style architecture. It is now threatened by climate change as the city’s northern coast sinks.
For Afghan midwife, saving women’s lives is a lifelong passion
Feroza Mushtari was barely a teenager – just 12 or 13 years old – when a desperate knock on the front door changed her life. The archconservative Islamist Taliban then ruled Afghanistan: Was a man available, as required, who could escort them to the h…
Pompeo Says Iran Is Responsible For Attacks On Oil Tankers In The Gulf Of Oman
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Iran is responsible for Thursday’s attacks on two oil tankers in the Persian Gulf.
Attacks On Tankers In Gulf Of Oman Send Oil Prices Up, Sharply
Attacks on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman near the coast of Iran sent oil prices higher and created new uncertainty about the safety of crude shipments in the Middle East.
To clear the air, go underground
Trying to remove heat-trapping gases from Earth’s atmosphere to halt global warming is a huge undertaking. A recent proposal even suggested one of the most radical ideas so far: Forget about reducing carbon dioxide. A big idea no doubt, but hardly pr…
Hackers Demanding Ransoms Paralyze City Computer Systems In The U.S.
NY Times cybersecurity correspondent Nicole Perlroth says hacking tools developed by the NSA were stolen, posted online and are now being used in cyberattacks, including one on the city of Baltimore.
Chris Froome’s 6-Hour Surgery ‘A Success,’ Team Says; Cyclist Crashed At 34 MPH
“First things first, the surgery was a success,” Team INEOS doctor Richard Usher said a day after Froome, the four-time Tour de France winner, suffered multiple fractures during a training ride.
‘Giants Of The Monsoon Forest’ Explores The Lives Of Working Elephants In Asia
Geographer Jacob Shell describes the lives of these elephants of mountainous Myanmar and northeastern India that haul timber or transport people with details at once compelling and disturbing.
Tankers On Fire In Gulf Of Oman After Suspected Attack
All 44 crew members from both vessels were reportedly rescued and suffered only minor injuries. The incidents come weeks after alleged attacks on four tankers that the U.S. has blamed on Iran.
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