ANCHORAGE: The crew of a cargo ship carrying 3,000 vehicles was successfully rescued after a fire broke out aboard the vessel in the North Pacific Ocean. The ship was en route from Japan to the United States when the fire started, prompting a swift emergency response. All 22 crew members evacuated into lifeboats and were…
Japanese sportswear company Asics has announced it will stop using kangaroo leather in its athletic footwear. The move follows a recent decision by German brand Adidas. The company announced it would no longer use kangaroo skin in its soccer cleats. Asics’ sustainability team shared an update in an email to Animal Wellness and the Center…
Starting May 19, hundreds of World Health Organization (WHO) officials will meet with donors and diplomats in Geneva, all focused on one pressing question: how they will manage crises from mpox to cholera without support from their main funder, the United States. The annual assembly, with its week of sessions, votes, and policy decisions, usually…
Over the past two decades, Qatar has made strategic investments worth billions of dollars to build and expand its influence in the United States. By leveraging its vast financial resources, Qatar has strategically shaped key areas such as diplomacy, education, and politics. These carefully planned efforts reflect a broader strategy to secure long-term partnerships and…
Indian Americans have emerged as the highest earners among Asian American groups in the United States, according to recent data from national surveys. With a strong presence in fields like technology, medicine, and finance, Indian Americans are leading in average household income across the community. Experts attribute this trend to a combination of high educational…
Established in the year 1800, the Library holds the distinction of being the nation’s oldest federal cultural institution. However, a significant setback occurred on August 24, 1814, when British troops set fire to the Capitol building, which served as the Library’s home, destroying the Library’s original collection of 3,000 volumes. In response to this loss,…
