First Deputy Speaker blocks probe into mass dismissals
A motion by the New Patriotic Party Minority Caucus to investigate the termination of public service appointments made after December 7, 2024, was dismissed by First Deputy Speaker, Mr Bernard Ahiafor on Wednesday. The motion, led by Minority Leader, Mr Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, argued that the dismissals breached good governance principles and citizens’ rights…
Advancing women’s rights and empowerment in climate adaptation
In Peru, women’s lives are being transformed by climate projects designed to put them at the heart of decision-making The post Advancing women’s rights and empowerment in climate adaptation appeared first on Climate Home News…
White House establishes FIFA 2026 World Cup task force
President Trump established a FIFA 2026 World Cup task force in a Friday executive order, describing the event as an opportunity to “showcase the Nation’s pride and hospitality while promoting economic growth and tourism through sport.” The sporting event will feature 104 matches played across the U.S…Trey Hendrickson landing spots: Ranking five best fits after Bengals give pass rusher permission to seek trade
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After Trump’s inauguration, a dramatic halt to LGBTQ+ research
Four months ago, Tara McKay, an associate professor at Vanderbilt University, received an award from the National Institutes of Health recognizing her contributions to the field of LGBTQ+ health research. After President Donald Trump was inaugurated, the office that gave her that award — the Sexual and Gender Minority Research Office — was closed. …
Gavin Newsom says participation of transgender athletes in women’s sports ‘deeply unfair’
The comments made by Governor Gavin Newsom represented a remarkable break from other top Democrats on the issue, and signalled a newly defensive position on transgender rights among many in his party. He made the statement during a conversation with Charlie K…
77% of Filipinos favor joint patrols with allies
AT least 77 out of 100 Filipinos favor the Philippines holding joint exercises and patrols with its allies to help assert the country’s rights over the West Philippine Sea, according to a survey by the Social Weather Stations. The Stratbase ADRi-commissioned poll, conducted from Feb. 15 to 19…
Scientists pinpoint age of suspected human-Neanderthal hybrid child
The ‘Lapedo Child’ shares traits from both and has confounded scientists for close to 30 years. The post Scientists pinpoint age of suspected human-Neanderthal hybrid child appeared first on Popular Science…
The Seagull review: Cate Blanchett camps it up at the Barbican
The Seagull | The Barbican | ★★★★☆ “I know that’s not what you expected,” says Zachary Hart’s Simon as he dismounts from his quad bike. Neither did I expect him to whip out a guitar and start belting out Billy Bragg’s The Milkman of Human Kindness…