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April 23, 2024

Haiti's health system pushed to the brink of collapse by rampant gang violence

Life-saving medication and equipment are scarce in Haiti's Port-au-Prince hospitals and clinics due to escalating gang control, according to health officials.

April 23, 2024

6 Republican candidates for governor of Indiana to debate ahead of primary

Six Republican candidates for governor of Indiana will participate in a debate on April 23, 2024. Current Gov. Eric Holcomb, who has reached his term limit, has not made an endorsement.

April 23, 2024

UK pledges $620M in new military aid for Ukraine, officials say

The U.K. has pledged an additional $620 million in military supplies for Ukraine, including long-range missiles and ammunition, according to British officials.

April 23, 2024

23 arrested in Bosnia on suspicion of ties to global drug kingpin's 'inner circle'

Law enforcement in Bosnia have arrested 23 people suspected of ties to a global drug kingpin. The crackdown targeted criminal networks dominating Europe’s cocaine trade.

April 23, 2024

UN plastic pollution treaty talks approach deadline in Canada

In Canada, the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee for Plastics must decide on the scope of a treaty to limit global plastics pollution.

April 23, 2024

US implements new color-coded system to warn Americans about heat danger

A new color-coded heat warning system was introduced by the National Weather Service and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Earth Day, officials say.

April 23, 2024

German lawmaker's aide arrested on suspicion of spying for China in European Parliament

A German man who was working for a far-right lawmaker in the European Parliament has been arrested on suspicion of spying for China, officials confirmed.

April 23, 2024

West Virginia hospital confirms first case of measles since 2009

A West Virginia health official emphasized the seriousness of measles after the state detected its first case since 2009. Measles cases have spiked nationwide this year.

April 23, 2024

Biden admin advances review of Nevada lithium mine despite concerns over endangered wildflower

The Biden administration is advancing the environmental review process for a proposed lithium mine in Nevada, aiming to support production of clean energy minerals.

April 23, 2024

California announces first new state park in a decade, set to open this summer

California is set to open its first new state park in ten years. The park will be located near the Tuolumne and San Joaquin rivers, according to Gov. Gavin Newsom.