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July 17, 2023

100K Haitians won't receive help from UN World Food Program due to shortage of funds

Around 100,000 Haitians will not receive help from the United Nations World Food Program due to a shortage of funds. Haiti's response plan is only 16% funded, according to the agency.

July 14, 2023

Massive 122-pound catfish caught in Tennessee breaks state record

A man from Tennessee just broke the blue catfish state record he established last year with a 122-pound catch. His record is 21 pounds away from the world blue catfish record.

July 13, 2023

HIV/AIDS can be eliminated by 2030 if countries take the correct steps, according to UN

The U.N. announced that HIV/AIDS can end by 2030 if countries take the correct steps to prevent and treat the illness. Adopting non-discriminatory laws is another important step.

July 12, 2023

Engagement ring drama: South Carolina beachgoer uses metal detector after man loses precious possession

A man lost the engagement ring he brought to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for a surprise proposal. The Myrtle Beach Police Department and a volunteer helped with the search.

July 12, 2023

Florida sinkhole that swallowed a man has reopened for 3rd time

Hillsborough County officials said residents are safe to remain in their homes after a sinkhole reopened in Seffner, Florida, for the third time in a decade since swallowing a man.

July 11, 2023

UN agency begins to accept deep sea mining provisional applications, regulations still being debated

Applications for provisional licenses for deep-sea mining are now being accepted by a U.N. agency. The agency is still debating whether to open the depths of the ocean to mining.

July 7, 2023

Trinidad and Tobago officials seek to revise school hair codes following diploma denial controversy

Officials in Trinidad and Tobago are pushing to revise school hair codes following a recent outcry over students who were denied their high school diploma due to their choice of hairstyles.

July 6, 2023

Pink-colored 'watermelon snow' on Rocky Mountains sparks interest for visitors: report

Pink-hued "watermelon snow" has covered the Rocky Mountains near Utah, and visitors are seeing it even though summer. The U.S. Geological Survey reports how its caused.

July 5, 2023

Fisherman in Georgia reels in 27-pound longnose gar, may be largest in Lake Allatoona history

A fisherman in Georgia recently broke the Lake Allatoona longnose gar fishing record with a 27-pound, four-ounce catch that measured nearly five feet in length.

July 3, 2023

US pushes workers' rights in Mexico amid labor market boom

U.S. officials are pushing for Mexico to adopt tighter labor regulations as its job market expands due to corporate "nearshoring" to ensure supply chain integrity.