Deforestation, Severe Weather Worsen Disasters in Indonesia
The heavy rains and flooding in early March destroyed homes and killed people in West Sumatra. It marked the latest deadly natural disaster in Indonesia.
Google to Destroy Billions of Personal Data Files as Part of Legal Settlement
Google has agreed to destroy billions of personal data records to settle a lawsuit that accused the company of secretly following users’ internet activity.
AI Chatbots to Help with Mental Health Struggles
Earkick is one of hundreds of free chatbots aimed at dealing with a mental health crisis among young people.
New Way to Fight Brain Cancer Shows Promise
A new way to fight an extremely aggressive kind of brain tumor is showing promise in two experiments with a small number of patients.
Kenyans Build Sand Dams to Keep Water
In southeastern Kenya earlier this year, people from Kasengela village built a special kind of dam.
Florida Approves Law Banning Social Media for Children under 14
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a law that bans children in the state under the age of 14 from having a social media account.
Ship Crash Collapses Major Highway Bridge in Baltimore
A container ship smashed into a major bridge in Baltimore, Maryland early Tuesday, causing it to collapse.
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Creature Offers Clues on Amphibian Evolution
Scientists recently studied the fossil of a creature that lived in what is now the U.S. state of Texas about 270 million years ago.
Female Presidential Candidate Brings Hope in Senegal
Senegal’s only female presidential candidate may have little chance of winning Sunday’s election, but activists say her presence alone is important.
US Sports Fans Hope AI Will Help with March Madness Brackets
The American college basketball tournaments known as “March Madness” begin this week.