The Shifting Sands of US Immigration: Beyond the Visa Lottery Suspension Just 6% of Americans say immigration is a good thing for the country, according to a recent Gallup poll. This sentiment, coupled with heightened security concerns, is driving a dramatic reshaping of US immigration policy, starting with the recent suspension of the Diversity Visa … Read more
Nearly 70% of employers now screen candidates’ social media profiles, a figure that has doubled in the last five years. This isn’t simply about vetting character; it’s about risk mitigation in an age where a single unearthed post can derail a career – and, as we’ve recently seen in New York City, potentially destabilize a … Read more
Lagos State Sees Significant Gains in Immunization Rates Through Digital Initiative February 29, 2024 Lagos State has achieved a notable increase in both routine and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) immunization coverage, driven by the innovative Nigeria Vaccination Coverage (VaxSocial) program. The digital initiative has successfully engaged a substantial number of caregivers, leading to a marked improvement … Read more
TikTok’s U.S. Deal: A Harbinger of a Fragmenting Digital World Over 70% of American teens use TikTok daily, a figure that underscores the platform’s cultural and economic weight. Now, a deal is in place for TikTok to avoid a U.S. ban, involving a partnership with three American investors – a move that signals a pivotal … Read more
A protester holds a sign in support of gender-affirming care for transgender youth outside of the US Supreme Court on June 18, 2025, in Washington, DC. | Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Federal Government Moves to Restrict Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Youth Washington D.C. – In a move sparking widespread condemnation from medical professionals and advocacy groups, … Read more
Political Retaliation Threatens Nation’s Leading Climate Research Center December 18, 2025 A critical US climate and weather research institution, the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), is facing potential dismantling amid accusations of politically motivated targeting by the Trump administration. The move appears to be a direct response to a personal feud with Colorado Governor … Read more
Canon Expands Coral Reef Restoration Initiative to East Africa, Bolstering Coastal Economies Nairobi, Kenya – In a significant move to address the escalating crisis facing coral reefs globally, Canon has broadened its coral conservation program to include East Africa. The technology company is partnering with Kenya’s Oceans Alive Foundation to implement reef restoration projects, recognizing … Read more
Benin Bronzes Return Faces Hurdles in Nigeria Amid Political Challenges The long-awaited repatriation of the Benin Bronzes, iconic artworks looted during the colonial era, has begun. However, the triumphant return is shadowed by internal disputes within Nigeria that threaten the preservation and public display of these priceless cultural treasures. A Legacy of Loss and a … Read more
The National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, on December 17, 2025. | RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images Boulder, Colorado – A critical cornerstone of global climate and weather research, the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), is facing a potential dismantling under directives from the current administration. The move, announced … Read more
Pakistan’s information minister says his country was targeted by a coordinated online disinformation campaign following the mass shooting at Australia’s Bondi Beach. Disinformation Campaign Allegations Attaullah Tarar accused “hostile countries,” including India, of spreading false claims that one of the two attackers was a Pakistani national. Speaking at a news conference in Islamabad, Tarar said … Read more