Air pollution linked to nearly 6 million premature births in 2019
Ambient air pollution contributed to an estimated 12,000 premature births in the United States in 2019.
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Children forced into slavery risk lives deep-dive fishing in Ghana
One trafficker said he forced children to dive to bottom of Lake Volta, even if they didn't know how to swim.
U.K. gas pumps run dry as truck driver shortage causes chaos
"As soon as a tanker arrives at a filling station, people on social media are advising that a tanker has arrived and then it is like bees to a honey pot."
BTS announces a return to live concerts
BTS is one of the few bands hoping to perform live, while many others, such as Dave Matthews Band and the entire Bonnaroo festival, are canceling as the pandemic rages on.
Biden administration seeks a climate win ahead of global summit
If the U.S. heads to the U.N. Climate Change Conference with proposals still under debate in Congress, China could balk at making its own changes.
American siblings back home after 3 years trapped in China
Cynthia and Victor Liu were blocked from leaving the country by an unexplained "exit ban," until a Chinese tech executive wanted by the U.S. was released.
North Korea fires short-range missile to sea in latest test
A ballistic missile launch would violate a U.N. ban, but the council typically doesn't impose new sanctions on North Korea for launches of short-range weapons.
Germany elects two transgender women to parliament
This was also the historically best election for their party.
China says U.K. warship in Taiwan Strait shows "evil intentions"
Beijing has long complained about U.S. "freedom of navigation" passages through the disputed waterway. Now other countries are sailing the same route.
Why Germany post-Angela Merkel may feel a lot like the Merkel years
In 16 years as Chancellor, Merkel not only influenced German society, she may have defined it. And those seeking to replace her clearly recognized a winning strategy.
South Korea's president raises ban on eating dog meat
The meat has long been a part of South Korean cuisine with about one million dogs believed to be eaten annually.
La Palma airport forced to close as volcano continues to erupt on island
Thousands have been forced to evacuate from the island in the week since Cumbre Vieja first started erupting.
Hurricane Sam "has peaked in intensity," no landfall expected
National Hurricane Center says the small but powerful storm is expected to fluctuate in strength over the Atlantic for a few days before weakening.
Switzerland votes to legalize same-sex marriage: "Historic day"
The vote — years in the making — is set to bring the traditionally conservative nation into line with many others in western Europe.
Social Democrats beat Merkel's bloc in German elections
Election officials said early Monday that a count of all 299 constituencies showed the Social Democrats won 25.9% of the vote, ahead of 24.1% for the Union bloc.
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