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Biden Administration Invests $1M in Arctic Climate Data Research

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The U.S. Commerce Department and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced Friday $1 million in funding to improve the collection of Arctic climate data. In a statement, U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said the U.S. Arctic region — which consists of the state…

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OPEC Urges Members to Reject Any COP28 Deal Targeting Fossil Fuels

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In a letter leaked to news organizations this week, OPEC Secretary-General Haitham Al Ghais urged member nations to reject any agreement from the U.N. climate summit targeting fossil fuels rather than emissions. In the letter dated Wednesday referencing a draft agreement on climate change action…

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US Approves Two Gene Therapies for Sickle Cell Disease

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday approved a pair of gene therapies for sickle cell disease, including the first treatment based on the breakthrough CRISPR gene editing technology. The agency approved Lyfgenia from bluebird bio, and a separate treatment called Casgevy by…

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Mortality Rate Higher for Black Moms Than White Moms in Mississippi, Study Says

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Black people make up about 38% of Mississippi's population, but a new study shows that Black women were four times more likely to die of causes directly related to pregnancy than white women in the state in 2020. "It is imperative that this racial inequity…

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Mexican Startup Illegally Selling Drink from Endangered Fish, Watchdogs Say

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Environmental watchdogs accused a Mexico-based startup Thursday of violating international trade law by selling a health supplement made from endangered totoaba fish to several countries including the U.S. and China. Advocates told The Associated Press they also have concerns that the company, The Blue Formula,…

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NASA Celebrates 25th Birthday of International Space Station

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NASA celebrates a quarter century of human cooperation in space. Plus, a busy week of space launches, and 'America’s Dad' wants you to see the moon like those who’ve been there. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi brings us The Week in Space ...

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Australian Laser Technology to Help Future NASA Missions to Mars

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A new optical ground station has been built by the Australian National University to help the U.S. space agency, NASA, and others explore space and safely reach Mars. The Australian team has developed a new type of space communication using lasers. Researchers say the system…

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Meta Sued for Allegedly Failing to Shield Children From Predators

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Facebook and Instagram fail to protect underage users from exposure to child sexual abuse material and let adults solicit pornographic imagery from them, New Mexico's attorney general alleges in a lawsuit that follows an undercover online investigation. "Our investigation into Meta's social media platforms demonstrates…

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Spotify to Lay Off 1,500 Employees

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Spotify says it is planning to lay off 17% of its global workforce, amounting to around 1,500 employees, following layoffs earlier this year of 600 people in January and an additional 200 in June. The music streaming giant is continuing its effort to cut costs…