Afghanistan: Renewal of the Special Rapporteur’s Mandate and Need for Stronger Accountability Measures

To: Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations Human Rights Council 6 September 2022 Afghanistan: Renewal of the Special Rapporteur’s Mandate and Need for Stronger Accountability Measures Excellencies, The signatory organizations call your attention to the deplorable state of human rights in Afghanistan and in

Coronavirus Fact-check #16: “Can you HEAR Covid19?”

Yesterday, the UK’s Daily Mail published an article about a new app which claims to be able to diagnose Covid19 infection just through the sound of your voice. The story was also covered by Sky, The Independent, the Telegraph and many others. The Mail headlined: Could a mobile APP

What if consciousness is not an emergent property of the brain? Observational and empirical challenges to materialistic models

The nature of consciousness is considered one of science’s most perplexing and persistent mysteries.

Air Pollution Kills Millions Every Year: Action Needed

Tarik, age 42, lives in a village adjacent to a decades-old coal power plant in Bosnia and Herzegovina.On the day we visited, Bosnian cities were some of the most polluted places on Earth.

Research Confirms Gut-Brain Connection in Autism

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Autism encompasses a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, communication and repetitive behaviors.

Experts Predict 350K UPS Workers Will Launch Historic Strike

Experts have predicted UPS workers will go on strike in a move the would affect families across America.

Afghan War Commission Should Examine US Role on Women’s Rights

The US “Afghanistan War Commission,” created in December 2021 to examine “key strategic, diplomatic, and operational decisions” the US made in Afghanistan, and to develop “lessons learned and recommendations for the way forward,” is beginning its work. One priority should be to examine US government pledges on women’s and

Officials Beg Californians to Use Less Electricity as Blackouts Loom

Officials are asking Californians to use less electricity as the state faces record demand for energy on Tuesday, creating the possibility for rolling blackouts in the midst of a heat wave.

The Boris Legacy: May on Brexit, Blair on Borders, Klaus on Climate

Boris Johnson leaves office only a short time after becoming the first Conservative (Tory) leader to win a really substantial parliamentary majority since the 1980s, brought low by a series of scandals and fallout from his handling of coronavirus lockdown. Outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson walked out of Downing Street

California Declares 'Energy Emergency Alert'; Turns to Natural Gas Backup

California officials declared an “Energy Emergency Alert” on Monday as the state ran out of power supplies and was forced to activate four backup plants powered by natural gas.

Vitamin C Lowers Mortality in Severe Sepsis

STORY AT-A-GLANCE One of the leading causes of death in American hospitals is something many are still unfamiliar with: septicemia (sepsis or septic shock).

4 Steps to Dealing with Intense Emotions When Pain Comes to Visit

Have you ever felt like life is a mix of chaos and mundane—on repeat? There’s too much to do and not enough time to enjoy the little things.

Ron DeSantis Celebrates Freedom in Labor Day Message

Florida Gov.

Another Green Disaster: Amazon Took Solar Rooftops Offline Following Major Fires, Electrical Explosions

A new report from CNBC reveals that Amazon powered down all of its solar rooftops in the U.S.last year following a series of major fires at facilities throughout the country.

Up to 17 States on the Hook for California's Ban on Gas-powered Cars

Seventeen states may be required to follow California’s mandate to ban the sales of almost all gasoline-powered cars by 2035 and to require the purchase of electric vehicles — even though some states are already struggling to meet current electricity demand. In 2020, just weeks after California suffered rolling blackouts