Maternal Mortality Rates Decline in 2022, But Disparities Persist for Black Women

ATLANTA, Georgia — A recent report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals a significant decrease in maternal deaths in 2022 compared to the previous year, following a troubling rise during the early stages of the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite this improvement, the report highlights that Black women continue to experience higher rates … Read more

**Risk**: Alabama woman’s home found atop volatile mine, concerns persist

Oak Grove, Alabama – Clara Riley and her family found themselves with numerous unanswered questions during a meeting at her small kitchen table. Concerns arose when Kristie Baggett, a representative of Crimson Oak Grove Resources LLC, visited their home after they expressed worries about a water well located in Clara’s storage room. The family was … Read more

Attack on Navalny’s Ally in Lithuania as Putin’s ‘Henchmen’ Strike: Strategist Vows to Persist

Vilnius, Lithuania – Leonid Volkov, a key strategist for the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, was brutally attacked outside his home in Vilnius, Lithuania, on Tuesday. Volkov accused “Putin’s henchmen” of being behind the assault, which left him hospitalized with a broken arm and severe bruising from hammer blows. Despite the attack, Volkov vowed … Read more

Israel’s Military Claims to Have Killed 10,000 Hamas Fighters in Gaza Conflict, but Concerns Over Civilian Deaths Persist

Tel Aviv, Israel – Authorities in Israel are facing increasing scrutiny over the rising number of civilian casualties amid the conflict with Gaza. Recent reports indicate that over 30,000 Palestinians have been killed, prompting questions about the accuracy of Israel’s claims regarding combatant fatalities. The Israeli military asserts that it has targeted more than 10,000 … Read more