Long waits for home care persist in California despite expansion

Jeronimo Kataquapit, a member of Ontario's Attawapiskat First Nation, protests outside The Ring of Fire against a provincial law designating the area as a "special economic zone" for mining, fearing it undermines indigenous rights. Prime Minister Mark Carney's "One Canadian Economy Act" aims to spur investment, but has sparked backlash from indigenous leaders for potentially bypassing necessary consultations and environmental assessments. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Jeronimo Kataquapit, a young member of a...

Republicans in the US Senate have decided to preserve the US-backed HIV/Aids programme Pepfar from proposed $400 million cuts, maintaining total cuts at $9 billion in a rescissions package that also targets international aid and public broadcasting. Bipartisan concern for Pepfar's impact, which has saved millions of lives globally, has influenced this decision, with the amendment set for another House vote before a Friday deadline. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Senators in the...

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has called for an "aggressive investigation" into the death of 20-year-old Palestinian-American Saif Musallat, who was beaten by Israeli settlers in Sinjil. Musallat's family claims he was defending their land when he was killed, alongside his friend Mohammed al-Shalabi, while Israeli authorities reported a violent confrontation sparked by stone-throwing. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: US Ambassador Mike Huckabee has asked Israel to look into the death of...

The suspect, Vance Boelter, 57, has been indicted on six federal charges, including stalking and murder, for the fatal shooting of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, during a rampage in June. Authorities allege Boelter targeted other lawmakers and planned a larger attack, with potential sentences of life imprisonment or the death penalty pending his trial. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Summary A man named Vance Boelter has been charged with...

The Northeast U.S. has seen a 60% rise in extreme precipitation events in recent decades, with climate change making such heavy rainfall more frequent and intense. A recent storm caused significant flooding, particularly in New York City and New Jersey, highlighting the dangers of infrastructure overwhelmed by unprecedented rainfall, leading to two fatalities. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: The Northeast is getting a lot more heavy rain because of climate change, which makes...

Bestselling author James Patterson and investigative reporter Vicky Ward released "The Idaho Four: An American Tragedy," exploring the motives behind Bryan Kohberger's brutal murder of four University of Idaho students. The book reveals insights from over 300 interviews, suggesting that Maddie Mogen was the intended target, while also detailing Kohberger's background and the chilling events surrounding the crime. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: A new book by James Patterson and Vicky Ward tells...