Mexico City bans violent bullfighting, sparking fury and celebration

Kateryna Zarembo, a former academic, volunteered as a paramedic on Ukraine's front lines amidst concerns about Trump's Ukraine policies. Women in Ukraine's armed forces have increased, with many joining voluntarily due to personal motivations. The war has prompted societal changes, with families like the Orobets preparing their children for potential future conflicts by emphasizing the importance of military skills. Full Article

U.S. energy interests are warning that a lawsuit in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, seeking billions in damages from Chevron could set a dangerous precedent for American energy exploration. The lawsuit alleges that Texaco, now a subsidiary of Chevron, released toxic pollution into bayou wetlands in the 1980s. The case has implications for other energy producers facing similar lawsuits in Louisiana. Critics question the close relationship between the state government and the attorney leading the lawsuits, as...

Researchers and artists are exploring the transformative power of dance in fostering collaboration and social inclusion, as seen through Nicholas Rowe's global efforts to teach dance to marginalized communities worldwide. Dance neuroscience reveals that dancing together activates multiple brain regions, promoting intra-brain synchrony and enhancing communication. With the establishment of the world's first UNESCO Chair of Dance and Social Inclusion at the University of Auckland, initiatives like Rowe's Intracomp project are paving the way for...

Joe Harris, a World War II veteran and member of the all-Black 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, known as the Triple Nickles, died at the age of 108 in Los Angeles. He parachuted into forest fires in the Pacific Northwest caused by Japanese balloon bombs, as part of Operation Firefly in 1945. Harris performed 72 jumps and was honored by Marine Corps veterans and wildland firefighters in his later years. Full Article

The Israeli military issued a sweeping evacuation order for the southern Gaza Strip during the Eid al-Fitr holiday, potentially signaling intensified assaults on Rafah, which has been heavily impacted by the conflict with Hamas. The order, posted by Arabic-language spokesman Avichay Adraee, instructed Palestinians to relocate to shelters in a coastal region to the north to protect against military operations targeting terrorist organizations. Displaced residents faced challenges in complying due to a lack of resources,...

Netflix will be making the show "Adolescence" available to all secondary schools in the UK through Into Film+, accompanied by guides from healthy relationships charity Tender. The show, which addresses radicalization of a young boy by alt-right groups online, was supported by Keir Starmer and co-creators Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne. Thorne emphasized the importance of sparking conversations about online influence and violence among young people through the drama. Full Article