Mexico's Supreme Court orders a zoo to improve conditions for Ely the elephant

The U.S. fertility rate fell to an all-time low of 1.599 in 2024, down from 1.621 in 2023, as women increasingly delay childbirth or choose not to have children, mirroring trends in Western Europe. Officials express concern, prompting initiatives like expanded IVF access, but experts suggest these measures may not address broader issues such as parental leave and affordable childcare. Want More Context? 🔎

Sam Rose, the acting director of UNRWA affairs in Gaza, stated that the agency could replicate its successful aid delivery from the first ceasefire in Gaza, provided it receives the necessary permissions from Israel. This potential hinges on the ability to operate effectively within the current geopolitical constraints. Want More Context? 🔎

Americans visiting Paris are reportedly being charged up to 50% more than French customers, as demonstrated by a Le Parisien experiment where a French reporter and an American impersonator ordered the same meal but received vastly different bills. The American was charged more for drinks and faced different tipping expectations, raising concerns about tourist exploitation in Parisian dining establishments. Want More Context? 🔎

The Israeli military reported that eight soldiers were injured in a deliberate car ramming at a bus stop near Kfar Yona, which police classified as a "terror attack." The attack is part of a recent uptick in violence since the onset of the Gaza war, with 32 Israelis and at least 960 Palestinians reported killed in related incidents. Want More Context? 🔎

In the weeks leading up to the stabbings of four University of Idaho students by Bryan Kohberger, unsettling incidents occurred at their rental home, including one victim, Kaylee Goncalves, reporting an unfamiliar man staring at her. Following Kohberger's sentencing to life in prison, police documents revealed extensive investigative efforts, including DNA evidence linking him to the crime and his eventual arrest, while the motive remains unclear. Want More Context? 🔎

Compare & ContrastThe article examines the severe effects of war and hunger on the residents of Gaza, highlighting warnings from aid groups about the risk of 'mass starvation' due to Israel's blockade of aid. The piece features striking images that underscore the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region. Want More Context? 🔎