A heavily mutated variant of the virus that causes Covid-19 appears to be affecting primarily children, scientists say, though it’s not causing more severe disease – in kids or in adults.

Kids may be more likely to get the new ‘Cicada’ variant of Covid-19, scientists say. Here’s what to know about BA.3.2

By Eduardo Baptista BEIJING, April 2 (Reuters) - NASA sent four astronauts on the world's first crewed lunar mission in half a century on Wednesday, in preparation for a first-ever manned landing on

Factbox-China's crewed lunar programme eyes astronaut landing by 2030

The deepening energy crisis triggered by the US-Israel war with Iran has thrust energy security back onto the political stage in European countries.

Energy security rifts widen in Europe

Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates emphasized the "urgent need to refrain from measures" that risk further inflaming tensions on the ground. Eight Muslim-majority countries "strongly condemned" Israel's move to pass a law making death by hanging a default sentence for Palestinian terrorists convicted in military courts, a joint statement released by Pakistan said on Thursday.

Eight Muslim nations condemn Israel's 'dangerous' new death penalty law

An increasing share of workplace fatalities has been among older workers. Here are some of their stories.

They died 'doing what they loved': The stories of workers in their 80s who died on the job

March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is down -178 (-2.93%). March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is down -129 (-2.95%). Cocoa prices are sharply lower today, posting 1-week lows. Improved weather in West Africa is weighing on cocoa prices today. Tropical General Investments Group said today that favorable...

Beneficial Growing Conditions in West Africa Weigh on Cocoa Prices

The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said it has found no evidence of the pro-Iranian militia Hezbollah rearming since a ceasefire with Israel came into effect. "Since the ceasefire agreement came into effect last year, we have not seen south of the Litani river evidence of new weapons entering, of new non-state military infrastructure being built, or of military movements by non-state actors," UNIFIL spokeswoman Kandice Ardiel told dpa on Friday.

UN mission says no evidence Hezbollah rearming in southern Lebanon

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed into effect a law that reinforces protective measures for women who are victims of gender-based violence, a move welcomed by feminist activists although they also demand more funds for prevention.  The introduction of the law comes at a time of anger in Brazil over record cases of violence against women and a series of high-profile incidents that shocked the country and sparked widespread demonstrations on Sunday.  The law, published in Brazil

Brazil approves law strengthening protective measures for female victims of gender-based violence

A large, new study found that the stimulant methylphenidate, such as the drugs Ritalin and Concerta, may lower the risk of psychosis when prescribed to younger children with ADHD.

Common ADHD medication prescribed in childhood may protect against risk of psychosis

The survey, conducted by Tel Aviv University, examined the attitudes of Israel’s Arab population following the conclusion of the war in Gaza. More than 75% of Israel’s Arab citizens support an Arab party joining the government coalition following the end of the war, a new study revealed.

75% of Arab Israelis support Arab party joining government coalition post-war, survey reveals

At least 41 young men in South Africa are dead as a result of getting their foreskins removed ... and the fatal circumcisions were performed as part of traditional initiation ceremonies.

41 Young Men Die in South Africa After Circumcision Initiation

Many parents still dream of turning content creation into a full-time job — but the risks are getting harder to ignore, and a public backlash is brewing.

Child influencers helped power a booming industry. It's time for a reckoning.

This year has been an excellent one for sci-fi films, with various deliveries enamoring crowds with their inventive narrating, dazzling visuals, and provocative topics. From


Audits of the Top Science fiction Movies This Year


A telescope in Chile has captured a stunning new picture of a grand and graceful cosmic butterfly.  At the heart of this bipolar nebula is a white dwarf star that cast aside its outer layers of gas long ago.  Schoolchildren in Chile chose this astronomical target to celebrate 25 years of operation by the International Gemini Observatory.

Telescope in Chile captures stunning new picture of a cosmic butterfly

Even if conflict is ‘short but intense’, countries like Sudan, Yemen, Lebanon will see major increases in poverty rates.

One month of war on Iran cost Arab countries up to $194bn: UNDP

Israel on Saturday launched renewed attacks on the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia in Lebanon, the military said. Launchers and military sites of Hezbollah were hit in the Beqaa area in the east of the country and in southern Lebanon, it said in a post on Telegram.

Two reportedly killed as Israel attacks Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

Picking a most loved frozen yogurt flavor can be a wonderful yet testing task, given the immense range of choices accessible.


10 Famous Frozen yogurt Flavors All over The Planet


When an invisible entity making up 85% of the universe's mass stumps the greatest scientific minds of our time, awe is an understandable response.  Physicists call it “ dark matter, ” a substance they describe as the cosmic glue, the scaffolding, a web that uses gravity to corral, shape and hold together stars, planets and galaxies.  Dark matter's existence is only inferred from its gravitational effects on visible matter.

In wrangling dark matter, some scientists find inspiration in the Torah, Krishna and Christ

NASA's Artemis II mission is underway. The astronauts are scheduled to fly around the moon Monday. Here's what to know about their 10-day journey through space.

NASA's moon mission has begun — here's what's ahead for the Artemis II astronauts

A renowned Brazilian Catholic priest confirmed Tuesday that he was ordered by Sao Paulo’s archbishop to stop broadcasting his services and avoid social media postings all-together, following attacks from right-wing figures who denounce his actions as leftist.  With 2.3 million followers on Instagram, Júlio Lancellotti, 76, is famous all over Brazil for his extensive advocacy and outreach work with homeless people in Sao Paulo.  On Tuesday, he told journalists he received the news from Cardinal O

Brazilian cardinal orders a popular Catholic priest to go offline following right-wing attacks

Investigating verifiable urban communities permits explorers to step back in time and experience the rich legacy and culture of various human advancements.


Authentic Urban areas: Rich Legacy and Lively Societies


Captain Daniel Perez was murdered during the October 7 massacre. His remains were returned to Israel on October 13, 2025.

IDF finds weapon of slain hostage Capt. Daniel Perez in booby-trapped Gaza compound

How Jackman transformed into a Neil Diamond tribute artist.

How did Hugh Jackman nail his latest role? Sequins, tighty-whities and embracing 'zero embarrassment.'

The suit alleges the artificial intelligence chatbot intensified a man's "paranoid delusions" and helped direct them at his mother before he died by suicide.

Lawsuit claims ChatGPT exacerbated man's delusions leading to murder-suicide

Swiss food giant Nestlé says about 12 tons, or 413,793 candy bars, of its KitKat chocolate brand were stolen after leaving its production site in Italy earlier this week for Poland.  The shipment of the crunchy bars, made of waffles covered with chocolate, disappeared last week while en route between production and distribution locations.  The chocolate bars were to be distributed throughout Europe.

Nestlé says 413,793 KitKat candy bars stolen en route from Italy to Poland

Overseeing individual budgets is a urgent expertise that engages people to accomplish monetary security and seek after their objectives. The response


The Solution to Individual budget: Dominating Cash The board


A few precautions as you prepare your Thanksgiving feast will help keep gastrointestinal distress out of your holiday gathering.

Don’t let food poisoning crash your Thanksgiving dinner

With regards to developing vegetables in our nursery, not all assortments offer a similar degree of nourishment. On the off chance that we


Upgrading the Healthy benefit of Your Local Vegetables


Finding the ideal sound blocking earphones can be an overwhelming errand given the horde of choices accessible available today.


4 Sound blocking Earphones for Prevalent Sound and Solace


The Israeli military said on Thursday it has killed more than 40 members of the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia in Lebanon in the last 24 hours. Sources within Hezbollah also reported that dozens of fighters had been killed in close combat with Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon.

Israel says 40 Hezbollah members killed as forces advance in Lebanon

Li Xiong, 41, the former chairman of Huione Group and a core member of what Chinese authorities call the Chen Zhi criminal syndicate, was escorted off a China Southern Airlines flight in Beijing on April 1 – shaven-headed, handcuffed, flanked by officers from China’s Ministry of Public Security. The real ...

Alleged Huione Group Money Laundering Boss Extradited to China

Germany is setting up a council to oversee the return of cultural property and human remains taken from former colonies.View on euronews

Germany to create restitution council to return colonia-era acquired cultural artefacts

Several Muslim countries have strongly criticized Israel's new death penalty law passed by parliament earlier this week. The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Qatar, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates strongly condemn "the imposition of the death penalty in the occupied West Bank and its de facto application against Palestinians," according to a joint statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) on Thursday.

Muslim nations condemn new Israeli death penalty law

While writing "Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online," Fortesa Latifi learned a lot about parent and child influencers. Like, a lot.

$1,000 bribes, Mormon momfluencer mixers and making content to get plastic surgery: The wildest things I learned reporting my book

Human Rights Watch says Capt Traoré, other military leaders and jihadists "may be liable" for the killings.

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