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Proposed budget cuts could overwhelm ERs and disrupt health care systems

A quiet but impactful policy change within the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" threatens to upend the U.S. health care system, potentially leaving emergency rooms (ERs) overwhelmed and nursing homes shuttered. The legislation, passed by Congressional Republicans, reduces the nationwide provider......

Ben Guerir ranks among the hottest cities on Earth as global heatwave intensifies

Morocco found itself in an unenviable spotlight: the city of Ben Guerir was listed among the top 10 hottest places in the world. According to data from Eldorado Weather, a global thermal monitoring platform, Ben Guerir recorded a scorching 46.4°C, placing it 10th internationally, ahead of several......

Europe’s cleanest and dirtiest swimming spots revealed in latest report

More than three-quarters of monitored bathing waters across the European Union, Albania, and Switzerland were rated as "excellent" in 2024, according to the European Environment Agency (EEA). The annual report, published on Friday, also found that only 1.5 percent of swimming areas were classified......

Child labor in Morocco: A persistent challenge despite progress

Child labor remains a pressing issue in Morocco, particularly affecting rural communities, despite a gradual decline in recent years. According to a report by the High Commission for Planning (HCP), based on the 2024 National Employment Survey, approximately 101,000 children aged 7 to 17 are engaged......

Major volcanic eruption disrupts tourism in Indonesia

Indonesia experienced a significant volcanic eruption near the resort island of Bali as Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted at 5:35 PM on Tuesday, releasing an ash cloud that reached approximately 11 kilometers (six miles) into the atmosphere. The eruption caused an extensive ash cloud that affected visibility......

Spain’s rental market crisis: where did 150,000 homes go?

A staggering 150,000 residential properties have vanished from Spain’s long-term rental market since 2023, leaving many Spaniards struggling to find affordable housing. Experts suggest the controversial Housing Law, combined with landlords’ pursuit of higher profits and legal uncertainties,......

The mysterious impact of microplastics on health: ‘the long-term effects are unknown’

Scientists have observed these tiny particles in the intestine, in the liver… and even in the brain. Experts have evidence that microplastics can cause DNA damage. The world is infested with plastics, which are crammed with materials containing more than 10,000 chemicals, including carcinogens......

Immigration raids shake Los Angeles: businesses suffer, families live in fear

An intensified wave of immigration raids in Los Angeles is disrupting businesses and upending the lives of migrant families. The crackdown, targeting immigrant workers regardless of their legal status, is drawing stark parallels to the economic and social paralysis last seen during the Covid-19 pandemic. Economic......

Naver collaborates with Nvidia and Nexus to establish AI data center in Morocco

Korean company Naver has announced a partnership with Nvidia and Nexus to construct an AI data center in Morocco. This collaboration aims to provide sovereign AI computing services across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. The data center will have a total capacity of 500 megawatts, with the first......