Philippine 'Avengers' battle disinformation before election

From lawyers to priests, Philippine fact-checking coalitions are fighting fake news on platforms like YouTube, Facebook and TikTok ahead of the May 9 election

Invest in Black business to bridge the race gap, says U.S. nonprofit

Rodney Foxworth grew up in a working-class Baltimore family, and witnessed his parents economic struggles. Now, as chief executive of Common Future, he is on a mission to channel capital to POC-led enterprises

Energy-hungry bitcoin moves into sights of U.S. environmental movement

Environmental groups and lawmakers are raising the alarm about the climate cost of bitcoin mining, while industry groups and proponents say it can be part of a climate solution

Somaliland fire leaves traders penniless and market destroyed

Thousands of business owners in this breakaway region of Somalia have been left penniless after a massive fire swept through the sprawling Waheen market, engulfing hundreds of stores, stalls and restaurants.

Firefighters hopeful as U.S. government moves to speed up health claims

As climate change boosts U.S. wildfire risks, the Biden administration aims to make it easier for federal firefighters to claim benefits for injuries and illnesses caused by their job

Nigeria blocks 73 million mobile phones in security clampdown

The government says the crackdown will boost security and stop crime but rural and poor citizens cut off from family and business contacts

OPINION: Time to stamp out street harassment of LGBTQ+ people

New York LGBTQ+ activists write chalk slogans around the city to raise awareness about street harassment and catcalling

OPINION: A human rights agenda for ending fossil fuels

Earth Day is a wake-up call for how our use of oil, coal and gas is driving a global climate breakdown that violates the right to a clean and healthy environment

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