Author: Justin M. Larson

Last week, the Supreme Court ordered the former President and three other senior officials to compensate the families of the victims because they had failed to prevent the tragedy.  More than 270 people were killed in the series of explosions at churches and hotels across the island nation.  A step forward  OHCHR urged Sri Lanka to provide full reparations to the victims, including to establish the truth and to ensure justice.  “Whilst no amount of compensation can ever erase the suffering and pain of the victims and families, this judgment marks a step in the victims’ struggle for recognition of…

The agency announced on Thursday that it was dedicating the International Day of Education on 24 January, to the country’s women and girls.  “No country in the world should bar women and girls from receiving an education. Education is a universal human right that must be respected,” said Director-General Audrey Azoulay.   “The international community has the responsibility to ensure that the rights of Afghan girls and women are restored without delay. The war against women must stop,” she added.  Fears of a ‘lost generation’  Last month, the de facto Taliban authorities in Afghanistan banned young women from universities.  …

Thousands washed ashore dead in the spring, but the fish are back. “They’re pretty hard to kill,” a biology professor said. Source link

Japan’s exports in October massively beating expectations, government data on Friday showed, as shipment to Europe and Asia saw robust growth. Exports grew 3.6% year on year compared with expectations of a 1.1% growth by economists polled by Reuters. However, growth was lower than the 4.2% gain seen in September. The data comes at a time when Japan is locked in a diplomatic spat with its largest trading partner, China, over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments related to Taiwan. Imports to the world’s fourth largest economy unexpectedly rose 0.7%, defying expectations of a 0.7% fall from the Reuters poll. This…

People watch the first sunrise of the new year from a footbridge overlooking the city skyline in Seoul on January 1, 2024. Jung Yeon-je | Afp | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets were set to open lower Friday, after U.S. tech stocks lost ground and investors’ hopes dimmed of a December rate cut by the Federal Reserve. Oracle and AMD were among the first AI plays to fall into the red on the session, followed by Nvidia, which reversed gains and closed nearly 3% lower. An overdue September jobs report showed the U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs, more than economists’ expected. Traders were last pricing about…

Pete Hoekstra’s bluntness is seen as undiplomatic by Canadian officials and interpreted as a way for the Trump administration to turn up the heat as trade talks drag on. Source link

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Selling your car online should be simple. Lately, though, more sellers are running into fake “vehicle report” demands from so-called buyers. The pitch looks routine, yet it leads straight to a payment page on a site you don’t know. We heard from Nick K. of Washington, who spotted the pattern in real time.”In trying to sell a car, it has become apparent that there is a scam related to CarFax-type reports,” Nick wrote in an email to us. “The way it works is a guy texts or emails saying they are interested in…

How best to summarise how badly the government fumbled the UK response to the COVID pandemic?Baroness Heather Hallett, the chair of the inquiry, chose to highlight one truly damning statistic: 23,000. That’s the number of deaths that might have been prevented if Boris Johnson had followed his peers in Italy, Spain and France by locking down the UK on 16 March 2020 rather than delaying for another week.Follow latest: All four UK governments ‘failed to appreciate’ scale of COVID pandemic threat Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player 1:22 ‘Damning’ Covid report: Five things you need to…

We love to mash, roast, bake, and fry sweet potatoes, but boiling is an often-overlooked way to cook them. Experts say boiling can actually make these sweet spuds even better for you. Here’s why. All potatoes are starchy vegetables, but compared to white potatoes, sweet potatoes have a lower glycemic index (GI)—a scale from 0 to 100 that measures how quickly a food raises blood sugar. Boiled sweet potatoes have an even lower GI than baked or roasted ones, Jennifer Scherer, MS, RDN, a registered dietitian nutritionist and owner of Fredericksburg Fitness Studio in Virginia, told Health. A boiled sweet…

Sir Keir Starmer has insisted the G20 still matters and is a “really important” forum to bang the drum for British business, despite the decision of Donald Trump to boycott the international summit in South Africa.Asked what he thought of the US president’s decision, the prime minister simply said Mr Trump had “set out his position”. The PM added he thought it was “really important to be [at the G20] to talk to other partners and allies so we can get on with the discussions around global issues that have to be addressed, and do have an impact back at…

The girl hid in a toilet; another managed to sneak away. Security forces are still trying to rescue the 24 girls who were abducted in northwestern Nigeria. Source link

Nutrition advice often centers on weight loss, but gaining weight can be just as challenging, especially if you have a small appetite or tend to feel full quickly. The best high-calorie snacks pack a lot of energy and nutrients into small portions, allowing you to eat more frequently while choosing foods that also support your overall health. Here are eight nutrient-dense, high-calorie snacks to help you gain weight: ToscaWhi / Getty Images Calories: 230 calories in 1 cup of plain, whole-milk yogurt Greek yogurt offers a nutrient-dense snack, with 21 grams of protein. It also contains probiotics, calcium, and other…

Pickles, typically cucumbers preserved in brine or vinegar, can be a great low-calorie snack option if you’re looking to manage your weight. However, they’re not a magic bullet—their impact on weight loss is modest, and their high sodium content and lack of fiber could undercut their benefits. Pickles are mostly water, so they have low energy density—in other words, they have few calories for their size. Dill or sweet pickle spears contain between 6-20 calories each. This means they can help you satisfy snack cravings while staying within your daily calorie target for weight loss. Some pickles are made with…

Electrolytes are essential minerals, including sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium, that help your body maintain fluid balance, support muscle function, and regulate nerve signals. You lose electrolytes when you sweat, such as during exercise, in hot weather, or when sick with illnesses that cause vomiting or diarrhea. When you need to replenish your body’s electrolytes, coconut water stands out as the best natural choice. Coconut water is the clear liquid found inside young, green coconuts. It is fat-free, hydrating, and a natural source of many of the electrolytes your body needs, including potassium, sodium, magnesium, and calcium. Coconut water helps…

Turmeric is a golden, yellow spice with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that may help relieve symptoms of allergies, high cholesterol, and osteoarthritis. As a supplement, the time of day you take turmeric doesn’t really matter. The best time to take turmeric is when you can combine it with food, which helps increase effectiveness and reduce side effects. Research shows there’s no significant difference in health benefits if you take turmeric in the morning, afternoon, or evening. It’s more important to take turmeric supplements with food, which helps improve the supplement’s absorption and potential effectiveness. Some people find taking turmeric in…

The South African president suggested Washington had decided to participate in the summit, despite an earlier claim of a boycott. Source link

While cottage cheese is a versatile snack that packs 23.5 grams of filling protein per cup, there are plenty of other convenient, tasty options that deliver as much or more protein, plus added perks like healthy fats, antioxidants, or fiber. Anna Blazhuk / Getty Images Protein content: 28 grams, on averageServing size: 1 scoop, mixed with water If you want a snack that delivers maximum protein in one serving, a protein shake is hard to beat. A shake made with a scoop of whey protein powder can pack over 25 grams of protein, beating out cottage cheese. Plus, you can…

It is unclear what President Trump will do to end a brutal civil war in which both sides are backed by U.S. allies, but his statement that he will try has raised hopes for peace. Source link

An official U.S. government exercise during President Trump’s first term forecast turmoil and potential violence in a post-Maduro Venezuela. Source link

A winner will be crowned after two weeks of competition marred by controversy. Source link

Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage and boosts immune health. It also supports wound healing, brain health, and iron absorption. Most adults need 90 milligrams of vitamin C daily. Vegetables are excellent sources of vitamin C; some provide twice your daily needs per serving. Red, orange, and yellow bell peppers provide more than double your daily needs for vitamin C. Grace Cary / Getty Images Vitamin C: 148-235 milligrams (mg) per chopped cup, or 222% of the Daily Value (DV) Red, orange, and yellow bell peppers have more vitamin C than green bell peppers. A cup…

Pop-Tarts are a quick and easy breakfast for busy mornings. But like most foods—especially ones high in sugar and carbohydrates—they can make your blood sugar levels rise. Pop-Tarts are high in two things that have a huge impact on blood sugar: carbohydrates and sugar. “Eating a Pop-Tart will likely make a person’s blood sugar increase,” said Roxana Ehsani, RD, MS, CSSD, a sports dietitian. “Pop-Tarts are composed of refined flour and sugar, which are rapidly broken down by the body. It’s quickly absorbed into the bloodstream, which causes a spike in blood sugar levels.” Pop-Tarts also lack protein and fiber—two…

Iran’s foreign minister said his country would halt plans for a reinstatement of nuclear inspections at a time of heightened concern over Iran’s enriched uranium. Source link

From the 12-3-30 to the 3-2-1, numbered walking challenges have become a hallmark of internet fitness trends. The latest iteration? The 6-6-6 challenge. Challenge instructions vary online, but the basic idea is to walk at a brisk pace for 60 consecutive minutes, with a six-minute warmup and cooldown, at either 6 a.m. or 6 p.m., six days a week. Proponents say this routine can improve endurance, heart health, energy, and mood. Walking has been linked to major health benefits—a recent review tied 7,000 daily steps to a lower risk of heart disease, cancer, depressive symptoms, and even death. But I…