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Society The World

12. May 2023

No More Mining: Lab-Grown Diamonds Are the Real Deal

Luxury jeweler Cartier is making the move from mined diamonds to lab-made diamonds - and they are certainly not the only ones.

Society USA

11. May 2023

Fewer Cigarette Smokers Than Ever Here

The number of United States cigarette smokers has dropped to an all-time low.

Health Ghana

9. May 2023

Better Education and Nutrition, Better Growth for Children

In Ghana, the prevalence of stunting in children under five has significantly declined in recent years.

Society Uzbekistan

4. May 2023

Domestic Violence: Unanimous Win for Women and Children

Uzbekistan unanimously approved legislation that criminalizes domestic violence, ultimately providing women and children with greater legal protections.

Health USA

4. May 2023

Gray No More? Scientists Discover Why Hair Turns Gray (and How to Stop It!)

A new study gives us a greater understanding of how and why hair turns gray - and may give clues as to how to slow down, stop, or even reverse the process.

Society Malaysia

30. April 2023

Historic Move to Abolish Death Penalty Takes Center Stage

Lawmakers in Malaysia have voted to remove capital punishment for serious crimes in the country, potentially sparring approximately 1,300 prisoners who are currently on death row.

Society Philippines

28. April 2023

More Education Leads to Less Teenage Pregnancies Here

Over the last five years, the number of teenage pregnancies has decreased in the Philippines, liking education to this shift in adolescent birth rates as there are fewer pregnancies as educational attainment increases.

Society Bhutan

27. April 2023

No More Number 2 on the Streets!

As Bhutan made the improvement of health a top priority, the South Asian country has officially put an end to open defecation on its territory, notably by successfully changing people’s perception and knowledge of sanitation.

Society Mozambique

27. April 2023

Tropical Storms: Early Warning Means Life-Saving Early Actions

In Mozambique, the population is bracing itself for the passage of Cyclone Freddy, and the lessons learned in Madagascar concerning limiting the loss of life, including early warnings and early action, will be put to good use.

Society Uruguay

26. April 2023

This Small Nation Has the Strongest Democracy

Uruguay, in South America, is the strongest democracy in the Americas, with low poverty rates and social safety nets comparable to European countries, partly because no entrenched aristocracy or marked social hierarchy took hold, giving it a solid historic advantage.