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New challenge launched to store clean energy for longer: 8/21/2026 2:31:09 PM; The public will be better protected from potential hikes on their energy bills, as a new initiative looks to cut the UK’s reliance on more expensive sources of power.
EPA Releases New Guidance to Reduce Lead Exposure in Drinking Water, Protect American Children: 8/21/2026 2:30:43 PM; Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released guidance to help drinking water systems that are working to keep their communities safe from lead.
FDA Approves First Therapy for Patients aged 8 years and older with Glycogen Storage Disease Type Ia: 8/21/2026 2:28:48 PM; The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued an accelerated approval for Genglycos (pariglasgene brecaparvovec-opnr) to reduce daily cornstarch intake as an adjunct to nutritional management in adults and pediatric patients 8 years of age and older with glycogen storage disease type Ia (GSDIa), a rare, inherited genetic disorder caused by a deficiency of the enzyme …
Applications are Now Open for the 2026-2027 Cohort of the NUL Congressional Advocacy Program!: 8/21/2026 2:13:05 PM; The National Urban League Washington Bureau is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026-2027 Cohort of the NUL Congressional Advocacy Program ! The Congressional Advocacy Program is a competitive program that gives movement leaders the opportunity to expand their knowledge of congressional and grassroots engagement and network with policymakers, …
Hundreds of health and nutrition facilities closed as Somalia’s child crisis deepens: 8/21/2026 1:28:09 PM; “In Somalia today, aid cuts are closing doors to healthcare, shutting down nutrition services, and pushing water, education and protection further out of reach.
Governor Hochul Extends Invitation to Canadian Travelers to Visit New York State: 8/21/2026 12:45:43 PM; Governor Kathy Hochul today extended a special invitation to Canadian travelers by announcing the launch of a NY LOVES CANADA promotion on the I LOVE NY website.
WEEE need to talk about prevention to fix Europe’s e-waste rules: 8/20/2026 10:20:14 AM; Europe is buying and discarding more electronics than ever. As the EU prepares to revise its electronic waste rules, environmental and social organisations are calling for a fundamental shift: from managing ever-growing quantities of waste to preventing it in the first place.
Children account for half of suspected mpox cases in Guinea-Bissau: 8/20/2026 9:09:01 AM; Children under 15 account for half of all 46 suspected mpox cases in Guinea-Bissau. UNICEF is scaling up its support to the Ministry of Public Health in direct response to the country’s first-ever mpox outbreak.
Beyond Forecasting: Strengthening Pakistan’s Flood Early Warning System for Local Action: 8/20/2026 8:58:12 AM; Pakistan stands on the frontline of climate change. From devastating riverine floods to increasingly frequent flash floods, hill torrents, urban flooding, and Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), communities across the country are facing a new generation of rapidly evolving hazards.
WHO and Africa CDC welcome the allocation of Ebola vaccines to the Democratic Republic of the Congo: 8/20/2026 8:51:47 AM; Last week, the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) requested a release of Ervebo vaccines from the global Ebola virus disease vaccine stockpile, managed by the International Coordinating Group on Vaccine Provision (ICG).
Thales and Systematic partner to strengthen Denmark’s Air Defence capabilities: 8/20/2026 6:20:45 AM; • Thales and Systematic have formed a strategic partnership to deliver modern, combat-proven air defence solutions to strengthen the Danish Armed Forces.
BofA Directs $250,000 to American Red Cross to Support Fire Recovery: 8/19/2026 12:55:13 PM; Key points • Bank of America is directing two hundred fifty thousand dollars$250,000 to the American Red Cross to support relief and recovery efforts following the wildfires across the Pacific Northwest and western mountain states, including in and around Spokane, WashingtonWA.
BBVA Donates €2 Million to Support Those Affected by the Earthquake in Colombia: 8/19/2026 12:50:39 PM; BBVA has announced a €2 million donation to meet the most urgent humanitarian needs and help with the recovery and reconstruction of the areas affected by the earthquake in Colombia.
From Paper to Platform: Jamaica’s Education Ministry Wraps Up Stakeholder Consultations on Digitizing Teacher Data: 8/19/2026 9:55:07 AM; The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information of Jamaica, supported by the UNESCO Office for the Caribbean and the Joint SDG Fund, has successfully concluded a month-long stakeholder consultation series on digitizing teacher and staff records, which is a key milestone in the Ministry’s move toward a unified digital personnel record within the Education Management …
WHO/UNICEF report highlights gaps in health facility sanitation: 8/19/2026 9:49:32 AM; A new WHO and UNICEF report reveals significant gaps in essential water, sanitation, hygiene and environmental health services in health-care facilities worldwide.
Governor Hochul Announces Start of $24.5 Million Project to Replace Two Bridges Connecting Interstates 84 and 684: 8/18/2026 9:53:33 AM; Traducción al español Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that work is underway on a $24.5 million project to replace two 59-year-old bridges along the ramp from Interstate 84 westbound to Interstate 684 southbound in the Town of Southeast, Putnam County.
UN tax talks: Global South push for fairer rules as rich nations drag their feet on properly taxing wealthiest polluters: 8/17/2026 5:07:09 AM; As the fifth round of negotiations concludes at the United Nations in New York, an ambitious Global Tax Treaty – also known as the UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation – remains within reach.
Building the New: How a Lyme Patient Advocate Landed in the NIH Director’s Office: 8/13/2026 9:00:00 AM; At 7:00 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026, Bruce Fries, President of the Patient Centered Care Advocacy Group, emailed NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya with a comprehensive proposal: Strengthening NIH Research Standards: A Framework for Scientific Integrity, Transparency and Stakeholder Engagement.
Governor Hochul Announces Winners of the 2026 New York Wine Classic: 8/11/2026 11:28:59 AM; Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the winners of the 40th Annual New York Wine Classic, a nationally recognized competition highlighting the best of New York’s wine industry.
Peter G. Hammerschlag Introduces a Practical Vision for Transforming Modern Economies: 8/10/2026 7:48:46 PM; Peter G. Hammerschlag’s thought-provoking book, “Economic Governance Technology,” presents an innovative approach to reshaping the way economies are managed by combining modern science, technology, logic, and fundamental human values.