One of the people killed in the flooding was an 81-year-old woman from Perry County. Source: WYMT, Twitter. Several people have been killed after heavy rainfall ravaged parts of Kentucky in the US, with quick rising waters making it impossible for many to escape and leaving others stranded. Significant rainfall was seen in south eastern-Kentucky…
“The resolution comes as the planet grapples with what Andersen called a triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste,” said the UN. The UN General Assembly has stated that it’s a basic right of humanity to live in a healthy environment, saying that climate change is one of…
NASA said that they weren’t informed about the decision by Russian space officials until after they made the announcement. Source: NASA. Russia is set to leave the International Space Station (ISS) after 2024, with Russian officials saying that they will build their own orbital station. The chief of Russian space corporation Roscosmos, Yury Borisov sat…
Scientists showed how the physiology of spiders can be used to make a creepy gripper capable of picking up objects that outweighs it. Source: Preston Innovation Laboratory/Rice University. Dead spiders are being repurposed as necrobotic grippers by mechanical engineers from Rice University in Houston, Texas. Necrobotics has been described as using non-living materials from once-living…
This marks the first time the US government has publicly revealed any action taken to secure Griner’s release. Source: Tommy Williams, Flickr. The Biden administration has offered Russia a deal to bring WNBA star Brittney Griner and former US marine Paul Whelan back to the states. The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken did not…
“I am a work in progress,” said Will Smith after his altercation with Chris Rock. Source: Budiey, Flickr. The comedian has addressed the Oscars situation for the first time at a stand-up show in New York, saying that he’s not a victim. The incident which happened on live TV, sent shockwaves not only throughout the…
Since the beginning of 2022, WFP has reached 4.8 million people across Sudan with life-saving food or cash and nutrition support, school meals, and livelihood opportunities. Source: International Committee of the Red Cross. The World Bank has contributed $100 million to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) in Sudan amid the countries worsening food and…
It is believed to be the largest pink diamond find in the last 300 years since the Daria-i-Noor. Source: Lucapa Diamond Company via Africa Facts Zone, Twitter. Australia’s Lucapa Diamond Company has found a historic 170-carat stone, named the “Lulo Rose”, after the Angolan mine it came from. The Lulo Rose weighs 34 grams and…
“The Government is continuing to support Ukrainians and their immediate family members in Australia by providing access to additional visa pathways,” said Mr Miles. Source: Shutterstock. The government has announced that additional visa pathways will be given to Ukrainians who have sought refuge in Australia. It comes as the offer of Temporary Humanitarian Stay to…
The review would be investigating the approach of the city to events, communications and community management. Source: Russel Charters, Flickr. Melbourne City Council has voted in favour of a motion to review the city’s approach to Australia Day celebrations. The motion was put forward by Lord Mayor Sally Capp who said this is part of…