On 29 October 2025, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out overnight air-strikes in Gaza that killed at least 104 Palestinians, including dozens of children and women, according to Gaza’s health authorities. Israel described the strikes as targeting weapons depots and militants in northern Gaza near Beit Lahia. This development came despite a US-brokered cease-fire […]
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POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES
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Good News News
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
Health Canada Approves Drug to Slow Alzheimer’s Disease
On 25 October 2025, Health Canada approved lecanemab (brand name Leqembi) for use in Canada. This is the first medication in more than a decade—and the first in Canada with a mechanism of action targeting the underlying biology of Alzheimer’s disease. Lecanemab is indicated for people diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease or mild cognitive impairment […]
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Trump Top Officials Moving Into Military Bases
The article reports that a notable number of senior officials in the Donald Trump administration—including Stephen Miller (former White House adviser), Marco Rubio (Secretary of State) and Kristi Noem (Secretary of Homeland Security)—have moved into housing on U.S. military installations in the Washington, D.C., area. These homes were previously occupied by senior uniformed officers. Specifically, […]
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SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Recent U.S. Arts Board Firings by Trump Administration
On 29 October 2025, the White House announced that all six members of the Commission of Fine Arts (CFA) had been terminated with immediate effect. The CFA is an independent federal body, established in 1910, that advises the President, Congress, and local governments on matters of design and aesthetics related to federal buildings, memorials, and […]
Science & STEAM
SDG 16: Peace and Justice Strong Institutions
Texas Sues Tylenol
On 28 October 2025, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, alleging that they engaged in deceptive trade practices by marketing Tylenol (acetaminophen) as safe for pregnant women, while allegedly concealing evidence of links between its use and developmental disorders—specifically autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). […]
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New Info Reveals Prince Andrews Hosted Epstein In The Royal Lodge
The BBC article reports that Prince Andrew (Duke of York) hosted major figures including Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and Harvey Weinstein at the royal residence known as Royal Lodge. The piece draws on previously hidden or newly obtained documents and testimony, exploring the exposure of elite networks and the role of the royal household in […]
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Humanity
SDG 1: No Poverty
Food-Aid Program at Risk Amongst Shutdown
As the U.S. federal government shutdown extends into its fourth week, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — the nation’s primary food-aid safety net supporting more than 41 million Americans — is facing a potential interruption of benefit payments for November 2025. While October benefits remain funded under previously allocated resources, the United States Department […]
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Tik Tok, China and USA Reaching Final Deal on Sale
On October 26 2025, the U.S. and China announced an agreement to restructure TikTok’s American operations. Under the deal, U.S. and international investors will acquire a majority of the platform’s U.S. business — estimated around US$14 billion — while China’s parent company ByteDance would retain a minority stake (reported under 20 %). U.S.-based board control […]
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Trump’s Role in The Gaza Ceasefire
The BBC article presents commentary by its Middle East editor, Jeremy Bowen, on former President Trump’s role in brokering or influencing a recent ceasefire deal in Gaza. Bowen argues that while Trump’s intervention was influential in advancing the immediate agreement, it should not be misconstrued as a lasting model for peace. Bowen highlights that ceasefires […]
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SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
African Satellite Grid Now Controls Global Internet Routes
Headline phrasing like “controls global internet routes” is dramatic — and useful for attention — but the reality is more subtle. Over the last three years Africa has dramatically increased its satellite capacity and institutional coordination, and that shift is changing how traffic is carried, routed and re-routed across the continent and, in specific circumstances, […]