Devastating flooding in Mokwa near River Niger killed 151 people and injured 11 after Thursday predawn rainfall. Niger State spokesperson Ibrahim Audu Husseini confirmed 3,000 residents displaced across 500 households. Security agencies assist emergency operations during wet season. Aliki Musa stated villagers aren't used to such flooding. Jibril Muregi noted flood-control works were overdue. President Tinubu promised support as climate change worsens northern Nigeria's weather patterns.
A 64-year-old man remains missing after the 52 million-cubic foot Birch Glacier collapsed onto Blatten in Lötschental valley. The mudslide destroyed 90% of buildings, buried Lonza River, and prompted Cantonal Police of Valais' rescue operations using thermal drones. State Councilor Ganzer and Mayor Bellwald confirmed devastation. Authorities had evacuated 300 people and all livestock. Switzerland lost 4% of glacier volume in 2023, 6% in 2022.
Wildfires in Western Canada have forced thousands to evacuate. Over 180 active wildfires rage nationwide, with 102 out of control. Manitoba (25 fires) and Saskatchewan (207 fires) declared emergencies, with evacuations also in Alberta (50 fires) and B.C. (60 fires). Manitoba requested international help while Canadian Armed Forces conduct rescues. Premier Kinew is housing 17,000 evacuees in Winnipeg. Flin Flon and Mathias Colomb evacuated. Air-quality alerts issued as smoke thickens. Oil production sites evacuated. Human activity is the primary cause.
A commercial truck carrying 70,000 pounds (31,751 kilograms) of hives overturned near Lynden, Whatcom County, northwestern Washington, by the Canadian border, releasing 250 million bees. Roads closed as beekeepers helped cleanup, allowing bees to find their queen. Honeybees pollinate over 100 crops but face threats from insecticides, climate change, parasites, disease, and food supply decline, impacting agriculture and food security.
The US FDA approved Moderna's MRNA.O next-generation COVID vaccine, mNEXSPIKE, for adults 65+ and people 12-64 with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-defined risk factors, the company announced Saturday. This marks the first endorsement since requirements tightened. CEO Stephane Bancel called it their third product, designed to protect high-risk individuals from severe disease, available for the 2025-2026 respiratory season.
France's right-to-die bill passed National Assembly 305-199, advancing to Senate. Macron called it an "important step." Eligible patients (18+, French citizens/residents) with terminal illness can receive lethal medication at home/nursing facilities, excluding psychiatric/Alzheimer's cases. ADMD praised the "historic" vote, comparing France to Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Canada, and Australia. CRCF denounced it. A palliative care bill also passed unanimously.
NOTUS found HHS Secretary Kennedy's 72-page MAHA report on childhood chronic diseases cited nonexistent studies among 500+ references regarding screen time and medication use. Despite claiming "radical transparency" and "gold-standard science," Kennedy withheld author details. Press Secretary Leavitt and Spokesman Nixon acknowledged formatting errors while maintaining White House confidence. The report blames poor diet, vaccines, and stress for health disorders. White House requested $500 million for Kennedy's initiative pending policy recommendations.
A wildfire threatens Pimicikamak Cree Nation, 530km north of Winnipeg, with Chief Monias evacuating 767 of 6,500 residents. Premier Kinew declared a provincewide emergency with 17,000 expected evacuees. Evacuation orders affect multiple communities including Flin Flon and Lynn Lake. Reception centres at Billy Mosienko Arena and others are being established. The Canadian Red Cross and Armed Forces assist as smoke compromises Highways 374/373. Norway House received 6,000 evacuees despite 1,000-person capacity.
NASA lost contact with Voyager 2, launched in 1977 to explore outer planets, after a wrong command tilted its antenna 2% earthward. Now in interstellar space, 12 billion miles away with 18-hour signal delay, it's been silent over a week. Its twin, Voyager 1, humanity's most distant spacecraft, remains contactable 15 billion miles away. NASA's Deep Space Network in Canberra monitors while Jet Propulsion Laboratory awaits October's reset.
Robert Kennedy Jr, Marty Makary, and Jay Bhattacharya halted routine COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant women and healthy children, bypassing CDC's process. This contradicts studies showing vaccination safety during pregnancy and Biden's previous recommendations. Kennedy is reshaping health policy to align with Trump's goal. William Schaffner called this "pre-emptory" while Dorit Reiss warned about litigation risks. Cody Meissner supported the decision, claiming previous recommendations were politically motivated. Moderna and Pfizer didn't comment. Insurers are reviewing coverage policies.
Billy Joel, 76, paused performances after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, affecting people over age 55. This brain disorder causes cerebrospinal fluid buildup due to interrupted flow, with multiple causes including head injuries and infections. Symptoms include walking difficulties, bladder control issues, balance problems, hearing/vision impairment, and dementia-like symptoms. Diagnosis requires neurological assessment and CT scans. Treatment involves shunt placement to drain excess fluid.
Swan Hills' 1,300 residents evacuated at 6 p.m. Monday as Edith Lake wildfire burned 2,300 hectares in boreal forest 220km northwest of Edmonton. Night vision-equipped helicopters deployed; incident command team arriving. Highway 33 closed. 705 evacuees registered at Allan & Jean Millar Centre. Aspenleaf Energy halted 4,000 oil barrels. Canadian Natural Resources affected. Near Hinton, a 400-hectare fire threatens Mercoal. Seven out-of-control wildfires rage amid extreme danger.
CFIA ordered culling 400 ostriches at Universal Ostrich Farms after H5N1 killed 69 birds, following World Organization for Animal Health guidelines. Federal Court denied appeals despite opposition from Kennedy Jr. and Dr. Oz, who offered Florida relocation. The virus threatens humans—with B.C.'s first case reported—and Canada's $6.8-billion poultry industry, affecting 14.5 million birds (8.7 million in B.C.) since 2022, plus cattle. Owners would receive $3,000 compensation per bird.
A cholera outbreak killed 70 people in 48 hours in Khartoum, with 2,119 new infections. Since August 2024, Sudan recorded 65,000 cases and 1,700 deaths across 12 states. The war between army and Rapid Support Forces since April 2023 has killed tens of thousands and displaced 13 million. International Rescue Committee warns of imminent public health disaster as 34,000 returnees find devastated homes without clean water.
SpaceX's 403-foot Starship rocket launched May 27 from Starbase, Texas using a recycled booster that crashed into the Gulf of Mexico. The spacecraft broke apart over the Indian Ocean, failing its heat shield test. The Federal Aviation Administration cleared this ninth flight after previous explosions. Elon Musk promised launches every 3-4 weeks despite setbacks. NASA requires Starship progress for moon missions—orbit in 2026, landing by 2027.
Saskatchewan declared a state of emergency as raging wildfires force evacuations across western and central Canada. First Nations leaders describe evacuation efforts in northern Manitoba, where evacuees recall fleeing dangerous conditions. Personal accounts detail immediate action needed across multiple provinces, with emergency measures implemented to protect residents. The crisis has displaced numerous communities throughout the affected regions.
France will ban smoking in outdoor places accessible to children from July 1, announced Health Minister Catherine Vautrin to Ouest-France daily. The ban covers beaches, parks, schools, bus stops and sports venues, with €135 fines. France's 35% smoking rate causes 75,000 annual deaths. Electronic cigarettes are excluded. The National Anti-Tobacco Programme aims for a tobacco-free generation by 2032. 1,500 cities already have local bans. No additional taxes planned due to black market concerns.
NASA astronauts Williams and Wilmore's Boeing Starliner experienced failing thrusters while docking at the International Space Station in June 2024. Their eight-day mission extended to 10 months before returning via SpaceX on March 18. Boeing proved their craft safe through September's uncrewed return. Despite a political row, daily zero-gravity exercise left Wilmore "stronger than ever." Both would fly the "capable spacecraft" again after technical fixes.
Between May 2024-2025, climate change subjected 49% of global population to 30+ extreme heat days, with 67 events identified by World Weather Attribution and Red Cross. Caribbean was heavily impacted, with Aruba experiencing 187 extreme heat days. Morocco recorded 118°F, killing 21. These "silent killers" affect vulnerable populations in Central Asia, South Sudan, and Mediterranean. Experts recommend early warning systems and heat action plans.
President Trump signed orders accelerating nuclear power plant construction, including small untested designs and conventional reactors. This helps US reclaim its edge against China and Russia, with Trump aiming to quadruple capacity versus Biden's triple-by-2050 plan. Beneficiaries include technology companies needing power for data centers, small reactor developers (Last Energy, Oklo, TerraPower, NuScale), Westinghouse Electric, and efforts to restart shuttered plants.
Water scarcity causes conflicts globally, evidenced by ancient Mesopotamian artifacts. Eight billion people compete with agriculture and industry amid climate disruption. Germany faces groundwater depletion, with Tesla requiring 1.4M cubic meters annually in water-rationed areas. RWE uses 500M cubic meters yearly. Frankfurt's water extraction from Hessian Ried damages forests. Helmholtz Center researchers warn of overuse. Water rights need updating. Russian troops recently destroyed a Ukrainian dam.
Former President Biden, 82, diagnosed Friday with aggressive prostate cancer (Gleason 9) after urinary symptoms revealed bone metastasis. Though incurable, the hormone-sensitive cancer remains treatable with 4-5 year prognosis per Dr. Smith of Massachusetts General. Biden and wife Jill shared strength through X post, while doctors recommend hormone therapy over surgery.
Dr. Victoria Rose, British National Health Service surgeon on her third Gaza mission, reports from Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis that malnourished children suffer 40-50% burns and amputations from Israel's attacks. Israel killed 51 Palestinians, bombed Indonesian Hospital's generators, and surrounded Al-Awda. Only 19 of 38 hospitals function amid antibiotics shortages. The UK paused trade talks and EU applies pressure as nine aid trucks remain blocked since March 2. Hundreds of health workers killed.
Canada faces 1,593 measles cases since 1998 eradication, with 83% among unvaccinated people. Dr. Hotez, Nobel nominee, warns of growing skepticism as vaccination rates fall 5% below 95% herd immunity threshold. Researcher Hughes traces movement to 1980s environmental concerns, 1990s autism study, and figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Manitoba reports 44 cases amid expanding vaccine eligibility.
WMO and WGMS report unprecedented glacial retreat—9,000 billion tons lost since 1975, equivalent to a Germany-sized ice block. Michael Zemp and Celeste Saulo warn as fossil fuel emissions push temperatures 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. A Himalayan glacial burst killed 55 and destroyed a dam, while a Peruvian farmer sues RWE over rising glacial lakes. These vanishing "water towers" accelerate sea level rise, threatening freshwater supplies worldwide.
Jharkhand targets leadership in India's fish production under Chief Minister Soren and MP Maji. The Fisheries Policy aims for Rs 10,000 crore revenue with support from Fisheries Directorate and Development Corporation. Fish farmers receive aid from State Cooperative Bank, Livelihood Promotion Society, Khadi Board, Industrial Area Development Authority, and Small Industries Corporation. Silk Textile and Matikala Board assist artisans, boosting economic growth.
Childhood obesity affects 25% of Canadian children, 33% of adolescents, and 14.4 million US children. Global prevalence tripled over 30 years, accelerating during COVID. CMAJ published 54-page guidelines with 10 recommendations by 54 authors. GLP1 agonists and tirzepatide regulate appetite. Celebrities Oprah Winfrey, Kathy Bates, and Rosie O'Donnell publicized weight loss using Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro and Zepbound.
CNSA launched Tianwen-2 via Long March 3B from Xichang Centre to collect samples from 40-100m diameter quasi-satellite 2016HO3 Kamoʻoalewa and explore 311P comet. Arriving July 2026, samples return November 2027. CNSA head Shan Zhongde called it a significant step in China's interplanetary exploration, potentially making it the third nation after Japan and US to retrieve asteroid samples.
In Las Vegas, Vice President Vance told Bitcoin 2025's 35,000 attendees that the Trump administration prioritizes a pro-innovation regulatory framework through the GENIUS Act and market structure bill for the $3 trillion crypto industry—a once-in-a-generation opportunity. Vance condemned SEC Chair Gensler's enforcement approach and Operation Chokepoint 2.0. He thanked the Winklevoss twins and Coinbase for supporting Trump and Senator Moreno, urging continued political and AI involvement.
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals acquires bankrupt 23andMe for $256 million, excluding Lemonaid Health telehealth service. Following March bankruptcy, weak DNA testing kit sales, and 2023 data breach, deal closes Q3 2024. Court-appointed overseer monitors 15 million customers' genetic data from saliva samples amid lawmaker scrutiny. 23andMe becomes Regeneron subsidiary.
Live weather updates reveal urban flooding in Mumbai with streets inundated and meteorological records broken. Delhi faces an unseasonal deluge while bracing for additional showers. Kerala stands on red alert with weather alerts issued across multiple affected regions. Transportation disruptions and infrastructure concerns plague these areas as authorities monitor unusual precipitation patterns, triggering significant public safety concerns.
World Resources Institute reports record-shattering global forest losses in 2024, driven by Amazon fires during the worst drought ever recorded. Brazil lost 2.8 million hectares while Bolivia saw a 200% increase from agricultural expansion. Tropical forests decreased by 6.7 million hectares—18 soccer fields per minute—releasing 4.1 gigatonnes of emissions. Boreal forests in Canada and Russia each lost 5.2 million hectares. Despite the Glasgow Leaders Declaration to halt forest loss by 2030, only Indigenous protection and Southeast Asian conservation showed success.
NB.1.8.1 COVID-19 variant, first identified January 2023 in China, has spread to 22 countries including Russia and US. WHO monitors it while CDC tracks cases. Anna Popova confirms testing systems detect it despite mutations enhancing immune evasion and transmissibility over XFG variant. Asian countries report increased hospitalizations. FDA limits vaccine approvals to seniors and at-risk individuals. Dr. Amy Edwards expressed concerns about vague guidelines. Experts recommend preventive measures.
Makoko, Nigeria faces corruption and aid funds mismanagement affecting sanitation and clean water. Correspondents from African countries report: Kenyan patients struggle accessing vital medication; South Africa experiences HIV-related antiretroviral shortages; Nigeria reports 95% healthcare worker unemployment and halted school programs. Growing calls for sustainable local funding and government intervention question these nations' ability to build local, independent support systems amid service disruptions.
Record-breaking floods in Eastern Australia killed four people, left one missing, and isolated 50,000 residents. A weather system dumped months of rain in three days, causing flash floods that prompted 678 rescues. Albanese and Minns visited areas now littered with debris. Sydney airport closed runways, disrupting flights. ClimaMeter researcher Faranda attributes these increasingly common events to climate change. Officials warned about contaminated waters as Warragamba Dam nears overflow.
Canada's housing shortage prompts discussions about mandatory solar panel integration. Katherine Zhou of PV Technical Services highlights supply chain limitations, while Andreas Athienitis from Concordia University advocates for energy-efficient construction. John Gamble of Modular Energy Solution notes financial benefits through mortgage bundling. Residential solar installations would benefit the grid, particularly in southern Ontario with high industrial energy demands. Unlike nuclear alternatives requiring time, solar offers an immediate, overnight solution. The initiative could boost domestic solar manufacturing, provide long-term savings despite increased construction costs, and create a more sustainable approach.
On Wednesday, OpenAI announced acquiring former Apple design head Jony Ive's AI startup io for $6.5 billion ($5 billion after existing stake). In a blog post, CEO Sam Altman and Ive revealed their two-year collaboration through LoveFrom collective will create a new family of AI-powered products debuting next year. As io merges with OpenAI, Ive assumes deep design and creative responsibilities across both companies.
Geneva's 78th World Health Assembly concluded after nine days of debate, adopting the first pandemic agreement with pathogen benefit-sharing consultations planned. WHO secured 20% increase in assessed contributions (50% of core budget by 2030-2031), $210 million in pledges atop $1.7 billion raised. Resolutions addressed noncommunicable diseases, halving air pollution impacts by 2040, social connection, lead-free future, formula milk marketing, and Guinea worm eradication. Director-General Tedros celebrated this historic cooperation.
AP reported New York grain markets commodity futures prices as of 10:00:21 AM Friday, May 30. Trading at 5,000 bushel minimum in cents per bushel showed Open Interest Change of -7625, indicating significant reduction in trading positions. This standardized price quotation serves as a regular market report for agricultural traders monitoring commodity movements.
Russia is building 80km of power lines to restart Ukraine's seized Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. Putin assured the UN atomic watchdog of restart plans while Rosatom's Likhachev cited grid replacement as crucial. Greenpeace's Burnie revealed Russia could connect the 6-gigawatt plant to its Rostov region bordering Donetsk and Luhansk. Russian-installed administrators are preparing staff to return the Mariupol substation-connected facility to full capacity.
The DOJ is investigating criminals who breached Coinbase Global, not the company itself. Attackers stole customer names, addresses, and emails, but no passwords or login credentials. Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal is working with international authorities following a May 11 threat email. Projected losses range $180-400 million.
Russia hopes its forests will offset its fourth-highest global emissions, but poor conservation may transform them from sink to source within a decade. Putin's envoy claims Russia's forests could absorb most global emissions despite 20% absorption decline since 2009. Anonymous experts (fearing foreign agent risks) cite wildfires, old-growth logging, permafrost melting, and coniferous monocultures as threats. Solutions include sustainable forest management, developing forestry on abandoned agricultural lands, and banning virgin forest logging.
FDA leaders Makary and Prasad announced in NEJM that annual COVID boosters will require clinical trials for healthy under-65s, while maintaining availability for 65+ and high-risk individuals from six months up. U.S., unique in recommending universal yearly shots, seeks evidence-based approach despite vaccine makers' concerns about delays. Example cited: uncertain benefit for healthy 52-year-old with normal BMI seeking seventh dose.
The DFO absolved a leopardess of an attack despite video evidence, following forest department investigation into human-wildlife conflict exacerbated by habitat encroachment. Wildlife management protocols and relocation options were evaluated amid local protests. Conservation laws and expert testimony influenced the decision, raising questions about balancing public safety with predator protection in encroached areas.
Oil powers global transportation and industry. Big Oil drives temperature rise through emissions. IEA opposes new fields for net-zero by 2050. Industry infrastructure pollutes ecosystems. Companies earn $1 trillion annually with record 2022 gains. Their lobbying influences governments and COP28. Companies spend only 4% on clean energy while 96% explore new reserves totaling 230 billion barrels, promoting carbon capture and hydrogen.
US cut $400 million to South Africa's HIV/AIDS programs, forcing 8 million patients to travel for medication. Trump's order slashed 90% of USAID grants, devastating Sub-Saharan Africa's $12.7 billion aid. Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation predicts 500,000 deaths; Africa CDC estimates 4 million. Amref lost 20% of funding. Global Fund warns about disease control setbacks. UNAIDS lost funding; Gavi cuts threaten 75 million children's vaccinations. Nigeria, Uganda, Malawi and Democratic Republic of Congo struggle to fill healthcare gaps despite domestic funding efforts.
Hundreds of visitors with binoculars and telephoto lenses have flocked to Vancouver's Westside Douglas Park, drawn by social media to observe a barred owl family—considered an invasive species—with two or three fledglings nesting in a tree hole. The city installed a fence with warning signs to keep dogs away. Visitors remain quiet and respectful. Resident James Kung appreciates this exotic wildlife over rats and coyotes.
In 1999, Kulkarni's family business acquired an Edmonton retailer, expanding from 12 to 150 North American outlets. Post-Yale, Kulkarni chose brick-and-mortar retail over Wall Street or Silicon Valley. They evolved from intuitive buying to data-science after 2008, creating an AI trend watcher monitoring 50,000 daily social media videos across Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. They develop products within 53 days, launching Dubai Chocolate under Oasis Treasures. Kulkarni warns tariffs will cause inflation.
Wildfires ravage Russia's Far East, devastating Siberia, Amur, Khabarovsk, and Primorye amid drought conditions exacerbated by climate change. Smoke-filled skies loom over charred forests as aerial firefighting struggles against widespread destruction. Environmental impacts are severe, forcing evacuations and creating health hazards. Emergency responders battle the blazes while communities face immediate dangers and long-term consequences from this disaster documented through stark photography.
AfDB Annual Meetings in Abidjan (May 2025) addressed Africa's USD 400 billion financing gap despite substantial resources: USD 24 billion sovereign wealth, USD 676 billion pension funds, USD 100 billion remittances. With 18% world population but 1% data centre capacity, Africa's 600 million mobile users drive tech unicorns and mobile money innovations. Club de Madrid promotes digital rights while artificial intelligence enhances governance. Technology, youth, and women require local leadership for inclusive development.