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France24.com (en) 

World Refugee Day: With Sudanese refugees fleeing war for South Sudan

The conflict in Sudan between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which broke out on April 15, 2023, has caused the world’s largest humanitarian crisis and the displacement of over 9 million people. More than 650,000 of them have now fled to neighbouring South Sudan. These survivors have escaped atrocities, only to reach one of the world’s poorest countries, where aid workers are struggling to cope. Our regional correspondent Olivia Bizot met with refugees at the Sudan-South Sudan border.

Drugs.com 

1 in 4 U.S. Yards May Have Unsafe Levels of Lead

THURSDAY, June 20, 2024 -- The yards of 1 in every 4 U.S. households have soil lead levels that exceed new federal lead screening levels of 200 parts per million (ppm), a new study finds.“I was shocked at how many households were above the new 200...

Drugs.com 

Could Blood Pressure Meds Help Prevent Adult Epilepsy?

THURSDAY, June 20, 2024 -- A class of blood pressure medications appears to also help lower seniors’ risk of developing epilepsy, a new study finds.The drugs, called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), might prevent epilepsy in people at highest r...

Economictimes.indiatimes.com 

Exams being rigged under BJP rule: Akhilesh Yadav

Akhilesh Yadav criticizes the Central government for canceling the UGC-NET exam, citing concerns about the 'paper mafia' rigging exams under BJP rule. The Education Ministry canceled the UGC-NET conducted by the National Testing Agency, leading to a CBI investigation.