Today on Squirrel News, we feature Senegal’s youngest leader aiming for change, Thailand’s step towards same-sex marriage, and AI-powered TB diagnostics in the Philippines.
Senegal embraces democratic change with election of reform-driven president
Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s ascent from from prison to presidency heralds a new era of reform and transparency in governance, amidst national calls for change and stability.
Thailand senate advances bill for same-sex marriage
Thailand’s Senate has passed the first reading of a bill legalising same-sex marriage. This brings Thailand closer to becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to acknowledge such unions.
Portable diagnostic kits help the Philippines in tuberculosis fight
In the Philippines, innovative suitcase-sized diagnostic kits enhanced by AI technology are being deployed to combat tuberculosis, the world’s deadliest infectious disease.
The UK and US governments have inked a landmark agreement to jointly develop advanced methods for ensuring the safety of artificial intelligence systems. This collaboration aims to address the challenges and maximise the benefits of AI technologies.
New quarters featuring diverse women offer a fresh lens on US history
Educators anticipate the American Women Quarters programme, which showcases 20 influential women on currency, to enrich US history lessons by highlighting diverse contributions that had been largely unrecognised.
Canada seeks to provide free contraception for women
Canada aims to cover the full cost of contraception for women as part of health care reform. This initiative, which seeks to remove financial barriers to contraceptive choices, is pending approval from the provinces that administer health care.
Communities balancing short-term rentals and local housing needs
US towns are finding ways to regulate platforms like Airbnb, safeguarding residential housing and keeping communities vibrant by implementing rules like limiting rentals and requiring hosts to live in the homes they list.
Architecture for climate protection, sustainability, and fun
From the New York “Dry line” to woven cities and floating city blocks, a Danish architect is designing practical solutions with vision and playfulness.
DRC women advance land rights to curb gender violence, gain economic freedom
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, women are challenging traditional male land inheritance norms to secure their own land rights, simultaneously addressing gender-based violence and paving the way for economic autonomy.
Miners help restore the Amazon after gold mining devastation
Miners in Peru’s Madre de Dios region have joined forces with the NGO Pure Earth to restore parts of the Amazon rainforest previously ravaged by gold mining.
