Beatrice Bianchi
Beatrice Bianchi, 78, is a veteran Italian journalist with decades of experience covering politics, policy and corporate accountability. Their reporting aims to be clear, sourced and accountable to readers.
Beechcraft Baron Crash Kills 5 Near Catalina
A tragic incident occurred on October 9, 2024, when a Beechcraft Baron aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Catalina Airport in Avalon, California, Unite
Hurricane Helene Kills 37 in Georgia
Hurricane Helene tore through Georgia on September 15, 2024, and the final death toll now stands at 37. That number is concrete. The storm had already battered
xAI Launches Colossus Supercomputer in Memphis AI Hub
On September 2, 2024, xAI achieved a significant milestone with the launch of its Colossus supercomputer in Memphis, marking a major breakthrough in the develop
Glencore continues as top global commodity trader and miner in 2024
On August 12, 2024, Glencore plc, a multinational commodity trading and mining company, continued to operate as one of the world's largest companies, with its...
Park Fire Forces Lassen Volcanic Park Closure
Lassen Volcanic National Park is closed. That is not a small thing. The park draws visitors from across the country and around the world to see its boiling mud
Wyoming Wildfire Burns After Plane Crash Kills 7
The wildfire burning north of Gillette, sparked by the crash of a plane that killed all seven people aboard on July 26, is forcing a reckoning with a hard reali
Typhoon Gaemi Triggers Manila Calamity Declaration
Metro Manila sits on water. That is the grim reality laid bare by Typhoon Gaemi. The region’s 636 square kilometers hold 14 million people, many living on recla
Nigeria School Collapse Kills 22 Children
A devastating tragedy unfolded in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria, on July 12, 2024, as a school building collapse resulted in the loss of at least 22 young lives a
UK Elects 650 MPs in July 4 General Election
The 2024 United Kingdom general election was held on July 4, 2024, in England, marking a significant moment in British politics as all 650 members...
Delhi Airport Roof Collapse Kills 1, Injures 8
The collapse of a roof section at Indira Gandhi International Airport on June 28 was not a freak accident born of a single cloudburst. It was the predictable ou
EU Nature Restoration Law Mandates 30% Habitat Recovery by 2030
More than 80% of Europe's natural habitats are in poor condition. That stark figure is the bedrock of the European Union's new Nature Restoration Law, which off
Microsoft Invests $2.2B in Malaysia AI Cloud Hub
Malaysia's semiconductor factories already hum with activity, churning out chips that power devices worldwide. That industrial base is precisely what drew Micro
Trump Media Stock Surges 15.6% But Stays 54% Below Peak
For the thousands of individual investors who bought Trump Media & Technology Group at its peak, Wednesday’s 15.6 percent stock surge changes little. They remai
Brazil Rainstorm Kills 23 in Espírito Santo, Rio
A devastating rainstorm swept through the Brazilian states of Espírito Santo and Rio de Janeiro on March 24, 2024, leaving a trail of destruction and claiming t
UK Condemns Putin Nuclear Threat Over Ukraine
UK, 29 February, 2023: Vladimir Putin's recent threat to use nuclear weapons over the Ukraine crisis has been labeled "irresponsible and deplorable" by UK Foreign…
FDA Approves Lyfgenia Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell
For decades, sickle cell disease has meant a life measured in pain crises, hospital visits, and early death. The underlying mechanism—a single genetic mutation
Mali Confirms 600 Dengue Cases, 21 Deaths Amid Outbreak
For years, Mali has wrestled with malaria. Now, dengue fever is forcing its own reckoning. As of early December 2023, the country has recorded 600 cases and at
Ndrangheta Expands Global Drug Trafficking Network
On November 24, 2023, the 'Ndrangheta, a mafia-type criminal syndicate originating from the Calabria region of Italy, remains one of the world's most powerful and...
Car Blast at Rainbow Bridge Kills Two, Injures Agent
A devastating explosion occurred near the Canada–United States border at the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls, New York, on November 22, 2023, resulting in the d
Aftershock Kills One Near Herat After Deadly Quakes
A powerful magnitude 6.3 aftershock struck near the Afghan city of Herat on October 11, 2023, leaving at least one person dead and 65 others injured. This devas
Storm Daniel Kills Thousands After Libya Dams Collapse
On September 4, 2023, a low-pressure system formed, marking the beginning of Storm Daniel, a tropical cyclone that would go on to cause catastrophic damage...
Gray Fire Forces Evacuation of Medical Lake, Washington
A mandatory evacuation order has been issued for the community of Medical Lake, Washington, as the Gray Fire rages near Spokane in eastern Washington. The fire,
Chinese Jets, Ships Disrupt Taiwan Shipping Lanes
The deployment of Chinese fighter jets and naval vessels around Taiwan on August 10 is already reshaping calculations in Washington, Taipei, and across the regi
Hazara Express Derailment Kills 34 in Rural Sindh
The Hazara Express train derailed near Sarhari railway station in Nawabshah, Sindh, on August 6, 2023. At least 34 people are dead. More than 100 are injured. T
