‘The White Lotus’ sparked surge in online searches for anxiety drug: UCSD study
A UC San Diego study found that Google searches for lorazepam, a prescription anxiety medication featured in HBO’s “The White Lotus”, increased significantly...
Jingle Terrace Nights taking place at the Moonlight Amphitheater
Jingle Terrace Nights is a free holiday event at Moonlight Amphitheater in December, featuring light shows, activities, refreshments, live entertainment, photo opportunities, and...
Pacific Beach becomes 'candy coated holiday wonderland'
Pacific Beach is transforming into a “Candy Coated Holiday Wonderland” with a tree lighting, holiday wreaths, a Santa Run, and a parade, as...
UN chief warns unpaid dues near $1.6 billion, as budget cuts deepen
UN chief warns unpaid dues near $1.6 billion, as budget cuts deepen António Guterres told the Fifth Committee the UN is facing its...
Landmine casualties hit four-year high as treaty setbacks deepen
Landmine casualties hit four-year high as treaty setbacks deepen It documents 6,279 casualties in 2024. Children remain especially vulnerable, particularly in conflict-affected countries...
WHO backs wider use of weight-loss medicines, calling obesity a chronic disease
WHO backs wider use of weight-loss medicines, calling obesity a chronic disease The guidance focuses on GLP-1 therapies – medicines such as liraglutide,...
HIV and AIDS: Despite funding setbacks, prevention sees progress
HIV and AIDS: Despite funding setbacks, prevention sees progress “Promise that you will take your medicines lifelong,” Ms. Mishra told UN News in...
Gaza: UN reports expanded winterisation efforts as cold weather intensifies
Gaza: UN reports expanded winterisation efforts as cold weather intensifies 1 December 2025 Peace and Security The UN says humanitarian partners in Gaza...
In the Occupied Palestinian Territory, journalism is ‘both a battleground and a lifeline’
In the Occupied Palestinian Territory, journalism is ‘both a battleground and a lifeline’ The issue was in the spotlight at UN Headquarters on Monday during a...
Cyclone Ditwah brings worst flooding in decades to Sri Lanka, killing hundreds
Cyclone Ditwah brings worst flooding in decades to Sri Lanka, killing hundreds According to the UN relief coordination office, OCHA, 998,918 people across...