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Zimbabwe mine turns dumpsite into solar station -- Site generates all the energy it needs for operations at the mine and releases excess energy into the national grid

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NASA chief warns of Chinese military presence in space -- Bill Nelson's comment came as he testified before the House Appropriations Committee on the US space agency's budget for fiscal 2025

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Hospitals in eastern DRC face vaccine shortages -- Parents worried about their children's health are calling on authorities to quickly resolve situation

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New effort tackles drug overdose epidemic in US -- The Biden Administration has launched a new effort to tackle the drug overdose epidemic in the United States, which in 2022 reportedly took more than 100,000 lives. But as VOA's Veronica Balderas Iglesias reports, some critics say there are some gaps in the government's strategy to save lives.

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Report: Decades of progress in sexual, reproductive health being rolled back -- The poorest, most vulnerable members of society lack access to lifesaving sexual and reproductive health services

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Warming oceans hit coral reefs with 4th massive bleaching event, NOAA says -- The bleaching, spurred by climate change, could wipe out parts of Australia's Great Barrier Reef if steps aren't taken to curb CO2 emissions, experts say

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Polish abortion opponents march against steps to liberalize strict law   -- Many participants in the downtown march were pushing prams with children, while others were carrying white-and-red national flags or posters representing a fetus in the womb

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Reproductive rights elusive 1 year after Japan's approval of abortion pill

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US emergency rooms refused to treat pregnant women

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WHO urges heightened vigilance on potential spread of bird flu in cows

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UN approves updated cholera vaccine that could help fight a surge in cases

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UK, EU face significant medicine shortages, study says

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