4+ hour, 55+ min ago  (284+ words) Three lab-confirmed cases of invasive meningococcal disease identified in Central Newfoundland on June 12. Bacteria spreads through saliva and close contact, not casual air exposure or breathing. Symptoms include high fever, bruise-like rash, stiff neck, and severe headache within 2-10 days. Vaccination…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (486+ words) Germany sent "528 million in child benefits abroad in 2025, up from "36 million in 2010. Ukrainian refugees account for much of the recent increase since Russia's 2022 invasion. EU freedom of movement rules and German law determine eligibility for these payments. Germany transferred "528 million…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (389+ words) P. E. I. Legislature unanimously passes bill granting police authority to return runaway children home. Legislation addresses critical gap in child welfare, protecting vulnerable youth from exploitation and harm. Years of family advocacy drove bipartisan support for transformative youth protection policy. New law…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (330+ words) Romania launches 6-month unemployment support for 2026 graduates aged 16+. Benefit equals 50% of social reference indicator paid monthly. Registration required within 60 days at local employment agency. Workers with expired contracts also eligible if they contributed to insurance. Graduates from educational institutions in…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (335+ words) Japan's pension system operates on two tiers: national pension and employee pension. Category 3 spouse coverage allows non-working spouses to receive benefits without contributions. Business groups and unions align on reform to address fairness and work disincentives. Gradual policy adjustments likely…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (489+ words) All Japan Karate Federation suspends Kyoto federation's rights on May 4. JKF freezes financial support, forcing athletes to cover travel and competition costs. The All Japan Karate Federation issued a formal notice on April 21, 2026, prohibiting the Kyoto federation from exercising any…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (358+ words) The exam will run on April 5 and 6 with 1, 174 centres set to handle about 7. 7 lakh candidates. City slips are due March 29 and admit cards on April 2, guiding travel and slot planning. The size and sequencing show careful staging to reduce congestion…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (342+ words) National and Tokyo programs aim to grow advanced manufacturing and biotech. When grants support labs at ", companies may see faster validation cycles. Scholarships and research credits can widen access and raise cohort diversity. This broad base often improves problem-solving in…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (622+ words) On March 21, the Hill Institute hosts the Rinker Paladin Pitch Competition and Innovation Fair, a US$10, 000 top prize showcase for student founders at Furman University. Finalists pitch to judges, then demo at the innovation fair for investor feedback. Full program…...

2+ mon, 4+ week ago  (642+ words) The CDC polio alert follows detection of poliovirus circulation in 32 countries, including popular European stops like Spain, the UK, Germany and Poland. The notice asks travelers to practice enhanced precautions when visiting countries with poliovirus circulation. Europe remains open for…...