New Zealand’s parliament has passed legislation allowing pregnant people and their partners paid leave, following the loss of their child at any stage during the pregnancy. The new law grants employees three days’ additional leave when a pregnancy ends with a miscarriage or stillbirth, giving them some time to begin to heal, both physically and emotionally. In a further progressive step, the bereavement allowance applies … Continue reading New Zealand Grants Employees Paid Leave Following Miscarriage

Kate Fotheringham proved that love truly conquers all when she woke up at 6am on her wedding day to see floodwaters across Dingo Creek, blocking the road to the church in Wingham. Despite this, she was still determined to make it down the aisle.    Kate, who is 18 weeks pregnant, was at her parents’ home in New South Wales, Australia – a region that … Continue reading Helicopter Rescues Bride-To-Be After She Gets Flooded In On Her Wedding Day

Puerto Rico’s government has been granted access to $912 million in federal education funds previously held back by the Trump administration. The money had previously not been available to students in Puerto Rico’s public and private schools. The award comes less than two weeks after dozens of schools reopened for the first time since the pandemic began. The funds were granted after Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro … Continue reading Biden Administration Awards Puerto Rico More Than $900M In Education Funds

Alena Wicker – a genius 12-year-old who has graduated from High School after thriving in her homeschool classes, wants to shoot for the stars and work for NASA! Already accepted into university, Alena plans to attend Arizona State University, bringing her a step closer towards her goal in becoming a NASA engineer. Dr. Daphne McQuarter, Alena’s mom, shared, “At four years old she said, ‘I’m … Continue reading Gifted 12-Year-Old Alena Wicker Graduates From High School And Wants To Work For NASA

Friday 19th of March 2021, marked a new chapter for Tanzania, as the former Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan became the first female President of Tanzania. This occurred two days after the passing of the former President John Pombe Magufuli. Ms Samia’s inauguration took place at the State House in Dar Es Salaam, which is the largest city in Tanzania. It was observed by former … Continue reading Samia Suluhu Hassan Makes History As She Becomes The First Female President Of Tanzania

Faith Odunsi, a Nigerian teenager, won the Global Open Mathematics competition and will receive $1000 at the official ceremony. 15-year-old Faith is from the West African nation. She emerged as the victor of the competition with 40 points and beat other contestants from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and the United States.  Faith attends the Ambassadors School, Ota Ogun State, and is in her final year … Continue reading The Nigerian Young Achiever, Faith Odunsi, Wins The Global Open Mathematics Competition