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February 26, 2026
Senegal has successfully launched a transformative Bus Rapid Transit system in Dakar, featuring a fleet of 121 fully electric buses. As the first network in Sub-Saharan Africa to operate entirely on renewable energy, the initiative utilizes local solar power to transport up to 300,000 passengers daily. By utilizing dedicated...
February 26, 2026
China's Yangtze River is experiencing a remarkable ecological revival five years into a sweeping ten-year commercial fishing ban. Recent surveys reveal significant increases in overall fish biomass and the heartening return of critically endangered species in the world's fifth largest river. Furthermore, thousands of former commercial fishers have been...
February 26, 2026
In a historic victory for representation and progressive politics, Rob Jetten has been sworn in as the first openly gay Prime Minister of the Netherlands. At 38 years old, the centrist Democrats 66 leader is also the youngest head of government in Dutch history. Jetten successfully formed a minority...
February 25, 2026
Millions of workers in New York City are benefiting from a major expansion of the Protected Time Off Law, which officially took effect in late February 2026. The progressive legislation grants employees an additional 32 hours of unpaid, protected leave that is available immediately upon hire or at the...
February 24, 2026
In a monumental victory for public health and environmental justice, Malaysia has enacted an immediate and absolute ban on the importation of electronic waste. By removing regulatory loopholes and launching a strict enforcement campaign, the nation is successfully preventing toxic heavy metals from polluting its soil and waterways. Authorities...
