Atlanta, Georgia – Black Maternal Health Week, observed annually from April 11-17, aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by Black pregnant women in the United States. Pregnancy-related deaths remain a significant issue in the country, with hundreds of individuals perishing during pregnancy or postpartum each year. Shockingly, over 80% of these deaths are … Read more
From College Park, Maryland, the EarthSky Sun News team brings you the latest update on solar activity. As of January 12, 2024, the sun has been particularly active, with four M flares recorded on its path to Solar Max, the peak of the sun’s 11-year cycle expected in 2024. Over the past 24 hours, the … Read more
Madrid, Spain – The streets of Madrid came alive with furry companions and their dedicated humans during the city’s annual Sanperrestre walk. This festive event aimed to raise awareness about the pressing issue of animal abandonment. Organized by the animal protection group El Refugio, the event was a mirror of the year-end San Silvestre race … Read more
SALEM, Oregon – The “Happy Face Killer,” Keith Jesperson, who was responsible for the deaths of eight women in the 1990s, has made headlines once again for his correspondence with accused “Gilgo Beach 4 Killer” Rex Heuermann. In a surprising turn of events, Jesperson revealed that Heuermann responded to his letters, despite not responding to … Read more
SANANDAJ, Iran – Two protesters, Reza Rasaei and Mojahed Kourkour, are facing execution for their alleged roles in violent protests in Iran. Azardokht Haqjouyan, the mother of Reza Rasaei, has spoken out against her son’s death sentence, insisting on his innocence and calling for help to prevent his execution. She revealed that her son’s 1,500-page … Read more