David Smith

David J. Smith has over 30 years’ experience as a consultant, lawyer, mediator, professor, trainer, senior manager, career coach, and author. He supports educators, youth, and professionals in promoting civic, conflict, and peacebuilding awareness.
Abortion drug could help reduce risk of breast cancer, group of medics says.

Abortion Drug May Lower Breast Cancer Risk, Doctors Say

Could a pill used for abortions also help prevent breast cancer? A group of international doctors and scientists thinks so — and they’re frustrated that stigma is stopping the research. The drug in question, mifepristone, is well-known as part of a two-step process for ending early pregnancies. But here’s the twist: three separate studies —

Famous croc wrangler urged friends to 'torch' evidence, trial hears.

Croc Wrangler On Trial For Instructing Friends To Burn Evidence

Did Aussie TV personality Matt Wright try to cover his tracks after a fatal helicopter crash? Prosecutors say yes. The famed crocodile wrangler—best known for Outback Wrangler and Wild Croc Territory—is now on trial. He is allegedly trying to pervert the course of justice. This follows a 2022 crash that killed his co-star Chris “Willow”

Boeing defence workers go on strike in new blow to aviation giant.

Boeing Defense Workers Strike, Hitting Aviation Giant

Just when Boeing thought things couldn’t get worse—another strike hits. This time, it’s not commercial jet builders, but over 3,000 defense workers in Missouri and Illinois walking off the job. These aren’t just any employees—they’re the skilled hands behind F-15 fighter jets and other military aircraft. What’s The Reason? A breakdown over pay, pensions, and

Fewer school-age children vaping in Australia since ban, study says.

Australia Sees Decline In Teen Vaping One Year After Ban, Study Shows

Could Australia’s tough vaping crackdown finally be working? New research suggests the answer is yes—especially among teenagers. According to the latest Generation Vape study by Cancer Council Australia, the number of 14 to 17-year-olds who vape has dropped. It was 17.5% at the start of 2023. As of April 2025, it is 14.6%. For those

Self-driving public shuttles to hit Singapore’s residential district.

Singapore To Roll Out Self Driving Public Shuttles In Punggol

Could your next commute be in a vehicle with no driver? Singapore thinks so. Come late 2025, self-driving shuttles will roll out in Punggol as part of Singapore’s bold push into autonomous transport. Acting Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow made the announcement during a recent visit to Guangzhou, China. What’s The Goal? He highlighted the country’s

China warns US not to ‘play with fire’ over Taiwan.

China Blasts US For ‘Playing With Fire’ Over Taiwan

The tension between Washington and Beijing just cranked up another notch. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth didn’t hold back. He called China a “threat to the region.” He accused it of prepping for a military move on Taiwan. The Foreign Ministry slammed Hegseth’s speech as “defamatory” and “Cold

New York crypto investor accused of kidnapping Italian tourist.

Italian Tourist Kidnapped And Tortured By NYC Crypto Investor Over Bitcoin

John Woeltz, 37, appeared in court Saturday, accused of kidnapping and torturing an Italian tourist for weeks. Allegedly, it was to steal his bitcoin. The tourist, 28, flew into New York on May 6. But what was supposed to be a trip turned into a nightmare. Once inside Woeltz’s swanky $30,000-a-month townhouse, police say his

Russian-led cybercrime network dismantled in global operation.

Russian Cybercrime Ring Busted In Massive Global Takedown

In a massive global sting dubbed Operation Endgame 2.0, European and North American investigators just struck. They hit at the core of Russia’s most dangerous cybercrime networks. We’re talking about the digital masterminds behind Qakbot, Danabot, Trickbot—and the infamous Conti ransomware gang. Led by Germany’s BKA, the operation spanned seven nations. It resulted in 20

Scientists Discover Massive Hidden Ocean 400 Miles Beneath Earth’s Surface.

Scientists Discover Secret Ocean Buried 400 Miles Underground

A stunning new study published in Nature has revealed what scientists are calling a “hidden ocean” buried 400 miles below ground. It is locked inside a mineral you’ve probably never heard of: ringwoodite. So how does this work? Turns out, ringwoodite—found deep in Earth’s mantle—can trap water inside its crystal structure under massive pressure. “It’s

Kurdish group PKK says it is laying down arms and disbanding.

Kurdish Group PKK Announces It Will Lay Down Arms And Disband

After four decades of armed resistance, the PKK, Turkey’s outlawed Kurdish militant group, has decided to lay down its weapons. It has also decided to disband. So, what’s behind this major shift? The decision comes after a call from Abdullah Öcalan, the group’s leader, who has been imprisoned since 1999. His February letter urged the

Bill Gates plans to give away most of his fortune by 2045.

Bill Gates Sets Goal To Give Away Most of His Fortune By 2045

Bill Gates, the Microsoft mogul turned philanthropist, just made a bold promise—he’ll give away 99% of his $108 billion fortune over the next 20 years. Yes, you read that right. Ninety-nine percent. And he’s not waiting until his last breath to make it happen. “I am determined that ‘he died rich’ will not be one

Japan's child population falls for 44th straight year.

Japan’s Child Population Drops For 44th Year In A Row

The country’s under-15 population has dropped again—down 350,000 in just a year to 13.66 million, the lowest since records began in 1950. That’s 44 straight years of decline. Let that sink in: kids now make up just 11.1% of Japan’s population. Globally, only South Korea has a smaller share. And if you think this is