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.

Uganda Anti-LGBT Bill Threatens With 10 Years Jail

Uganda’s parliament is going to review proposed legislation that would make it illegal for anyone to identify as LGBTQ+ and subject them to a 10-year imprisonment. Additionally, the bill also includes a provision that punishes landlords who rent out their property to gay people with a jail term.

Report Says China Will Take Over US As Largest Economy

As the situation between the world’s two biggest economies heats up, a report mentions that China will soon take over as the world’s largest economy. China’s tech capabilities have come under fire by the US in recent years. Despite restrictions on its tech market by Japan, US, and Netherlands, China’s economy continues to grow. 

Actor Bruce Willis Has Dementia, Family Reveals

The American actor Bruce Willis is suffering from frontotemporal dementia, his family announced. Full name Walter Bruce Willis was diagnosed with aphasia, a language disorder caused by damage to certain brain areas. He stepped down from acting when he was diagnosed last year.

Asteroid Enters Earth Atmosphere Lighting Up The Sky

An asteroid was seen entering the earth’s atmosphere that could have disappeared somewhere in the French city of Rouen. Scientists predicted the asteroid a day before it hit the earth’s atmosphere.  The 1-meter-sized asteroid showed the “fireball” effect as was shown in several videos uploaded online.

Google To Announce ChatGPT Competitor Named Bard

The tech giant is set to announce its own OpenAI chatbot called Bard. Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai made an announcement in his blog that mentioned that the new service is only tested in specific testing groups and will be available once the testing is done.

Iranian Protesters Celebrate As Iran Lost To US In Football World Cup

The protests have been going on for the past 10 weeks amid the football world cup in Qatar. Following their 1-0 loss to the United States, anti-regime demonstrators in Iran are now celebrating their country’s national football team’s elimination from the World Cup. Anti-regime protestors refused to support Iranian football team for representing Iranian brutal regime.

Avian Flu Killed More Than 50 Million Birds In The US

The recent outbreak of the virus is the deadliest in the history of the US. The Avian flu is generally caused by infection with avian influenza Type A viruses. Humans are immune to the viruses that infect birds. The death of millions of birds describes the catastrophe unleashed upon the population of birds all across the country.

Cancer Cells Can Become Immortal

Normal cells grow to a certain limit and stop and that’s it. They stop growing when they reach a certain limit. But cancer cells are known for their replicating capabilities. Cancer cells are known to be “immortal”. A new study by University of Pittsburgh, Health Sciences department, reveals the reason for their immortality. This new research sheds light on how a mutated gene plays the “behind the scenes” role. 

Home Fire In Refugee Camp Kills 21 In Gaza

In the north of Gaza city, a fire that erupted in a home killed 21 people including 9 children. So far the hospital nearby has received the bodies of seven children and a search is going on for the remaining dead bodies. The fire erupted in a refugee camp, Jabalia, which also has large buildings such as these.

Scientists Claim Running Reduces Risk Of Cancer By 72%

Physical activities have always been central to living a healthy life. New research published in Europe PMC journal has revealed that running can significantly reduce chances of some cancers. Running or any sort of aerobic activity decreases risk of certain cancers by 72%, according to the Israeli scientists.

Russia Threatens To Blow Up Western Space Satellites

Moscow has threatened Western countries that if they don’t stop supporting Ukraine, it’ll target its satellites. Moscow has been threatening with different means since its invasion of Ukraine, but this development is strange as Moscow may attempt to destroy Western satellites in space.