South American nations submit joint World Cup bid

UN Report Warns Growing Number of People Face Water Scarcity

UN Report Warns , Growing Number of People , Face Water Scarcity. On March 21, the United Nations released a report warning that 26% of the world's population, approximately 2 billion people, lack access to safe drinking water. . According to NPR, the report comes on the eve of the U.N.'s first conference on the topic of water in over 45 years. . The U.N.'s World Water Development Report 2023 revealed that 46% of people lack access to basic sanitation globally, equal to about 3.6 billion people. . NPR reports that the U.N. has laid out a goal to ensure that all people in the world have access to clean water by 2030. According to Richard Connor, editor-in-chief of the report, meeting the goal will require somewhere between $600 billion and $1 trillion per year. . Connor said that with 70% of the world's water use going to agriculture, it becomes critical for irrigation to be more efficient. . According to the U.N.'s Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) report, as climate change continues, water scarcity is expected to increase. . Seasonal water scarcity will increase in regions where it is currently abundant — such as Central Africa, East Asia and parts of South America — and worsen in regions where water is already in short supply, such as the Middle East and the Sahara in Africa, World Water Development Report 2023, via NPR. An increase in intensity or frequency of droughts and 'heat extremes' can be expected in most regions as a direct result of climate change. The UNESCO report states that an average of 10% of the world's population already lives in an area with high or critical water stress.

Scientists Release Natural Predator of Invasive Weed in 'World First'

Scientists Release Natural Predator, of Invasive Weed in 'World First'. 'Newsweek' reports that scientists in Australia are looking to combat invasive water weeds by releasing an army of the plant's nemesis: weevils. The release is part of a cooperation between researchers at Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and Seqwater. Seqwater, one of Australia's largest water companies, agreed to the release of weevils to prevent the spread of the invasive cabomba plant. Seqwater, one of Australia's largest water companies, agreed to the release of weevils to prevent the spread of the invasive cabomba plant. It is a world first. There is no biocontrol program [for cabomba] happening in any other parts of the world, Kumaran Nagalingam, senior research scientist at CSIRO, via 'Newsweek'. Cabomba caroliniana, a fast-spreading weed introduced to Australia from South America in the 60s, can wreak havoc on native plants and animals. . It outcompetes all of our native plants that used to live in the lakes and it can affect animals as well because they don't like to live in such a dense plant material, David Roberts, Senior scientist with Seqwater, via 'Newsweek'. Cabomba grows up to 5cm [nearly 2 inches] a day, strangling native ecosystems, choking waterways and impacting native aquatic animal and plant populations, David Roberts, Senior scientist with Seqwater, via 'Newsweek'. According to 'Newsweek,' cabomba can also block inlets and piping, posing a threat to both boaters and swimmers who could get caught in its tendrils. Cabomba has quite a few natural enemies associated with it, but one thing that we have to make sure is that they are specific only to cabomba—it doesn't eat or double up on other native plants, Kumaran Nagalingam, senior research scientist at CSIRO, via 'Newsweek'. Cabomba has quite a few natural enemies associated with it, but one thing that we have to make sure is that they are specific only to cabomba—it doesn't eat or double up on other native plants, Kumaran Nagalingam, senior research scientist at CSIRO, via 'Newsweek'. The weevils will first be released in Lake Kurwongbah, outside of Brisbane, Queensland, before being released into other lakes around Australia

NATO Chief Calls China's Spy Program a 'Global Security' Threat

NATO Chief Calls , China's Spy Program , a 'Global Security' Threat. On February 8, NATO General Secretary Jens Stoltenberg warned that China's surveillance flight program represents a threat to global security. . Fox News reports that the warning was issued after United States intelligence found that China's spy balloons had traveled over five continents. Stoltenberg made the statement while responding to questions during a press conference with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. . Earlier on February 8, the Pentagon stated that the U.S. had confirmed Chinese surveillance craft over Europe, North America, South America and across Asia. . According to Stoltenberg, China's surveillance program highlights the need for international security organizations like NATO. . According to Stoltenberg, China's surveillance program highlights the need for international security organizations like NATO. . Stoltenberg added that China represents a threat to not only national security, but "global security.". The Chinese balloon over the United States confirms a pattern of Chinese behavior, where we see China over the last years has invested heavily in new military capabilities, including different types of surveillance and intelligence platforms, Jens Stoltenberg, NATO General Secretary, via Fox News. The Chinese balloon over the United States confirms a pattern of Chinese behavior, where we see China over the last years has invested heavily in new military capabilities, including different types of surveillance and intelligence platforms, Jens Stoltenberg, NATO General Secretary, via Fox News. And we’ve also seen increased Chinese intelligence activities in Europe — again, different platforms. They use satellites, they use cyber, and, as we’ve seen over the United States, also balloons, Jens Stoltenberg, NATO General Secretary, via Fox News. Since shooting down a surveillance balloon off the coast of South Carolina, U.S.-China relations have soured, with Beijing rejecting a request to speak with Washington. Again, it demonstrates why for the Department of Defense that China remains the pacing challenge and something that will continue to stay focused on, Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder, Pentagon press secretary, via Fox News

US to Host 2024 Copa America International Soccer Tournament

US to Host , 2024 Copa America , International Soccer Tournament. Yahoo Sports reports that the 2024 Copa America will be played in the United States, and the U.S. men's national team will likely compete. The Copa America is one of the most competitive international soccer tournaments outside of the World Cup. On January 27, the plan was announced by CONMEBOL and CONCACAF, soccer governing bodies for South, North and Central America. According to the organizations, the move is part of a new , "strategic collaboration agreement.". The men's Copa America is typically a showdown that includes South America's ten national teams and two guests. The 2024 Copa America will expand to include 16 teams and welcome six participating teams from CONCACAF. The tournament will be run by CONMEBOL and hosted by CONCACAF. . Qualifying teams will be determined in the 2023-24 CONCACAF Nations League. . Yahoo Sports reports that the U.S., Mexico and Canada are all favored to earn spots in the tournament. Yahoo Sports reports that the U.S., Mexico and Canada are all favored to earn spots in the tournament. In 2016, the United States also hosted a one-off tournament called the Copa America Centenario, which brought in $80 million in profit for the U.S. Soccer Federation

Watch: Thousands in Argentina mark anniversary of dictatorship coup

Thousands of people in Argentina marked the 47th anniversary of the last military coup, which human rights organizations believe killed at least 30,000 people.

Shakira breaks 14 Guinness World Records after diss track aimed at ex Gerard Piqué | Oneindia News

Shakira, who is 46 years old, and Argentine record producer Bizarrap, have made history with their song Music Sessions Vol 53, topping the charts. The Colombian singer has broken a whopping 14 Guinness World Records following the release of her track aimed at her ex-boyfriend Gerard Pique. The song was released on January 12. #Shakira #GuinnessWorldRecord #Bizarrap

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Jupiter Now Has More Moons Than Any Other Planet

Jupiter Now Has More Moons , Than Any Other Planet. NBC News reports that 12 new moons have been discovered around Jupiter. The new discovery puts the planet's moon count at 92. Saturn is a close second with 83 moons. The new Jupiter moons were detected in 2021 and 2022 with telescopes in Hawaii and Chile. They range from 0.6 miles to 2 miles in size. I hope we can image one of these outer moons close-up in the near future to better determine their origins, Scott Sheppard of the Carnegie Institution, via statement. NBC News reports that Jupiter and Saturn's small moons are likely fragments of bigger moons that used to exist. The European Space Agency will send a spacecraft to Jupiter in April to study the planet and its moons. NASA's Europa Clipper will launch next year to explore one of the planet's moons as well. As for the moons of the other planets in our solar system, Uranus has 27, Neptune has 14, Mars has two, and Earth has one. As for the moons of the other planets in our solar system, Uranus has 27, Neptune has 14, Mars has two, and Earth has one. As for the moons of the other planets in our solar system, Uranus has 27, Neptune has 14, Mars has two, and Earth has one. As for the moons of the other planets in our solar system, Uranus has 27, Neptune has 14, Mars has two, and Earth has one. Venus and Mercury have none. Venus and Mercury have none

Watch: Chile's emergency services battle deadly forest fires

The death toll in forest fires raging through southern Chile has risen to 23, officials said Saturday.

WATCH: Forest fires leave at least 13 people dead and 100 houses affected in Chile

Chile has declared a state of disaster in several central-southern regions where more than 100 homes have been affected and 47,000 hectares of forest destroyed since the fires broke out. At least 13 people have died.

At least 13 people dead from Chile's raging wildfires

At least 13 people have been reported dead as of Friday night, the result of the more than 150 wildfires burning across Chile in the midst of a scorching heat wave.