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Margaret Nyamumbo's coffee startup, Kahawa 1893, utilizes a virtual 'table banking' system to support female coffee farmers in Africa. Meanwhile, refugee farmers in New Hampshire cultivate crops for local markets, and Zimbabwean women forage baobab fruit for survival amid climate challenges. These stories highlight resilience and innovation in agriculture.
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As climate change intensifies, farmers worldwide are adapting to unpredictable weather patterns. In India, new climate-resilient rice seeds are being adopted, while U.S. pawpaw growers face early harvests and bitter fruit. In Zimbabwe, baobab fruit foraging is becoming vital for survival amid droughts, highlighting urgent food security needs.
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Thailand has officially legalized same-sex marriage, with the law endorsed by King Maha Vajiralongkorn. The legislation, effective in January 2025, grants full legal rights to LGBTQ+ couples, making Thailand the third Asian country to recognize marriage equality after Taiwan and Nepal.
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Severe flooding in Kathmandu, Nepal, has resulted in at least 217 fatalities and extensive infrastructure damage. The disaster, exacerbated by climate change, has disrupted travel ahead of the Dasain festival. Rescue operations are ongoing, with thousands affected and many still missing as the government prioritizes recovery efforts.
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Nima Rinji Sherpa, 18, has become the youngest climber to summit all 14 peaks over 8,000 meters, achieving this milestone on Mount Shishapangma. His record follows the tragic deaths of five climbers on Mount Dhaulagiri and the rescue of two others stranded on Chaukhamba Mountain, underscoring the risks of high-altitude climbing.