Hundreds of farmworkers and their supporters are in New York City for Wendy's shareholder meeting, demanding improved working conditions for tomato pickers. Organized by the

Hundreds of farmworkers and their supporters are in New York City for Wendy's shareholder meeting, demanding improved working conditions for tomato pickers. Organized by the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW), the Fair Food campaign, featuring organizer Gerardo Reyes-Chavez, advocates for better wages and workers' rights.

This initiative follows a White House-recognized Social Responsibility Program, which McDonald's, Subway, Burger King, and Taco Bell have already joined. These companies pay an extra penny per pound of tomatoes to raise wages and commit to sourcing from farms that respect workers' rights.

Deepa Senapathi's study investigated over 80 years of land-cover change in Britain and its impact on insect pollinator communities. The research reveals that expanding single habitat types, such

Deepa Senapathi's study investigated over 80 years of land-cover change in Britain and its impact on insect pollinator communities. The research reveals that expanding single habitat types, such as arable land, can be detrimental to pollinators.

Conversely, diverse, mixed habitats, including urban environments, may benefit species diversity. This study was published on April 1, 2015.

This ITU Tech Monthly episode explores how digital skills empower women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. It features Maryam Lawan, founder of Blue Sapphire Hub,

This ITU Tech Monthly episode explores how digital skills empower women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. It features Maryam Lawan, founder of Blue Sapphire Hub, whose "Women on Wednesday" project won an EQUALS in Tech Award for Leadership in SMEs, recognized at Mobile World Congress Barcelona in March 2026 (https://www.equalsintech.org/post/equals-in-tech-awards-at-mwc-26-meet-the-winners). The discussion highlights how digital upskilling, mentorship, and investment access drive growth for women-led businesses.

The episode also examines how emerging technologies and supportive digital ecosystems foster inclusive economic participation for women. This reflects the work of the EQUALS Global Partnership for Gender Equality in the Digital Age in advancing digital skills and inclusion.

This ITU Future Innovators podcast celebrates the 15th International Girls in ICT Day,

This ITU Future Innovators podcast celebrates the 15th International Girls in ICT Day, focusing on 'AI for Development: Girls Shaping the Digital Future'. Host Ellen Taylor interviews Malkia John, a Kenyan engineer and ITU160 Gender Champion.

Malkia shares her inspiring journey, founding Sauti Salama—an AI and digital platform combating gender-based violence in Kenya. The episode highlights how engineering and social advocacy merge for a safer digital future, demonstrating AI's potential for social good and the importance of local experiences.

Listen on Spotify, Apple, or Soundcloud. Explore ITU's gender equality work and Equals in Tech.

Doreen Orishaba, who helped build Africa's first electric car in 2011, now operates electric buses across Kenya and Rwanda, moving thousands daily on zero-exhaust vehicles. In her TED Countdown

Doreen Orishaba, who helped build Africa's first electric car in 2011, now operates electric buses across Kenya and Rwanda, moving thousands daily on zero-exhaust vehicles. In her TED Countdown Summit 2025 talk (recorded June 18, 2025), she explains how to scale clean transport and why electric vehicles are closer than you think. Watch her talk: https://go.ted.com/doreenorishaba

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Durham Regional Police Service seeks public assistance to locate Brooklynn, a 14-year-old Indigenous girl missing from Oshawa, Ontario, since May 4, 2026. She has brown eyes, long black hair, is

Durham Regional Police Service seeks public assistance to locate Brooklynn, a 14-year-old Indigenous girl missing from Oshawa, Ontario, since May 4, 2026. She has brown eyes, long black hair, is 5'5" with a slim build, and was last seen wearing a black hoodie, black pants, black Ugg boots, and carrying a beige backpack. Brooklynn was last seen in Oshawa near Ritson Road North and Pentland Street and may be in Toronto. Police and her family are concerned for her well-being.

If you have information on Brooklynn's whereabouts, please contact the Durham Regional Police Service (DRPS) at 1-888-579-1520. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report online at www.p3tips.com.

Public assistance is sought for Janiyah Kennedy, an 11-year-old Indigenous girl missing from Winnipeg, Manitoba, since May 7, 2026. This channel also features over 2400 videos on MMIW+ and

Public assistance is sought for Janiyah Kennedy, an 11-year-old Indigenous girl missing from Winnipeg, Manitoba, since May 7, 2026. This channel also features over 2400 videos on MMIW+ and Indigenous issues. Janiyah is 5’2”, 105 lbs, thin build, hazel eyes, and long dark-brown hair. She was last seen around 10:45 p.m. on May 7, 2026, in Winnipeg's Chalmers neighbourhood. Police and family are deeply concerned.

If you have information, please contact the Winnipeg Police Service at 204-986-6250, the Bear Clan Patrol at 204-794-3568, or Morgan's Warriors Search Team at 431-996-3966. For anonymous tips, call Winnipeg Crime Stoppers at 204-786-8477 (TIPS). Reference # C26-106578.