IN A NUTSHELL 🦜 Researchers at the University of Cincinnati studied the cautious social strategies of monk parakeets. 🔍 Parakeets “test the waters” when forming new social connections, observing potential partners before engaging. 🤝 The study highlights the importance of social bonds in reducing stress and improving reproductive success in […]

U’ywe’sx Çxhaçxha Yaakxsaa: Nasa Women Resisting the Violence of Disappearance in Colombia Country Colombia agnes Tue, 11/25/2025 – 10:46 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image By Elisa Ribeiro (CS Intern) In a rural area of ​​Colombia’s central mountain range, Carmen Rosa Piamba (Nasa) prepares to leave her home in […]

The End of COP30 in Brazil: Indigenous Peoples and Multilateralism Country Brazil agnes Mon, 11/24/2025 – 14:10 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image By Edson Krenak (Krenak, CS Staff) Indigenous Peoples represent one of the most significant multilateral and democratic contributions to climate and land issues, as they are […]

Despite Record Indigenous Presence at Brazil COP30 Climate Summit Sparks Frustration Over Exclusion Country Brazil agnes Sun, 11/23/2025 – 10:04 Issues Human Rights Program 5 Main Image By Dev Kumar Sunuwar (Koĩts-Sunuwar, CS Staff) This year’s major global climate meeting, the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to the United […]

Government Draft of the Fund Risk Limitation Act On 29 October 2025, the Federal Cabinet adopted the draft of the Fund Risk Limitation Act (Fondsrisikobegrenzungsgesetz). The planned law is intended primarily to implement the amendments concerning the AIFM Directive. We reported on the changes proposed in the consultation draft in […]

Global law firm K&L Gates LLP is advising Bluestone Bank in connection with its proposed strategic partnership with Mutual Bancorp, the parent company of Cape Cod 5 and Fidelity Bank. The addition of Bluestone Bank to the Mutual Bancorp family would create an $8.6 billion-asset organization. The multi-bank holding company […]