The Owensboro Area World Affairs Council will end its year-long 20th anniversary festivities by hosting a lively Christmas presentation on Thursday. This final gathering of 2025 celebrates two decades of service and engagement in global topics.

In northern Nigeria, pregnancy can be perilous, as ongoing conflict and inadequate healthcare amplify maternal risks. With more women dying in childbirth here than anywhere else in the world, this crisis remains a stark reminder of how conflict zones intensify everyday dangers.