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Congo's Ebola outbreak rises to over 100 deaths out of 550 cases as conflict slows response

At least 100 people have died from Ebola less than a month after authorities declared an outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo

Congo's Ebola outbreak rises to over 100 deaths out of 550 cases as conflict slows response
Crime|Education|Health

Off-duty firefighters save 5-year-old boy from drowning at Florida hotel pool

Off-duty firefighters save 5-year-old boy from drowning at Florida hotel pool

Off-duty firefighters save 5-year-old boy from drowning at Florida hotel pool
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Firefighters face a higher risk of skin cancer – nano fabrics with tiny, rough fibers can help keep them safer

The risk to firefighters isn’t just from breathing wildfire smoke – it’s also in the chemicals that get on their clothes and filter through to their skin.

Firefighters face a higher risk of skin cancer – nano fabrics with tiny, rough fibers can help keep them safer
Arts|Business|Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World

Atlanta ramps up human trafficking awareness ahead of FIFA World Cup with "It's a Penalty" campaign

Atlanta ramps up human trafficking awareness ahead of FIFA World Cup with "It's a Penalty" campaign

Atlanta ramps up human trafficking awareness ahead of FIFA World Cup with "It's a Penalty" campaign
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

How high-tech walls are helping elephants thrive at Zoo Atlanta

How high-tech walls are helping elephants thrive at Zoo Atlanta

How high-tech walls are helping elephants thrive at Zoo Atlanta
Health|Lifestyle

Maryland woman diagnosed with cancer at 22 celebrates National Cancer Survivors' Month: "Please, don't give up"

Maryland woman diagnosed with cancer at 22 celebrates National Cancer Survivors' Month: "Please, don't give up"

Maryland woman diagnosed with cancer at 22 celebrates National Cancer Survivors' Month: "Please, don't give up"
Health|Science|Technology

A Maryland family struggled with their child's hidden seizures. New technology gave them answers.

A Maryland family struggled with their child's hidden seizures. New technology gave them answers.

A Maryland family struggled with their child's hidden seizures. New technology gave them answers.
Education|Health|Science

Summer between high school graduation and college is a critical time for preventing risky behaviors – here’s how parents can play a key role

Honest conversations between parents and teens can help incoming college students make safer choices and be more aware of risks.

Summer between high school graduation and college is a critical time for preventing risky behaviors – here’s how parents can play a key role
Education|Health|Science

Kids learn to bully from adults’ threats, manipulation and criticism – a child psychologist explains how parents can model better tactics

Observing how grown-ups operate provides children with information on how they can shape their worlds to get what they want and avoid what they don’t want.

Kids learn to bully from adults’ threats, manipulation and criticism – a child psychologist explains how parents can model better tactics
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

Attorneys urge release of mosque leader, saying he's been denied diabetes care in ICE custody

Attorneys for the president of Wisconsin's largest mosque say he is being denied basic medical care for diabetes and has lost 30 pounds since he was taken into custody two months ago by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Attorneys urge release of mosque leader, saying he's been denied diabetes care in ICE custody
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

What screwworm means for your beef prices

What screwworm means for your beef prices

What screwworm means for your beef prices
Health|Science|World

Survivors share experiences and lessons from Congo’s 2018 Ebola outbreak

Survivors including health and aid workers recall their experiences and lessons during the 2018-2020 Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo

Survivors share experiences and lessons from Congo’s 2018 Ebola outbreak
Education|Europe|Health|Technology|World

A digital reckoning against smartphones in schools has spread to Sweden

Sweden is set to ban mobile phones in schools from the next academic year as part of a broad reversal on the use of screens in classrooms

A digital reckoning against smartphones in schools has spread to Sweden
Australia|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Rugby league international Kane Evans comes out as gay in a TV interview

Ex-rugby league international Kane Evans has come out as gay, becoming the first high-level player in Australia to do so in decades

Rugby league international Kane Evans comes out as gay in a TV interview
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

US confirms new screwworm cases, as ranchers brace for spread

The U.S. confirmed three additional cases of New World screwworm on Monday, raising the total number of cases to five since the first domestic screwworm infestation

US confirms new screwworm cases, as ranchers brace for spread
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Community Rainbow Run honors Pulse victims, raises funds for permanent memorial

Community Rainbow Run honors Pulse victims, raises funds for permanent memorial

Community Rainbow Run honors Pulse victims, raises funds for permanent memorial
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Travel

Pilot circling above helped first responders find plane crash site

Pilot circling above helped first responders find plane crash site

Pilot circling above helped first responders find plane crash site
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Maryland state troopers honor fallen colleague by supporting his daughter at high school graduation

Maryland state troopers honor fallen colleague by supporting his daughter at high school graduation

Maryland state troopers honor fallen colleague by supporting his daughter at high school graduation
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Atkins High School students create AI tool to diagnose Parkinson’s disease

Atkins High School students create AI tool to diagnose Parkinson’s disease

Atkins High School students create AI tool to diagnose Parkinson’s disease
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Prostate cancer survivor offers free screenings at Des Moines Farmer's Market

Prostate cancer survivor offers free screenings at Des Moines Farmer's Market

Prostate cancer survivor offers free screenings at Des Moines Farmer's Market
Business|Crime|Health|Lifestyle

McDonald’s worker hospitalized after coworker allegedly threw hot liquid; family speaks out

McDonald’s worker hospitalized after coworker allegedly threw hot liquid; family speaks out

McDonald’s worker hospitalized after coworker allegedly threw hot liquid; family speaks out
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Travel

Dead juvenile humpback whale draws crowds in Pacific Grove

Dead juvenile humpback whale draws crowds in Pacific Grove

Dead juvenile humpback whale draws crowds in Pacific Grove
Environment|Health|Science|Sports|Technology

'Community-wide kind of testing': Wastewater testing monitors pathogens during College World Series

'Community-wide kind of testing': Wastewater testing monitors pathogens during College World Series

'Community-wide kind of testing': Wastewater testing monitors pathogens during College World Series
Crime|Health|World

ICE facility in Louisiana reports its second detainee death in less than 2 months

A second detainee has died in two months at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Louisiana where a recent investigation found insanitary conditions and problems with medical care

ICE facility in Louisiana reports its second detainee death in less than 2 months
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Hulk Hogan died of natural causes Florida police report says in closing investigation

A report by Florida police has found that professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan died of natural causes last year

Hulk Hogan died of natural causes Florida police report says in closing investigation
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Climbing therapy helps burn survivors reach new heights

Climbing therapy helps burn survivors reach new heights

Climbing therapy helps burn survivors reach new heights
Environment|Health

Local DJ hands out 1,600 water bottles to unhoused residents as temperatures rise

Local DJ hands out 1,600 water bottles to unhoused residents as temperatures rise

Local DJ hands out 1,600 water bottles to unhoused residents as temperatures rise
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Bike ride in memory of man who died by suicide raises $1.2 million for mental health support

Bike ride in memory of man who died by suicide raises $1.2 million for mental health support

Bike ride in memory of man who died by suicide raises $1.2 million for mental health support
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Veteran declared dead twice by government, losing disability benefits both times

Veteran declared dead twice by government, losing disability benefits both times

Veteran declared dead twice by government, losing disability benefits both times
Africa|Health|Science|World

WHO's Tedros says Uganda should reconsider Congo border closure over Ebola

The director-general of the World Health Organization said on Monday that Uganda should reconsider its decision to close its border with Democratic Republic of Congo

WHO's Tedros says Uganda should reconsider Congo border closure over Ebola
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel

Anonymous donation helps ALS patients in Arizona access wheelchair-accessible vehicles

Anonymous donation helps ALS patients in Arizona access wheelchair-accessible vehicles

Anonymous donation helps ALS patients in Arizona access wheelchair-accessible vehicles
Africa|Health|World

Protests over a US Ebola facility in Kenya highlight Africa’s growing resistance to Trump-era deals

Protests over a US Ebola facility in Kenya highlight Africa’s growing resistance to Trump-era deals

Protests over a US Ebola facility in Kenya highlight Africa’s growing resistance to Trump-era deals
Entertainment|Health|Sports|World

Meeting Messi: Boy who survived cancer meets Argentina's soccer team

Meeting Messi: Boy who survived cancer meets Argentina's soccer team

Meeting Messi: Boy who survived cancer meets Argentina's soccer team
Health|Science

Childhood egg allergies fall as early introduction becomes more common, new study finds

Childhood egg allergies fall as early introduction becomes more common, new study finds

Childhood egg allergies fall as early introduction becomes more common, new study finds
Americas|Business|Economy|Health|Political|US|World

US adds visa restrictions for Nicaraguans over death of indigenous leader

The United States imposed additional visa restrictions Monday on more than 100 Nicaraguan officials and their family members over the death of indigenous leader Brooklyn

US adds visa restrictions for Nicaraguans over death of indigenous leader
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Lilly shares rise on hopes that next-gen drug will extend lead in weight-loss market

Eli Lilly shares rose 4% on Monday, driven by compelling new data for its next-generation obesity drug, retatrutide, with analysts and investors expecting it to extend the

Lilly shares rise on hopes that next-gen drug will extend lead in weight-loss market
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Ötzi the Iceman is long dead, but some of his ancient microbes are still alive

Ötzi the Iceman is long dead, but some of his ancient microbes are still alive

Ötzi the Iceman is long dead, but some of his ancient microbes are still alive
Europe|Health|Sports

Christian Eriksen is in ‘good spirits’ despite on-field collapse during match

Christian Eriksen is in ‘good spirits’ despite on-field collapse during match

Christian Eriksen is in ‘good spirits’ despite on-field collapse during match
Health|Sports

Judge's injury gives the Yankees an unwelcome challenge, while Skubal's return could boost Tigers

The reigning MVP and Cy Young Award winners in the American League are both on the injured list

Judge's injury gives the Yankees an unwelcome challenge, while Skubal's return could boost Tigers
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|World

A gender reveal mishap sparked a deadly wildfire. Who’s being held accountable is unusual

A gender reveal mishap sparked a deadly wildfire. Who’s being held accountable is unusual

A gender reveal mishap sparked a deadly wildfire. Who’s being held accountable is unusual
Health|Science

The late-night eating habit that may throw your gut health into chaos

The late-night eating habit that may throw your gut health into chaos

The late-night eating habit that may throw your gut health into chaos
Health|Sports|World

Cancer survivor from Massachusetts to serve as flag bearer during World Cup in Foxboro

Cancer survivor from Massachusetts to serve as flag bearer during World Cup in Foxboro

Cancer survivor from Massachusetts to serve as flag bearer during World Cup in Foxboro
Crime|Education|Health

Can kids go to prison? A legal expert explains how young people can be tried and sentenced as adults

There’s a separate justice system for people under 18 because their brains are still developing. Treating them as adults can turn them into repeat offenders.

Can kids go to prison? A legal expert explains how young people can be tried and sentenced as adults
Health|Science|Technology

HIV enters the brain and doesn’t leave – paradoxically, drugs intended to reduce brain inflammation increase virus levels

Immune cells can carry HIV into the brain, leading to problems with memory and cognition. Blocking other immune cells from the brain can make matters worse.

HIV enters the brain and doesn’t leave – paradoxically, drugs intended to reduce brain inflammation increase virus levels
Environment|Health|Science|Travel

How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat

Make sure to take precautions when traveling during extreme summer heat

How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

'They're betting our herd': Texas ranchers question USDA as screwworm returns

Like many ranchers in South Texas, Susan Storey said nightmarish screwworm outbreaks were among her first childhood memories.

'They're betting our herd': Texas ranchers question USDA as screwworm returns
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

5 ways data centers endanger their local communities and the country as a whole

Even as they create and enable expansive virtual worlds, data centers are physical buildings in real communities around the nation and the globe.

5 ways data centers endanger their local communities and the country as a whole
Crime|Health|Political|World

Israeli military kills six in Gaza and expands control zone, locals say

Israeli strikes killed six Palestinians, including a child, in the Gaza Strip on Monday, health officials there said, as Israel's military expanded the

Israeli military kills six in Gaza and expands control zone, locals say
Business|Health|Science|Technology

J&J to buy cancer drug technology developer Firefly Bio for $1 billion

Johnson & Johnson said on Monday it will acquire biotech Firefly Bio for $1 billion in cash, as it looks to expand its cancer drug pipeline.

J&J to buy cancer drug technology developer Firefly Bio for $1 billion
Business|Economy|Health|Sports|World

Why the World Cup is a ‘make or break’ moment for alcohol

Why the World Cup is a ‘make or break’ moment for alcohol

Why the World Cup is a ‘make or break’ moment for alcohol
Health|Science|Sports|Technology|World

Health experts to screen US wastewater for disease outbreaks during World Cup

Epidemiologists will be busy this summer sifting through sewage and social media with the goal of keeping soccer fans and the public safe from severe illness during

Health experts to screen US wastewater for disease outbreaks during World Cup
Africa|Health|World

How the Ebola outbreak is changing weddings in Congo

Authorities have raced to slow the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo with strict measures, including by limiting public gatherings and enforcing social distancing

How the Ebola outbreak is changing weddings in Congo
Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

A Japanese mayor is making history — by taking maternity leave

A Japanese mayor is making history — by taking maternity leave

A Japanese mayor is making history — by taking maternity leave
Crime|Education|Health|MidEast|Political|World

UN urges Afghan Taliban to end arrests of women over dress rules

The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has expressed concern over the arrest and detention of women in a western province for allegedly failing to comply with "dress

UN urges Afghan Taliban to end arrests of women over dress rules
Europe|Health|Technology|World

UK PM Starmer set to ban 'harmful' social media for under-16s

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to announce a ban on "harmful" online platforms for children under 16 while maintaining access to some safer forms of social media

UK PM Starmer set to ban 'harmful' social media for under-16s
Health|Science|World

Health workers at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest

Health workers inside the epicenter of Congo's outbreak say they are working with little pay or rest

Health workers at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science

Psychiatrist Robert Coles, Pulitzer Prize-winning author who championed needs of children, dies

Harvard University psychiatrist and author Robert Coles has died

Psychiatrist Robert Coles, Pulitzer Prize-winning author who championed needs of children, dies
Health|Science|Sports|World

World Cup creates perfect conditions for infectious diseases to spread – here are the biggest threats health experts are watching for

Respiratory diseases like measles and flu pose a much bigger threat to public health for the World Cup than does Ebola.

World Cup creates perfect conditions for infectious diseases to spread – here are the biggest threats health experts are watching for
Health|Sports|World

Christian Eriksen 'conscious' after another on-field collapse in Denmark match, national team says

Christian Eriksen is conscious and undergoing further tests in the hospital after collapsing on the field again while playing for Denmark’s national team in a scary scene that had echoes of his cardiac arrest at the European Championship five years ago

Christian Eriksen 'conscious' after another on-field collapse in Denmark match, national team says
Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Woman helps others who suffered heartbreaking loss of a baby

Woman helps others who suffered heartbreaking loss of a baby

Woman helps others who suffered heartbreaking loss of a baby
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Community begins healing after graduation shooting that left teen dead

Community begins healing after graduation shooting that left teen dead

Community begins healing after graduation shooting that left teen dead
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israel kills nine in Gaza as Egypt hosts new ceasefire talks

Israeli strikes on a Hamas-run police station and a vehicle in the Gaza Strip killed at least nine people and wounded 20 others, health officials said,

Israel kills nine in Gaza as Egypt hosts new ceasefire talks
Arts|Health|Science|Sports|Travel|World

Why heat, travel and sleep could challenge teams as much as the opposition at the World Cup

Why heat, travel and sleep could challenge teams as much as the opposition at the World Cup

Why heat, travel and sleep could challenge teams as much as the opposition at the World Cup
Business|Fashion and Beauty|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Big beauty brands are going all in on longevity. Here’s what I learned

Big beauty brands are going all in on longevity. Here’s what I learned

Big beauty brands are going all in on longevity. Here’s what I learned
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

US troops, families adjust to new normal of Iran war

Fourteen weeks after President Donald Trump ordered an attack on Iran, the U.S. military is adjusting to an unusual state of conflict that is not full-

US troops, families adjust to new normal of Iran war
Health|Sports|World

Messi sits out Argentina’s friendly against Honduras while managing muscle fatigue, hamstring strain

Lionel Messi sat out Argentina's friendly match against Honduras as he manages muscle fatigue and a mild hamstring strain

Messi sits out Argentina’s friendly against Honduras while managing muscle fatigue, hamstring strain
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|World

They vowed to love each other forever. A few hours later, they fell out of the sky

They vowed to love each other forever. A few hours later, they fell out of the sky

They vowed to love each other forever. A few hours later, they fell out of the sky
Crime|Environment|Health|Sports|Technology

Colorado team uses sonar, underwater drone to recover drowning victims and evidence

Colorado team uses sonar, underwater drone to recover drowning victims and evidence

Colorado team uses sonar, underwater drone to recover drowning victims and evidence
Arts|Crime|Environment|Health|Sports|Technology|World

World Cup fans may need more than an hour to go through security at Boston Stadium

World Cup fans may need more than an hour to go through security at Boston Stadium

World Cup fans may need more than an hour to go through security at Boston Stadium
Crime|Health|Political|World

Israeli troops kill 7-month-old baby in West Bank, Palestinian officials say

Palestinian officials say Israeli troops have killed a 7-month-old Palestinian baby in the occupied West Bank as violence surges there

Israeli troops kill 7-month-old baby in West Bank, Palestinian officials say
Arts|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Silent reading clubs are giving like-minded bookworms a brain boost

Silent reading clubs are giving like-minded bookworms a brain boost

Silent reading clubs are giving like-minded bookworms a brain boost
Health|Political|World

The Trump administration makes it harder for some sick Americans to maintain Medicaid

The Trump administration makes it harder for some sick Americans to maintain Medicaid

The Trump administration makes it harder for some sick Americans to maintain Medicaid
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Accessorize with earplugs at this summer's concerts so you can enjoy more music in the future

Wearing earplugs at concerts can help prevent hearing damage

Accessorize with earplugs at this summer's concerts so you can enjoy more music in the future
Health|World

Israeli forces shoot dead Palestinian baby, wound his parents in West Bank

Israeli forces killed a seven-month-old Palestinian baby and wounded his parents in the Tel Rumeida area south of the West Bank city of Hebron on Friday evening, the Palestinian

Israeli forces shoot dead Palestinian baby, wound his parents in West Bank
Africa|Economy|Health|World

Traders face big losses after Uganda closes Congo border over Ebola contagion fears

Ugandan authorities have tightened border controls with Congo to prevent Ebola's spread

Traders face big losses after Uganda closes Congo border over Ebola contagion fears
Business|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Corey Seager hits a 2-run homer in his Rangers return, snapping an 0-for-29 skid

Corey Seager homered to end a career-worst 0-for-29 slump after being activated from the injured list

Corey Seager hits a 2-run homer in his Rangers return, snapping an 0-for-29 skid
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Science|US|World

Second Texas screwworm case confirmed as outbreak fears grow

A second case of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite was confirmed in Texas by the U.S.

Second Texas screwworm case confirmed as outbreak fears grow
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Science

J&J beats lawsuit alleging that talc caused three women's cancer

A Los Angeles jury on Friday sided with Johnson & Johnson in a lawsuit by the families of three women who alleged that the company's talc products

J&J beats lawsuit alleging that talc caused three women's cancer
Economy|Election|Environment|Health|Political

Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor

Democrat Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election for California governor after pitching himself as an experienced choice to lead the nation’s most populous state

Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in race for California governor
Health|Science|World

Argentina expands hantavirus probe, sending teams to trap and test rats in Mendoza

Argentina is expanding its investigation into a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship

Argentina expands hantavirus probe, sending teams to trap and test rats in Mendoza
Economy|Environment|Food|Health|World

UN food agency says millions are being pushed into hunger by Iran war

The U.N. food agency says millions of people are being pushed into acute hunger by the Iran war, as it warned would happen if the conflict escalated and oil prices remained high

UN food agency says millions are being pushed into hunger by Iran war
Health|Sports|World

Chris Richards trains with U.S. team with World Cup deadline looming

Chris Richards is training with the U.S. in a positive sign for the top American defender as he tries to make it back in time for the World Cup

Chris Richards trains with U.S. team with World Cup deadline looming
Health|Science|World

Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach 20,000 cases without strong public health measures

The Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could grow to 20,000 cases or more, depending on how quickly infected people are isolated to slow the spread

Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could reach 20,000 cases without strong public health measures
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Texas governor wants to speed up work on a fly-breeding factory to fight a cattle parasite

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is concerned that a new factory isn’t expected to start work for more than a year on mitigating the New World screwworm fly infestation in his state

Texas governor wants to speed up work on a fly-breeding factory to fight a cattle parasite
Health|Sports

Yankees put Aaron Judge on injured list with rib stress fracture, recall Spencer Jones from Triple-A

The New York Yankees placed Aaron Judge on the 10-day injured list a day after announcing the slugger has a stress fracture in one of his ribs that will keep him off the field indefinitely

Yankees put Aaron Judge on injured list with rib stress fracture, recall Spencer Jones from Triple-A
Health|Sports

92-year-old heart recipient to compete in poker and trivia at Transplant Games for Team Nebraska

92-year-old heart recipient to compete in poker and trivia at Transplant Games for Team Nebraska

92-year-old heart recipient to compete in poker and trivia at Transplant Games for Team Nebraska
Economy|Health|Science|World

Congo warns of 'rapid' community spread of Ebola, 71 new cases confirmed

Democratic Republic of Congo said on Friday that 71 new Ebola cases were confirmed in a 24-hour period and warned of rapid community transmission of the deadly disease.

Congo warns of 'rapid' community spread of Ebola, 71 new cases confirmed
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Texas ranchers on edge after screwworm parasite detected in calf

The quiet Texas cattle town of La Pryor has become ground zero in the fight against screwworm after the first U.S. case in decades was detected

Texas ranchers on edge after screwworm parasite detected in calf
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political|World

US adds $38 million for Ebola as CDC warns outbreak could match 2014

The United States said on Friday it would provide an additional $38 million for Ebola response efforts, as the CDC warned that

US adds $38 million for Ebola as CDC warns outbreak could match 2014
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

USDA expects to contain screwworm case in Texas, Rollins says

U.S.

USDA expects to contain screwworm case in Texas, Rollins says
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Oklahoma prepares for potential spread of screwworm pest

Oklahoma prepares for potential spread of screwworm pest

Oklahoma prepares for potential spread of screwworm pest
Business|Economy|Education|Health

The US job market is strong but many Americans are still frustrated by prospects and rising prices

U.S. employers added a surprising 172,000 jobs in May as the labor market continued to show resilience in the face of rising costs from the Iran war

The US job market is strong but many Americans are still frustrated by prospects and rising prices
Health|Political|Science|World

FDA launches study of abortion pill safety, WSJ reports

The FDA has launched a safety study of the abortion pill, also called mifepristone, a step that could pave the way for the Trump administration to

FDA launches study of abortion pill safety, WSJ reports
Health|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel

Man with traumatic brain injury prepares for scuba diving trip to Bonaire

Man with traumatic brain injury prepares for scuba diving trip to Bonaire

Man with traumatic brain injury prepares for scuba diving trip to Bonaire
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries

A federal judge has struck down a Trump administration policy enacted after the shooting of two National Guard members that made it harder for immigrants from dozens of countries to stay and enter the country

A federal judge strikes down Trump administration immigration policy affecting 39 countries
Business|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

'Scared for my life': Victim describes moment man allegedly attacked him at lake

'Scared for my life': Victim describes moment man allegedly attacked him at lake

'Scared for my life': Victim describes moment man allegedly attacked him at lake
Crime|Health|Political|US

Trans youth and their parents fight back against efforts to get their detailed medical records

Trans youth and their parents fight back against efforts to get their detailed medical records

Trans youth and their parents fight back against efforts to get their detailed medical records
Environment|Health|Travel

Brooklyn man stuck in cave for hours in upstate New York recounts ordeal: "I couldn't pull myself out"

Brooklyn man stuck in cave for hours in upstate New York recounts ordeal: "I couldn't pull myself out"

Brooklyn man stuck in cave for hours in upstate New York recounts ordeal: "I couldn't pull myself out"
Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

ICE will no longer report deaths of detainees who have recently been released from custody

Immigration and Customs Enforcement will no longer report the deaths of detainees who have been released from custody, in a change that could obscure the human cost of the Trump administration's mass detention policies

ICE will no longer report deaths of detainees who have recently been released from custody
Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle

Helene's impact on homelessness in North Carolina will take time to resolve, advocate says

Helene's impact on homelessness in North Carolina will take time to resolve, advocate says

Helene's impact on homelessness in North Carolina will take time to resolve, advocate says
Health|Science|US

US heat forecast: See where Americans are at the most risk for extreme heat

US heat forecast: See where Americans are at the most risk for extreme heat

US heat forecast: See where Americans are at the most risk for extreme heat
Health|Sports|World

Vegas D-man Brayden McNabb's Stanley Cup Final status is unclear after taking a puck to the face

The status of Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb moving forward in the Stanley Cup Final is unclear after he took a puck to the face in Game 2

Vegas D-man Brayden McNabb's Stanley Cup Final status is unclear after taking a puck to the face
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Gazan fishermen patch up dinghies with door frames to keep themselves afloat

In a Gaza workshop, a group of men patch up pleasure dinghies with reclaimed fibreglass, wood and door frames pulled from the rubble, racing to get the boats

Gazan fishermen patch up dinghies with door frames to keep themselves afloat
Health|Science|World

WHO launches $518 million plan to curb Africa Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organization chief announced a $518 million six-month joint plan to fight Ebola on Friday, calling for money and

WHO launches $518 million plan to curb Africa Ebola outbreak
Europe|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Italy appeals for release of hunger-striking Flotilla activists in Libya

Italy appealed on Friday for the release of two Italian pro-Palestinian campaigners detained in eastern Libya who, along with eight other activists, had been

Italy appeals for release of hunger-striking Flotilla activists in Libya
Health|Sports

High school lacrosse star returns for playoffs after potentially deadly jaw condition

High school lacrosse star returns for playoffs after potentially deadly jaw condition

High school lacrosse star returns for playoffs after potentially deadly jaw condition
Health|Science|World

As Ebola spreads in Congo, a radio station tries to stop health misinformation

In Congo, the battle against the rare Bundibugyo type of Ebola has been complicated by skepticism, attacks on health workers and misinformation

As Ebola spreads in Congo, a radio station tries to stop health misinformation
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

70-year-old accused of trying to drown injured 21-year-old at Massachusetts beach after residency dispute

70-year-old accused of trying to drown injured 21-year-old at Massachusetts beach after residency dispute

70-year-old accused of trying to drown injured 21-year-old at Massachusetts beach after residency dispute
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

Colorado Court of Appeals reverses convictions for former paramedics in Elijah McClain's death

Colorado Court of Appeals reverses convictions for former paramedics in Elijah McClain's death

Colorado Court of Appeals reverses convictions for former paramedics in Elijah McClain's death
Education|Health|Science|Technology

What Pennsylvania’s AI chatbot lawsuit teaches us about the psychology behind medical trust

A Carnegie Mellon researcher explains the connection between our brains and AI chatbots – and what a new Pennsylvania lawsuit reveals about the dangers of AI.

What Pennsylvania’s AI chatbot lawsuit teaches us about the psychology behind medical trust
Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Amanita mushroom poisonings prompt concerns after deaths. A doctor explains what to know

Amanita mushroom poisonings prompt concerns after deaths. A doctor explains what to know

Amanita mushroom poisonings prompt concerns after deaths. A doctor explains what to know
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

ICE to stop reporting deaths of recently released detainees amid scrutiny

ICE to stop reporting deaths of recently released detainees amid scrutiny

ICE to stop reporting deaths of recently released detainees amid scrutiny
Africa|Environment|Health|Travel|World

Truck breakdown in Niger strands passengers and leaves at least 49 dead in the Sahara Desert

At least 49 people have died of thirst after a truck broke down in the Sahara Desert in northern Niger

Truck breakdown in Niger strands passengers and leaves at least 49 dead in the Sahara Desert
Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

A healthier gut may be key to cancer care

A healthier gut may be key to cancer care

A healthier gut may be key to cancer care
Asia|Environment|Health|Travel|World

Family questions rescue efforts for Sherpa guide found alive on Everest

A Sherpa guide who survived a week on Mount Everest's slopes is recovering in a Nepal hospital

Family questions rescue efforts for Sherpa guide found alive on Everest
Asia|Crime|Health|World

Unregistered Sri Lankan nursing home lies in ruins as toll from deadly fire rises to 13

The death toll from a fire at an unregistered nursing home in western Sri Lanka has risen to 13

Unregistered Sri Lankan nursing home lies in ruins as toll from deadly fire rises to 13
Health|Science|World

US domestic treatment centers ready for Ebola even as Kenya plans persist

Most of the 13 U.S. treatment centers in a government-funded hospital network for severe infectious diseases are ready to handle patients, including those with

US domestic treatment centers ready for Ebola even as Kenya plans persist
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|World

Bhutan to give cash incentives to families for more babies

The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is worried about its declining population and has announced cash incentives to families to produce more children.

Bhutan to give cash incentives to families for more babies
Education|Health|World

Italy introduces parental consent for sex education in schools

Sex education in Italian schools will require parental consent under a reform promoted by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's right-wing government, which also

Italy introduces parental consent for sex education in schools
Europe|Health|World

Norway crown princess awaits lung transplant amid 'dramatic deterioration' of health

Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been placed on a waiting list for a lung transplant after a significant deterioration in her health that likely gave

Norway crown princess awaits lung transplant amid 'dramatic deterioration' of health
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

Many soccer fans will be drinking alcohol and watching the World Cup. In heat, doing that is risky

Popping a cold beer — or two or three — while watching sports at home, at a bar or during a live game is an age-old tradition

Many soccer fans will be drinking alcohol and watching the World Cup. In heat, doing that is risky
Europe|Health|World

Norway’s crown princess on waiting list for lung transplant

Norway’s crown princess on waiting list for lung transplant

Norway’s crown princess on waiting list for lung transplant
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Middle East conflict pushing millions into hunger, WFP says

The Middle East conflict is pushing millions of people closer to hunger, as rising fuel and transport costs drive up food prices while funding

Middle East conflict pushing millions into hunger, WFP says
Health|Science|Travel|World

Miraculous story of survival high on Everest as Sherpa guide missing for a week found alive

Miraculous story of survival high on Everest as Sherpa guide missing for a week found alive

Miraculous story of survival high on Everest as Sherpa guide missing for a week found alive
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Yankees star Aaron Judge sidelined indefinitely with a rib stress fracture

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge will be sidelined indefinitely with a stress fracture of one of his ribs, the team announced Thursday night

Yankees star Aaron Judge sidelined indefinitely with a rib stress fracture
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FIFA prohibits fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup stadiums

FIFA has made a late change of policy to bar World Cup fans from bringing refillable water bottles into the tournament's 16 stadiums across North America

FIFA prohibits fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup stadiums
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

Trump cuts off funds to Hawaii Medicaid fraud unit over lack of cases

Hawaii's attorney general stands to lose around $3 million in federal funding to fight Medicaid fraud after failing to consistently bring criminal cases,  the Trump

Trump cuts off funds to Hawaii Medicaid fraud unit over lack of cases
Health|Science|Technology|World

PAHO strengthens Ebola preparedness, prepares shipments for virus detection

The Pan American Health Organization said on Thursday it is stepping up efforts to help countries across the Americas to strengthen their preparedness for Ebola, although the risk

PAHO strengthens Ebola preparedness, prepares shipments for virus detection
Crime|Health|US|World

Colorado court orders retrial for paramedics in Elijah McClain case

An appeals court in the U.S. state of Colorado on Thursday ordered a retrial of two paramedics convicted over the death of Elijah McClain, a young Black man who was pinned down by

Colorado court orders retrial for paramedics in Elijah McClain case
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

US races to contain flesh-eating parasite screwworm, reports no further cases

Following the first confirmation of screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, on a U.S. farm in decades, federal and

US races to contain flesh-eating parasite screwworm, reports no further cases
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|US|World

US says it is ramping up emergency assistance in Bolivia amid protests

U.S.

US says it is ramping up emergency assistance in Bolivia amid protests
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US

The New World screwworm fly is threatening the $113 billion U.S. cattle industry for the first time in more than a half century

What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US
Health|Political|World

Ruto says US plan to build Ebola facility in Kenya is the 'right thing'

Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday said his government was doing "the right thing" by allowing the United States to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya

Ruto says US plan to build Ebola facility in Kenya is the 'right thing'
Business|Health|Technology|World

US Supreme Court backs generic drugmaker in 'skinny label' patent case

Drugmaker Hikma's generic version of Amarin Pharma's cardiovascular medication Vascepa did not infringe Amarin's patents, the U.S.

US Supreme Court backs generic drugmaker in 'skinny label' patent case
Health|Science|Technology|Travel|World

'Smelled like a clogged toilet': Family experienced travel horror story aboard Turkish Airlines flight

'Smelled like a clogged toilet': Family experienced travel horror story aboard Turkish Airlines flight

'Smelled like a clogged toilet': Family experienced travel horror story aboard Turkish Airlines flight
Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Driver found guilty in Deer Park nail salon crash that killed 4 people, including off-duty NYPD officer

Driver found guilty in Deer Park nail salon crash that killed 4 people, including off-duty NYPD officer

Driver found guilty in Deer Park nail salon crash that killed 4 people, including off-duty NYPD officer
Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Political

Overcrowding pushes Buncombe County detention into safety crisis, sheriff says

Overcrowding pushes Buncombe County detention into safety crisis, sheriff says

Overcrowding pushes Buncombe County detention into safety crisis, sheriff says
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Couple charged after keeping hundreds of 'street rats' in home, court docs say

Couple charged after keeping hundreds of 'street rats' in home, court docs say

Couple charged after keeping hundreds of 'street rats' in home, court docs say
Crime|Health|US|World

Man accused of sexually assaulting woman in cemetery deemed sexually violent predator

Man accused of sexually assaulting woman in cemetery deemed sexually violent predator

Man accused of sexually assaulting woman in cemetery deemed sexually violent predator
Business|Economy|Environment|Health

Tyco agrees to $10 million settlement with Wisconsin over PFAS water contamination

The manufacturer of firefighting foam that contaminated the water supply in northeast Wisconsin with PFAS chemicals for decades has agreed to a $10 million settlement with the state

Tyco agrees to $10 million settlement with Wisconsin over PFAS water contamination
Environment|Health|Science|World

Wildfires are making the US smoggy again, reversing progress on cleaner air, study finds

A new study finds that smoke from larger wildfires is reversing more than a decade of American improvements in smog

Wildfires are making the US smoggy again, reversing progress on cleaner air, study finds
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

US senators question Big Tobacco on lobbying related to FDA policy shift

Six U.S. senators, including Democratic whip Dick Durbin and Elizabeth Warren, wrote public letters to tobacco giants Reynolds American and Altria on Thursday

US senators question Big Tobacco on lobbying related to FDA policy shift
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

Deputy involved in crash with teen scooter operator

Deputy involved in crash with teen scooter operator

Deputy involved in crash with teen scooter operator
Environment|Health|Science

Wildfires are reversing America’s progress on ozone pollution, the main ingredient in smog

The number of ozone-related premature deaths due to wildfires is also rising.

Wildfires are reversing America’s progress on ozone pollution, the main ingredient in smog
Business|Crime|Health|Lifestyle

Negligence lawsuit blames gator bite on airboat company

Negligence lawsuit blames gator bite on airboat company

Negligence lawsuit blames gator bite on airboat company
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Man accused of holding victim, who walks with crutches, under water over use of lake

Man accused of holding victim, who walks with crutches, under water over use of lake

Man accused of holding victim, who walks with crutches, under water over use of lake
Crime|Education|Health|Political|US|World

Trump administration probes 15 medical schools over admissions policy

The U.S.

Trump administration probes 15 medical schools over admissions policy
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

'Record-setting' $101M award granted in horrific North Carolina wall collapse

'Record-setting' $101M award granted in horrific North Carolina wall collapse

'Record-setting' $101M award granted in horrific North Carolina wall collapse
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Finance|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|US|World

Top cases on the US Supreme Court's docket

The U.S.

Top cases on the US Supreme Court's docket
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Skyline Chili to donate sales, $25,000 to fund after waitress’s death

Skyline Chili to donate sales, $25,000 to fund after waitress’s death

Skyline Chili to donate sales, $25,000 to fund after waitress’s death
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|US

Louisville marks 10 years since Muhammad Ali’s death with citywide Day of Compassion

Louisville marks 10 years since Muhammad Ali’s death with citywide Day of Compassion

Louisville marks 10 years since Muhammad Ali’s death with citywide Day of Compassion
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'It's terrifying': Couple recall moments shooting happened at high school graduation

'It's terrifying': Couple recall moments shooting happened at high school graduation

'It's terrifying': Couple recall moments shooting happened at high school graduation
Arts|Health|Sports|World

Teen paralyzed in crash joins global soccer juggling record attempt

Teen paralyzed in crash joins global soccer juggling record attempt

Teen paralyzed in crash joins global soccer juggling record attempt
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Cullman woman is first patient to receive medical cannabis in Alabama

Cullman woman is first patient to receive medical cannabis in Alabama

Cullman woman is first patient to receive medical cannabis in Alabama
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Political

Indonesia to 'refocus' free meal measures on more remote areas, official says

The Indonesian agency overseeing President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free meals programme will "refocus" its measures by cutting back on new kitchens and targeting

Indonesia to 'refocus' free meal measures on more remote areas, official says
Business|Education|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle

Clair Community Garden teaches kids to grow food while feeding families in need

Clair Community Garden teaches kids to grow food while feeding families in need

Clair Community Garden teaches kids to grow food while feeding families in need
Africa|Health|World

Congo reports attack on Ebola burial team as cases rise

Residents attacked an Ebola burial team in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu province this week, forcing responders to abandon a coffin and raising fears

Congo reports attack on Ebola burial team as cases rise
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Running through grief; Runner completes 50-state goal after husband's death

Running through grief; Runner completes 50-state goal after husband's death

Running through grief; Runner completes 50-state goal after husband's death
Americas|Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Victim cut in half in "horrifying" Massachusetts murder 26 years ago finally identified

Victim cut in half in "horrifying" Massachusetts murder 26 years ago finally identified

Victim cut in half in "horrifying" Massachusetts murder 26 years ago finally identified
Business|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Screwworm fly detected in Texas decades after cattle threat was largely eradicated in US

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the New World screwworm fly has arrived in south Texas

Screwworm fly detected in Texas decades after cattle threat was largely eradicated in US
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Teen thrives after lifesaving kidney donation from his father: "We've always had a special bond"

Teen thrives after lifesaving kidney donation from his father: "We've always had a special bond"

Teen thrives after lifesaving kidney donation from his father: "We've always had a special bond"
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|World

Melinda French Gates donates $215 million to improve women's health worldwide

Melinda French Gates is expanding her efforts to improve women's health worldwide, pledging $215 million for contraceptive access and maternal care, as well as initiatives for middle-age women

Melinda French Gates donates $215 million to improve women's health worldwide
Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Girl reunites with man who saved her from deadly Dallas apartment explosion

Girl reunites with man who saved her from deadly Dallas apartment explosion

Girl reunites with man who saved her from deadly Dallas apartment explosion
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Researchers say this new Trump rule could destroy American science as we know it. They’re fighting back

Researchers say this new Trump rule could destroy American science as we know it. They’re fighting back

Researchers say this new Trump rule could destroy American science as we know it. They’re fighting back
Crime|Environment|Health|Opinion|Political|Science

For Black women in abusive relationships, gun-control loopholes can engender deadly disparities

Guns are what make violent partners so dangerous. And in the US, Black women get less protection from laws meant to keep firearms out of abusers’ hands.

For Black women in abusive relationships, gun-control loopholes can engender deadly disparities
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Political

Tony Carruthers recently survived a lethal injection attempt – the latest man to endure a failed execution

The constitutional prohibition of ‘cruel and unusual punishment’ has shaped legal discourse around failed executions, but courts have not stopped states from attempting to execute the same man again.

Tony Carruthers recently survived a lethal injection attempt – the latest man to endure a failed execution
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|US

The labor market’s next chapter is taking shape. Here’s what to watch for in Friday’s jobs report

The labor market’s next chapter is taking shape. Here’s what to watch for in Friday’s jobs report

The labor market’s next chapter is taking shape. Here’s what to watch for in Friday’s jobs report
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Some of what happens during youth can’t be reversed. It’s another reason to rethink kids’ screen time

Some of what happens during youth can’t be reversed. It’s another reason to rethink kids’ screen time

Some of what happens during youth can’t be reversed. It’s another reason to rethink kids’ screen time
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Hungary reports African swine fever in domestic pigs for first time

Hungarian authorities ordered the culling of 3,000 pigs on a farm after African swine fever was reported in domestic pigs for the first time in the country, the National

Hungary reports African swine fever in domestic pigs for first time
Education|Health|Opinion|Science|Technology

Eroding a virtue: AI trains people to expect instant answers – and that’s bad news for patience

Patience is a virtue that researchers have linked to many parts of well-being. But it’s also something that needs a bit of practice and training – and can be undermined by instant, easy gratification.

Eroding a virtue: AI trains people to expect instant answers – and that’s bad news for patience
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Coloradans are getting squeezed by credit cards while trying to navigate high costs

About a third of Americans report using high-interest credit cards for everyday expenses as costs continue to rise.

Coloradans are getting squeezed by credit cards while trying to navigate high costs
Crime|Health|World

A fire at a nursing home in Sri Lanka kills 12 people

A fire at an unregistered nursing home in western Sri Lanka has killed 12 residents and injured eight others

A fire at a nursing home in Sri Lanka kills 12 people
Arts|Entertainment|Health

Emilia Clarke opens up about suffering 2 brain hemorrhages in her 20s

Emilia Clarke opens up about suffering 2 brain hemorrhages in her 20s

Emilia Clarke opens up about suffering 2 brain hemorrhages in her 20s
Health|World

Israeli strikes kill 10 people in Gaza, medics say

Israeli strikes killed at least 10 Palestinians, including five members of the same family, in separate attacks in the Gaza

Israeli strikes kill 10 people in Gaza, medics say