The World Health Organization has declared a worldwide health emergency after the Ebola virus spread in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The alert follows reports that a province in northeastern Congo has seen many suspected deaths linked to the virus. Health officials con
"The 12‑meter humpback that had been nicknamed “Timmy” in German media finally met its end, with Danish divers confirming the identity of the carcass off Anholt island. The whale had been stranded on a sandbank near Wismar Bay in March, and after several failed attempts to free it, private rescuers
The Senate parliamentarian has blocked a key part of a Republican spending bill, saying that the proposed $1 billion for White House security cannot be added as written. The money was meant to fund the “East Wing Modernization Project, ” which includes a 90, 000‑square‑foot ballroom that former Pres
The study looks at how oil spills alter the tiny life that lives in underground water and the soil around it. Scientists collected samples from a site where oil had leaked into the ground, taking both water and the rock‑filled layers that sit below it. They also gathered “clean” samples from a nearb
The story begins on a sandy peninsula that once served only pearl divers. In the last thirty years, it became one of the richest places on Earth thanks to natural gas. Qatar built pipelines and shipped billions of dollars worth of liquefied gas through the Strait of Hormuz to cities in Asia and Euro
The crypto scene was lively this week, with traders and thinkers sharing sharp takes on Bitcoin’s future. A well‑known analyst who once set a high bar for the coin now warns that summer may bring a slowdown. He says Bitcoin struggled to push past key price walls during the 2025 rally and that its mo
Wes Streeting, who has served as Britain’s health minister, announced he will challenge the current Labour leader for the top job in Parliament. The move marks the first time a sitting MP has openly declared a bid to replace the party’s head. Streeting’s announcement came after a series of electo
In a month devoted to mental health, people from many walks of life shared how the current political climate feels like a constant pressure on their minds. The stories show that for many, politics takes up most of the time they spend in therapy or counseling. Parents say their anxiety has wors
A new movie called The Mandalorian and Grogu will open in theaters on May 22, 2026. It follows the adventures of Din Djarin and his child after three seasons on Disney+. This is the first new Star Wars film in theaters since 2019. The head of Lucasfilm, Dave Filoni, talked about how the fra
A mother in Illinois is suing her local school district. She says the district changed her child’s name and pronouns without telling her. The school also made plans to support the child’s gender identity after the student was in crisis. The mother claims her rights were ignored. She says
