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May 02 2026HEALTH

Rare liver tumor in teens: What you need to know

A 17-year-old girl walked into a hospital for a routine check-up, only to find out she had a rare liver tumor. The discovery shocked her family at first, but doctors quickly got to work. They found a single, well-defined growth in the right side of her liver. Inside this growth were some dead cells

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May 01 2026EDUCATION

Quality in Doctor Training: A Debate Worth Thinking About

The concept of “quality” shapes how medical residents learn and how their mentors guide them. Yet the idea itself is rarely questioned, and there is little solid proof about what makes a good training program. Over time, the meaning of quality shifts with society’s values and political demands. Dif

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May 01 2026SCIENCE

Regional Climate Models Show Bigger Rainfall Shifts in Southeast Asia

Recent research has revealed that zooming in on the climate picture can change how we see future rainstorms. Scientists compared a global model, which looks at the whole planet in broad strokes, with a regional model that focuses on Southeast Asia’s islands and surrounding seas. The regional v

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Lula Sets New Supreme Court Candidate After Senate Rejection

President Lula faces a setback when the Senate rejects his chosen justice. The move shows growing political tension in Brazil as the October election looms. Lula, who may run for a fourth term, must act quickly to keep his plan on track. A similar pause happened in the United States when Congress d

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May 01 2026SCIENCE

Wastewater Reveals What People Eat and Drink

Scientists have found a new way to learn about the habits of city residents by looking at their sewage. The technique, called wastewater‑based epidemiology, usually tracks drug use but now also measures food and drink markers. A fresh laboratory test can spot more than 40 different substances in raw

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May 01 2026CRYPTO

Eric Trump Steps Back From Crypto‑Linked Fintech Firm

A small company in Las Vegas, once unknown, shot into the spotlight last year after it began buying shares of a cryptocurrency linked to a family business. The firm, known as Alt5 Sigma Corp. , had Eric Trump listed on its website in March, suggesting he was involved as a board observer and adviser.

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Legal Move Against Fauci: A New Twist

The recent indictment of former senior advisor David Mor — who worked closely with famed epidemiologist Anthony Fauci — has sparked debate over whether the case is about protecting government email rules or targeting Fauci. The Department of Justice, citing FBI Director Kash Patel, claims the charge

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Why the EPA budget fight matters beyond Washington

Lawmakers squared off this week over future funding for the nation’s main pollution watchdog, the EPA. Democrats argued the agency is abandoning its job to keep air and water clean, warning that half-funding requests would gut state programs that test wells, treat wastewater, and track cancer-causin

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Political Donations: How to Tell a Real Fundraiser from a Fake One

Before the next big election season, a warning is going around about fake fundraising groups calling themselves PACs. These groups often pretend to support political causes but actually pocket most of the money they collect. With fundraising reaching a peak during midterm elections, these scams beco

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May 01 2026HEALTH

When unexpected injuries lead to rare health surprises

A blade hitting the face of a baby might sound like something from an ancient legend. Yet doctors once faced this exact odd case where a newborn suffered brain damage after a sharp object wound during birth. The injury led to a blood clot forming inside the skull. At first glance, the cause sounds

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