The United States received two health alerts this week: one for hantavirus and another for Ebola. When officials send out warnings, my role as chief medical officer is to brief doctors, nurses and clinic staff about what to watch for. This routine work is turning into a headline as the Ebola o
A life‑sentence inmate now faces a new capital murder charge after DNA testing linked him to a Dallas homicide that happened in 1986. The victim, Ruby Battee, was sexually assaulted and killed after a stranger forced his way into her home. Back then, investigators could only recover a small amount
In 1993, a woman named Randy Gail Sperino disappeared from Granite City, Illinois, after being seen entering a dark pickup truck. Her body was later found in a nearby field, brutally killed. For over three decades, this shocking case remained unsolved. Then, in a surprising turn, new forensic techno
Leaders today face a strange paradox. With AI handling more decisions, they’re expected to do the opposite of what machines excel at—embrace uncertainty instead of running from it. At a recent gathering of workplace innovators, speakers highlighted curiosity as the real superpower in an era of insta
New York and New Jersey aren’t waiting around to see if ticket buyers get what they paid for at next year’s World Cup. The state attorneys general have launched an investigation into FIFA’s ticketing system after fans flagged issues like seats not matching what they bought. The probe focuses on matc
A new investigation has begun in Paris to see if a foreign power tried to ruin the chances of three left‑wing mayoral hopefuls. The cases involve candidates from a party that supports Palestine and is known as France Unbowed. They were allegedly targeted just before the March municipal elections. T
A sixteen‑year‑old girl vanished in 1982 near the St. Tammany Parish Fairgrounds, and her body was later found in a wooded area. The police at first said she had been raped and killed, but the lack of evidence and uncooperative witnesses left the case cold for 44 years. In recent times, Louisiana
Governor Mikie Sherrill is pushing hard to make sure New Jersey shines during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. At a press gathering in Hackensack on May 26, she revealed the Welcome World Rewards Program. This new effort is part of a partnership with the New York‑New Jersey Host Committee and aims to bring
Apple has announced a new season of its soccer podcast, set to start on June 7. The show will focus on the 2026 FIFA World Cup and feature host Brendan Hunt, known for his work on Apple TV’s “Ted Lasso. ” Hunt will team up with Rebecca Lowe, who currently covers the Premier League on NBC Sports and
The 2026 American Music Awards wrapped up another year of musical achievements. While trophies flew across categories like Album of the Year and Artist of the Year, the real buzz started long before the first prize was handed out. The red carpet became its own stage, where clothing choices turned he
