The U. S. Preventive Services Task Force, a key group that decides which health screenings insurers must cover for free, just lost two of its leaders. They were let go without clear reasons, leaving many confused. The group has been shrinking for over a year, with meetings becoming rare and members
A 21‑year‑old Brazilian social media personality was killed last month in a shooting outside her home, according to local police. Two men on a motorcycle opened fire; one was shot by authorities the same day, while the other, who is 17, remains at large. Investigators are probing whether this att
In Chiba, near Tokyo, two American visitors caused a stir at Ichikawa City Zoo by jumping into the enclosure of Punch, a young Japanese macaque who gained fame after being abandoned by his mother. The pair, one in a bright blue suit and the other filming from behind a barrier, entered the area with
The night of Tuesday’s primary elections showed that Donald Trump still wields a strong pull over Republican voters. In Kentucky, Rep. Thomas Massie—known for his criticism of Trump—was beaten by Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL and farmer who received the former president’s backing. The fight highli
For a long time, people assumed young Americans were walking away from religion for good. But something surprising is happening: a growing number of them are turning back to churches, temples, and prayer. This shift isn’t just small talk—it’s reshaping how some view the country’s future. Leaders oft
For years, Nigel Farage has played two roles in public: the friendly guy who chats easily in pubs and the politician quick to snap at tough questions. Now, that second side is on full display as he faces questions about a £5 million gift from a crypto billionaire based in Thailand. The money came fr
The race for California’s 12th Assembly seat is heating up. A new ad shows a woman named Jackie Elward, who has served twice on the Rohnert Park City Council. She is running as a Democrat for state office, and she has strong backing from workers’ unions. The spot is only 30 seconds long. I
Moldova’s leaders have loudly opposed a new Russian plan that would let residents of the breakaway region Transdniestria get Russian passports more easily. The move, announced by President Vladimir Putin, applies to about 350, 000 people in the enclave and removes many of the usual requirements for
The president of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni, made a new law official on Sunday. The bill is called “Protection of Sovereignty. ” It says that people who push foreign interests against Uganda’s interests are criminals. It also forces anyone acting for a foreign group to register with the governmen
People worldwide lean toward products marked “natural, ” especially food. But does faith tilt this bias even more? Researchers zeroed in on Tibetan Buddhists who print religious texts under strict natural light rules. They wondered: would these printers prefer natural-labeled apples over others? Fi
