Global health disparities are growing as worldwide crises reveal deep flaws in how we organize care, share information, and make decisions. A new idea called Global Collaborative Evidence Networks is stepping in to help. These networks gather experts from many fields, pool data, and try to guide pol
A young woman from Honduras is stuck far from her family because of a mistake by U. S. immigration officials. She was a student at Babson College and had been traveling to Texas for Thanksgiving. At the airport she was stopped and sent back to Honduras, even though a judge had said this would
The United States is set to send an early payment toward the huge amount it owes the United Nations. This step comes after U. N. leaders warned that the organization could face a serious financial crisis if member countries keep falling behind on their dues. Washington has accumulated more than $2.
The Games have started in Italy, and several American competitors are using their platform to share how the current political climate affects them. Freestyle skier Chris Lillis said he loves his country but feels “heartbroken” over recent events in Minneapolis. He hopes that viewers see the true
The study set out to see if the moment when two common antibiotics—metronidazole and amoxicillin—are taken can change how well gum cleaning works. Patients with gum disease were split into groups that received the drugs either before, during, or after their professional cleaning and root smoothing.
Algeria has started the steps needed to end a flight agreement it signed with the United Arab Emirates in 2013. The decision was announced by state media on Saturday, but officials did not explain why the country is withdrawing. The agreement, signed in Abu Dhabi and confirmed by a presidential d
The U. S. government is arranging a gathering in Washington that will bring together leaders who will head a new “Board of Peace” focused on Gaza. The event, scheduled for February 19, will take place at the U. S. Institute of Peace and double as a fundraiser to support rebuilding efforts in Gaza. T
Trump has been busy talking about the economy, especially inflation. In five speeches since December, he said inflation was beaten or falling more than 20 times, but most people still see higher prices. He spent a lot of time on other topics – immigration, critics from the opposite party, and
People often think drinking is only a matter of moderation, but the real story is more complex. Scientists show that even small amounts can trigger a chain of changes in the body and mind that many overlook. When you sip alcohol, it first boosts chemicals that calm your brain. That feels relax
The Hormel Institute at the University of Minnesota runs a summer program that sends undergraduates into research labs. Students get hands‑on work and training for future careers in biomedical science. One intern, Noah Zimmerman, started a project that ended up in a peer‑reviewed journal. Zimmerman
