Three people lost their lives after catching a rare virus on a luxury cruise ship near Antarctica, sparking fear and frustration among passengers. The MV Hondius, carrying travelers from over 20 countries, became the center of a crisis when hantavirus cases appeared. Some who were stuck on board sha
Ed started doodling when she was a kid in Staten Island, filling folders with drawings of Sonic and Pokémon. She never had formal training but spent her childhood surrounded by New York’s art scene. Today, she’s known as Ed the Artist, the woman who sketches Broadway stars at the stage door and capt
A Hyrox race mixes running with eight tough fitness stations in a fixed order. Each racer covers five miles of running, split into eight short loops, with a new challenge between each run. The stations include pulling sleds, throwing weighted balls at a wall, and carrying heavy bags—all while racing
Mexico’s public health system tried something new with the Lose Weight, Gain Life program. It wasn’t just about handing out diet tips. The real goal was to teach people how to build habits that stick—like cooking quick meals or choosing water over soda. Before rolling it out everywhere, officials wa
The Supreme Court recently said states can’t rely too much on race when drawing voting districts. This isn’t about removing fairness—it’s about asking if old rules still fit today. Back in 1965, laws like the Voting Rights Act were needed to stop racist tricks that kept Black Americans from voting.
The story of the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, or PEDV, is a reminder that even strong vaccines can lose their edge when a pathogen keeps evolving. This virus, which lives in pig guts, began as a regional problem in the 1970s but now spreads worldwide. Its ability to change its genetic makeup, su
Apple’s chief executive said that the price of memory chips is climbing, which could hurt Apple’s margins but help Micron Technology. Memory chips are essential for phones, data centers and AI systems; when their cost rises, companies that make them can raise prices. Micron is a leading supplier of
The air over New Jersey is set to cool down after a sweltering start to May, as a cold front moves in from the west. The front brings much‑needed rain that will help ease the drought that has gripped the state since early December. A half‑inch of precipitation is forecast for southern New Jersey, wi
The Washington Police Department has put thirteen officers on administrative leave after an internal probe into how crime figures are recorded. The move followed a federal referral earlier in the year and comes amid congressional scrutiny of the department’s data practices. Interim chief Jeffery Ca
In Boston, when the Red Sox stumble, the city almost always looks for a culprit. After Alex Cora’s dismissal, fans and insiders alike rushed to name someone responsible, turning the event into a story rather than a simple coaching change. Buster Olney recently spoke with Terry Francona, a veteran
