The Democratic Republic of Congo is battling a fresh Ebola outbreak, and researchers are racing to stop it. Within days of the World Health Organization calling for an emergency, teams had already pinpointed the most promising drugs and vaccines. They are leaning on lessons from past crises—Eb
The story began with a single patient in Switzerland whose semen still carried viral RNA years after he recovered from hantavirus. The headline that caught worldwide attention claimed the virus could survive in sperm for up to six years and pose a sexual transmission risk. The claim was amplified by
The United States has officially labeled two major Brazilian crime syndicates, the Red Command and First Capital Command, as terrorist groups. This move follows a trend started by former President Trump in 2025 that aimed to give law‑enforcement agencies more power against violent organizations worl
In a recent interview on CNN, Senator Cory Booker highlighted an immigration facility in Newark. He said most people there are not criminals; their only “crime” is being in the country without proper paperwork. Booker explained that many of those detained are already working to obtain green cards
People who suffer from chronic ankle instability often face problems with muscle control, which can lead to repeated injuries. A new study looked at whether applying vibration directly to the calf muscles could quickly strengthen those muscles and improve how they fire during movement. The researche
Vinny Magliulo, who looks strikingly like the famous actor Robert De Niro, is set to be honored by the Sports Gambling Hall of Fame on August 7. The ceremony will take place in Circa’s Galaxy Ballroom, closing the four‑day BetBash 2026 event. Magliulo’s career began in a small Brooklyn town where
The Tewksbury Hospital campus hides a small museum that invites visitors to step back into the past of medicine and care. Inside, people can see how early attempts to stop disease spread were made, how mental illness was once treated, and what lessons have been learned over centuries. The buildin
The battle against smoking in the United States has seen huge gains, with high‑school cigarette use dropping from nearly 30% a quarter century ago to just 1. 7% today. Yet this progress is now under attack from a new product: flavored e‑cigarettes. About eight percent of teens vape regularly, and mo
The Florida Special Olympics tennis event held at the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona saw Team Sarasota shine, grabbing nine medals across different categories. Coaches Ron and Brenda Shields guided a group of nine athletes who all earned podium finishes: Dylan Mayes and Virginia Barakos took gold
The quiz this week asked readers about a mix of politics, entertainment and local news. It began with a question on former First Lady Jill Biden’s worries about President Joe Biden during an important public appearance. Another prompt brought up actor Russell Crowe, who had a heated exchange outside
