In Mathare, a crowded neighborhood in Nairobi, measles is still a big problem even though there’s a vaccine for it. Many parents bring their kids for the first shot, but fewer come back for the second one. This second dose is meant to make sure the vaccine really works. Researchers wanted to know wh
Researchers pulled together data from nearly 5, 000 adults across three long-running U. S. studies. The groups included Hispanic and Latino people, white nurses, and American Indian communities. They wanted to see how everyday stress hits mental and physical health, and whether faith helps or hurts
The latest budget plans in Pakistan focus on balancing new taxes with relief in unexpected places. One of the biggest changes is cutting taxes for construction businesses while keeping extra charges on banks, oil, and fertilizer companies. This decision might help boost local building projects but a
India just made a rule change that could save nuclear plants money on old purchases. The finance ministry decided to cancel customs taxes on parts bought between April 2019 and January 2026 for building or running nuclear reactors. This decision surprises some because it works backwards—covering bil
United Community Banks just agreed to sell its equipment finance division for $1. 9 billion in cash. The two subsidiaries being sold—Navitas Credit Corp. and NLFC Reinsurance Corp. —have been a headache for the bank lately. They make up only 10% of the loans but have caused half of the bank’s losses
A man in his early thirties, now facing serious charges after his parents' deaths, is caught in a legal battle not just with the courts but with a trust overseeing his inheritance. The trustee managing his parents' estate plans to ask a judge to release funds originally meant for him at age 30, but
When Russia attacked in 2022, most experts thought Ukraine had no real chance. The numbers were against them – Russia had way more people, weapons, and money. Many believed the country would fall quickly. But after two years of brutal fighting, something unexpected happened. Ukraine didn’t just surv
In 2025, U. S. crime rates dropped sharply, marking the biggest yearly decline since the late 1930s. Murder cases fell by over 18%, while aggravated assaults and robberies also saw significant drops. Even rape cases decreased by nearly 8%, and property crimes like theft and burglary fell by about 12
A decade ago, Camden, New Jersey, was known as one of America's most dangerous cities. Today, it's making headlines for the opposite reason. The city’s police force has cut homicides to their lowest level in 40 years, with violent crime dropping by 6% in just one year. Behind this turnaround? A mix
A former police chief in Ohio now faces serious legal trouble after being indicted on 70 counts of sex crimes, including 14 involving a minor. Chad Essert, who once led the Bethel Police Department, was arrested in Florida without resistance. Authorities say the alleged crimes happened years ago, be
