Across Africa, health workers keep battling the latest Ebola outbreak while soccer fans prepare for the World Cup kicking off in North America. U. S. officials are now asking Europe to join them in screening travelers from Central Africa, hoping to stop the virus from crossing borders. The American
California just picked its two main candidates for governor in a messy, multi-day vote count. Steve Hilton, a British ex-TV pundit backed by Donald Trump, and Xavier Becerra, a seasoned Democratic insider who once worked for Joe Biden, are heading to the November showdown. The surprise here? A self-
Researchers wanted to see if where women with endometriosis live changes how the disease shows up in their bodies. They compared women from big cities to those from smaller towns and rural areas across Australia. The study looked at everyday habits, like diet and exercise, as well as things in the e
The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog urged Iran to reopen talks, saying inspections at sites damaged a year ago need to restart. The request comes as the U. S. , joined by Britain, France and Germany, pushes for a board resolution demanding Iran supply detailed information about the bomb
In a county where many doctors have never seen measles, the first case in late January sent the local health team into action. The county’s public health officer, a family doctor who had once opposed vaccine mandates, assembled nurses, epidemiologists and community staff to map the outbreak. They tr
Peruvians headed to the polls Sunday with heavy hearts, not just ballots. Crime is the monster under the bed for most families, and the two final candidates offer very different dreams of how to tame it. Keiko Fujimori, daughter of a former leader who now lives in prison clothes, waves the flag of o
The U. S. Constitution doesn’t stop a convicted felon from becoming president, even while in prison. When Donald Trump ran for office, voters knew about his 34 felony convictions. Now, as president again, he uses his power to build wealth, punish rivals, and escalate conflicts like the one with Iran
The Chesapeake Bay isn't just a big body of water on Maryland's side—it's a living classroom telling us about the planet's health. For centuries, people here built their lives around its tides, from watermen who knew when fish would run to families who relied on its bounty. But now, the bay is sendi
A federal judge in Washington is now reviewing whether to stop plans for a UFC fight at the White House next week. Two local residents filed a lawsuit claiming the event shouldn’t happen, and they asked the court to block it immediately. The fight, called "UFC Freedom 250, " is scheduled for June 14
Hibbett Sports, a chain with about 1, 000 stores across the U. S. , is set to close 175 locations over the next three years. The move follows its recent $1. 1 billion takeover by British sports retailer JD Sports in early 2024. The company now wants to shrink its physical footprint by focusing on fe
