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Australia summons Laos ambassador, calls for serious charges in backpacker methanol deaths

Australia summoned Laos' ambassador to Canberra on Friday, saying it was "deeply frustrated and bitterly disappointed" that Laos was not pursuing the most serious charges

Taco Bell to stop using lettuce identified with cyclosporiasis outbreak

The U.S.

Maine Democrats’ first debate laid bare their difficulty in replacing Graham Platner

Maine Democrats’ first debate laid bare their difficulty in replacing Graham Platner

Ivermectin isn’t a cancer miracle drug, but influencers claim otherwise – here’s how to avoid sprinting past scientific evidence

Science works at a much slower pace than social media, opening a large window for early findings to be taken at face value and misinformation to spread.

Mets-Phillies start time moved, MLS game between Vancouver-Chicago ppd. due to wildfire smoke

The start time for the MLB game between the New York Mets and the Phillies on Thursday in Philadelphia was moved up one hour due to air quality concerns due to wildfire smoke from Canada and northern Minnesota, and an MLS game in Chicago was postponed

An outbreak of diarrhea from a parasite is surging. Here’s what to eat and what to avoid

An outbreak of diarrhea from a parasite is surging. Here’s what to eat and what to avoid

US investigators lead probe into Ryanair flight where man was partly sucked out of broken window

U.S. aviation safety investigators have taken over the investigation into what caused a window to dislodge on a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany on July 10

US to take lead in probe into Ryanair Boeing 737 engine failure over Greece

The U.S.

Speaker Johnson suffers humiliating political defeat, yanks veterans benefits bill

Speaker Johnson suffers humiliating political defeat, yanks veterans benefits bill

How to avoid tick bites in your yard or while hiking in the woods, and what to do if one starts feasting on you

A tick disease researcher explains the risks and how she avoids bringing home ticks from both work and walking her dog in the woods. Lint rollers, tick checks and some types of chemicals play a role.

Wildfire smoke makes air unhealthy from the US Midwest to East Coast. Officials say stay inside

Heavy smoke from wildfires is darkening skies from the U.S. Midwest to the East Coast

Complaint accuses doctor involved in failed Tennessee execution of violating ethics

A Tennessee death row inmate's sister has filed a complaint against a doctor involved in his failed execution

Coca-Cola says fairlife halts US production after cyber attack

The Coca-Cola Company said on Thursday that fairlife, LLC, a dairy company it owns, temporarily suspended production operations in the U.S. after unauthorized access to parts of

Canada wildfire smoke blankets US Midwest, Northeast with hazardous air

Heavy smoke from hundreds of wildfires in Canada enveloped a swath of the U.S. from the Midwest to the Northeast on Thursday, prompting warnings

Spain practices outside before the World Cup final as smoke fills the air in northern New Jersey

With the sun obstructed by haze, Spain’s players practiced ahead of the World Cup final outside in northern New Jersey while air conditions are hazardous because of smoke from Canadian wildfires

Missouri 19-year-old uses toy drive to help Missourians impacted by historic floods

Missouri 19-year-old uses toy drive to help Missourians impacted by historic floods

White House says it is closely monitoring food-borne illness outbreak

The White House is closely monitoring the food-borne cyclospora outbreak and is committed to providing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with all necessary

US to revive rule that could deny green cards to immigrants using public benefits

The U.S. government is reviving a rule that could deny permanent residency to immigrants who use public benefits such as food stamps and Medicaid, the Department of Homeland

Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits

The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers and more

Ghost gun company ordered to pay $100M in the death of a Kentucky teen in historic verdict

A ghost gun company has been ordered to pay over $100 million in the death of a Kentucky teenager who had purchased the company's pistol-building kit online

Tracking cyclospora outbreak in the Kansas City metro | How can you protect yourself?

Tracking cyclospora outbreak in the Kansas City metro | How can you protect yourself?

'I'm thanking God': Boys knock on stranger's door after creek flood traps 2 in rushing water

'I'm thanking God': Boys knock on stranger's door after creek flood traps 2 in rushing water

Oklahoma cyclosporiasis cases spark fear over fresh produce, and local farms answer with food safety

Oklahoma cyclosporiasis cases spark fear over fresh produce, and local farms answer with food safety

England to ban sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s from next year

The British government said on Thursday it would ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s in England beginning in April next year, saying the move would

FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind pill that can drastically reduce cholesterol

A man tells CNN what it was like to have diarrhea caused by the parasite cyclospora

Chase Strangio says he contracted cyclosporiasis in May. He joins CNN News Central to share his experience.

Transgender girls who challenged Trump sports order drop lawsuit after Supreme Court ruling

Two transgender girls who were the first to challenge President Donald Trump's executive order, “Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports,” have withdrawn their lawsuit in New Hampshire based on a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in related cases and their own personal hardships

Testosterone doesn’t mean what most people think it does

Testosterone doesn’t mean what most people think it does

Repeated storms are turning disaster recovery into a way of life, and leaving communities facing disaster fatigue

Increasing flash flooding is exhausting communities as they’re hit again and again.

Virginia baby born in parking lot reunites with the first responders who delivered him

Virginia baby born in parking lot reunites with the first responders who delivered him

Small plane crashes in Plymouth, Massachusetts pond, pilot critically hurt. "We heard the plane stall."

Small plane crashes in Plymouth, Massachusetts pond, pilot critically hurt. "We heard the plane stall."

US agency denies Tesla petition to avoid recall fix over headlight issue

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Thursday said it was denying a 2024 petition filed by Tesla to avoid a recall fix for nearly

Hegseth announces testosterone screening for US troops

U.S.

Soccer-Rain expected to dissipate wildfire smoke in New York before World Cup final but risks remain

Smoke from Canadian wildfires has blanketed much of the northeastern United States, triggering health alerts, but a cold front expected on the weekend will

Kalshi to allow bets on clinical trials, FDA decisions

Prediction market platform Kalshi will start taking bets on the outcomes of clinical trials and FDA regulatory reviews, it said on Thursday, making drug-development odds public for

Children, 42 dogs removed from 'very filthy' southern Indiana home; mother arrested

Children, 42 dogs removed from 'very filthy' southern Indiana home; mother arrested

Mother of 4-year-old student restrained at James F. Condon School speaks out

Mother of 4-year-old student restrained at James F. Condon School speaks out

Trump officials want to make testosterone drugs easier to prescribe. Is that a good idea?

Health officials serving under President Donald Trump want to make it easier for men to get a prescription for testosterone

‘Whataboutism’ makes the internet exhausting. Why people think this way

‘Whataboutism’ makes the internet exhausting. Why people think this way

Abbott raises 2026 profit forecast on strength in diagnostics, medical devices

Abbott beat quarterly estimates and raised its annual profit forecast on Thursday, as strong demand for its cancer diagnostics business and

Boy with 'Iron Man' arm to future engineer: Alex Pring returns to UCF, chasing new dreams

Boy with 'Iron Man' arm to future engineer: Alex Pring returns to UCF, chasing new dreams

Dentist accused of giving 4‑year‑old lethal doses of sedatives during routine procedure, police say

Dentist accused of giving 4‑year‑old lethal doses of sedatives during routine procedure, police say

Supreme Court rules against trans girls participating in single-sex sports, but leaves open larger questions of trans rights

The Supreme Court’s rulings on Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. B.P.J. focused on transgender students participating on sports teams, but likely has broader implications.

I’ve spent years studying economic data. These Americans taught me what ‘affordability’ really means

I’ve spent years studying economic data. These Americans taught me what ‘affordability’ really means

A perfect storm of factors is driving up US produce prices, but shoppers can still save

US shoppers are seeing higher fruit and vegetable prices thanks to trade tensions, extreme weather and geopolitics, just to name a few reasons.

AtaiBeckley surges after report Lilly poised to buy psychedelic drug developer

AtaiBeckley shares soared 50% premarket on Thursday after a report that Eli Lilly was in talks to acquire the psychedelic drug developer as soon as this week.

UnitedHealth regains earnings momentum, shares surge

UnitedHealth Group on Thursday delivered the quarterly financial report investors have been looking for, beating Wall Street's second-

Lilly enters psychedelic drug race with up to $3.8 billion AtaiBeckley deal

Eli Lilly will buy AtaiBeckley for up to $3.8 billion, the company said on Thursday, joining a race among pharma majors to develop psychedelic

Hawaii Health Department's enforcement of hemp retailers is helping compliance

Hawaii Health Department's enforcement of hemp retailers is helping compliance

Deadly Bangkok bar fire exposes Thailand’s safety loopholes for nightlife venues

Debates are stirring over Thailand’s safety regulations after a deadly fire at a Bangkok music bar killed more than 30 people and injured over 70

Fire at orphanage in Algiers kills 11, injures 19

Eleven people, including children, were killed and 19 injured in a fire at an orphanage close to the Algerian capital Algiers early on Thursday, authorities said.

One of the world’s most prominent hospitals is testing how AI can revolutionize health care

One of the world’s most prominent hospitals is testing how AI can revolutionize health care

Uganda discharges last Ebola patient, starts countdown to be virus-free

Uganda discharged its last remaining Ebola patient on Thursday, triggering a 42-day countdown after which it can be declared free of the virus, the East African nation's

US quarantine order for Americans returning from Congo will hurt Ebola response, aid group says

Washington's new policy that says American citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where there is an Ebola outbreak, must spend

Officer resigns after video shows takedown of wrong teen that left him with broken arm

Officer resigns after video shows takedown of wrong teen that left him with broken arm

Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently

Americans are waiting longer for disaster aid under President Donald Trump, with delays often lasting weeks or months

'Jurassic Park' actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says

The agent for Sam Neill says the actor died from pneumonia

America already tried permanent daylight saving time. It lasted less than a year. Could it work now?

The twice-yearly changing of the clocks could be a thing of the past if legislation currently in Congress that calls for permanent daylight time makes it through

US says it is blocking Americans in DR Congo from immediate travel home, citing Ebola

The U.S. has implemented restrictions related to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo which prevent American citizens and nationals

Detainees at ICE facility in Texas were beaten and abused, rights groups say

Detainees at a U.S.

Who’s afraid of salad?

Who’s afraid of salad?

Carbon monoxide present in Ford Explorer where 3 died, 2 others sickened in Ohio, official says

Officials in Toledo, Ohio, say the presence of carbon monoxide was confirmed in a parked vehicle where five people were found unresponsive and three of them died

France’s National Assembly gives final approval to assisted-dying bill after years of debate

France's National Assembly has given final approval to a bill allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication

Heavy smoke from wildfires blankets the US Midwest and Northeast, prompting evacuations

Thousands of visitors have been told to evacuate a remote Minnesota wilderness area because of wildfires sending heavy smoke across the U.S. Midwest and Northeast

Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he's rolling out a new screening program for “testosterone deficiency” among troops

Southern Colorado man suing hospital he says switched him at birth

Southern Colorado man suing hospital he says switched him at birth

CDC nominee says she won't betray science — while declining to challenge Kennedy's actions

The Trump administration’s latest nominee to lead the nation’ top public health agency drew frustrated reactions from some U.S. senators when they pressed her on whether she would protect the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from political meddling

Arkansas girl swept into storm drain during heavy rain rescued safely

Arkansas girl swept into storm drain during heavy rain rescued safely

‘I knew I was going to step into hell’: Mother mourns son who drowned during her birthday party

‘I knew I was going to step into hell’: Mother mourns son who drowned during her birthday party

Kentucky couple working to rescue forgotten animals in rural areas

Kentucky couple working to rescue forgotten animals in rural areas

YouTube joins Meta in appealing a jury verdict that faulted them for users' social media addiction

YouTube has appealed a landmark social media addiction lawsuit verdict in Los Angeles

Trump CDC nominee sidesteps questions on standing up to Kennedy on vaccines

Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S.

French parliament approves landmark assisted-dying bill

French lawmakers on Wednesday adopted a bill that will create a legal right to assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses, capping an intense ethical and political

New York barber's 24-hour haircut marathon grows into community festival for suicide prevention

New York barber's 24-hour haircut marathon grows into community festival for suicide prevention

Teacher donates kidney to help student's mother move up donor list

Teacher donates kidney to help student's mother move up donor list

¿Cómo las ranitas coquí jóvenes equilibran las demandas de crecimiento y de combatir enfermedades?

Un nuevo estudio rastrea cómo las ranas jóvenes equilibran la energía entre crecer y combatir infecciones.

Who was the first transgender person?

There is evidence of people who crossed gender boundaries even in ancient civilizations, though the terms naming them have evolved over time.

J&J medtech miss overshadows earnings beat

Johnson & Johnson said on Wednesday that its medical device unit underperformed in the second quarter, even as strong sales of Tremfya for

A new blood test may predict Alzheimer’s risk but should be used carefully

A new blood test may predict Alzheimer’s risk but should be used carefully

Florida woman accused of sexually assaulting dog after camera captures alleged abuse

Florida woman accused of sexually assaulting dog after camera captures alleged abuse

Biden will publish 'Promise Me, America' memoir after the November midterm elections

Former President Joe Biden plans to publish his memoir, "Promise Me, America," this fall

Anglers encouraged to catch, keep fish in Northern Colorado reservoir as water levels to dry up

Anglers encouraged to catch, keep fish in Northern Colorado reservoir as water levels to dry up

Medici family mystery may be solved after more than 400 years

Medici family mystery may be solved after more than 400 years

FDA examines produce items in US cyclosporiasis outbreak as cases rise

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Celcuity shares fall as launch delay eclipses US approval for breast cancer drug

Shares of Celcuity fell nearly 19% in morning trading on Wednesday, as the delayed commercial launch of its newly approved breast cancer drug and label concerns

Israel kills four people in Gaza, including a child, medics say

An Israeli airstrike killed a man, his wife and their six-year-old daughter in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, Palestinian health

Minnesota's "Grandparent's Happy Hour" bill signed into law

Minnesota's "Grandparent's Happy Hour" bill signed into law

Heartbroken homeowner praises camera alert after dog turned on toaster, caused fire

Heartbroken homeowner praises camera alert after dog turned on toaster, caused fire

‘Heartstopper’ is helping LGBTQ+ fans find hope and community across time and space

Stories about young queer people coming of age and finding love have touched people across age and identity, bringing healing after the AIDS crisis and harsh upbringings.

More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo exceed 2,000, including 754 deaths

Ebola cases in Congo have reached 2,011, with 754 deaths, according to government data

EU provides extra €20 million in aid for Venezuela after earthquake

The European Union is providing a further €20 million ($22.8 million) in humanitarian aid to help Venezuela deal with last month's earthquake, it said on Wednesday.

UK unveils plans for social media curfew for older teens — but it's voluntary

The British government has announced plans for a six-hour social media curfew from midnight for 16- and 17-year-olds

‘We just need someone who’s not crazy’: How the White House decided on Erica Schwartz for CDC director

‘We just need someone who’s not crazy’: How the White House decided on Erica Schwartz for CDC director

New Zealand detects first H5N1 bird flu case, starts vaccination of endangered species

New Zealand reported its first case of the deadly H5N1 bird flu after a migratory seabird found on a beach near the capital, Wellington, tested positive, Biosecurity

Tai chi practitioners seek balance and well-being in fast-paced Beijing

Hundreds of people gather in Beijing’s parks every morning to practice tai chi and other traditional exercises

26 Meta employees sue, alleging AI-driven layoff picks hit workers on medical and parental leave

A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used artificial intelligence systems that disproportionately targeted those on medical or family leave for layoffs

Death toll in Thai pub fire rises to 32, officials say, with dozens still in hospital

The death toll from an explosive fire at a Bangkok live music pub has risen to 32 after two people died from their injuries, the Police Hospital said on Wednesday, as

Study shows a blood test can help identify healthy people at high risk for Alzheimer's disease

A blood test that helps diagnose Alzheimer's might also forecast if healthy older adults will develop symptoms

New cases slow in NYC Legionnaires' disease outbreak; Met museum among buildings with positive tests

Health officials say a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Manhattan’s Upper East Side now counts 60 cases, but new diagnoses are slowing

'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot has early-stage Alzheimer’s disease

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Brutal killing of 11-year-old highlights unrelenting sexual violence in India

On a Saturday evening this month, an 11-year-old girl left her home for a friend's birthday party in a small town in eastern India. 

Wife of Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of plane window recalls incident

Svetlana Maksimovic and her husband Ljubisa Karovic had just settled into a Ryanair flight last week when a loud

Cuba plunged into 3rd nationwide blackout in 2 weeks as fuel runs low

Cuba is suffering another nationwide blackout, leaving the entire country without power

Dozens of New York cooling towers test positive for Legionnaires’ bacteria as outbreak reaches 63 cases

Dozens of New York cooling towers test positive for Legionnaires’ bacteria as outbreak reaches 63 cases

Why many older Americans are losing ground even with an 80-year-old president

Federal policy changes are likely to make life harder for many Americans of modest means as they age.

Yum's Taco Bell removes select items, says no confirmed link to US cyclosporiasis outbreak

Yum Brands' Taco Bell said on Tuesday it had removed limited items from some restaurants as a precaution but said U.S. health officials have not linked the widening outbreak of

House passes bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent

House passes bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent

PepsiCo's turnaround stutters as Americans rethink snacking

Americans built one of the world's great snacking cultures. Now PepsiCo is discovering just how fast that can shift.

US FDA sued for allowing unauthorized vaping products

A coalition of public health organizations, pediatricians and parents sued the U.S.

Nigeria to lead humanitarian response as UN support evolves, minister says

Nigeria plans to take on a bigger role in coordinating humanitarian responses inside the country, as it shifts away from a system led largely by international donors and U.N

Miracle on the Hudson pilot Sully Sullenberger announces Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis

Miracle on the Hudson pilot Sully Sullenberger announces Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis

Subaru issues recall for 541,000 SUVs over label with incorrect weight rating

Subaru of America is recalling over 541,000 Crosstrek, Forester and Ascent vehicles in the U.S. due to an inaccurate label

Ebola is spreading faster in eastern Congo than it can be tracked, as deaths pass 700

The World Health Organization’s emergencies chief has warned that most Ebola cases in eastern Congo come from unknown transmission chains

Indonesian free meals operators protest moratorium on new kitchens

Thousands of Indonesian free meals kitchens complained on Tuesday they had been left in the lurch by the government's move to scale down President Prabowo Subianto's

NHTSA receives complaint related to some Honda minivan air bags

The United States' auto safety regulator said on Tuesday it received a request to open a probe into 806,963 Honda minivans over concerns related to their air bags.

US schools, research advocates urge withdrawal of proposed rule on federal grants

Top U.S. universities and research advocates urged President Donald Trump's administration on Monday to withdraw a proposed rule on federal grants

Pollution from Musk’s unpermitted xAI power project hits hardest in Black communities

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI has installed 59 natural gas turbines for its Colossus 2 data center project in

Sudan risks deeper hunger crisis due to war, aid cuts and Hormuz disruption, says WFP

Sudan risks sliding backwards into deeper hunger as conflict, aid funding cuts and rising agricultural costs driven by disruption linked to the Iran

Meta used AI to target workers with medical conditions for layoffs, lawsuit claims

Twenty-six employees of Meta Platforms have filed a novel lawsuit accusing the tech giant of using AI-powered software that disproportionately targeted people

WHO says it has less than half funding needed to fight Ebola 

The World Health Organization has received less than half the funding it needs to fight the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a WHO official said on

As cyclospora illnesses surge to a record, Michigan officials eye lettuce as a possible cause

Infections from the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora are surging, with 2026 already the nation's worst year for reported cases

Israeli fire kills 10 in Gaza, including a 10-year-old, officials say

An Israeli strike and gunfire killed at least 10 Palestinians, including a 10-year-old boy, and a senior Hamas police officer, in the Gaza Strip on

Trump says FBI is ‘wasting their time’ if they’re pursuing conspiracy theories in Graham death investigation

Trump says FBI is ‘wasting their time’ if they’re pursuing conspiracy theories in Graham death investigation

Wyden alleges RFK Jr. broke the law in calls urging Libertarians to quit Iowa races

Senator Ron Wyden has accused Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of breaking the law by urging third-party candidates to drop out of Iowa congressional races

Trump administration ends attempt to freeze $10B in federal funds for blue states

Trump administration ends attempt to freeze $10B in federal funds for blue states

CVS settles with FTC, agrees to count TrumpRx drug purchases towards insurance

CVS Health's Caremark has finalized a settlement with the U.S.

Outbreak of diarrhea from parasite expands to more states as US cases soar beyond last year’s level

Outbreak of diarrhea from parasite expands to more states as US cases soar beyond last year’s level

Earthquake aid keeps flowing from Florida to Venezuela, as volunteers unite to help recovery

Eighteen-year-old Alessandra Izaguirre is part of a massive grassroots effort to help Venezuela after devastating earthquakes

After Lindsey Graham's death, questions linger about aging politicians and health transparency

The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham is renewing focus on the country’s aging lawmakers

Border Angels prepares for water drops as extreme heat grips San Diego

Border Angels prepares for water drops as extreme heat grips San Diego

More than 25% of Gen Z patients don’t have doctors. Experts weigh in on the cost of skipping care

More than 25% of Gen Z patients don’t have doctors. Experts weigh in on the cost of skipping care

At least 30 cats rescued from Pittsburgh home that smelled like "ammonia and death"

At least 30 cats rescued from Pittsburgh home that smelled like "ammonia and death"

Meet a cheerleading squad with an 80-year age gap between members

Meet a cheerleading squad with an 80-year age gap between members

New Florida laws increase penalties for repeat domestic violence offenders, study online reporting portal for victims

New Florida laws increase penalties for repeat domestic violence offenders, study online reporting portal for victims

South Florida mother accused of chaining 13-year-old daughter to fence in Florida faces child abuse charges

South Florida mother accused of chaining 13-year-old daughter to fence in Florida faces child abuse charges

Jazz guard Trey Alexander stretchered off with bruised rib in NBA Summer League game

Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken from the court on stretcher Monday night with a bruised rib suffered on a drive to the basket in an NBA Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls

An experimental Alzheimer's drug shows promise targeting a different brain protein, new study shows

An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than current treatments — by lowering the brain's production of a protein called tau

Earthquakes in Venezuela expose a severely under-resourced and unprepared healthcare system

Two physicians discuss the ongoing earthquake relief efforts in their home country of Venezuela and explain what the healthcare system was like before the disaster.

A lack of pies for a pack of lies – what spoonerisms reveal about how the brain produces speech

Spoonerisms can be silly and make you laugh. But linguists see something more: a rare glimpse of how the mind plans speech before we even open our mouths.

Most Americans prefer to die at home, but the US healthcare system often prevents it

‘Fix-it’ medical approaches often go against people’s wishes near the end of life, creating unnecessary and preventable suffering.

When a police officer is shot, how they get to the hospital depends on the city – and Philadelphia stands apart

Police departments vary widely in how they use ‘scoop and run’ – and whether they use it just for colleagues who’ve been shot or for members of the public too.

US to block citizens in Congo from immediate travel home, citing Ebola

The Trump administration is blocking American citizens in the Democratic Republic of Congo from traveling to the U.S. on commercial flights,

How flammable decor and lax rules turned Bangkok pub into a death trap

At first, only thick smoke billowed out of the front entrance of the bar in northern Bangkok. It was around midnight.     

What injured athletes can teach us about recovery and resilience

Many people will experience a serious injury or medical condition at some point in their lives

Planes scoop up water from River Seine to battle wildfire near Paris

Planes scoop up water from River Seine to battle wildfire near Paris

US government rescinds $10 billion freeze for 5 states governed by Democrats

The Trump administration's Department of Health and Human Services has rescinded a $10 billion freeze on child care subsidies and social services

Steven Spielberg, Nicole Kidman and Cillian Murphy and more mourn the death of Sam Neill

Fans and fellow actors are mourning the passing of Sam Neill, who died after being diagnosed with a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma

Sheboygan teen makes miraculous recovery after nearly losing legs in farming accident

Sheboygan teen makes miraculous recovery after nearly losing legs in farming accident

4 people have been killed this year in shootings by federal agents linked to Trump’s immigration crackdown

4 people have been killed this year in shootings by federal agents linked to Trump’s immigration crackdown

Graham asked a staffer to call 911 after reporting chest pains, GOP senator says

Graham asked a staffer to call 911 after reporting chest pains, GOP senator says

US military death toll in Iran war rises to 14 after Navy pilot death this month

The U.S. military’s official tally of deaths in the Iran war has risen to 14 service members, with the death of a Navy pilot in a helicopter crash in early July in the Arabian Sea

No relief from the heat as many US cities will see record overnight temperatures

Another round of sweltering heat is in store for much of the U.S. this week

WATCH: Arizona man still lacing up for ice hockey at 80 years old

WATCH: Arizona man still lacing up for ice hockey at 80 years old

Michigan says diarrhea outbreak may be linked to lettuce, salad greens as cases rise above 3,000

Michigan says diarrhea outbreak may be linked to lettuce, salad greens as cases rise above 3,000

Abortion rights are on the ballot in 4 states. Here's what to know

Voters in one of the most conservative U.S. states will decide whether to roll back the state's abortion ban

Wildfire rages near Paris as heatwave scorches Europe

A wildfire tore through a historic forest near Paris on Monday, forcing highway closures and mobilising water-bombing aircraft, while

In a sweet discovery, astronomers find sugar lurking in the space between stars

Astronomers have detected a type of sugar in space that’s also found in raspberries

FACT FOCUS: Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death spurs false claims

Sen. Lindsey Graham’s unexpected death on Saturday night fueled baseless speculation on social media that his passing was the result of a criminal action

Sam Neill, New Zealand actor who starred in 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78

Sam Neill, the elegant and versatile actor who moved from art films to blockbusters like “Jurassic Park” and “The Hunt for Red October,” has died at 78

US appeals court revives hundreds of private lawsuits linking Tylenol to autism

A federal appeals court on Monday revived more than 500 private lawsuits against Tylenol maker Kenvue over the painkiller's alleged link to autism.

I have spent the past 6 months reading hundreds of poems by young people – I was surprised to find hope, not despair

Young poets wrestled with loneliness, fractured families, violence and other challenges – but also showed an unwillingness to surrender to despair.

Arizona mom watches son lose everything to kratom sold at gas stations

Arizona mom watches son lose everything to kratom sold at gas stations

Grandfather recovering from surgery after bison attack at Yellowstone sent him flying

Grandfather recovering from surgery after bison attack at Yellowstone sent him flying

McGregor outlines plan for surgery, rehab and another fight following knee injury against Holloway

Conor McGregor has disclosed his plan for surgery, rehabilitation and another fight following his knee injury in his shortened UFC 329 fight with Max Holloway

Aortic dissection: The medical emergency linked to Lindsey Graham’s death

Aortic dissection: The medical emergency linked to Lindsey Graham’s death

Workers at an Ebola treatment center in Congo strike over unpaid salaries and bonuses

Dozens of workers at an Ebola treatment center in northeast Congo have gone on strike over unpaid salaries and bonuses

Two veterans bond over music and unite in Texas for a Hooks game national anthem

Two veterans bond over music and unite in Texas for a Hooks game national anthem

Man who killed Dartmouth professors at 17 to get a chance at parole in about 20 years, judge rules

A judge has ruled that a Vermont man who was 17 when he and a friend killed a pair of married Dartmouth College professors 25 years ago will have a chance at parole in about 20 years, when he reaches the age of one of his victims

Kentucky community rallies behind 6-year-old girl battling rare brain tumor with 5K run

Kentucky community rallies behind 6-year-old girl battling rare brain tumor with 5K run

Aortic tear blamed in Sen. Lindsey Graham’s sudden death is a fast-killing emergency

The aortic tear that likely caused the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham is a medical emergency that can rapidly kill

Firefighter’s mother turns heartbreak into healing for grieving mothers three years later

Firefighter’s mother turns heartbreak into healing for grieving mothers three years later

How the Tri for a Cure became a special tradition for 2 doctors

How the Tri for a Cure became a special tradition for 2 doctors

EU chief weighs age restrictions for children using social media

A top European Union official is calling for limits on children using social media

Joe Nuxhall Miracle League gives people of all abilities chance to compete

Joe Nuxhall Miracle League gives people of all abilities chance to compete

Church where Sen. Lindsey Graham was baptized grieves his death

Church where Sen. Lindsey Graham was baptized grieves his death

GLP-1s are shrinking bodies. Cadaver fat is plugging the gap

GLP-1s are shrinking bodies. Cadaver fat is plugging the gap

2.6 million Americans lost health insurance in 2025 after ACA subsidies expired, leading to real health consequences

Research shows that losing coverage, even temporarily, tends to make people less healthy, and it exposes them to financial losses.

Austrian finance minister has cancer, plans to keep working

Austrian Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer has cancer and will undergo treatment for the next three months while remaining in office and continuing to work, he said in a

Pesticide makers stack wins against US environmental, public health groups

The U.S.

Inside one Havana apartment building as Cuba went dark

Most nights, Frank Alfonso sleeps on the roof to escape the suffocating heat during Havana's increasingly frequent blackouts.

Sam Neill, star of ‘Jurassic Park,’ has died, family says

Sam Neill, star of ‘Jurassic Park,’ has died, family says

Congo's Ebola outbreak spreads to two more provinces

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to two more northeastern provinces, Haut-Uele and Tshopo, the country's public health institute said in its

Oxford begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine

The University of Oxford has launched the first human trial of a vaccine against Bundibugyo ebolavirus, seeking to accelerate efforts to combat an outbreak spreading in the

New Zealand actor Sam Neill dies aged 78

New Zealand actor Sam Neill died suddenly on Monday aged 78 after recovering from cancer, his family said in a statement on Monday.

Rebels in Congo see Ebola as chance to show governing credentials

Congo's AFC/M23 rebels have used a small Ebola outbreak in territory they control to showcase their ability to govern, mounting a response largely

Sam Neill, Jurassic Park star, dies at 78

Sam Neill, the New Zealand actor best known for playing paleontologist Dr Alan Grant in dinosaur blockbuster "Jurassic Park" and whose career included

US health watchdog expects $5.56 billion in recoveries and savings

The federal watchdog for the U.S. health department generated $5.56 billion in expected recoveries and projected savings over six months and barred

Reaction to the death of New Zealand actor Sam Neill at 78

New Zealand actor Sam Neill died suddenly on Monday aged 78 after recovering from cancer, his family said in a statement on Monday.

McGregor's manager says fighter had no knee injury prior to short bout with Max Holloway

Conor McGregor’s manager said in a social media post Sunday that fighter did not have a previous knee injury prior to his shortened UFC 329 fight with Max Holloway

Is there such a thing as being too old to execute? Aging death row inmates are set to die in Florida

Florida is in the process of executing three of its oldest death row inmates back to back — each one older than the last

Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heatwave, data show

European countries reported more than 10,000 excess deaths during the record-breaking heatwave that engulfed the west of the continent in late June,

McConnell says after weeks of speculation that hospitalization was due to a fall

McConnell says after weeks of speculation that hospitalization was due to a fall

Sen. Lindsey Graham likely died after aorta tear, medical examiner says

Sen. Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump, has died after a brief illness

McConnell says he is unable to return to US Senate yet

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell said he will not rejoin the Senate when it returns to work on Monday because he is still recovering from a fall and from pneumonia.

Spanish wildfires claim 13th victim as British woman, 93, dies of injuries

A British woman has died of injuries sustained in wildfires that swept through Spain's southeastern Almeria province starting on

McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about health condition

Sen. Mitch McConnell has for the first time revealed what led to his hospitalization

Everyone experiences loss and grief – but that doesn’t make it any easier to talk with kids about it

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Lindsey Graham, longtime GOP senator and Trump ally, dies at 71 after sudden illness

Lindsey Graham, longtime GOP senator and Trump ally, dies at 71 after sudden illness

Lindsey Graham's journey from a pool hall to the heights of political power

Lindsey Graham was the garrulous son of South Carolina pool hall owners and he rose to become a prominent senator and fixture on the global stage

Americans are not as well off as people in peer nations – US safety net’s shortfalls show up in global data

This is not a one-year blip. The US has been underperforming in terms of health, education and more for the past 25 years.

Israeli fire in Gaza kills 6 people, including a little girl, health officials say

Israeli fire in Gaza has killed at least six Palestinians, including a 9-year-old girl

Nursing assistant jumps into action at Lodi Lake Beach as woman suffers medical emergency

Nursing assistant jumps into action at Lodi Lake Beach as woman suffers medical emergency

Doctors warn that children are microwaving NeeDoh toys – and risking serious burns

Doctors warn that children are microwaving NeeDoh toys – and risking serious burns

Indiana State Police sergeant shot after pursuit in Michigan City; deceased suspect identified

Indiana State Police sergeant shot after pursuit in Michigan City; deceased suspect identified

Brothers who ran 33 marathons to spotlight dementia spend a day in the Royal Box at Wimbledon

British brothers Jordan and Cian Adams ran 33 marathons in 33 days on their mission to raise awareness of frontotemporal dementia or FTD

Israeli attacks in Gaza kill six people, including a girl, medics say

Israeli attacks killed at least six people in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, including a 9-year-old girl, Palestinian health officials said, as mediators

Soccer, not just American football, may affect long-term brain health

Soccer, not just American football, may affect long-term brain health

It was supposed to be Trump’s big legislative achievement. It could be a weapon for Democrats to win in the midterms

It was supposed to be Trump’s big legislative achievement. It could be a weapon for Democrats to win in the midterms

A rare bipartisan housing bill just became law – but Americans will still struggle with affordability

The legislation is the first major housing bill to pass in decades.

2 Indian tourists are in critical condition after Vietnam boat capsizes, killing 15

Vietnamese police have detained the captain of a speedboat that capsized off southern Vietnam, killing 15 Indian tourists

Dangerous heat wave threatens oppressive temperatures in much of the US

A widespread and dangerous heat wave is building across the U.S., with triple-digit highs expected in the Southwest and Great Plains this weekend

Guggenheim Museum among NYC buildings that tested positive for Legionnaires’ amid disease outbreak

The Guggenheim Museum was among a number of Manhattan buildings that recently tested positive for the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease amid the city’s latest outbreak

Bo Bichette held out of Mets' lineup for second straight game with leg soreness

Bo Bichette has been held out of the Mets’ lineup for a second straight day because of soreness in his legs and right ankle, and the infielder may sit through the All-Star break

For these children, the earthquakes in Venezuela changed everything

For these children, the earthquakes in Venezuela changed everything

Trump revives praise for his health, cognitive test in post about May physical

U.S.

NYC children hoping to set world record visit over 40 playgrounds in 1 day

NYC children hoping to set world record visit over 40 playgrounds in 1 day

Heat and fire generate overlapping problems for much of southern Europe

Heat and fire generate overlapping problems for much of southern Europe

US citizen tests positive for Ebola in Congo

A US citizen working for a humanitarian organization in Congo has tested positive for the Ebola virus, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said, as the Central African country struggles to contain the swelling outbreak

Teen Venezuela quake survivor mourns her 'young forever' friends

Maria Alejandra Sanz turned away when she heard rescue workers had pulled the lifeless body of one of her best friends from the rubble of a

US citizen working in DRC tests positive for Ebola

As the number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo surpasses 1,800, an American working for a humanitarian group has tested positive for the virus. The CDC said it is working with the patient's employing organization to help prevent further transmission and identify high-risk contacts.

People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here's why more people are focused on gut health now

Fermented foods are trending, but experts say they are not all the same

In an era of ‘baddies,’ companies are racing to keep up with the influencer economy

In an era of ‘baddies,’ companies are racing to keep up with the influencer economy

Michigan Democrats are angry at their party. Abdul El-Sayed thinks he knows why

Michigan Democrats are angry at their party. Abdul El-Sayed thinks he knows why

The mistakes foreigners make when bathing naked in Japan

The mistakes foreigners make when bathing naked in Japan

US citizen working in DR Congo tests positive for Ebola

US citizen working in DR Congo tests positive for Ebola

US citizen in Congo tests positive for Ebola virus, US CDC says

A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has tested positive for the Bundibugyo Ebola virus, the U.S. CDC said on Friday.

Aid is on the way after Venezuela’s earthquakes, but it’s not clear how quickly it can get there

If you want to help, an aid expert advises you to donate cash to nonprofits involved in local rescue and recovery efforts.

Martha Lillard, last US polio patient using iron lung, dies at 78 in Oklahoma

Martha Lillard, the last U.S. polio patient using an iron lung, has died at 78 in Oklahoma

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani to have left knee drained Sunday and will miss All-Star Game

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will have his left knee drained Sunday to relieve continued irritation, and the procedure will force him to miss the All-Star Game next week in Philadelphia

Meta appeals landmark jury verdict that found it to blame for social media addiction for young users

Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, is appealing the verdict of a landmark social media addiction lawsuit in Los Angeles

Fellow passengers pull back man partly sucked out of broken window on a flight from Greece

A passenger on board a flight from Greece to Germany was partially sucked out of a window when it broke soon after takeoff

New York Times countersues US employment agency over DEI lawsuit

The New York Times in a court filing on Friday accused the U.S.

PFAS pesticides approved after EPA adopts new toxicity definition

PFAS pesticides approved after EPA adopts new toxicity definition

Baptisms, heat, MAHA: A look back at 16 days of Trump’s Great American State Fair

Baptisms, heat, MAHA: A look back at 16 days of Trump’s Great American State Fair

How to stay safe and still enjoy produce this summer with the outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite

Health experts advise washing hands and produce amid a significant outbreak of a parasitic infection in Michigan, affecting more than 1,500 people

Strained Ohio county seeks help to care for 16 siblings from squalid home and prosecute their family

The discovery of 16 siblings who authorities say were held at a home for years in squalid conditions is straining their rural Ohio county’s resources as it works to prosecute their parents and two grandparents and address the needs of so many children at once

Victims of Spanish wildfires killed while trying to escape along river bed ‘trap’

Victims of Spanish wildfires killed while trying to escape along river bed ‘trap’

Kentucky woman says she was left 'for dead' after truck hit her on Preston Highway

Kentucky woman says she was left 'for dead' after truck hit her on Preston Highway

Warburg Pincus nears $7 billion deal for PANTHERx Rare, WSJ reports

Private equity firm Warburg Pincus is nearing a deal to acquire specialty pharmacy company PANTHERx Rare for more than $7 billion, including debt, the Wall Street Journal reported

Families withdraw lawsuit over New Hampshire's transgender athlete law

Families withdraw lawsuit over New Hampshire's transgender athlete law

Detective links deaths to unlicensed living facilities run by couple in Florida

Detective links deaths to unlicensed living facilities run by couple in Florida

US FDA approves Sanofi's wearable injector form of blood cancer drug

The U.S.

Shopify tells users to remove vapes from online stores

Shopify has told customers using its web-hosting services to remove vape products from their online stores, according to a notice seen by Reuters and

California woman shot during attempted carjacking in Mexico

California woman shot during attempted carjacking in Mexico

Several cats, kittens rescued from York County hoarding situation

Several cats, kittens rescued from York County hoarding situation

Arizona teen honored for helping elderly woman with dementia in 100+ degree heat

Arizona teen honored for helping elderly woman with dementia in 100+ degree heat

Ohio community teaches kids with Down syndrome, other disabilities to ride bikes, honoring beloved cyclist

Ohio community teaches kids with Down syndrome, other disabilities to ride bikes, honoring beloved cyclist

An outbreak of diarrhea caused by a parasite has hit thousands of people. Here’s how to stay safe

An outbreak of diarrhea caused by a parasite has hit thousands of people. Here’s how to stay safe

Arizona seniors among highest risk for heat-related death, groups trying to change that

Arizona seniors among highest risk for heat-related death, groups trying to change that

How the absence of Iran's new supreme leader is becoming a liability for the Islamic Republic

By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowall DUBAI, July 10 - The whereabouts of Mojtaba Khamenei have been a mystery to Iranians and the rest of the world alike since his appointment as supreme leader a week

From homeless to a place of their own: How ‘A Tiny Home for Good’ is helping people rebuild their lives

From homeless to a place of their own: How ‘A Tiny Home for Good’ is helping people rebuild their lives

Meteorologists warn week ahead in US will have dangerous temps: 'Heat is not to be played with'

Most of America’s Lower 48 states are about to swelter under an unusually large, strong and long-lasting heat dome

Twelve killed, 23 missing in one of Spain's deadliest wildfires

At least 12 people died attempting to flee a wildfire in southern Spain and 23 were missing, officials said

Republicans have beef with Texas Rep. James Talarico – why does meat matter in US politics?

Two communication scholars explain how what Americans eat became shorthand for who they are.

Why fatherhood matters more than ever before

Dads today are spending dramatically more time with their kids than they did a generation ago. But there’s a less encouraging trend tucked into this development.

Sudan's cholera outbreak may get worse due to conflict and rains, WHO warns

A cholera outbreak in Sudan could get worse as war, displacement and the onset of the rainy season threaten to exacerbate a humanitarian crisis in the

EU tells Instagram, Facebook to change addictive features or risk fines

The EU charged Meta Platforms' Instagram and Facebook on Friday with breaching its tech rules, with regulators targeting features they say are designed to

Congo Ebola outbreak still spreading largely undetected, WHO official says

Four out of every five new Ebola cases in parts of Democratic Republic of Congo have no known link to existing patients, a senior World Health

EPA promised a Make America Healthy Again agenda. It has yet to materialize, frustrating activists

After Make America Healthy Again activists drew up a petition to get him fired, Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin pledged to release a formal agenda of MAHA priorities his agency would pursue

EU demands Facebook and Instagram dismantle design features it calls addictive for users

The European Union is accusing Meta of breaching social media laws by designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive

Child’s rape and murder in India sparks mob and police killings

Child’s rape and murder in India sparks mob and police killings

One million women lose aid access due to funding cuts, UN Women says

At least one million women and girls have lost access to life-saving support within the last year due to global donor aid cuts, a new United Nations

Philippines reports bird flu outbreak among backyard birds, WOAH says

The Philippines has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu among backyard birds in its Oriental Mindoro province, the World Organisation for Animal Health (

Sri Lanka moves to address prison overcrowding after riot kills 28

Sri Lanka's efforts to reduce prison overcrowding by reopening a colonial jail and recruiting more staff after a deadly riot left 28 people dead need 

McConnell was loaded into ambulance on a stretcher, according to eyewitness and new video

McConnell was loaded into ambulance on a stretcher, according to eyewitness and new video

Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local seabird

Australia on Friday confirmed the first case of the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus in a local seabird, raising concerns that the disease is beginning to

Millions who rely on US-funded HIV/AIDS programs face uncertainty as financial cliff looms

Millions who rely on US-funded HIV/AIDS programs face uncertainty as financial cliff looms

Torrential rains bring devastating floods to a Chinese city – and a snake invasion

Torrential rains bring devastating floods to a Chinese city – and a snake invasion

Africa secures $900 million in new clean cooking commitments

African countries have secured $900 million in new financial commitments to expand access to clean cooking

Tofu vendor delivers much more than healthy food to an east Tokyo neighborhood

Akiko Sugaya wheels a cart through the alley-like streets of eastern Tokyo selling tofu, the protein-rich staple favored in much of Asia

OpenAI's AGI deployment chief Fidji Simo to step down after medical leave

OpenAI's CEO of AGI deployment Fidji Simo said on Thursday she will step down from her full-time role and pivot to a part-time advisory position at the ChatGPT maker, following an

US House to vote on bill to make daylight saving time permanent

The U.S.

Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases

Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection that causes severe diarrhea

Overcrowded shelters, lack of clean water pose health risks after Venezuela quakes, PAHO says

Disease outbreaks, poor sanitation, lack of access to clean water, and disruptions to basic medical care could pose the greatest health risks

Murakami set for White Sox return Friday after being sidelined by hamstring injury

Munetaka Murakami is expected to return to the slumping Chicago White Sox on Friday night after being sidelined by a strained right hamstring

Wally Funk, aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to travel into space, dies at 87

Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to launch into space, has died

Dozens hurt after MTA bus crashes into several cars and FedEx building in Maryland: "Like a war scene"

Dozens hurt after MTA bus crashes into several cars and FedEx building in Maryland: "Like a war scene"

Chronic illness and diarrhea surge in quake-hit Venezuelan communities as humanitarian crisis builds

Victims of last month's powerful earthquakes in Venezuela are flooding relief services

Mitch McConnell's health absence a mystery with US Senate poised to return

The U.S.

Hero runs into flames to save man from burning truck in Wisconsin

Hero runs into flames to save man from burning truck in Wisconsin

The next steps for a weakened NYC high-rise are up in the air. Here’s what’s happening now – and what could come next

The next steps for a weakened NYC high-rise are up in the air. Here’s what’s happening now – and what could come next

Lifeguards warn of hazardous surf at California beaches, announce free life jacket stations

Lifeguards warn of hazardous surf at California beaches, announce free life jacket stations

Jailed American Robert Gilman taken to Russian hospital, newspaper reports

Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman, who is serving a long prison sentence in Russia, has been admitted to a hospital, Kommersant newspaper reported on Thursday.

Trussville community grieves family lost in I-59 semi-truck crash

Trussville community grieves family lost in I-59 semi-truck crash

Yankees 3-time AL MVP Aaron Judge will have his injured rib reimaged during All-Star break

Aaron Judge will have his injured rib tested during the All-Star break and the New York Yankees are hopeful the results show the three-time AL MVP is healing

About 4,000 Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses take to picket lines in 1-day strike over wages, benefits

About 4,000 Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses take to picket lines in 1-day strike over wages, benefits

Man accused of shooting two National Guard members hospitalized after refusing to eat in jail

Man accused of shooting two National Guard members hospitalized after refusing to eat in jail

EQT, Advent, KKR explore takeover of diagnostics firm Qiagen, Bloomberg News reports

Diagnostics company Qiagen is drawing early takeover interest from buyout firms, including EQT AB, Advent and KKR, with potential offers from some suitors reaching at least $50 per

Soccer-Pulisic suffered fracture, bone bruise in US defeat by Belgium

U.S. forward Christian Pulisic suffered a microfracture and bone bruise in his right leg during the United States' defeat by Belgium in the World Cup round of 16, the

Louisville community leaders address police response to mental health crises

Louisville community leaders address police response to mental health crises

At least 28 killed in shoe factory fire in southeast China, state media says

At least 28 people were killed in a fire at a shoe factory in southeastern China on Thursday, state-run Xinhua news agency reported, after flames engulfed the multi-storey

New York sues 3M, DuPont, others over toxic 'forever chemicals' in consumer goods

New York sued 3M, DuPont and other companies on Thursday for harming the environment and people's health by selling "forever chemicals" that they knew

Former employees arrested following abuse investigation at Bright Beginnings Childcare Center

Former employees arrested following abuse investigation at Bright Beginnings Childcare Center

Banning transgender girls from school sports affects all children – why allowing strangers to scrutinize children’s bodies may put all girls at risk of harassment

The US Supreme Court ruled that states could exclude transgender athletes from girls and women’s sports teams.

Bus crashes into 12 cars, building in Pikesville, leaving 35 injured in 'mass casualty incident'

Bus crashes into 12 cars, building in Pikesville, leaving 35 injured in 'mass casualty incident'

US star Christian Pulisic fractured his leg in World Cup loss to Belgium

U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans’ World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks

AI notetakers promise easy meeting recaps, but some professionals question their use

AI notetakers can quickly summarize meetings and create to-do lists, but they raise privacy concerns

Suspected Ebola patient placed in Equatorial Guinea hotel with deportees from the US, lawyers say

Migrants deported from the U.S. and detained in a hotel in Equatorial Guinea say authorities have used the facility to quarantine a suspected Ebola patient

Aspen Acres Fire evacuees lose home, face uncertain future as thousands of Coloradans remain displaced

Aspen Acres Fire evacuees lose home, face uncertain future as thousands of Coloradans remain displaced

Congo Ebola response workers protest over pay

Ebola response workers in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo staged protests outside three

Sick of Earth? NASA is recruiting volunteers for a yearlong Moon and Mars simulation

Sick of Earth? NASA is recruiting volunteers for a yearlong Moon and Mars simulation

The pitfalls of using social media and AI for health decisions, according to a doctor

The pitfalls of using social media and AI for health decisions, according to a doctor

Ebola death toll in Congo reaches 600, as new cases suspected in previously unaffected provinces

New suspected Ebola cases have been reported in previously unaffected parts of Congo, according to the government

The US murder rate fell to historic lows in 2025 – here’s why

Most people credit policing or the lack of it, but the real story tracks three trends that rose and fell together.

A major pattern shift sets the stage for a dangerous heat dome in the West

A major pattern shift sets the stage for a dangerous heat dome in the West

Trump cut to food security survey could make measuring US hunger harder

President Donald Trump's cancellation last year of a government food security survey could make it difficult to assess whether his cuts to the food stamp

New Congo province has suspected Ebola case as deaths hit 600, report says

The Democratic Republic of Congo said on Wednesday that suspected Ebola cases had been reported in a new province, highlighting the expansion of the ongoing outbreak as

Colorado sheriff frustrated over base jumper who called for, then declined help: "should have known better"

Colorado sheriff frustrated over base jumper who called for, then declined help: "should have known better"

"Like a war scene:" Dozens injured in multi-vehicle crash involving MTA bus in Baltimore

"Like a war scene:" Dozens injured in multi-vehicle crash involving MTA bus in Baltimore

The actors of 'The Pitt' own the Emmy acting categories with 13 nominated cast members

The cast of “The Pitt” has had an epic day at the Emmy nominations, with 13 of them getting acting nods

On La Guaira’s beaches, Venezuela quake survivors improvise showers and toilets amid water shortages

Thousands of people affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela last month are increasingly facing challenges accessing clean water as well as sanitation and hygiene services

Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for a month and his team won’t say why. Here’s what we know

Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for a month and his team won’t say why. Here’s what we know

What to know about protecting pets from the New World screwworm fly

New World screwworm cases in dogs in Texas and New Mexico are prompting warnings from veterinarians and humane societies that pet owners need to remain vigilant to protect their animals

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asks Sen. Mitch McConnell to give a public update on his condition

Kentucky's governor has written an open letter to Mitch McConnell asking the Republican senator to disclose more about his condition

Blackhawks star Connor Bedard to miss start of the season after shoulder surgery

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard will miss the start of the season after he had surgery on his left shoulder

Florida man accused of starving puppy to death after hiding her in locked garage, sheriff says

Florida man accused of starving puppy to death after hiding her in locked garage, sheriff says

Roseville woman loses service dogs after getting hit by truck: 'My family is gone'

Roseville woman loses service dogs after getting hit by truck: 'My family is gone'

'My son's more than a data point': Concerns over state assessment tool deciding vulnerable Nebraskans funding for care

'My son's more than a data point': Concerns over state assessment tool deciding vulnerable Nebraskans funding for care

Leawood summer camp teaches visually impaired teens coding and web development

Leawood summer camp teaches visually impaired teens coding and web development

Hamilton community rallying around 4-year-old boy diagnosed with brain cancer

Hamilton community rallying around 4-year-old boy diagnosed with brain cancer

Israeli fire kills nine people, including two children, in Gaza, medics say

Israeli airstrikes and gunfire killed at least nine Palestinians, including two children, aged 10 and 6, in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, health officials there said.

Israeli strike kills World Cup screening organizer in Gaza just before kickoff

Health authorities in Gaza say an Israeli strike killed an organizer of public screenings of World Cup matches in the enclave

After devastating diagnosis, insurance company wouldn’t cover New Hampshire child’s wheelchair

After devastating diagnosis, insurance company wouldn’t cover New Hampshire child’s wheelchair

Melatonin can be a safe and effective sleep aid for all ages – but product inconsistencies and improper dosing lead to real harms

Because melatonin is sold as a dietary supplement rather than a drug in the US, there is little to no quality control over the wide array of product types.

The military traded its flu vaccine mandate for ‘medical freedom’ – an outbreak quickly followed

Two months after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the flu vaccine optional in the military, an outbreak has led several branches of the military to make it mandatory again.

Why rural healthcare fund’s $50B focus on tech upgrades may not help vulnerable hospitals and providers

An influx of cash would help stabilize rural health systems, but the program’s focus on technology may leave other major issues unaddressed.

Trump CDC nominee Schwartz set for July 15 US Senate confirmation hearing

Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S.

US traffic deaths fell sharply in early 2026

U.S. traffic deaths fell to the lowest rate since 2014 in the first three months of the year after a ​sharp rise in road fatalities during the COVID

Specialty farmers adapt harvests, protect crops in face of extreme heat

The heat dome that settled over much of the United States affected some specialty farmers who produce crops fruits and vegetables

Weekend storms impact commuters at Cromwell Light Rail station amid continued power outages

Weekend storms impact commuters at Cromwell Light Rail station amid continued power outages

Stockton animal advocates outraged over image of dead dog in dumpster circulates social media

Stockton animal advocates outraged over image of dead dog in dumpster circulates social media

Creating synthetic life in a lab? SpudCell falls short of the goal, but raises even more useful questions

The goal of creating synthetic cells is not to replace nature, but to learn more deeply about biology and reengineer it to help society.

UN inquiry urges release of Gaza doctor held by Israel since December 2024

A United Nations inquiry on Wednesday expressed concern at reports of abuse against a prominent Palestinian doctor seized by the Israeli military in

Obamacare insurers ask for second-highest premiums increase in nearly a decade

Companies offering Obamacare health insurance plans next year are requesting payment rates representing a 14% median increase to premiums over 2026 rates,

Fireworks, heat and drought put this July 4th at high risk for wildfires

Every year, the number of human-caused fires spikes on July 4, and many of them are related to fireworks. When trees and grasses are dry and the temperature high, the risk rises even more.

Alcohol is one of the most dangerous drugs, yet its presence is ubiquitous in social settings and celebrations

Despite growing evidence of alcohol’s harms, it remains deeply embedded in social norms and cultural rituals, both in the US and abroad.

UN officials urge Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent it sliding into instability

Two top United Nations officials are urging Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent the country from sliding back into instability

Healthcare gives Democrats a potent midterms attack line in Iowa and beyond

Shannon Gooden has voted Republican her entire life, including for Donald Trump three times.

Who are the Democratic Socialists of America?

The Democratic Socialists of America, a left-wing political group, is now playing an influential role in the U.S. Democratic Party. 

Venezuelan volunteers dig graves for quake victims as US defends government relief effort

At the La Esperanza cemetery in western Venezuela, local volunteers have been digging graves for victims

Parents of Bucknell football player who died say they appreciate criminal charges against coach

The parents of a Bucknell University football player who died after collapsing during the first day of training camp in 2024 say they appreciate that the Pennsylvania attorney general has brought criminal charges against the strength and conditioning coach who oversaw the session

Clark hopeful of returning for Fever against Sparks but may avoid back-to-back against Storm

Three-time WNBA All-Star Caitlin Clark hopes to return from her back injury Wednesday night when the Indiana Fever visits the Los Angeles Sparks but may be forced to sit out Thursday’s highly anticipated rematch at Phoenix

Venezuelan cemetery expands burials for earthquake victims, many of whom remain unidentified

Venezuelan cemetery expands burials for earthquake victims, many of whom remain unidentified

Jalen Brunson has left wrist surgery, Knicks star expected back on court this summer, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the details says Jalen Brunson has undergone left wrist surgery and is expected to be back on the court when the New York Knicks begin defense of their NBA title

Lack of accessibility; Woman and daughter stranded at auto repair shop

Lack of accessibility; Woman and daughter stranded at auto repair shop

Ebola outbreak in Congo still spreading, WHO says

The Ebola outbreak in Congo has not yet stabilised and is still expanding as population movement fuels transmission, a World Health Organization official said

McConnell speaks to Republican leaders as speculation swirls about his health, remains hospitalized

Senate Republican leaders have spoken to Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell as he remains in the hospital

Weight-loss drug developers line up to tap lucrative market as competition heats up

The weight-loss drug market is booming, with biotech firms racing to capture a slice of a fast-growing sector dominated by Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly.

Meta says US states are seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties in August youth safety trial

Meta Platforms said in a court filing on Monday that four states were seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties over accusations the company designed its Facebook and

World must close $4 trillion annual funding gap to reach development goals, UN says

Countries around the world must take decisive action to close a $4 trillion annual financing gap to ensure that sustainable development targets set just

Europe may face 'more deadly weeks' as new heatwave builds, WHO warns

The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday that Europe could face “more deadly weeks” ahead, with another intense heatwave forming over the Atlantic. 

Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Kneeland had early stage CTE at time of death

Former Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland had a brain abnormality linked to repeated head trauma when he killed himself after a high-speed chase with police in November 2025

Michigan hits nearly 1,000 cases of diarrhea-causing parasite, as more people are infected across several states

Michigan hits nearly 1,000 cases of diarrhea-causing parasite, as more people are infected across several states

Charges dropped against California doctor accused of driving family off Devil's Slide

Charges dropped against California doctor accused of driving family off Devil's Slide

An Idaho mother said her toddlers died after routine vaccinations. Prosecutors say she murdered them

An Idaho mother said her toddlers died after routine vaccinations. Prosecutors say she murdered them

New Florida law phasing out use of PFAS chemical used in firefighting foam linked to cancer

New Florida law phasing out use of PFAS chemical used in firefighting foam linked to cancer

Boston nurses strike at Brigham and Women's Hospital could be largest in Massachusetts history

Boston nurses strike at Brigham and Women's Hospital could be largest in Massachusetts history

‘We do need to defund the police’: 2020 interviews undermine Abdul El-Sayed’s claim he never advocated for unpopular movement

‘We do need to defund the police’: 2020 interviews undermine Abdul El-Sayed’s claim he never advocated for unpopular movement

Multiple cattle dead after rollover crash on I-40 in Midwest City

Multiple cattle dead after rollover crash on I-40 in Midwest City

Extreme heat dangerous for people with dementia, Oklahoma caregivers warn

Extreme heat dangerous for people with dementia, Oklahoma caregivers warn

New World screwworm confirmed in South Texas, prompting Flour Bluff hobby farm to take action

New World screwworm confirmed in South Texas, prompting Flour Bluff hobby farm to take action

Colorado cyclist advocates for safety regulations after crash with e-bike

Colorado cyclist advocates for safety regulations after crash with e-bike

Ben's Friends meetings help food and beverage workers struggling with addiction

Ben's Friends meetings help food and beverage workers struggling with addiction

Swim instructor saves woman from drowning at Wollaston Beach

Swim instructor saves woman from drowning at Wollaston Beach

South Florida first responders who raced to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes return to Miami

South Florida first responders who raced to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes return to Miami

'An absolute angel': Family in shock after 4-year-old killed in weekend firework accident

'An absolute angel': Family in shock after 4-year-old killed in weekend firework accident

'Being Heumann,' about a disability rights activist, to open Toronto film festival

A film about the late disability rights activist Judith Heumann will open the 51st Toronto International Film Festival

Belief helps man face three family battles of cancer

Belief helps man face three family battles of cancer

Couple holds wedding in hospital room days before father of bride dies

Couple holds wedding in hospital room days before father of bride dies

Alligator attack leaves 11-year-old boy without dominant right hand

Alligator attack leaves 11-year-old boy without dominant right hand

'All of a sudden boom! It just blows up': Lifeguard survives lightning strike

'All of a sudden boom! It just blows up': Lifeguard survives lightning strike

Nearly 20% of new moms have anxiety or depression, but a promising psychedelic treatment is on the horizon

The psychedelic treatment is moving through the FDA clinical trial process in Colorado and elsewhere.

Young women are identifying as less straight; young men, not so much

The boundaries of heterosexuality are bending for women but not for men, who appear to have less room to explore and are bound to a more rigid, traditional concept of masculinity.

Why the DOJ is investigating Philadelphia after police stripped gun permits from Black Panthers-inspired group

Philadelphia police revoked the carry licenses of five members of the Black Lion Party for International Solidarity, citing ‘good cause.’ Is that constitutional?

Strength training: The secret weapon for women’s heart health

Strength training: The secret weapon for women’s heart health

Is AI ready to take over your prescriptions? Doctors are wary of Utah's automated refill program

An AI program in the state of Utah has sparked a vigorous debate about the role of the technology in health care

Why losing weight isn't just about counting calories — and what to do about it

When it comes to losing weight, it turns out the simple math of counting calories doesn’t always add up

Too ugly, too noisy, too… American? France’s great air con debate

Too ugly, too noisy, too… American? France’s great air con debate

UK sanctions Russians it says developed chemical weapons used to kill Navalny

Britain on Monday imposed sanctions on two Russian research institutes and senior staff it said were linked to Moscow's chemical weapons programme and involved in developing

'Hiding his face': India's new transgender rules worry doctors, disrupt care

Mehr Khan, an Indian transgender woman, arrived for a routine hormone therapy appointment only to discover the crucial treatment

Islandwide blackout hits Cuba as its fuel reserve dwindles and aging grid crumbles

An islandwide blackout has hit Cuba as fuel reserves dwindle and its electric grid continues to crumble

Death toll from Venezuela quakes rises to 3,535 as thousands remain displaced

The death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes has risen to 3,535, authorities said on Monday, while nearly 18,000 people remain homeless more than a week after the

"You can breathe, baby": off-duty Texas firefighter saves 3 children on 4th of July

"You can breathe, baby": off-duty Texas firefighter saves 3 children on 4th of July

A toddler was found in a pool and declared dead. He's alive and his parents could be charged

Police say an Arizona toddler discovered in a backyard pool in February was declared dead at a hospital but later discovered to be alive

China's booming gig economy masks job market pain, strains welfare system

Bao Zhang began driving for a Chinese ride-hailing app this year after losing his job as a software tester and says the weak job market gives him little hope of returning

US makes available $281 million in grants for addiction and mental health programs

The U.S.

The family of a man shot by the Tennessee National Guard demands release of video

The grandfather of a man shot and killed by two members of the Tennessee National Guard in Memphis says he wants answers

Heavy rain leads to New Jersey store roof collapse as heat wave breaks

Heavy rain and flooding are breaking a heat wave that gripped New York City and much of the Northeast last week

Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year, new federal data shows

New federal data reveals the first 50-state look at a steep drop in Affordable Care Act enrollment after enhanced subsidies expired in January

Vertex to buy Crinetics for $10 billion in rare-diseases push

Vertex Pharmaceuticals will buy Crinetics Pharmaceuticals for a total equity value of about $10 billion, the companies said on Monday, adding treatments for rare

As quake rescue effort winds down, Venezuelans are left alone to recover their dead

Venezuelans are digging through earthquake rubble with their bare hands to recover loved ones as international rescue teams depart and anger rises over the government’s response

Waukesha County residents now eligible for FEMA assistance following April storms, flooding

Waukesha County residents now eligible for FEMA assistance following April storms, flooding

Sen. McConnell is 'continuing his recovery,' but details are scarce after a lengthy hospital stay

Staff for Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell has said that the senator is “continuing his recovery” in a hospital while the Senate is out of session

WNBA injury crunch: A'ja Wilson and Caitlin Clark near returns, Kelsey Plum out longer

It’s been a rough couple of weeks for the WNBA with injuries

Man with Parkinson's paints 50 capitols for America's 250th birthday

Man with Parkinson's paints 50 capitols for America's 250th birthday

12-year-old boy named hometown hero after saving drowning man

12-year-old boy named hometown hero after saving drowning man

Former Afghan ally who died in ICE custody suffered an allergic reaction, death certificate says

A death certificate shows an Afghan national who fought alongside U.S. forces died from an allergic reaction while in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, one day after he was detained

Candlelight vigil in Kansas City raises awareness of human trafficking during World Cup

Candlelight vigil in Kansas City raises awareness of human trafficking during World Cup

Flood recovery efforts underway at Parkside East Apartments, almost 400 displaced

Flood recovery efforts underway at Parkside East Apartments, almost 400 displaced

'Live for Sterling': Family hopes teen's legacy inspires kindness

'Live for Sterling': Family hopes teen's legacy inspires kindness

Marshall Fire survivor connects families to free trauma resources amid Colorado wildfires

Marshall Fire survivor connects families to free trauma resources amid Colorado wildfires

Evacuation resource described as 'Uber for horses' aims to expand as wildfires continue to burn across state

Evacuation resource described as 'Uber for horses' aims to expand as wildfires continue to burn across state

Man makes 'miracle' recovery after motorcycle crash

Man makes 'miracle' recovery after motorcycle crash

Friendship bench reminds people they are not alone

Friendship bench reminds people they are not alone

UN deems Israel's detention of Gaza doctor 'arbitrary' as health fears mount

A U.N. human rights body on Monday called Israel’s detention of Gazan doctor Hussam Abu Safiya arbitrary and urged his immediate release, as rights groups and

This couple has been married 80 years. Every Friday, they still have breakfast together at McDonald's

This couple has been married 80 years. Every Friday, they still have breakfast together at McDonald's

French government survives no-confidence vote over heatwave handling

The French government survived a vote of no-confidence in parliament on Monday over its handling of a severe heatwave in late June.

Educator spends 27 summers helping children with disabilities feel seen, included

Educator spends 27 summers helping children with disabilities feel seen, included

Marathon Mia, running 26.2 miles for 30 days straight

Marathon Mia, running 26.2 miles for 30 days straight

Lifeguard running for Ormond Beach mayor hospitalized after lightning strike

Lifeguard running for Ormond Beach mayor hospitalized after lightning strike

Families rally to help seniors displaced by Darby House fire: 'We have to take care of them'

Families rally to help seniors displaced by Darby House fire: 'We have to take care of them'

Boy finds living kidney donor in a neighborhood friend

Boy finds living kidney donor in a neighborhood friend

For the 1 in 4 teens with ‘problematic smartphone use,’ Pennsylvania’s proposed bell-to-bell cellphone ban might not be a simple solution

Supporters of the ban argue that kids need a break from constant phone notifications so they can focus on learning and social skills instead.

Ebola deaths in Congo top 500 as health workers threaten to strike

Authorities report that at least 500 people have died from over 1,500 confirmed Ebola cases in Congo

Coach receives heartwarming welcome home after freak track meet accident

Coach receives heartwarming welcome home after freak track meet accident

Exposure to everyday chemicals can add up – a toxicologist offers simple steps to reduce your dose

There’s no such thing as a ‘chemical-free’ life, but some simple steps can help you minimize exposures to daily chemicals.

An anti-inflammatory diet may lower dementia risk, even in people with early signs of Alzheimer’s

An anti-inflammatory diet may lower dementia risk, even in people with early signs of Alzheimer’s

Bodies lie unclaimed and rats run rampant as months on Gaza’s ceasefire remains unfulfilled

Bodies lie unclaimed and rats run rampant as months on Gaza’s ceasefire remains unfulfilled

Indonesia daycare abuse case grows to 27 suspects, police say

Indonesian police named 14 more people as suspects in an alleged child abuse and neglect case at a daycare centre in Yogyakarta city, an official said on Monday, bringing

DC experiences ‘Code Red’ air quality after massive fireworks display

DC experiences ‘Code Red’ air quality after massive fireworks display

Mitchell Robinson says injury before NBA Finals came from hitting truck amid concern for his brother

Mitchell Robinson says the hand injury that left his status uncertain for the New York Knicks’ NBA Finals opener came after he punched a truck amid concern over his brother’s health

How the Maryland Zoo protects animals during extreme heat

How the Maryland Zoo protects animals during extreme heat

Burn survivor hopes fireworks safety message lasts beyond the holiday

Burn survivor hopes fireworks safety message lasts beyond the holiday

Woman reunites with her father after losing home to Aspen Acres Fire: "I thought he was gone"

Woman reunites with her father after losing home to Aspen Acres Fire: "I thought he was gone"

Good Samaritan recounts helping passenger after tree slams onto SUV amid strong storms

Good Samaritan recounts helping passenger after tree slams onto SUV amid strong storms

Great American State Fair postponed due to extreme heat

The Great American State Fair shuts down until 5 p.m., as temperatures in Washington, DC hit the triple digits. The multiday heat wave is tightening its grip on the eastern United States, shattering records, straining the electric grid and threatening millions as they prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July outdoors.

Unbearable heat suspected in 19 New Jersey deaths as high temperatures give way to thunderstorms

Several days of scorching temperatures are suspected to have caused at least 19 deaths in New Jersey as a heat dome that had settled above parts of the central and eastern United States gives way to severe storms that have knocked out power to close to 1 million homes and businesses

Want to leverage wearable tech like a World Cup athlete? Here are the metrics to track

Want to leverage wearable tech like a World Cup athlete? Here are the metrics to track

Four-legged heroes: international dog squad helps save lives after Venezuela earthquakes

Four-legged heroes: international dog squad helps save lives after Venezuela earthquakes

Lawyer warns detained Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya is in critical condition

The lawyer for a prominent Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya says he is in critical condition

New World screwworm is disgusting. How could it not be a food safety issue?

New World screwworm is disgusting. How could it not be a food safety issue?

How the Supreme Court has changed on transgender rights since 2020

How the Supreme Court has changed on transgender rights since 2020

Heat wave disrupts Fourth of July events across US, strains power grids

A dangerous heat wave upended Fourth of July celebrations across swaths of the central and eastern U.S. on Friday, forcing officials

Georgia lifeguard called a hero after saving young boy from drowning at waterpark

Georgia lifeguard called a hero after saving young boy from drowning at waterpark

As a major heat wave grips the eastern US, here’s how to stay safe – and the heat stroke warning signs to watch for

A public health researcher explains the signs to watch for that someone is developing heat exhaustion or heat stroke, and what to do.

Massive raw sewage discharge into Hudson River prompts health advisory in NYC and Westchester County

Massive raw sewage discharge into Hudson River prompts health advisory in NYC and Westchester County

Serena Williams withdraws from doubles match with sister Venus at Wimbledon due to injury

Serena Williams has withdrawn from her doubles match with sister Venus at Wimbledon due to a right knee injury

11-year-old girl shot in head in McDonald's parking lot thanks doctors, first responders for saving her life

11-year-old girl shot in head in McDonald's parking lot thanks doctors, first responders for saving her life

Extreme heat wave in its final stretch and could fuel storms during July 4 celebrations

Extreme heat wave in its final stretch and could fuel storms during July 4 celebrations

For one small business, AI was key to a quick start and expansion

Here Now Health isn't an AI-based company, but its quick path from an idea in founder Michelle Turner's mind to an operating mental health platform

A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared

Doctors and others are sounding an alarm: More U.S. children have been drowning in recent years

Skip a trip to the ER while celebrating the Fourth of July

Skip a trip to the ER while celebrating the Fourth of July

Mike Trout hoping to return from injury for Angels next week ahead of Philly All-Star Game

Mike Trout believes he can return from a hamstring injury for the Los Angeles Angels next week, giving him enough time to be ready for the All-Star Game in Philadelphia this month

‘Extremely high’ rates of heat-related ER visits, CDC says, with more coming Saturday

‘Extremely high’ rates of heat-related ER visits, CDC says, with more coming Saturday

Brazil's Bolsonaro to remain under house arrest

Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has ruled that former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro can remain under house arrest due to health concerns, a court

Fallout from Venezuela's earthquakes turns political as opposition leader Machado seeks return

The fallout from Venezuela’s powerful twin quakes has evolved into a major test for acting President Delcy Rodríguez, sending her scrambling to prevent the humanitarian disaster from becoming a political one in the face of fierce public criticism and efforts by the Venezuelan opposition leader to return from exile

2 dead, 1 injured in shooting at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan, police say

2 dead, 1 injured in shooting at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan, police say

‘400 bodies a day’: Venezuelan pathologist tells CNN morgue is overflowing

CNN’s Isa Soares spoke to a Venezuelan forensic pathologist, who told her the situation at the morgue she has been working in is “indescribable.” She also disputes the official death toll from last week’s devastating earthquake.

Diarrhea-causing parasite that can contaminate raw produce causing misery across several states

Diarrhea-causing parasite that can contaminate raw produce causing misery across several states

Fiserv, service station operators including BP warn US stores on illegal vapes 

Payments platform Fiserv and service station operators including BP have warned their U.S. partners and store owners not to deal in illegal vapes or risk

Eastern heat on July 4 threatens World Cup players and fans

Forecasters say the hottest World Cup tournament match so far this year could hit Saturday afternoon, during the knockout round game between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia

Georgia man keeps 5-decade Peachtree Road Race tradition alive: "A wonderful journey"

Georgia man keeps 5-decade Peachtree Road Race tradition alive: "A wonderful journey"

Source speaks out after woman's death at senior living facility, Milwaukee woman convicted

Source speaks out after woman's death at senior living facility, Milwaukee woman convicted

911 calls released after high school student was stabbed and killed in classroom

911 calls released after high school student was stabbed and killed in classroom

10 years after Morgan Angerbauer's in-custody death, family fights for jail reforms

10 years after Morgan Angerbauer's in-custody death, family fights for jail reforms

Atlanta middle school cuts discipline referrals by 50% through kindness-focused approach: "Every class, every day, our teachers start with connection before content."

Atlanta middle school cuts discipline referrals by 50% through kindness-focused approach: "Every class, every day, our teachers start with connection before content."

EU issues sanctions against six people involved in death of Navalny

The Council of the EU said it had issued sanctions against six people - most of whom were scientists and researchers - who were involved in the development of the toxin that

Why we have so many ways to measure hot weather

Why we have so many ways to measure hot weather

Venezuelans are rushing to identify the bodies of their loved ones as earthquake deaths multiply

The rush is on across Venezuela’s north coast to identify loved ones before it’s too late

Why people should be vigilant about food safety this July Fourth

Why people should be vigilant about food safety this July Fourth

At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands

France, the Netherlands and Belgium have recorded 3,700 excess deaths during the June heatwave that sent temperatures soaring across Europe, with authorities warning that the

Man with Tibetan flag dies after setting himself on fire in front of UN’s New York headquarters

Man with Tibetan flag dies after setting himself on fire in front of UN’s New York headquarters

Russia unleashes a massive assault on Ukraine’s capital, killing at least 30

Russia unleashes a massive assault on Ukraine’s capital, killing at least 30

Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, seized by Chinese authorities in 2015, dies in Taiwan at 70

Lam Wing-kee, a former Hong Kong bookseller and symbol of resistance to Beijing's crackdown on free speech, has died in Taiwan

Venezuela's interim leader angrily defends earthquake response

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez has defended her government's response to last week's devastating earthquakes

Heat records broken from DC to Boston, more to come Friday

Heat records broken from DC to Boston, more to come Friday

UK formally apologizes for state's role in forcing unwed mothers to give up babies for adoption

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has formally apologized for the British state's role in separating unmarried mothers from their babies

Brazil implements new regulations for meat exports to EU, Globo Rural reports

Brazil's Agriculture Ministry has started to implement new inspection procedures on the production of meat and meat derivatives to address trade requirements from the

'Right under our noses and nobody was able to help them.' 16 kids found in squalor shocks Ohio town

The discovery of 16 siblings living in deplorable conditions in rural Ohio has left people wondering why the life-threatening squalor wasn’t detected earlier

Finding freedom from the heat on July 4th will be a challenge in eastern US

Gaining freedom from the heat will be a challenge this Independence Day in the eastern U.S., and it's already starting ahead of the holiday weekend

How record heat and monumental fireworks could spark miserable air quality for July Fourth

How record heat and monumental fireworks could spark miserable air quality for July Fourth

Sen. Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized as ‘he continues his recovery,’ spokesperson says

Sen. Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized as ‘he continues his recovery,’ spokesperson says

Early, intense West Nile season may signal a severe year for the mosquito-borne illness, CDC says

Early, intense West Nile season may signal a severe year for the mosquito-borne illness, CDC says

Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement 8 days after twin quakes

Rescuers have pulled a 43-year-old security guard alive from a collapsed basement, ending a grueling dayslong operation that became a symbol of hope after the devastation of twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela eight days earlier

Missouri jury sides with Enfamil maker Mead Johnson in case over preterm baby formula

A jury in St.

Soccer-Fans keep up World Cup spirit in extreme Philly heat

World Cup fans are being confronted with punishing temperatures in Philadelphia this week, as a heat dome threatened to add extra

2 dead, 2 critically injured after mass shooting at gas station

2 dead, 2 critically injured after mass shooting at gas station

Florida man charged after severely neglected pig found

Florida man charged after severely neglected pig found

Senior citizens help train service pets

Senior citizens help train service pets

Man pulled from rubble in ‘miraculous’ rescue 8 days after devastating Venezuela earthquakes

Man pulled from rubble in ‘miraculous’ rescue 8 days after devastating Venezuela earthquakes

America 250: Eight decades after Pearl Harbor, DNA technology brings a sailor home

America 250: Eight decades after Pearl Harbor, DNA technology brings a sailor home

As Venezuelan morgues fill and the death toll slowly rises, questions remain about how many are truly gone

As Venezuelan morgues fill and the death toll slowly rises, questions remain about how many are truly gone

Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, once detained by China, dies in Taipei, report says

Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, who fled to Taiwan amid fears of Chinese persecution, has died at the age of 70, the South China Morning Post reported on Thursday, citing

USDA reports unusually large US beef export sales, raising doubts over data

With U.S. beef prices soaring and supplies tight, the U.S.

Shark attack on Alabama teen inspires the start of a national alert system

Lulu Gribbin survived a near-fatal shark attack in 2024

Man who had stroke at 9 writes memoir one keystroke at a time

Man who had stroke at 9 writes memoir one keystroke at a time

Firefighters prepare to assist autistic patients with new tools and training

Firefighters prepare to assist autistic patients with new tools and training

Hundreds of animals seized in drug bust surrendered

Hundreds of animals seized in drug bust surrendered

Tiger Woods’ hospital records will be handed over to prosecutors in Florida DUI case, judge rules

A judge has ruled that prosecutors are allowed to review medical records related to Tiger Woods’ March vehicle crash and subsequent arrest in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence

Kids rescue missing dog ejected from car

Kids rescue missing dog ejected from car

Friends born on July 4, 1976, are turning 50 as America marks its 250th birthday

Friends born on July 4, 1976, are turning 50 as America marks its 250th birthday

Man's $10,000 Social Security debt from 30 years ago, when his dad died, is waived on Father's Day

Man's $10,000 Social Security debt from 30 years ago, when his dad died, is waived on Father's Day

Researchers launch study on Ebola treatments as Congo outbreak worsens

Researchers are beginning a highly anticipated study of two possible treatments for the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo

Trial for Bundibugyo Ebola treatment starts in DRC, WHO says

A treatment trial for the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo enrolled its first patient on Thursday, marking a

Canadian court publication ban in Quebec militia case raises press-freedom concerns

A Canadian court has banned publication of facts related to an alleged plot to seize land for an anti-government militia, drawing criticism from press-freedom

Woman admits to spitting in food, denies passing herpes

Woman admits to spitting in food, denies passing herpes

Once a source of national pride, Cuba's healthcare system declines as energy shortages deepen crisis

Irisleydis Tristá, a cancer patient in Cuba, has been unable to get a crucial CT scan for seven months because the machine at Havana’s leading hospital is broken

French government to face no-confidence vote over heatwave handling

French Green party lawmakers on Thursday filed a no-confidence motion against the government over its handling of a severe heatwave in late June, as the country braces for a

Northern Nigeria hunger reaches worst levels in nearly a decade, WFP says

More than 17 million people across nine conflict-hit states in northern Nigeria face severe hunger, the U.N. food agency said on Thursday, warning that violence and funding

Heat wave caused some 480 excess deaths in Netherlands, health authorities say

Last week's unprecedented heat wave led to around 480 excess deaths in the Netherlands, Dutch health authorities said on Thursday.

Princess Kate greets fans at Wimbledon and sits next to Andy Murray to watch the tennis

Princess Kate met tennis fans lining up in Wimbledon’s famous Queue and sat next to Andy Murray in a day of rooting on British players at the grass-court Grand Slam

Supreme Court bars states from protecting consumers if federal agencies won’t

A case involving the potential dangers of glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weed killer Roundup, relates to broader efforts to protect consumers.

At 104, a Baltimore centenarian shares the mindset she credits for a joyful life

At 104, a Baltimore centenarian shares the mindset she credits for a joyful life

How did it feel to be an American colonist in 1776? Probably itchy, achy and slightly nauseated

The medical tools of the Revolutionary period help flesh out the picture of what physical well-being felt like for people living in the American colonies 250 years ago.

Trump administration proposes a rule it says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion on drugs

The Trump administration is proposing a new rule to keep hospitals from marking up discounted drugs for Medicare patients

Heat waves are getting hotter. Can you guess why?

CNN News Central's Sara Sidner speaks with Ashley Ward, director of the Heat Policy Innovation Hub at Duke University's Nicholas Institute, about what's causing the world's heat waves to grow more intense.

Beijing identifies pilot killed in crash into city's tallest building

The pilot killed when a plane crashed into Beijing's tallest building last Friday was a 66-year-old man surnamed Liu, Beijing's Chaoyang district government said on

UK's Starmer apologises over forced adoptions, decries a 'stain on our history'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologised on Thursday to women forced to give up their babies or separated from their mothers at birth under a system of

UK-US pharma deal could lead to nearly 230,000 unnecessary deaths in England, analysis says

UK-US pharma deal could lead to nearly 230,000 unnecessary deaths in England, analysis says

Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ is driving aspiring doctors to reconsider their careers

Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ is driving aspiring doctors to reconsider their careers

New Jersey is set to charge companies with workers on Medicaid. Other states may follow

New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage

Net-zero champion Europe snared by climate change on its doorstep

The June heatwave that broke a series of temperature records in Europe has focused minds on the urgency of adapting to global

US life expectancy on track to reach record high as death rate falls to record low in 2025

US life expectancy on track to reach record high as death rate falls to record low in 2025

EMS recording shows emergency response for ‘unconscious’ person at Sen. McConnell’s house on same day he was hospitalized

EMS recording shows emergency response for ‘unconscious’ person at Sen. McConnell’s house on same day he was hospitalized

Chris Johnson seeking revival of Ice Bucket Challenge as he continues his fight against ALS

Former NFL star Chris Johnson is bringing back the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise awareness of ALS as he fights the fatal nervous system disease

Young survivors of Venezuela quakes run shelters as search drags on

The command center hums with activity as radios crackle to life, medical staff stop in to say hello and supplies are

Judge blocks Colorado's first-of-its-kind price cap on Amgen's Enbrel

A federal judge on Wednesday blocked Colorado from capping the price of Amgen's blockbuster arthritis drug Enbrel, a first-of-its-kind move by a U.S. state.

16 children rescued from Ohio home were 'almost feral,' authorities say

Authorities say 16 children from the same family who were rescued from a run-down home in rural Ohio were living in horrific conditions and were confined to just one room over much of the past four years

Extraordinary heat in US Northeast arrives to clash with Fourth of July revelry

Multiday warnings of extreme heat have landed in New York, Boston and Philadelphia

Venezuelan medics fear earthquake aftermath will trigger widening medical crisis

With far more dead than living people taken from the rubble a week after Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes, doctors say the biggest dangers now facing survivors were untreated wounds and infectious diseases

Alibaba to pay $600 million to resolve US drug sales probe

Chinese ‌technology and e-commerce giant Alibaba and its U.S.-based payment processor have agreed to pay $600 million to resolve

US nuclear power regulator proposes changing rule protecting people from radiation

The U.S. nuclear power regulator on Wednesday proposed changes to a rule protecting people from radiation, the latest proposal pushed by the Trump

Alibaba to pay $600M to settle allegations it allowed illegal drug and equipment sales

Alibaba has agreed to pay $600 million to settle a dispute with the U.S. government

Man accuses police of losing his car after an accident. It's still missing nearly a year later.

Man accuses police of losing his car after an accident. It's still missing nearly a year later.

CDC urges people to prevent mosquito bites as West Nile virus season hits a strong, early start

West Nile virus season is off to its earliest and worst start since 2004

Teen has emergency surgery after unknowingly swallowing wire bristle during backyard barbecue

Teen has emergency surgery after unknowingly swallowing wire bristle during backyard barbecue

California man with bipolar disorder says ChatGPT fueled delusions, led to self-harm in new lawsuit

A California man sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman on Wednesday, claiming the company's ChatGPT platform exacerbated his bipolar disorder due to a lack of

From Kansas to New York, historic heatwave bakes US ahead of July 4 holiday

By Brad Brooks, P.J.

Punishing heat wave hits eastern US, with a preview of what’s to come

Punishing heat wave hits eastern US, with a preview of what’s to come

4 people die in Mexico City during celebrations after World Cup win

Mexican health authorities report that four people died during celebrations in downtown Mexico City

7-year-old boy reunites with first responders who saved his life after crash

7-year-old boy reunites with first responders who saved his life after crash

Did the milk expire? California bans 'sell by' food labels to cut food waste

California is making food labels less confusing by banning "sell by" dates

Local companies step up to help mom living with end-stage kidney disease

Local companies step up to help mom living with end-stage kidney disease

Actor and activist Danny Glover says he has Alzheimer’s disease

Actor and activist Danny Glover says he has Alzheimer’s disease

New California law requires allergen labeling at chain restaurants

New California law requires allergen labeling at chain restaurants

Spotless uniforms, stalled cranes: Inside Venezuela’s faltering quake rescue effort

Many Venezuelan earthquake survivors across northern La Guaira state, in Caracas and surrounding regions are asking the same question

Teen homicides spark community action at apartment complex; landlord says security changes on the way

Teen homicides spark community action at apartment complex; landlord says security changes on the way

Even high amounts of coffee may lower your risk for liver disease

Even high amounts of coffee may lower your risk for liver disease

Woman spends decades rescuing homeless animals at shelter she helped build

Woman spends decades rescuing homeless animals at shelter she helped build

Congressman Tom Kean’s hospital treatment for depression may encourage men’s mental health

Congressman Tom Kean’s hospital treatment for depression may encourage men’s mental health

Officer under review for controversial Juneteenth arrest used same tactic earlier that day

Officer under review for controversial Juneteenth arrest used same tactic earlier that day

Firefighter overcomes deadly infection to reach powerlifting nationals

Firefighter overcomes deadly infection to reach powerlifting nationals

Extreme heat tests cattle, but preparation helps producers stay ahead

Extreme heat tests cattle, but preparation helps producers stay ahead

Canadian boy, 11, died from rabies after waking up with bat on his mouth

Canadian boy, 11, died from rabies after waking up with bat on his mouth

Scientists say they have built a cell from scratch for the first time

Scientists say they have built a cell from scratch for the first time

Serena Williams wins praise from fellow pros at Wimbledon after 1st singles match in nearly 4 years

There were still serves beyond 120 mph

French government seen facing no-confidence vote over heatwave handling

French Green party lawmakers have announced plans to file a no-confidence motion against the government over its handling of a severe heatwave in late June, as the country

As deportation protections end, Haitians confront fear and uncertainty

Uthy spent seven years in medical school training to become a doctor

Conference offers safe space for gay men to unpack the stigmas, challenges of adoption and surrogacy

Conference offers safe space for gay men to unpack the stigmas, challenges of adoption and surrogacy

Older Americans left out of costly GLP-1 craze expected to flock to new program

Millions more Americans will qualify for obesity medications at just $50 a month under a new Medicare program starting on Wednesday,

UK police watchdog probes two officers over handling of Henry Nowak case

Britain's police watchdog said on Wednesday it was investigating two officers over their handling of a student who was handcuffed as he lay dying from stab wounds after his

Who qualifies for Medicare's new $50 weight-loss drug program and what are the concerns?

Millions of Americans are expected to gain coverage for GLP-1 drugs for weight loss under a new U.S. pilot launching on Wednesday in its Medicare

“We’re not prepared”: As Venezuela shakes, years of mismanagement come into focus

As families wait in agony for news of loved ones trapped beneath the rubble, Venezuela’s devastating earthquake is exposing the human cost of a country unprepared for disaster. CNN's Isa Soares reports from Caracas.

Four dead as huge crowds celebrate Mexico's World Cup win

Four people died, three of asphyxiation, during late night street celebrations in Mexico City after hundreds of thousands of fans

Medicare is now covering some GLP-1 weight loss drugs for $50. Here’s what to know

The federal government has launched a new program to make GLP-1 weight loss drugs more affordable for older Americans

Transgender people finding it hard to win at US Supreme Court

In May 1996, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a voter-passed Colorado measure that had denied gay people legal protections against discrimination.

What older adults need to know before taking a GLP-1 medication to lose weight

What older adults need to know before taking a GLP-1 medication to lose weight

Spain attributes over 1,000 excess deaths to heat in second-hottestJune ever

Spain recorded 1,029 excess deaths last month attributable to heat, official data showed on Wednesday, as a five-day heatwave with temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius

Hospitals in Europe are gearing up for the next heat wave armed with lessons from this one

Hospitals in the Paris region are urgently upgrading their defenses against heat waves

Trump's actions signal a move toward institutionalizing people with disabilities, advocates warn

For decades, disabled people have fought for their rights to go to school and live alongside peers without disabilities

Adults arrested after 16 children found in 'deplorable' conditions in southern Ohio home

Authorities have arrested four adults on felony child endangerment charges after discovering 16 children in need of medical treatment in a rural Ohio home

US military deploys over 900 personnel to Venezuela for earthquake response

The U.S. military has established a robust footprint of U.S. forces in and around Venezuela to support relief operations, with more than 900 personnel

Bayer seeks US duties on Chinese-made glyphosate, angering farmers

Bayer on Tuesday asked Washington to impose duties on glyphosate, the chemical used in the company's weedkiller Roundup, imported from China, saying it was being

Abdul Ahad Momand, an Afghan air force pilot who served on the Mir space station, dies at 67

Cosmonaut Abdul Ahad Momand, Afghanistan’s first citizen in space, has died at age 67

Los Angeles medical examiner says former child actor Daveigh Chase died of AIDS

Former child actor Daveigh Chase's death on June 16 was due to AIDS

Supreme Court upholds transgender sports bans: What to know and what’s next

Supreme Court upholds transgender sports bans: What to know and what’s next

Aid groups warn Venezuela’s healthcare system is near its limit after earthquakes

Aid groups are warning that Venezuela's healthcare system is at its breaking point nearly a week after two powerful earthquakes hit the South American country

Forecasters cite 'dangerous' conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East

It's a hot one for millions of people in the Midwest and Great Lakes states

Rescuers in Venezuela pluck child alive from collapsed building six days after twin quakes

Jordanian emergency workers in Venezuela, which was hit by devastating twin earthquakes last week, rescued a child early on Tuesday, the only reported 

UN chief says UN agency for Palestinian refugees nearing 'breaking point'

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday urged countries to cover a $100 million gap in funding for the U.N.

TikTok to settle with teen plaintiff before California social media trial, law firm says

TikTok has agreed to settle a lawsuit brought by a teenager who claimed the platform damaged his mental health, a spokesperson for the plaintiff's law firm said Tuesday.

Teen's Storm Smart program teaches hundreds of students hurricane preparedness

Teen's Storm Smart program teaches hundreds of students hurricane preparedness

Venezuelans deported by the US hours before the deadly earthquake struck are missing

Venezuelans deported by the US hours before the deadly earthquake struck are missing

Woman reunites with first responders who saved her after she was hit by lightning

Woman reunites with first responders who saved her after she was hit by lightning

Republican Tom Kean Jr. reveals depression diagnosis after his four-month absence from Congress

New Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has revealed the reason for his four-month absence from the U.S. House

FDA staff question peptides backed by Kennedy ahead of advisory panel review

U.S.

Family files federal civil rights lawsuit, claims deputies ignored cries for help from their loved one

Family files federal civil rights lawsuit, claims deputies ignored cries for help from their loved one

US Representative Tom Kean attributes months-long absence to depression

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Top cases decided during the US Supreme Court's term

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GOP Rep. Tom Kean announces depression diagnosis after mysterious monthslong absence from Congress

GOP Rep. Tom Kean announces depression diagnosis after mysterious monthslong absence from Congress

Meta loses bid to dismiss US states' claims that Facebook, Instagram addict children

A federal judge rejected Meta Platforms' bid to dismiss a lawsuit by 29 U.S. state attorneys general accusing it of designing Facebook and Instagram to addict

The smell of death lingers in Venezuela’s ruined streets as overwhelmed hospitals race to save lives

The smell of death lingers in Venezuela’s ruined streets as overwhelmed hospitals race to save lives

Colorado hotel guest says he was bitten by bat while sleeping, has filed lawsuit

Colorado hotel guest says he was bitten by bat while sleeping, has filed lawsuit

Man allegedly stabbed father 20 times in daytime murder at park: "He's killing me"

Man allegedly stabbed father 20 times in daytime murder at park: "He's killing me"

Dead baby is found in a portable toilet at a music festival in Michigan

Police in Michigan are investigating the death of a baby found inside a portable toilet at a outdoor music festival over the weekend

Milwaukee Brewers, Forward Latino unite for Venezuelan emergency relief effort in wake of deadly earthquakes

Milwaukee Brewers, Forward Latino unite for Venezuelan emergency relief effort in wake of deadly earthquakes

Teen turns 3D printing business into earthquake relief effort for Venezuela

Teen turns 3D printing business into earthquake relief effort for Venezuela

Witness to skydiving plane crash went skydiving again hours after tragedy

Witness to skydiving plane crash went skydiving again hours after tragedy

2-year-old amputee running just weeks after receiving prosthetic

2-year-old amputee running just weeks after receiving prosthetic

Woman, 78, killed after SUV rolls backward and strikes her in driveway

Woman, 78, killed after SUV rolls backward and strikes her in driveway

US Supreme Court clears way for transgender sports bans

The U.S.

Heatwave tests Ukraine soldiers in Soviet-era tank

As a record-breaking heatwave swept across much of Europe and spilled into Ukraine, the searing temperatures bore down even harder on

US House committee opens investigation into Merck, AbbVie China drug trials

The chair of the U.S.

Hundreds of thousands of Lebanese head home as fighting eases, many still stranded

Some 400,000 Lebanese uprooted by war have returned to southern Lebanon, with more expected to follow in the coming week, the social affairs minister said

In France, a funeral home is overwhelmed as the heatwave's death toll rises

Undertaker Zouhaier Hertelli is receiving panicked calls from families, retirement homes, and even the police desperately trying to find

How to stay cool in a heat wave even without air conditioning

Heat can be dangerous, but health experts say there are ways to manage the threat

Alvin Campbell Jr., brother of Massachusetts Attorney General, sentenced in rape case

Alvin Campbell Jr., brother of Massachusetts Attorney General, sentenced in rape case

Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams

The Supreme Court is upholding state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, in another setback for transgender people

Man files complaint after dog dies following Hoover boarding stay

Man files complaint after dog dies following Hoover boarding stay

Boutique comforts women, offers products to help post-surgery | Woman's Doctor

Boutique comforts women, offers products to help post-surgery | Woman's Doctor

After mysterious four-month absence, GOP congressman arrives back on Capitol Hill

After mysterious four-month absence, GOP congressman arrives back on Capitol Hill

Seniors are spending more time on their phones, AARP says. Why that's a mixed blessing.

Seniors are spending more time on their phones, AARP says. Why that's a mixed blessing.

Eli Lilly transfers commercialization rights for breast cancer drug in China

Eli Lilly has transferred the mainland China commercialization rights for its breast cancer drug Verzenios to Innovent Biologics, the Chinese drugmaker

Nestle to cut artificial colourings from all products by end-2026

Nestle plans to remove artificial food colourings from all products worldwide by the end of 2026, a senior executive told Reuters on Tuesday,

Trump cuts New York funding for Medicaid fraud unit

The Trump administration said on Tuesday it would cut off funding to New York's Medicaid fraud unit, accusing it of underperforming in a move that could

Congo bans gatherings in areas far from Ebola outbreak. Some say it limits dissent

Opposition and civil society groups in Congo are protesting a new ban on public demonstrations related to the Ebola outbreak there

Hottest temperatures in over a decade threatened in parts of eastern US as dangerous heat dome expands and intensifies

Hottest temperatures in over a decade threatened in parts of eastern US as dangerous heat dome expands and intensifies

Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion, UN says

The United Nations said on Tuesday that an Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion and hundreds of thousands of jobs,

Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks

The next time you get a trophy on a smartphone app, it might not be from a game

Michigan parents face murder and child abuse charges in death of 7-year-old boy who weighed 255 pounds

Michigan parents face murder and child abuse charges in death of 7-year-old boy who weighed 255 pounds

Venezuela health system strained after earthquakes, WHO says

Venezuela's healthcare system is under significant strain, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, with some hospitals damaged and others missing staff

Trump's push for the world's lowest drug prices hits snag with mid-sized companies

President Donald Trump has promised to make U.S. prescription drug prices the cheapest in the world, but a closely watched

How to prevent heatstroke and other heat-related emergencies

How to prevent heatstroke and other heat-related emergencies

A year after USAID shutdown, Americans still back foreign development aid, poll shows

A year after the Trump administration dismantled the U.S.

He survived 2 natural disasters in Venezuela's La Guaira. Now he vows never to return

Venezuelan merchant Grian Serrano has twice survived major natural disasters in the same place

Indonesia scales back military training for staff in President's cooperative project after deaths

Indonesia has scaled back its basic military training for prospective managers of President Prabowo Subianto's village cooperative programme, a defence ministry

Alligators injure three, one fatally, in string of attacks in Florida

Alligators injure three, one fatally, in string of attacks in Florida

Families of Venezuelans deported from the US and lost in hotel collapse search for loved ones, and for answers

Construction worker Anderson Daniel Salcedo spent three months in U.S. immigration detention before boarding a repatriation flight

Soccer-'Heat dome' threatens sweltering conditions for World Cup fans, players

Extreme heat will greet fans and players this week at the World Cup, as an imposing "heat dome" settles over the central and eastern United States - plus

Democratic-led states sue over Trump administration's Medicaid work requirement rule

A coalition of Democratic-led states sued on Monday to block a Trump administration rule implementing new work requirements for Medicaid recipients, arguing

New Mexico governor says state could seek billions after DEA let fentanyl hit streets

New Mexico's governor says the state could seek billions in civil damages after DEA agents allowed fentanyl shipments into communities

Nursing gains 'professional' label for student loans after judge's ruling, but theology now dropped

Students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy and several other fields will be eligible for higher student loan limits after a federal judge blocked part of a Trump administration rule that held them to lower caps

Michigan parents charged with murder in death of 7-year-old son who weighed 255 pounds

Prosecutors in Michigan say the parents of a 7-year-old boy who weighed 255 pounds when he died have been charged with murder

Arkansas will move forward with a ban on using SNAP for candy and soda despite recent court ruling

Arkansas is moving forward with a ban on allowing government food aid to be used for candy and soda

Sweltering Midwest heat cancels outdoor plans as cooling centers open and the East braces

A heat wave is gripping the Midwest and is shifting eastward, causing summer camps and outdoor activities to be canceled or delayed

They were the ‘unsung heroes’ of firefighting. Their deaths mark a grim milestone for the new wildland fire service

They were the ‘unsung heroes’ of firefighting. Their deaths mark a grim milestone for the new wildland fire service

San Francisco Archdiocese agrees to pay $395 million to settle child sex abuse lawsuits

The San Francisco Catholic Archdiocese has agreed to pay $395 million to settle over 500 lawsuits alleging child sexual abuse by church officials

FDA panel on peptides will include experts who promote the unproven chemicals favored by RFK Jr.

The Food and Drug Administration is meeting next month to consider easing restrictions on several peptides, a group of unapproved drugs popular with followers of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The agency posted meeting materials online Monday

Meet the savant eco-artist with autism who proves all trash can become treasure

Meet the savant eco-artist with autism who proves all trash can become treasure

Flooding at Cheney Lake leads to multiple campground closures, evacuations and more

Flooding at Cheney Lake leads to multiple campground closures, evacuations and more

Democrats in half of states sue Trump administration over Medicaid work rules

Democrats in 25 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration over its interpretation of new Medicaid work requirements

France keeps health emergency plan at highest level in case of another heatwave

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Monday he was keeping the country's health emergency response plan, ORSAN, at its highest level for the coming days in view

Deion Sanders says he feels like his old self a year after surgery: 'I consider myself cancer-free'

University of Colorado football coach Deion Sanders says he feels like his younger self again after undergoing surgery to remove his cancerous bladder last year

Congo bans gatherings in Kinshasa and three provinces over Ebola outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo has banned public gatherings in four provinces, including the capital, Kinshasa, as the country battles a deadly Ebola outbreak. 

Luigi Mangione's federal trial over CEO killing moved to January as state murder trial looms

A Manhattan federal judge on Monday delayed Luigi Mangione's trial over the killing of a health insurance executive to January, citing potential overlap

ICE releases a Texas nun intercepted walking to church dressed in her habit

Diocese officials in south Texas say a nun walking to church dressed in her habit was detained by ICE officers and later released after members of Congress intervened

Alligator bites, kills woman swimming in the Little Big Econ River, FWC says

Alligator bites, kills woman swimming in the Little Big Econ River, FWC says

Former NFL RB Chris Johnson, known as CJ2K for his 2,000 yards for Titans in '09, reveals he has ALS

Chris Johnson, one of nine players in NFL history to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season who made the Pro Bowl in each of his first three years with the Tennessee Titans, has revealed in a television interview that he has ALS

Italy and Balkans endure heatwave, US also faces soaring temperatures

Italy and the Balkans felt the impact on Monday of a record-breaking heatwave that has caused hundreds of excess deaths and

14-year-old girl drowns in Detroit River after jumping in to save her cousin

14-year-old girl drowns in Detroit River after jumping in to save her cousin

Retired teacher's dream of a safe home for his son with special needs becomes reality

Retired teacher's dream of a safe home for his son with special needs becomes reality

'This is my passion': Woman raises service dog puppies and thousands for Paws With A Cause

'This is my passion': Woman raises service dog puppies and thousands for Paws With A Cause

Security guard saves baby from choking at community baby shower

Security guard saves baby from choking at community baby shower

Deputy receives donated car as community supports her kidney disease fight

Deputy receives donated car as community supports her kidney disease fight

Student with rare disease graduates high school while using telepresence robot

Student with rare disease graduates high school while using telepresence robot

Man dies after lawn mower goes off cliff edge, coroner says

Man dies after lawn mower goes off cliff edge, coroner says

Israeli strikes kill at least 8 in Gaza, including 2 children, health officials say

Israeli strikes in southern and central Gaza on Monday killed at least eight people, including two children, according to health officials

Heat waves can leave homes dangerously hot – even for young, healthy adults

Heat waves can be dangerous, and the conditions indoors can be worse than outdoors. A study of all the single-family homes in Austin, Texas, shows why.

In 2 landmark decisions, the Supreme Court expands gun rights for concealed carry holders and casual drug users

Two recent Supreme Court rulings suggest the high court is so pro-gun it has decided it must also be pro-drugs.

More than half of social media child safety features aren’t working as advertised, new research finds

More than half of social media child safety features aren’t working as advertised, new research finds

Italy and Balkans endure heatwave, US also faces soaring temperatures

Italy and the Balkans felt the impact on Monday of a record-breaking heatwave that has caused hundreds of excess deaths and

Kate, Princess of Wales, climbs Britain’s three highest peaks in 24 hours to raise money for cancer hospital

Kate, Princess of Wales, climbs Britain’s three highest peaks in 24 hours to raise money for cancer hospital

Medicare will start covering weight-loss drugs on July 1 for the first time. Here’s what you need to know

Medicare will start covering weight-loss drugs on July 1 for the first time. Here’s what you need to know

Americans' pride in US history and democracy drops, and fewer are proud to be American, polls find

A new AP-NORC poll finds that Americans have grown less proud of the country’s history or the way its democracy works over the past several years

French biotech company Ipsen to buy Kartos Therapeutics for $450 million

Ipsen will buy U.S.-based Kartos Therapeutics for $450 million to expand its oncology pipeline with a late-stage blood cancer treatment, the French biotech company said on Monday.

Europe's record heat has overwhelmed Paris mortuaries and left families in distress

A record-breaking heat wave has overwhelmed mortuaries in Paris, leaving funeral directors struggling to find space for bodies

France records around 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat breaks European records

France has reported around 1,000 additional deaths during last week’s record-breaking heat wave

Father and son rescued after four days buried under rubble of Venezuela's earthquakes

A father and his son were pulled out alive from the rubble of a collapsed building on Sunday, four days after the devastating earthquakes that

From the rubble in Venezuela, an unexpected story of survival cuts through days of tragedy

In the days since two devastating earthquakes, search teams and locals had believed that there were no signs of life under a mountain of concrete in La Guaira, one of the areas that's been hardest hit in Venezuela

Parades in NYC and San Francisco wrap up LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Pride Month celebrations peaked with big parades in New York, San Francisco and some other cities on Sunday

Heat wave and high humidity will blast much of the eastern US this week, meteorologists say

A heat wave will blast the eastern United States this week

Israeli strikes and shelling in Gaza kill at least 4 Palestinians, health workers say

Local health officials say the latest Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip have killed at least four Palestinians, including a 13-year-old girl

At least 117 dead dogs found in 'horrific scene' at California 'no-kill' shelter

Authorities say the remains of at least 117 dogs were found on the grounds of a California “no-kill“ animal shelter, many of them with gunshot wounds

Grandmother with nonemergency transport service asks public for help replacing failing vehicle

Grandmother with nonemergency transport service asks public for help replacing failing vehicle

Leftovers from World Cup watch parties are feeding the needy in New Jersey: "A gift to our communities"

Leftovers from World Cup watch parties are feeding the needy in New Jersey: "A gift to our communities"

Influencer asking strangers to share their good news with the world

Influencer asking strangers to share their good news with the world

Summer camp gives young burn survivors room to heal, be kids

Summer camp gives young burn survivors room to heal, be kids

Mass graves with remains of over 100 dogs found at Northern California animal rescue

Mass graves with remains of over 100 dogs found at Northern California animal rescue

Every time a college student comes out to me, I learn more about pride

Every time a college student comes out to me, I learn more about pride

Record heatwave disrupts Europe as France warns death toll to rise

Temperatures hit 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in parts of Europe on Sunday as storms moved into

Heatwave watch: smart tech helps keep Rome's elderly safe

Dina Gazzella, an 85-year-old Roman widow, no longer has any company at home since losing her husband in 2023, and her cat a year

Two years after their last debate, Biden jabs at Trump: ‘What a loser’

Two years after their last debate, Biden jabs at Trump: ‘What a loser’

Australia toughens kids' social media ban, doubles potential penalties for tech firms

Australia said on Saturday it would double the maximum penalty it can impose on tech firms that fail to uphold a ground-breaking social media ban for

US, Mexico inaugurate sterile fly plant in Chiapas in cross-border screwworm fight

By Cassandra Garrison METAPA, Mexico June 27 - Senior Mexican and U.S. officials inaugurated a sterile fly production plant in southern Chiapas on Saturday, a milestone in efforts to contain the New

Frustration grows in Venezuela as earthquake death toll reaches 1,430

Tensions are high in Venezuela as the death toll rises to 1,430 after two powerful earthquakes struck three days ago

Temperature records shattered in Europe as deadly heatwave moves east

From Scandinavia to the Alps, Europeans endured sweltering conditions on Saturday as a heatwave

Israeli drone strike kills Palestinian siblings in a Gaza tent camp

Nasser Hospital says an Israeli drone strike has killed two Palestinian siblings in southern Gaza

Central Europe sizzles as heat records are smashed in Switzerland, Denmark and Czech Republic

A heat wave is hitting central and eastern Europe, with record temperatures in Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Denmark

Millions drop Obamacare health coverage after subsidies expire and costs rise

New federal figures show that about 3 million fewer people had Affordable Care Act health insurance plans in February compared with the same time last year

Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it's a bad idea

You scratched that bug bite and now it's a big itchier bump

French city-dwellers swap stifling apartments for cool hotel rooms

As France sweltered under one of the worst heatwaves ever recorded this week, city dwellers scrambled for any escape they could find, with many checking

Catholic bishops call for humane treatment of migrants during US-Mexico border Mass

More than 100 Catholic bishops, nuns, priests and parishioners joined a procession across the U.S.-Mexico border on Friday evening, urging

A widespread, searing heat dome settles over the US this week

A widespread, searing heat dome settles over the US this week

US auto safety regulator closes evaluation of 441,002 Honda Odyssey vehicles after recall

The U.S.

States seek to lower drug prices by targeting the companies that manage them for health plans

Legislators across the U.S. are trying to lower prescription costs by reining in big companies that handle drug coverage for health insurers

Venezuelans take search for the missing into their own hands as earthquake death toll climbs

Venezuelans took the search for missing loved ones into their own hands in the aftermath of back-to-back earthquakes

Venezuela quake toll tops 900, search intensifies for hundreds trapped

Desperate Venezuelans and rescue teams raced to find survivors on Friday as the death toll from twin earthquakes rose above

Newly released video shows Connecticut prison officers striking inmate before he died

A Connecticut judge has publicly released a video showing correctional officers striking an inmate multiple times and pepper spraying him before he died in 2018

Mike Trout will likely turn down invitation to participate in All-Star Home Run Derby

Mike Trout says he is unlikely to participate in the All-Star Home Run Derby in Philadelphia because of his strained right hamstring

Complaint seeks answers on Scouting America's transgender policy after Pentagon deal

A gay rights activist is suing the Defense Department to answer a simple question: Did Scouting America actually ban transgender members in a deal with the Pentagon

New Mexico opens criminal probe of DEA after agents allowed fentanyl shipments to hit streets

New Mexico's attorney general has opened a criminal investigation into claims that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration allowed hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to reach the streets

US starts vaccine effort for Ebola Bundibugyo as outbreak spreads

The U.S. is working on finding a vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola while sending an experimental treatment and preparing diagnostic tests to help contain the

FDA declines to approve Sobi's gout therapy on concerns over manufacturing

The U.S.

Fear grips Haitian communities after Supreme Court ruling unwinds protection from deportation

Fear is ricocheting through Haitian communities across the United States after the Supreme Court decided to allow the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disasters

Appeals court rejects Trump EPA bid to abandon rule restricting deadly soot pollution

A federal appeals court has rejected the Environmental Protection Agency’s attempt to abandon a Biden-era rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution

Her son died at swim school. Now she has a message for parents: stay there and watch your children.

Her son died at swim school. Now she has a message for parents: stay there and watch your children.

Virginia man uses art to heal after years in prison, mental health battle

Virginia man uses art to heal after years in prison, mental health battle

700+ dogs missing: Excavations at NorCal animal rescue reveal mass graves, decomposing animals

700+ dogs missing: Excavations at NorCal animal rescue reveal mass graves, decomposing animals

Hundreds more reported bear sightings in Colorado this year due to mild winter, officials say

Hundreds more reported bear sightings in Colorado this year due to mild winter, officials say

Virginia officer and bystanders team up to rescue woman trapped in sinkhole

Virginia officer and bystanders team up to rescue woman trapped in sinkhole

Veteran says he got help at West Palm Beach's Hanley Center after years of drug addiction

Veteran says he got help at West Palm Beach's Hanley Center after years of drug addiction

US court rejects EPA bid to ease regulations for coal-fired power plants

A U.S. federal appeals court on Friday rejected the Environmental Protection Agency's bid to withdraw Biden-era limits on soot

UN rights chief calls for investigations into US deaths in immigration custody

The United Nations human rights chief on Friday called for independent investigations into deaths of people in U.S.

Coloradan's 100,000-piece military uniform collection tells stories of those who served

Coloradan's 100,000-piece military uniform collection tells stories of those who served

Shi'ite Muslims mark their holiest day in war-battered Lebanon

Chanting rhythmically in the summer sun, the men marched through the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh as

Europe on high alert as killer heat set to move east and south

Health authorities across Europe were on high alert on Friday as a killer heatwave

Cannabis shops at risk of closing amid new federal law

Cannabis shops at risk of closing amid new federal law

US CDC raises Ebola outbreak response to highest level

The U.S.

Haleon among bidders for supplements maker Thorne, sources say

Consumer health company Haleon bid for U.S. supplements firm Thorne, sources said on Friday, at a time when Haleon has been

'I took action and saved her life': New York student saves neighbor's life

'I took action and saved her life': New York student saves neighbor's life

Congressional panel investigating Epstein subpoenas Leon Black

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Black women's non-profit awards grants to local Southern groups as part of joy-filled tour

Organizations supporting Black women and girls in the American South are receiving a boost this summer

'Praying that they keep their eyes open': Former YRTC staffer sentenced, a victim's family reacts

'Praying that they keep their eyes open': Former YRTC staffer sentenced, a victim's family reacts

Man accused of setting Virginia Councilman Lee Vogler on fire sentenced to life in prison, will serve 40 yrs.

Man accused of setting Virginia Councilman Lee Vogler on fire sentenced to life in prison, will serve 40 yrs.

Police say man tossed drugs during traffic stop as officers prepared to release him with warning

Police say man tossed drugs during traffic stop as officers prepared to release him with warning

Family of quadriplegic teen displaced after tree crashes into rental

Family of quadriplegic teen displaced after tree crashes into rental

Building Better Men: How a Detroit program helps boys plant the seeds for emotional strength

Building Better Men: How a Detroit program helps boys plant the seeds for emotional strength

'Partially consumed vodka bottle' found in now-fired Florida police chief's vehicle after crash

'Partially consumed vodka bottle' found in now-fired Florida police chief's vehicle after crash

Venezuelans hope online posts will bring news of missing after devastating earthquakes

People in Venezuela and abroad are desperately searching for loved ones after two powerful earthquakes struck Wednesday evening

How to help those impacted by the Venezuela earthquakes

Two powerful earthquakes have rocked Venezuela, killing at least 188 people and trapping at least 200 in buildings

Flooding leads to road closures across Wichita, police respond to over 400 calls

Flooding leads to road closures across Wichita, police respond to over 400 calls

Tanker transporting ethanol overturns, forcing evacuations

Tanker transporting ethanol overturns, forcing evacuations

Lagos building collapse kills at least nine, authorities say

At least nine people were killed and many others injured on Thursday after a multi-storey building collapsed in Lagos , the state's commissioner for information said on

How dogs are helping aphasia patients improve their ability to speak: "This is the best thing ever"

How dogs are helping aphasia patients improve their ability to speak: "This is the best thing ever"

What is behind South Africa's anti-immigrant protests?

Protesters have told all undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa by Tuesday, ahead of anti-immigrant rallies that many fear will turn violent.

For Haitian women in Florida, the loss of TPS is more than an immigration law issue

The uncertainty of Haitian TPS status in the US is a significant source of stress for Haitian migrants, particularly women.

International aid heads to Venezuela after deadly earthquake

Rescuers, cash and other emergency aid are arriving in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes shattered areas in and around the capital Caracas and left thousands missing.

Air Canada flight diverted to Boston's Logan Airport due to "incapacitated" captain

Air Canada flight diverted to Boston's Logan Airport due to "incapacitated" captain

Australia plans to strengthen laws banning children from social media

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government is giving priority to strengthening the world's first laws that ban children younger than 16 from social media platforms

988's LGBTQ+ hotline to relaunch this year. But the group that helped start it might be excluded

The Trump administration is moving to restart the specialized LGBTQ+ option for youth who contact the 988 crisis intervention hotline, but the group that helped pioneer the idea is being shut out

You always hurt the ones you love

You always hurt the ones you love

Europe’s record-shattering heat wave would have been ‘virtually impossible’ just a few decades ago. Here’s why

Europe’s record-shattering heat wave would have been ‘virtually impossible’ just a few decades ago. Here’s why

As people with Down Syndrome grow older, their chances of obtaining Alzheimer's increase, new research says

As people with Down Syndrome grow older, their chances of obtaining Alzheimer's increase, new research says

Paris Pride March moved to September after police order cancellation due to heatwave

Organisers of the Paris Pride March have moved Saturday's event to September after the police ordered it to be called off because of the heatwave that has stretched

Global trade in cocaine, methamphetamine is booming, UN drug report shows

The global trade in illicit drugs is booming, with cocaine production and seizures of methamphetamine at an all-time high, a United Nations report showed

On the streets and in hospitals, Venezuelans scramble to save lives after quake

Nearly 24 hours after devastating twin earthquakes in Venezuela, people in the coastal city of La Guaira were still

California voters will consider a measure in November to raise taxes on billionaires

Californians will vote in November on a controversial proposal to impose a one-time tax on billionaires to help fund federal funding cuts to healthcare for low-income people

Europe's heatwave 'virtually impossible' without climate change, scientists say

The record-breaking heatwave engulfing Western Europe would have been "virtually impossible" without human-caused climate change, which has made this

Europe's extreme heat would be impossible without climate change, scientists say

The record-breaking heat that’s scorching Europe day and night this month would not have been possible without climate change, according to a new study

Australia pledges tougher enforcement of social media ban for teens

Australia's prime minister vowed on Friday to bullet-proof laws supporting a social media ban for under-16s as the government prepares legal action against

Pilot's medical emergency forces flight to divert

An Air Canada flight operated by PAL Airlines from Newark to Halifax diverted to Boston after the captain suffered a medical emergency in the cockpit, prompting the first officer to safely take control and land the aircraft. The pilot was taken to a hospital, while the airline said all 61 passengers were unharmed.

Parents of former NFL player Doug Martin allege excessive police force led to his wrongful death

The parents of former NFL running back Doug Martin have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Oakland, California, police officers and an ambulance company

Trump nominates Chris Klomp as HHS second-in-command

Trump nominates Chris Klomp as HHS second-in-command

Judge blocks Trump plan that would limit graduate student loans in nursing and other fields

A federal judge has blocked part of a Trump administration plan that would have limited access to loans for students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy, public health and some other fields

74-year-old man becomes oldest inmate executed in modern Florida history

A 74-year-old man convicted of killing his wife has become the oldest person to be executed in modern Florida times

Judge blocks Tennessee from reporting sick children to immigration authorities, for now

A judge has temporarily ordered Tennessee not to give immigration authorities information about hundreds of sick and disabled immigrant children who are enrolled in a healthcare assistance program

Eric Cole opens with a 63 at the Travelers Championship to lead Scheffler and others by 1

Eric Cole left the Travelers Championship early last year because of a nasty stomach issue

Leaders and celebrities react after powerful quakes hit Venezuela

World leaders and Venezuela related celebrities are reacting with offers and solidarity after two powerful earthquakes shook the South American nation on Wednesday, killing at least 164 people, injuring more than 1,000 and trapping many beneath collapsed buildings

Venezuelans in the US rush to send aid to earthquake victims, but Caracas airport is closed

Venezuelan migrants living in the U.S. are rushing to send aid to family and friends stricken by devastating earthquakes in their home country

Paris sets up ban on drinking alcohol in public to deal with heatwave

Parisians will be banned from drinking alcohol in public from midday onwards on Friday in order to try and curb the health issues arising from the heatwave gripping France

Plane lands safely at Logan after pilot becomes incapacitated, Massport says

Plane lands safely at Logan after pilot becomes incapacitated, Massport says

'My attacker is an evil, violent individual.' 40 years given for setting Vogler ablaze

'My attacker is an evil, violent individual.' 40 years given for setting Vogler ablaze

Britain, Switzerland break June temperature record as  deadly heatwave grips Europe

The temperature in Britain and Switzerland hit record highs for June on Thursday as large parts of Western Europe were in the

Mom's Meals helps feed Iowa's homeless youth

Mom's Meals helps feed Iowa's homeless youth

What does Bayer's US Supreme Court win mean for the thousands of Roundup lawsuits?

The U.S.

DEA asks watchdog to investigate claims that agents permitted fentanyl to hit the streets

The federal Drug Enforcement Administration has asked the U.S. Justice Department’s internal watchdog to investigate a whistleblower’s claims that DEA agents permitted hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to hit the streets of New Mexico

North Carolina woman accused of choking 3 children and pouring hot wax on them

North Carolina woman accused of choking 3 children and pouring hot wax on them

Kansas City boy recovering from burns sends birthday message to Lionel Messi

Kansas City boy recovering from burns sends birthday message to Lionel Messi

Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against the maker of Roundup weedkiller

The Supreme Court has sided with the maker of Roundup weedkiller, blocking thousands of lawsuits alleging it failed to warn users the product could cause cancer

The 2 earthquakes that struck Venezuela are known as a 'doublet.' Here's how they happen

The deadly earthquakes that have struck Venezuela’s northern coast were an event known as a “doublet.”

Albuquerque braces for continued heat as families and construction workers navigate rising temperatures

Albuquerque braces for continued heat as families and construction workers navigate rising temperatures

Questions about resume gaps are expected. Here's how job seekers can address them

Explaining a gap on a resume can be daunting for people seeking work

A pilot incapacitated, a crash landing and a close call. What we know about the latest aviation incidents

A pilot incapacitated, a crash landing and a close call. What we know about the latest aviation incidents

Fox found in bathtub after walking through cat door of Pittsburgh home

Fox found in bathtub after walking through cat door of Pittsburgh home

In sweltering French hospital, air-conditioned waiting room offers some relief

In a private hospital just south of Paris, the most

Denver Transplant Games sets Guinness World Record for most living donors, recipients in one place at one time

Denver Transplant Games sets Guinness World Record for most living donors, recipients in one place at one time

Woman suffers severe burns and heat stroke after falling asleep at community pool

Woman suffers severe burns and heat stroke after falling asleep at community pool

Juvenile detention facility opens holistic healing studio to reduce recidivism

Juvenile detention facility opens holistic healing studio to reduce recidivism

A cat at a shelter is helping dogs find forever homes

A cat at a shelter is helping dogs find forever homes

At least 6 injured, hazmat teams deployed after water plant explosion

At least 6 injured, hazmat teams deployed after water plant explosion

Victoire's Marie-Philip Poulin played through a torn ACL and is set for surgery in July

Montreal Victoire captain Marie-Philip Poulin revealed Thursday she played through a torn ACL and a torn meniscus in her right knee to help the team capture the PWHL championship and is expected to be out indefinitely after surgery set for late July

Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert says she will miss Wimbledon after recurrence of ovarian cancer

Tennis Hall of Famer Chris Evert says her ovarian cancer has returned and treatment will prevent her from attending Wimbledon this year

US Supreme Court scales back Roundup cancer suits in win for Bayer

The U.S.

Europe endures another day of record-breaking heat, as countries warn it’s already killed hundreds

Europe endures another day of record-breaking heat, as countries warn it’s already killed hundreds

'Heat hazard' declared for F1's Austrian GP as Europe battles scorching weather

Formula 1 drivers will carry extra cooling gear for this week’s Austrian Grand Prix after “heat hazard” rules were activated as hot weather causes disruption across Europe

French soccer player drowns in the Rhone River as France swelters in a heat wave

A French soccer player with a second-division club has died from drowning during the heat wave that has gripped France

Supreme Court tosses $1.25 million verdict for man who says Roundup caused his cancer

Supreme Court tosses $1.25 million verdict for man who says Roundup caused his cancer

US Senator warns of administration plan to hastily remove over 500 unaccompanied migrant children

A U.S. senator is warning of a Trump administration plan to remove over 500 children from the country, bypassing legal protections, in a letter sent to U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Wednesday

US judge blocks Trump administration's new student loan restrictions

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from implementing a new rule that would impose lower federal student loan limits for people pursuing graduate

As Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak rages, knowledge gaps still challenge response

As scientists race to understand the growing Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo, medics say knowledge gaps are still

Service members would be able to sue the military over sexual assault and harassment under bipartisan bill

Service members would be able to sue the military over sexual assault and harassment under bipartisan bill

Get a load of this: Humans and great apes share similar giggles

A new study suggests humans and great apes have been giggling in similar ways dating back 15 million years

Company revives ancient watering method to help gardeners save water

Company revives ancient watering method to help gardeners save water

Germany's Merck boosts life sciences business with $11 billion bet on Bio-Techne

German drugmaker Merck KGaA said on Thursday it would buy U.S. firm Bio-Techne for $11.3 billion, its biggest deal in

Not cool at school: Europe’s classrooms struggle with the heat

At break time on Wednesday at the Harris Primary Academy Mayflower in Chafford Hundred, just east of London,

Major deals involving US drugmakers and biotechs over the past decade

Vertex Pharmaceuticals has agreed to buy Crinetics Pharmaceuticals for about $10 billion, expanding its reach beyond blood disorders and pain into rare endocrine diseases.

UK moves to criminalise gender and sexuality conversion therapies

Britain on Thursday set out plans to criminalise abusive and harmful therapies intended to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity.

Small crates, crematories and an unusual text: How authorities found a dog trainer was responsible for the deaths of 11 dogs

Small crates, crematories and an unusual text: How authorities found a dog trainer was responsible for the deaths of 11 dogs

Once roiled by sexual abuse issue, Southern Baptist leadership now downplays its extent

The new president of the Southern Baptist Convention says that the issue of sexual abuse in the denomination has been “weaponized” and politicized

Heatwave-hit London climate week spurs calls for faster action

London got a glimpse of the future normal during its eighth annual climate week after an event dedicated to discussing the

US prices for new drugs fell in 2025 as fewer costly gene therapies were launched

Launch prices for prescription medicines approved by U.S. regulators in 2025 fell from the previous year, but remained high at a median of $216,000 due to

What every man should know about his testicles, according to a urologist

What every man should know about his testicles, according to a urologist

Cal-Maine, others close to settling DOJ egg pricing probe, Bloomberg News reports

Cal-Maine Foods and other egg suppliers are close to resolving an investigation by the U.S.

Americans are inundated with suspected scams. New polling shows why few victims report them

A new AP-NORC poll shows that most Americans are inundated with scam attempts on a daily basis — and about 3 in 10 have personally lost money or personal information to scams

New Mexico governor calls for criminal probe of DEA allowing fentanyl shipments to hit streets

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is calling for a criminal investigation into whether federal authorities broke state law by allowing fentanyl pills to reach the streets

How one Indian textile worker copes with extreme heat in factory work and cramped living quarters

One of the groups worst affected by India’s climate-driven extreme summer heat is migrant, blue collar workers whose jobs require them to work in hot factory floors, often for hours without a break

Trump seeks more than $1.4 billion in Ebola funding from Congress

The White House is seeking more than $1.4 billion in new funds from Congress to address the widening Ebola virus outbreak,

Trump asks Congress for more funds to fight Iran, defying rebuke on war powers

President Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S.

Soto's status is unclear as Lindor gets ready to rejoin Mets, and Senga shifts to bullpen

Francisco Lindor is ready to rejoin the New York Mets just as Juan Soto deals with a back injury that may sideline him beyond Wednesday

Christian Pulisic feels 'great,' hopes to play for US in final World Cup group game vs Turkey

Christian Pulisic says he feels “great” now after missing one World Cup match with a calf injury

US Air Force requested to bring back mandatory flu shots weeks before basic training outbreak

US Air Force requested to bring back mandatory flu shots weeks before basic training outbreak

Sparks hit hard as Kelsey Plum sidelined indefinitely, out at least 10 games

Los Angeles Sparks guard Kelsey Plum is out indefinitely with a lower left leg injury

Billionaire Rennert-controlled company settles Peru lead poisoning case for $150 million

A business controlled by the American billionaire Ira Rennert reached a $150 million settlement in the United States with 1,373 Peruvians who claimed they were

Pentagon restores mandatory flu shots for all recruits as boot camp outbreak sickens nearly 300

The Pentagon says military boot camps are once again requiring flu vaccinations for all recruits

Europe swelters under deadly 'Omega' heatwave, more records broken

Western Europe was in the grip of a heatwave on Wednesday that claimed dozens of lives, disrupted power supplies,

Trump to seek more than $1.4 billion in Ebola funding from Congress

The White House is planning to seek more than $1.4 billion in new funds from Congress to address the widening Ebola virus outbreak as soon as

FACT FOCUS: Norway brought its own food to the World Cup. But not because it distrusts US products

Social media posts are focusing on what Norway is feeding its athletes as the team excels at the World Cup

Sacramento's cockroach problem is getting worse. Experts say this species is partly to blame

Sacramento's cockroach problem is getting worse. Experts say this species is partly to blame

No sweat: Sinner optimistic after pre-Wimbledon exhibition match in London heat wave

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner is feeling optimistic about his Wimbledon title defense after sweating through an exhibition match in a heat wave and confirming he underwent testing following his physical meltdown at the French Open

South African civil groups warn of dire impact as US phases out HIV program funding

Civil society organizations in South Africa says that adolescent girls and women are among the first to feel the impact of U.S. foreign aid cuts

Soccer-Pulisic says calf injury improving, hopes to return for US against Turkey

Christian Pulisic said he was feeling positive about his recovery from a calf injury and hopes to play a role in the United States' final World

US military requires flu vaccine for some after outbreak in Texas training center

The U.S. military has resumed requiring flu vaccines for some service members in an exception to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's guidance declaring the shots voluntary two months

Christian Pulisic hopes to play in USA’s final World Cup group stage match against Turkey

Christian Pulisic hopes to play in USA’s final World Cup group stage match against Turkey

US judge blocks DOJ from obtaining transgender care records from New York hospitals

A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the U.S.

Father and Daughter escape from House Fire

Father and Daughter escape from House Fire

Concerns grow over south Minneapolis homeless encampment near child care center

Concerns grow over south Minneapolis homeless encampment near child care center

How young coquí frogs balance the competing demands of growth and fighting disease

A new study tracks how young frogs are trying to avoid a deadly fungal infection.

Teens invited to "take over" Chicago City Hall during meeting on large teen gatherings

Teens invited to "take over" Chicago City Hall during meeting on large teen gatherings

Judge blocks Trump admin. from getting medical records of minors who received gender identity care at NYC hospitals

Judge blocks Trump admin. from getting medical records of minors who received gender identity care at NYC hospitals

Blind and visually impaired Vermont kids step outside of their comfort zones learning to skateboard

Blind and visually impaired Vermont kids step outside of their comfort zones learning to skateboard

Hantavirus quarantine ends for exposed cruise passengers, including two with NH ties

Hantavirus quarantine ends for exposed cruise passengers, including two with NH ties

New Jersey man awarded heroism medal remembers saving girl's life from rip current

New Jersey man awarded heroism medal remembers saving girl's life from rip current

In a visit to Capitol, Jessie Diggins and other Olympians push for climate change solutions

Olympian Jessie Diggins visited Capitol Hill with her four medals in hand to advocate for clean air, clean water and a healthy planet

What Europe's extreme heat can do to your body

Amid Europe's deadly heat wave, CNN's Laura Paddison looks at the effects of extreme heat on the human body.

Extreme heat is melting national records across Europe, with more coming Thursday

Extreme heat is melting national records across Europe, with more coming Thursday

Man dies after vehicle crashes into Pittsburgh-area creek

Man dies after vehicle crashes into Pittsburgh-area creek

US says chemical maker Chemours to pay $450M to settle 'forever chemicals' case

The Trump administration has reached a multi-state settlement with chemical giant Chemours Co. over years-long, illegal discharges of synthetic “forever chemicals” used to make products resistant to water, grease and stains

Judge temporarily blocks subpoenas in criminal probe of transgender care at New York hospitals

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals

Pfizer dismissed from US states' drug price-fixing lawsuit

Pfizer has been dismissed as a defendant in a sweeping antitrust lawsuit in which most U.S. states accused dozens of drugmakers and executives of fixing prices

Chemours agrees to $450 million settlement with US Justice Department over chemical release

The U.S.

Parents test technology that prevents teen drivers from speeding

Parents test technology that prevents teen drivers from speeding

Man functionally cured of sickle cell disease through gene therapy

Man functionally cured of sickle cell disease through gene therapy

Mother collects cans and organizes fundraisers to help daughter battling leukemia

Mother collects cans and organizes fundraisers to help daughter battling leukemia

US FDA officials say hiring picks up speed with more than 2,000 jobs to start

The U.S.

Joe's Lemonade Stand hopes to reach goal of $100K in 11th year fundraising for Gillette Children's

Joe's Lemonade Stand hopes to reach goal of $100K in 11th year fundraising for Gillette Children's

Ebola response worker who traveled from DRC to France is first in outbreak to test positive outside of Africa

Ebola response worker who traveled from DRC to France is first in outbreak to test positive outside of Africa

Pennsylvania coroners refuse to release autopsy reports – and that hinders research on deaths in custody

When coroners shield their records from public view, they’re not just violating the public trust. Often, they’re also breaking the law.

UN-commissioned experts accuse Israel of targeting Gaza children, repeat genocide claim

A team of independent experts commissioned by the United Nations has accused Israel of deliberately shooting children in Gaza and committing genocide

The hidden burnout crisis facing social media marketers

More than 2 in 5 social media marketers say they plan to leave their job within two years, and many cite insufficient mental health support from supervisors.

Beyond car seats and childproof pill bottles: A child psychologist explains how to empower kids to make safer choices

Unintentional injuries kill 20 US children every day. Building a family culture of safety can help them learn to make wise choices.

The hidden stakes of the birthright citizenship case: healthcare for babies

The hidden stakes of the birthright citizenship case: healthcare for babies

French health ministry confirms Ebola virus in doctor who worked in Congo