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WHO says vaccinations save millions in Africa, but US aid cuts and Iran war threaten progress

The World Health Organization says vaccination programs across Africa have saved more than 50 million lives over the past five decades, but progress is slowing in some countries

WHO says vaccinations save millions in Africa, but US aid cuts and Iran war threaten progress
Crime|Health

Family seeks justice after district attorney declines to prosecute drivers who hit bicyclist

Family seeks justice after district attorney declines to prosecute drivers who hit bicyclist

Family seeks justice after district attorney declines to prosecute drivers who hit bicyclist
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Technology

US faces demand to restore $350 million in federal funding to help power Puerto Rico

Nearly 200 organizations are urging the Trump administration and Puerto Rico’s governor to restore $350 million in federal funding that was meant to finance the installation of rooftop solar and battery systems for 12,000 low-income families across the U.S. territory

US faces demand to restore $350 million in federal funding to help power Puerto Rico
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Woman who built B-29 bombers during World War II celebrates her 101st birthday with her family

Woman who built B-29 bombers during World War II celebrates her 101st birthday with her family

Woman who built B-29 bombers during World War II celebrates her 101st birthday with her family
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Patients scramble to find estrogen patches as shortage worsens after US FDA champions use

A surge in demand since last year for estrogen patches to ease menopause symptoms has strained supplies and led to shortages, sparking a scramble

Patients scramble to find estrogen patches as shortage worsens after US FDA champions use
Health|Science|World

US CDC delays publishing report showing COVID vaccine benefits, WaPo reports

The acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has delayed publication of a CDC report showing the COVID-19 vaccine cut the likelihood of emergency

US CDC delays publishing report showing COVID vaccine benefits, WaPo reports
Health|World

Lebanon's hospitals may run out of vital medical supplies within days, WHO warns 

Some of Lebanon's hospitals could run out of life-saving trauma medical kits within days as supplies near depletion following mass casualties from

Lebanon's hospitals may run out of vital medical supplies within days, WHO warns 
Business|Economy|Health|US|World

US FAA proposes fining American, Southwest over alleged drug, alcohol violations

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US FAA proposes fining American, Southwest over alleged drug, alcohol violations
Health|Science

New drug created at Northwestern helps pancreatic cancer patients live longer, oncologist says

New drug created at Northwestern helps pancreatic cancer patients live longer, oncologist says

New drug created at Northwestern helps pancreatic cancer patients live longer, oncologist says
Economy|Health|Science|World

US fertility rates drop to record low in 2025 as births fall

The U.S. fertility rate hit a record low last year, extending a nearly two-decade decline, provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

US fertility rates drop to record low in 2025 as births fall
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Amazon to stock Lilly's new weight-loss pill at US kiosks, offer same-day delivery

Amazon.com said on Thursday its pharmacy unit will stock Eli Lilly's new weight-loss pill at kiosks located at some of the company's primary care clinics

Amazon to stock Lilly's new weight-loss pill at US kiosks, offer same-day delivery
Business|Crime|Economy|Health|US

McKinsey to contribute $125 million to Purdue bankruptcy over opioid sales advice

Consulting firm McKinsey & Co has agreed to contribute $125 million to Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy settlement, resolving potential legal claims over

McKinsey to contribute $125 million to Purdue bankruptcy over opioid sales advice
Business|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Unilever to buy supplements brand Grüns, boosting wellbeing focus post food spin-off

Unilever said on Thursday it will buy U.S.-based nutritional supplements brand Grüns for an undisclosed amount, as the British consumer goods giant increases its focus on wellbeing

Unilever to buy supplements brand Grüns, boosting wellbeing focus post food spin-off
Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

Scientists stunned as chimpanzees turn on friends in killing spree

For two decades, researchers observed members of the Ngogo chimpanzee group of Kibale National Park in Uganda spend their days eating fruits and leaves, resting,

Scientists stunned as chimpanzees turn on friends in killing spree
Health|Political|Science|World

Kennedy broadens vaccine advisory panel's role to focus on risks

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Kennedy broadens vaccine advisory panel's role to focus on risks
Education|Health|Political|US

University of Michigan's next president has brain cancer so won't take job

The next president at the University of Michigan says he can’t take the job because of brain cancer

University of Michigan's next president has brain cancer so won't take job
Health|Science

One type of exercise can cut your risk of developing 8 diseases

One type of exercise can cut your risk of developing 8 diseases

One type of exercise can cut your risk of developing 8 diseases
Africa|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

Israel seeks Lebanon talks after bombardments threaten Iran truce

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he is seeking direct talks

Israel seeks Lebanon talks after bombardments threaten Iran truce
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

At Beirut hospital, grieving families identify mangled bodies after Israeli strikes

Ambulances arriving at a Beirut hospital on Thursday bypassed the emergency room and drove straight to the morgue, where exhausted medics

At Beirut hospital, grieving families identify mangled bodies after Israeli strikes
Health|Political|Science|World

Cambodia's king undergoing treatment for prostate cancer

Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni said on Friday he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is undergoing treatment in China.  

Cambodia's king undergoing treatment for prostate cancer
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|MidEast|Political|World

World Food Programme warns Lebanon facing food security crisis due to Iran war

Lebanon is facing a food security crisis due to Israel's offensive against militant group Hezbollah, which has disrupted supplies of goods and pushed

World Food Programme warns Lebanon facing food security crisis due to Iran war
Business|Health|Travel|World

Airline pilots fear retribution over refusing to fly in Middle East, aviators' group says

Airline pilots who have safety concerns about flying in the Middle East during the Iran war have told a global

Airline pilots fear retribution over refusing to fly in Middle East, aviators' group says
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Science

Why women in groups face a ‘collaboration penalty’ that solo female stars like Taylor Swift and Coco Gauff escape

All-women groups, whether in sports, music or business, are consistently underpaid compared to men. They’re seen as more threatening to the status quo.

Why women in groups face a ‘collaboration penalty’ that solo female stars like Taylor Swift and Coco Gauff escape
Business|Finance|Health|Technology|World

Meta pulls ads aimed at recruiting plaintiffs for social media addiction lawsuits

Meta Platforms said on Thursday it is pulling ads from Facebook and Instagram aimed at recruiting new plaintiffs for ongoing litigation accusing it

Meta pulls ads aimed at recruiting plaintiffs for social media addiction lawsuits
Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Ads for GLP-1 drugs are flooding the internet – here’s how to know if it’s safe to buy them online

The thriving market in online, counterfeit GLP-1 drugs that do not meet FDA criteria poses serious risks to consumers.

Ads for GLP-1 drugs are flooding the internet – here’s how to know if it’s safe to buy them online
Environment|Health|Science

Salty drinking water could be increasing your blood pressure – people living in coastal areas are most at risk

As sea levels rise, increasing amounts of salt water are leaking into freshwater supplies worldwide.

Salty drinking water could be increasing your blood pressure – people living in coastal areas are most at risk
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Hyundai to recall over 294,000 US vehicles over seat belt anchor defect

Hyundai Motor America is recalling 294,128 vehicles in the U.S. due to a defect that could cause seat belt anchors to detach, the U.S.

Hyundai to recall over 294,000 US vehicles over seat belt anchor defect
Business|Education|Health|Technology|World

Meta must face youth addiction lawsuit by Massachusetts, court rules

Meta Platforms must face a lawsuit by Massachusetts' attorney general alleging the company designed its Instagram social media platform to addict children,

Meta must face youth addiction lawsuit by Massachusetts, court rules
Health|Political|World

Iran's new supreme leader has severe and disfiguring wounds, sources say

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is still recovering from severe facial and leg injuries suffered in the airstrike that killed

Iran's new supreme leader has severe and disfiguring wounds, sources say
Education|Health

Now 5, Minnesota boy who received heart transplant at 10 months old making remarkable progress

Now 5, Minnesota boy who received heart transplant at 10 months old making remarkable progress

Now 5, Minnesota boy who received heart transplant at 10 months old making remarkable progress
Europe|Health|World

Gaza aid flotilla aims to break Israeli blockade

A second flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza was due to set sail on Sunday from the Spanish port of Barcelona, aiming to try to break the Israeli

Gaza aid flotilla aims to break Israeli blockade
Crime|Environment|Health|US|World

Pileup of about 70 vehicles on Interstate 70 in Colorado sends 8 to the hospital

Officials say crashes involving about 70 vehicles have bottlenecked a section of a snowy Colorado highway and sent eight people to the hospital

Pileup of about 70 vehicles on Interstate 70 in Colorado sends 8 to the hospital
Crime|Health|Science|Technology|World

Crisis contractor for OpenAI, Anthropic eyes a move to combat extremism

People who show violent extremist tendencies on ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence platforms could be directed in the future to human and chatbot‑based

Crisis contractor for OpenAI, Anthropic eyes a move to combat extremism
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Millions of people in Sudan surviving on one meal a day as food crisis deepens, NGOs say

Millions of people in Sudan are surviving on just one meal a day, as the country's food crisis deepens and threatens to spread, according to a report

Millions of people in Sudan surviving on one meal a day as food crisis deepens, NGOs say
Education|Entertainment|Health|Political|Technology|World

Social media platforms need to stop never-ending scrolling, UK's Starmer says

Social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok need to take action to stop young users wasting hours mindlessly scrolling never-ending videos, British Prime Minister

Social media platforms need to stop never-ending scrolling, UK's Starmer says
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Colombia to control hippo population through euthanasia

Colombia will launch a plan in the second half of 2026 to control its invasive hippopotamus population, including euthanizing an initial 80 animals, Environment Minister

Colombia to control hippo population through euthanasia
Business|Economy|Food|Health|World

JBS reaches deal with US meatpacking workers who went on strike

JBS employees ratified a two-year labor agreement with the world's largest meatpacker after a three-week strike disrupted operations at a massive

JBS reaches deal with US meatpacking workers who went on strike
Crime|Health|World

Sixteen people have died in US immigration custody this year, ICE says

At least 16 immigrants have died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody from January 2026 through early April, according to ICE.

Sixteen people have died in US immigration custody this year, ICE says
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Britney Spears enters rehab after arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence

Britney Spears voluntarily checked into rehab on Sunday following her March arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence, a representative

Britney Spears enters rehab after arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Red Cross calls consecutive strikes in Lebanon 'gravely concerning'

The International Committee of the Red Cross said it was deeply

Red Cross calls consecutive strikes in Lebanon 'gravely concerning'
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Texas attorney general probes Lululemon over potential 'forever chemicals' in its activewear

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into athleisure brand Lululemon over the potential presence of "forever chemicals" in its activewear, he said on

Texas attorney general probes Lululemon over potential 'forever chemicals' in its activewear
Americas|Crime|Health|Sports|World

New trial over soccer legend Maradona's death begins in Argentina

A new trial over the death of Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona will begin on Tuesday, with seven members of his medical team charged with

New trial over soccer legend Maradona's death begins in Argentina
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Health|Science|World

GSK sees blockbuster potential in targeted cancer therapy after promising early data

British drugmaker GSK's experimental targeted cancer drug Mo-rez has blockbuster potential, its head of oncology research has told reporters, after early

GSK sees blockbuster potential in targeted cancer therapy after promising early data
Health|Sports|Travel|World

Britain's Prince Harry speaks of struggles of fatherhood on Australia tour

Britain's Prince Harry spoke on Wednesday of the struggles of early fatherhood, as he visited a Melbourne football club on the second day of his tour of

Britain's Prince Harry speaks of struggles of fatherhood on Australia tour
Health|Political|Science|US|World

White House favors former deputy surgeon general to lead CDC

The White House is considering nominating former Deputy Surgeon General Erica Schwartz to run the Centers for Disease Control

White House favors former deputy surgeon general to lead CDC
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Food|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Trump's voting restrictions bill may fail, but parts live on in 23 states

The SAVE America Act looks set to die in Congress, but 23 mostly Republican-led U.S. states have recently changed their voting procedures to mirror key aspects of

Trump's voting restrictions bill may fail, but parts live on in 23 states
Health|Science|World

Mail-order dominates US abortion pill dispensing

U.S. pharmacies are largely filling prescriptions for the abortion pill mifepristone via mail-order in states permitting telehealth access to the

Mail-order dominates US abortion pill dispensing
Health|Science|Technology

Why many Americans are turning to AI for health advice, according to recent polls

Many Americans are turning to artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT for health advice

Why many Americans are turning to AI for health advice, according to recent polls
Health|World

Aid groups use land routes to deliver humanitarian relief to Iran

International humanitarian groups said on Tuesday they had sent emergency relief through overland routes to Iran, some of their first deliveries of aid since U.S.-Israeli

Aid groups use land routes to deliver humanitarian relief to Iran
Business|Economy|Health|Technology

States, insurers await needed details to implement new US Medicaid work rules

The Trump administration's new law that Americans must work or volunteer to qualify for Medicaid

States, insurers await needed details to implement new US Medicaid work rules
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Technology

In India, $1 housekeepers spark a consumer, worker frenzy despite safety risks

At Indian startup Pronto's training hub, women hone their chopping and mopping skills while learning how to send SOS signals if they

In India, $1 housekeepers spark a consumer, worker frenzy despite safety risks
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Health|World

Raffle winner thrilled to claim a $1 million Picasso with a $117 ticket

A Parisian art enthusiast has won a Pablo Picasso painting with a $117 raffle ticket

Raffle winner thrilled to claim a $1 million Picasso with a $117 ticket
Crime|Health|Sports

Jarren Duran directs obscene gesture toward fan at Minnesota and says fan told him to kill himself

Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran directed an obscene gesture toward a fan at Target Field as he returned to the dugout after a fifth-inning groundout in Boston’s 6-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins

Jarren Duran directs obscene gesture toward fan at Minnesota and says fan told him to kill himself
Economy|Education|Health|World

'Blend' countries pay billions extra as access to cheap multilateral loans narrows

Developing nations are paying tens of billions of dollars extra to fund infrastructure, education and health projects due to inadequate access to

'Blend' countries pay billions extra as access to cheap multilateral loans narrows
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

J&J tops first-quarter profit estimates even as Stelara sales plunge

Johnson & Johnson beat first-quarter earnings expectations on Tuesday and raised its full-year forecast, as strong demand for cancer drug

J&J tops first-quarter profit estimates even as Stelara sales plunge
Business|Health|Science|Technology

Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk partners with OpenAI to speed drug development

Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk, which has fallen behind Eli Lilly in the immensely lucrative weight-loss drug market, said on Tuesday it is partnering with

Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk partners with OpenAI to speed drug development
Celebrity|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel|World

Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia to a muted welcome

Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan landed in Australia on Tuesday for a four-day visit with engagements covering sport, mental health and veterans'

Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia to a muted welcome
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health

Camp Mystic director breaks down in court saying he wished he had more information before catastrophic flood

Camp Mystic director breaks down in court saying he wished he had more information before catastrophic flood

Camp Mystic director breaks down in court saying he wished he had more information before catastrophic flood
Business|Health|Science|Technology

Amazon launches AI research tool to speed early-stage drug discovery

Amazon's cloud unit on Tuesday launched Amazon Bio Discovery, an artificial intelligence application designed to speed early-stage drug discovery

Amazon launches AI research tool to speed early-stage drug discovery
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli fire kills 11 in Gaza, including two children, medics say

Israeli fire killed at least 11 Palestinians, including two children, in separate incidents across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday,

Israeli fire kills 11 in Gaza, including two children, medics say
Entertainment|Health|Sports

Orioles manager Craig Albernaz returns — with a broken jaw — a day after being hit by a foul ball

Baltimore Orioles manager Craig Albernaz says he has more than a half-dozen fractures in his cheek area and a broken jaw after being hit by a foul ball, but he's relieved to avoid surgery and says he doesn’t need his jaw wired

Orioles manager Craig Albernaz returns — with a broken jaw — a day after being hit by a foul ball
Health

Former UCLA gynecologist pleads guilty to sex abuse after previous conviction was overturned

A former University of California, Los Angeles, gynecologist has pleaded guilty to sexual abuse charges in connection with the sexual assault of several patients over his career, after an appeals court reversed his conviction earlier this year

Former UCLA gynecologist pleads guilty to sex abuse after previous conviction was overturned
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Camp Mystic official testifies that deaths still haven't officially been reported to state agency

The medical officer for the Texas summer camp where 27 girls were killed in a flood last year has testified that she still has not officially reported the deaths to the state health agency that regulates camps

Camp Mystic official testifies that deaths still haven't officially been reported to state agency
Crime|Education|Health

WATCH: Video shows moments Pauls Valley principal tackled gunman before being shot

WATCH: Video shows moments Pauls Valley principal tackled gunman before being shot

WATCH: Video shows moments Pauls Valley principal tackled gunman before being shot
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Bike program pays commuters to ditch their cars

Bike program pays commuters to ditch their cars

Bike program pays commuters to ditch their cars
Business|Education|Health|Technology|World

Massachusetts court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kids

Massachusetts’ highest court heard oral arguments Friday in the state’s lawsuit arguing that Meta designed features on Facebook and Instagram to make them addictive to young users

Massachusetts court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kids
Economy|Health|Political|World

Lebanon and Israel hold first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington

Lebanon and Israel have held direct diplomatic talks for the first time in decades

Lebanon and Israel hold first direct diplomatic talks in decades in Washington
Crime|Health|Sports|World

New trial over Diego Maradona's death resumes in Argentina against 7 health care professionals

The trial of seven health care professionals accused of negligence in the death of Diego Maradona has resumed in Argentina

New trial over Diego Maradona's death resumes in Argentina against 7 health care professionals
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Neighbor battles Parkinson's with Bob Ross style paintings as Nebraska sees highest rates

Neighbor battles Parkinson's with Bob Ross style paintings as Nebraska sees highest rates

Neighbor battles Parkinson's with Bob Ross style paintings as Nebraska sees highest rates
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|US

Dozens gather for vigil in honor of girl, 10, fatally struck by car in Massachusetts

Dozens gather for vigil in honor of girl, 10, fatally struck by car in Massachusetts

Dozens gather for vigil in honor of girl, 10, fatally struck by car in Massachusetts
Health|Science

Some people don’t lose weight with GLP-1s. Evidence is building that the drugs are helping anyway

Some people don’t lose weight with GLP-1s. Evidence is building that the drugs are helping anyway

Some people don’t lose weight with GLP-1s. Evidence is building that the drugs are helping anyway
Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Ultraprocessed foods are turning human thighs into well-marbled steaks

Ultraprocessed foods are turning human thighs into well-marbled steaks

Ultraprocessed foods are turning human thighs into well-marbled steaks
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health

New federal figures reveal 1 in 3 US households struggle to pay energy bills, but the reality is likely even worse

Households once confident they could afford energy costs are at risk of falling behind on their bills and are making hard trade-offs to keep the lights on.

New federal figures reveal 1 in 3 US households struggle to pay energy bills, but the reality is likely even worse
Environment|Health|Science

Antibiotics can trigger bacteria to release bubbles of inflammation tinder, making it harder to treat infection

Bacteria don’t quietly die when exposed to antibiotics – they actively respond in ways that in turn change how your body responds to infection.

Antibiotics can trigger bacteria to release bubbles of inflammation tinder, making it harder to treat infection