U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday an effort to annually screen servicemen’s testosterone levels while offering testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). The Pentagon chief […]
Can there ever really be “one China?”
For decades, Taiwan’s passport didn’t say “Taiwan” at all. It said something else: the Republic of China. But if Taiwan…
WHO certifies the Bahamas for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV
In a landmark achievement for Caribbean public health, the World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates The Bahamas for becoming the latest…
Tunisia validated by WHO as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Tunisia as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. This is a…
Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 20 May 2026
Public health awards Today at the World Health Assembly, six laureates from around the world received awards for…
Joint call by the President of the ICRC, the Director-General of WHO and the International President of MSF
Ten years ago, the UN Security Council unanimously adopted Resolution 2286 on health care in…
Gracie the giraffe: Why are exotic animals in Texas?
In mid-June, a giraffe named Gracie escaped from a ranch in Texas located about 100…
How the U.S., EU and U.K. Are Reshaping A.I. Governance
Companies can adapt to strict rules or light-touch oversight, but uncertainty is becoming the biggest…
Alabama’s new gerrymander does the one thing the Supreme Court still bans
Allen v. Milliganan Alabama redistricting case that is now before the Supreme Court for the…
East Potomac Golf Links: Will Trump take over a DC golf course?
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about…
Judge Apologizes to Alleged WHCD Attacker for Treatment in Jail
A judge issued an apology to Cole Tomas Allen, the alleged White House Correspondents’ Association…
Watch Live: Donald Trump Holds Rose Garden Lunch
President Donald Trump holds a Rose Garden Club lunch at the White House on Monday,…
GOP Rep. Gill on Lindsay Clancy: ‘We Have Gotten in a Habit of Medicalizing Evil’
During a Friday appearance on Fox News Channel’s “The Will Cain Show,” Rep. Brandon Gill…
President Trump’s Plan for D.C. Arch Wins Initial Approval: ‘A Fitting Commemoration of 250 Years’
A federal commission on Thursday granted President Donald Trump’s plan to build a European-style arch…
How A.I. Is Quietly Rewriting the Rules of Art Valuation
Rembrandt’s The Night Watch being examined by a robot at the Rijksmuseum in 2023. Photo by LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP via Getty Images The use of artificial […]
Superhuman’s CEO Is Putting A.I. Everywhere—Except in Human Judgment
Shishir Mehrotra sees A.I. becoming a constant workplace companion, but says the ability to choose the right problem remains uniquely human. Getty Images for HumanX […]
America 250: Can Philanthropy Rebuild Public Trust?
In an era of declining confidence in institutions, charitable organizations must prove their impact rather than assume public trust. Unsplash+ America is turning 250. It […]
Ilya Sutskever Details OpenAI Power Struggle in Musk-Altman Lawsuit
Ilya Sutskever, a former OpenAI executive and co-founder, now has a roughly $7 billion stake in the company. Photo by Benjamin Fanjoy/Getty Images The relationship […]
Mark Ruffalo Endorses Billionaire Tom Steyer for California Governor
Actor Mark Ruffalo has endorsed billionaire Tom Steyer in California’s governor race, even though the movie star regularly rails against billionaires. The Disney-Marvel star delivered […]
Meta’s Alexandr Wang Calls Muse Spark an ‘Appetizer’ in A.I. Push
Wang says Muse Spark is an early step, not Meta’s final answer in the A.I. race. Courtesy Bloomberg In early April, Meta unveiled Muse Spark, […]
Road deaths fall by 21% globally but stronger action is needed to save lives
Despite the addition of more than one billion motor-vehicles to the world’s roads, road traffic deaths declined by 21% between 2011 and 2025, according to […]
Watch Live: Donald Trump Holds a Roundtable Discussion on American Mining
President Donald Trump holds a roundtable discussion on American mining at the State Department on Friday, August 7. Trump has worked in his second term […]
Attacks on Ukraine’s health care increased by 20% in 2025
[ad_1] As Ukraine enters the fifth year of full-scale war, its people have endured the highest number of attacks on their health care in 2025 – increasing by nearly 20%…
Archaeologists Unearth Lifestyle of Native Americans at Cape Canaveral
[ad_1] Florida archaeology students are uncovering the behavior of indigenous people more than 2,000 years ago in the shadow of a location known for modern space exploration. University of Central…
Experience a Funtastic Travel Extravaganza at Travel Madness Expo 2026 with Metrobank
[ad_1] MANILA, Philippines — Pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable adventure! The Travel Madness Expo (TME) 2026 is proud to announce its official partnership with Metrobank, combining…
The importance of handwriting to our brains, explained
[ad_1] My parents started dating back in the ’80s and for a while, they were long-distance. Since this was before our current era of smartphones and email, one of the…
Canadian wildfires and the dirtiest air in the world
This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most…
James Franklin Blasts ‘Un-American’ Virginia Tech Penalty for High-Fiving Cadets
Virginia Tech Coach James Franklin was very unhappy with the “un-American” fine his team received…
Cyclospora diarrhea outbreak: the foods to avoid and the safe foods
Update, July 20, 2026, 2 pm ET: This story, first published July 17, has been…
Philippines Travel Guide: What Expats Should Know About Healthcare Abroad
Moving to the Philippines brings excitement and new opportunities. It also brings real decisions about…
How Chinese short dramas became AI content machines
The scene is from Carrying the Dragon King’s Babyone of the many hundreds of short…
Attacks on Ukraine’s health care increased by 20% in 2025
As Ukraine enters the fifth year of full-scale war, its people have endured the highest…
Fairmont Unveils “Wellness Without Walls” Global Campaign with Kylian Mbappé
Hong Kong – Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, the globally renowned luxury hospitality brand, today introduces…
6 Living Philanthropists Who Help Preserve America’s National Parks
As America nears its 250th birthday, billionaire philanthropy is reshaping how the country preserves its…
Widow of FSU mass shooting victim accuses OpenAI of assisting gunman’s rampage
The widow of a mass shooting victim at Florida State University has filed a lawsuit…
Are AI chatbots making us lose control of our brains?
This week I’ve been at SXSW London. There’s been music, film, and a lot—and I…
Colombia: Marxist Gustavo Petro Threatens ‘Civil War’ If Successor Governs
Outgoing president of Colombia Gustavo Petro held a press conference on Monday in which he…
Biggs wins GOP nomination, will challenge Democrat Hobbs for Arizona governor
PHOENIX — U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, a fierce ally of President Donald Trump and former…
Taiwan’s president lands in Eswatini in a trip delayed by lack of overflight clearance
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te said he arrived in the African nation of Eswatini on Saturday,…
Fire destroys a lab building on a University of South Florida campus
Firefighters worked through the night to extinguish a blaze at a laboratory on the University…
MeToo Starlets Silent on Chilling Graham Platner Accusations
The “Believe All Women” movement is dead, and Hollywood helped kill it. Industry starlets like Alyssa Milano popularized the term to attack President Donald Trump […]
Kimberly Guilfoyle riles Greeks with her cheerleading for McDonald’s
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle found herself in hot moussaka after promoting the opening of a new McDonald’s as a diplomatic win for both […]
Ex-real estate professional sentenced to 55 months in prison for $2.25M fraud
A former real estate professional who drained a retirement investment fund to finance a luxury lifestyle — including a custom pink Tesla and an 8.5-carat […]
‘Simpsons’ Standout Goes Full Trump Derangement Syndrome
Few comic artists are as underrated as Harry Shearer. The 82-year-old actor was part of 1984’s “This Is Spinal Tap” mockumentary, more than enough to […]
The Trump admin’s biofuels policy could be a disaster for the world’s rainforests
The modern soybean is one of the world’s miracle technologies, capable of cheaply, efficiently, and healthfully supplying protein and other nutrients to billions of people. […]
Padres Prospect Self-Deports to Mexico After Pleading Guilty to Human Smuggling
The San Diego Padres have lost one of their top prospects, under very, very unusual circumstances. Humberto Cruz, a top pitching prospect and fifth-overall prospect […]
Report: Iran Puts $10 Million Bounty on the Head of Barron Trump
An Iranian state television outlet has reportedly broadcast a “news segment” detailing efforts to locate and murder President Donald Trump’s 20-year-old son Barron, including a […]
Booker: Iran’s Leader Had Fatwa Against Nukes Until Trump Blew Things Up, They Still Have Enriched Uranium
On Friday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Situation Room,” Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) said that the Iranian regime “still has their highly-enriched uranium” and also said that […]
Stanford Economist Erik Brynjolfsson’s Mindful Take on A.I.’s Impact
From student anxieties to vibe-coding, Brynjolfsson frames A.I. as a tool that amplifies intention rather than replaces workers. Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Unfinished […]