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.
July 11, 2026
Fermented foods are trending, but experts say they are not all the same
July 11, 2026
In an era of ‘baddies,’ companies are racing to keep up with the influencer economy
July 11, 2026
Michigan Democrats are angry at their party. Abdul El-Sayed thinks he knows why
July 11, 2026
The mistakes foreigners make when bathing naked in Japan
July 11, 2026
US citizen working in DR Congo tests positive for Ebola
July 11, 2026
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.
July 11, 2026
Martha Lillard, the last U.S. polio patient using an iron lung, has died at 78 in Oklahoma
July 11, 2026
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
July 11, 2026
Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, is appealing the verdict of a landmark social media addiction lawsuit in Los Angeles
July 11, 2026
A passenger on board a flight from Greece to Germany was partially sucked out of a window when it broke soon after takeoff
July 10, 2026
The New York Times in a court filing on Friday accused the U.S.
July 11, 2026
PFAS pesticides approved after EPA adopts new toxicity definition
July 11, 2026
Baptisms, heat, MAHA: A look back at 16 days of Trump’s Great American State Fair
July 11, 2026
Health experts advise washing hands and produce amid a significant outbreak of a parasitic infection in Michigan, affecting more than 1,500 people
July 11, 2026
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
July 11, 2026
Environmental DNA contained in a small sample of water, sand or even air can reveal the presence of people, wildlife and pathogens, helping researchers track where they’ve migrated.
July 07, 2026
Victims of Spanish wildfires killed while trying to escape along river bed ‘trap’
July 10, 2026
Kentucky woman says she was left 'for dead' after truck hit her on Preston Highway
July 11, 2026
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
July 10, 2026
Families withdraw lawsuit over New Hampshire's transgender athlete law
July 11, 2026
Detective links deaths to unlicensed living facilities run by couple in Florida
July 10, 2026
The U.S.
July 10, 2026
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
July 10, 2026
California woman shot during attempted carjacking in Mexico
July 10, 2026
Several cats, kittens rescued from York County hoarding situation
July 10, 2026
Arizona teen honored for helping elderly woman with dementia in 100+ degree heat
July 10, 2026
Ohio community teaches kids with Down syndrome, other disabilities to ride bikes, honoring beloved cyclist
July 10, 2026
An outbreak of diarrhea caused by a parasite has hit thousands of people. Here’s how to stay safe
July 09, 2026
Arizona seniors among highest risk for heat-related death, groups trying to change that
July 10, 2026
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
July 10, 2026
From homeless to a place of their own: How ‘A Tiny Home for Good’ is helping people rebuild their lives
July 10, 2026
Most of America’s Lower 48 states are about to swelter under an unusually large, strong and long-lasting heat dome
July 10, 2026
At least 12 people died attempting to flee a wildfire in southern Spain and 23 were missing, officials said
July 10, 2026
Two communication scholars explain how what Americans eat became shorthand for who they are.
July 10, 2026
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
July 10, 2026
The EU charged Meta Platforms' Instagram and Facebook on Friday with breaching its tech rules, with regulators targeting features they say are designed to
July 10, 2026
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
July 10, 2026
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
July 10, 2026
The European Union is accusing Meta of breaching social media laws by designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive
July 10, 2026
Child’s rape and murder in India sparks mob and police killings
July 10, 2026
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
July 10, 2026
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 (
July 10, 2026
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
July 10, 2026
McConnell was loaded into ambulance on a stretcher, according to eyewitness and new video
July 10, 2026
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
July 10, 2026
Millions who rely on US-funded HIV/AIDS programs face uncertainty as financial cliff looms
July 10, 2026
Torrential rains bring devastating floods to a Chinese city – and a snake invasion
July 10, 2026
African countries have secured $900 million in new financial commitments to expand access to clean cooking
July 10, 2026
Akiko Sugaya wheels a cart through the alley-like streets of eastern Tokyo selling tofu, the protein-rich staple favored in much of Asia
July 10, 2026
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
July 10, 2026
The U.S.
July 10, 2026
Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection that causes severe diarrhea
July 09, 2026
Disease outbreaks, poor sanitation, lack of access to clean water, and disruptions to basic medical care could pose the greatest health risks
July 09, 2026
Munetaka Murakami is expected to return to the slumping Chicago White Sox on Friday night after being sidelined by a strained right hamstring
July 10, 2026
Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to launch into space, has died
July 10, 2026
Dozens hurt after MTA bus crashes into several cars and FedEx building in Maryland: "Like a war scene"
July 10, 2026
Victims of last month's powerful earthquakes in Venezuela are flooding relief services
July 10, 2026
The U.S.
July 10, 2026
Hero runs into flames to save man from burning truck in Wisconsin
July 10, 2026
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
July 09, 2026
Lifeguards warn of hazardous surf at California beaches, announce free life jacket stations
July 10, 2026
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.
July 09, 2026
Trussville community grieves family lost in I-59 semi-truck crash
July 10, 2026
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
July 10, 2026
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.
July 10, 2026
About 4,000 Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses take to picket lines in 1-day strike over wages, benefits
July 10, 2026
Man accused of shooting two National Guard members hospitalized after refusing to eat in jail
July 10, 2026
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
July 09, 2026
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
July 09, 2026
Louisville community leaders address police response to mental health crises
July 10, 2026
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
July 09, 2026
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
July 09, 2026
Former employees arrested following abuse investigation at Bright Beginnings Childcare Center
July 10, 2026
The US Supreme Court ruled that states could exclude transgender athletes from girls and women’s sports teams.
July 01, 2026
Bus crashes into 12 cars, building in Pikesville, leaving 35 injured in 'mass casualty incident'
July 10, 2026
U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans’ World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks
July 09, 2026
AI notetakers can quickly summarize meetings and create to-do lists, but they raise privacy concerns
July 09, 2026
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
July 09, 2026
Aspen Acres Fire evacuees lose home, face uncertain future as thousands of Coloradans remain displaced
July 09, 2026
Ebola response workers in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo staged protests outside three
July 09, 2026
Sick of Earth? NASA is recruiting volunteers for a yearlong Moon and Mars simulation
July 09, 2026
The pitfalls of using social media and AI for health decisions, according to a doctor
July 09, 2026
New suspected Ebola cases have been reported in previously unaffected parts of Congo, according to the government
July 09, 2026
Most people credit policing or the lack of it, but the real story tracks three trends that rose and fell together.
July 09, 2026
A major pattern shift sets the stage for a dangerous heat dome in the West
July 08, 2026
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
July 09, 2026
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
July 09, 2026
Colorado sheriff frustrated over base jumper who called for, then declined help: "should have known better"
July 09, 2026
"Like a war scene:" Dozens injured in multi-vehicle crash involving MTA bus in Baltimore
July 09, 2026
The cast of “The Pitt” has had an epic day at the Emmy nominations, with 13 of them getting acting nods
July 09, 2026
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
July 09, 2026
Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for a month and his team won’t say why. Here’s what we know
July 07, 2026
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
July 09, 2026
Kentucky's governor has written an open letter to Mitch McConnell asking the Republican senator to disclose more about his condition
July 08, 2026
Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard will miss the start of the season after he had surgery on his left shoulder
July 09, 2026
Florida man accused of starving puppy to death after hiding her in locked garage, sheriff says
July 09, 2026
Roseville woman loses service dogs after getting hit by truck: 'My family is gone'
July 09, 2026
'My son's more than a data point': Concerns over state assessment tool deciding vulnerable Nebraskans funding for care
July 09, 2026
Leawood summer camp teaches visually impaired teens coding and web development
July 09, 2026
Hamilton community rallying around 4-year-old boy diagnosed with brain cancer
July 09, 2026
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.
July 08, 2026
Health authorities in Gaza say an Israeli strike killed an organizer of public screenings of World Cup matches in the enclave
July 08, 2026
After devastating diagnosis, insurance company wouldn’t cover New Hampshire child’s wheelchair
July 09, 2026
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.
June 23, 2026
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.
June 25, 2026
Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S.
July 08, 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
July 08, 2026
The heat dome that settled over much of the United States affected some specialty farmers who produce crops fruits and vegetables
July 08, 2026
Weekend storms impact commuters at Cromwell Light Rail station amid continued power outages
July 08, 2026
Stockton animal advocates outraged over image of dead dog in dumpster circulates social media
July 08, 2026
The goal of creating synthetic cells is not to replace nature, but to learn more deeply about biology and reengineer it to help society.
July 08, 2026
A United Nations inquiry on Wednesday expressed concern at reports of abuse against a prominent Palestinian doctor seized by the Israeli military in
July 08, 2026
Companies offering Obamacare health insurance plans next year are requesting payment rates representing a 14% median increase to premiums over 2026 rates,
July 08, 2026
Despite growing evidence of alcohol’s harms, it remains deeply embedded in social norms and cultural rituals, both in the US and abroad.
July 02, 2026
Two top United Nations officials are urging Western nations to engage with Afghanistan to prevent the country from sliding back into instability
July 08, 2026
Shannon Gooden has voted Republican her entire life, including for Donald Trump three times.
July 07, 2026
The Democratic Socialists of America, a left-wing political group, is now playing an influential role in the U.S. Democratic Party.
July 08, 2026
At the La Esperanza cemetery in western Venezuela, local volunteers have been digging graves for victims
July 07, 2026
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
July 08, 2026
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
July 08, 2026
Venezuelan cemetery expands burials for earthquake victims, many of whom remain unidentified
July 08, 2026
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
July 08, 2026
Lack of accessibility; Woman and daughter stranded at auto repair shop
July 08, 2026
The Ebola outbreak in Congo has not yet stabilised and is still expanding as population movement fuels transmission, a World Health Organization official said
July 07, 2026
Senate Republican leaders have spoken to Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell as he remains in the hospital
July 08, 2026
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.
February 06, 2024
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
July 07, 2026
Countries around the world must take decisive action to close a $4 trillion annual financing gap to ensure that sustainable development targets set just
July 07, 2026
The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday that Europe could face “more deadly weeks” ahead, with another intense heatwave forming over the Atlantic.
July 07, 2026
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
July 07, 2026
Michigan hits nearly 1,000 cases of diarrhea-causing parasite, as more people are infected across several states
July 07, 2026
Charges dropped against California doctor accused of driving family off Devil's Slide
July 08, 2026
An Idaho mother said her toddlers died after routine vaccinations. Prosecutors say she murdered them
July 07, 2026
New Florida law phasing out use of PFAS chemical used in firefighting foam linked to cancer
July 08, 2026
Boston nurses strike at Brigham and Women's Hospital could be largest in Massachusetts history
July 08, 2026
‘We do need to defund the police’: 2020 interviews undermine Abdul El-Sayed’s claim he never advocated for unpopular movement
July 08, 2026
Multiple cattle dead after rollover crash on I-40 in Midwest City
July 07, 2026
Extreme heat dangerous for people with dementia, Oklahoma caregivers warn
July 07, 2026
New World screwworm confirmed in South Texas, prompting Flour Bluff hobby farm to take action
July 07, 2026
Colorado cyclist advocates for safety regulations after crash with e-bike
July 07, 2026
Ben's Friends meetings help food and beverage workers struggling with addiction
July 07, 2026
Swim instructor saves woman from drowning at Wollaston Beach
July 07, 2026
South Florida first responders who raced to Venezuela after deadly earthquakes return to Miami
July 07, 2026
'An absolute angel': Family in shock after 4-year-old killed in weekend firework accident
July 07, 2026
A film about the late disability rights activist Judith Heumann will open the 51st Toronto International Film Festival
July 07, 2026
Belief helps man face three family battles of cancer
July 07, 2026
Couple holds wedding in hospital room days before father of bride dies
July 07, 2026
Alligator attack leaves 11-year-old boy without dominant right hand
July 07, 2026
'All of a sudden boom! It just blows up': Lifeguard survives lightning strike
July 07, 2026
The psychedelic treatment is moving through the FDA clinical trial process in Colorado and elsewhere.
July 07, 2026
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.
July 07, 2026
Philadelphia police revoked the carry licenses of five members of the Black Lion Party for International Solidarity, citing ‘good cause.’ Is that constitutional?
July 07, 2026
Strength training: The secret weapon for women’s heart health
July 07, 2026
An AI program in the state of Utah has sparked a vigorous debate about the role of the technology in health care
July 06, 2026
When it comes to losing weight, it turns out the simple math of counting calories doesn’t always add up
July 07, 2026
Too ugly, too noisy, too… American? France’s great air con debate
July 07, 2026
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
July 06, 2026
Mehr Khan, an Indian transgender woman, arrived for a routine hormone therapy appointment only to discover the crucial treatment
July 07, 2026
An islandwide blackout has hit Cuba as fuel reserves dwindle and its electric grid continues to crumble
July 06, 2026
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
July 07, 2026
"You can breathe, baby": off-duty Texas firefighter saves 3 children on 4th of July
July 07, 2026
Police say an Arizona toddler discovered in a backyard pool in February was declared dead at a hospital but later discovered to be alive
July 07, 2026
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
July 07, 2026
The U.S.
July 07, 2026
The grandfather of a man shot and killed by two members of the Tennessee National Guard in Memphis says he wants answers
July 07, 2026
Heavy rain and flooding are breaking a heat wave that gripped New York City and much of the Northeast last week
July 06, 2026
New federal data reveals the first 50-state look at a steep drop in Affordable Care Act enrollment after enhanced subsidies expired in January
July 07, 2026
Vertex Pharmaceuticals will buy Crinetics Pharmaceuticals for a total equity value of about $10 billion, the companies said on Monday, adding treatments for rare
July 07, 2026
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
July 06, 2026
Waukesha County residents now eligible for FEMA assistance following April storms, flooding
July 07, 2026
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
July 07, 2026
It’s been a rough couple of weeks for the WNBA with injuries
July 07, 2026
Man with Parkinson's paints 50 capitols for America's 250th birthday
July 07, 2026
12-year-old boy named hometown hero after saving drowning man
July 07, 2026
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
July 06, 2026
Candlelight vigil in Kansas City raises awareness of human trafficking during World Cup
July 07, 2026
Flood recovery efforts underway at Parkside East Apartments, almost 400 displaced
July 07, 2026
'Live for Sterling': Family hopes teen's legacy inspires kindness
July 06, 2026
Marshall Fire survivor connects families to free trauma resources amid Colorado wildfires
July 06, 2026
Evacuation resource described as 'Uber for horses' aims to expand as wildfires continue to burn across state
July 06, 2026
Man makes 'miracle' recovery after motorcycle crash
July 06, 2026
Friendship bench reminds people they are not alone
July 06, 2026
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
July 06, 2026
This couple has been married 80 years. Every Friday, they still have breakfast together at McDonald's
July 06, 2026
The French government survived a vote of no-confidence in parliament on Monday over its handling of a severe heatwave in late June.
July 06, 2026
Educator spends 27 summers helping children with disabilities feel seen, included
July 06, 2026
Marathon Mia, running 26.2 miles for 30 days straight
July 06, 2026
Lifeguard running for Ormond Beach mayor hospitalized after lightning strike
July 06, 2026
Families rally to help seniors displaced by Darby House fire: 'We have to take care of them'
July 06, 2026
Boy finds living kidney donor in a neighborhood friend
July 06, 2026
Supporters of the ban argue that kids need a break from constant phone notifications so they can focus on learning and social skills instead.
July 06, 2026
Authorities report that at least 500 people have died from over 1,500 confirmed Ebola cases in Congo
July 06, 2026
Coach receives heartwarming welcome home after freak track meet accident
July 06, 2026
There’s no such thing as a ‘chemical-free’ life, but some simple steps can help you minimize exposures to daily chemicals.
July 06, 2026
Your fingers’ lengths are just one feature of many that let your hands grasp, press, pull and otherwise interact with the world.
July 06, 2026
An anti-inflammatory diet may lower dementia risk, even in people with early signs of Alzheimer’s
July 06, 2026
Bodies lie unclaimed and rats run rampant as months on Gaza’s ceasefire remains unfulfilled
July 05, 2026
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
July 06, 2026
DC experiences ‘Code Red’ air quality after massive fireworks display
July 06, 2026
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
July 06, 2026
How the Maryland Zoo protects animals during extreme heat
July 06, 2026
Burn survivor hopes fireworks safety message lasts beyond the holiday
July 06, 2026
Woman reunites with her father after losing home to Aspen Acres Fire: "I thought he was gone"
July 06, 2026
Good Samaritan recounts helping passenger after tree slams onto SUV amid strong storms
July 06, 2026
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.
July 03, 2026
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
July 05, 2026
Want to leverage wearable tech like a World Cup athlete? Here are the metrics to track
July 05, 2026
Four-legged heroes: international dog squad helps save lives after Venezuela earthquakes
July 05, 2026
The lawyer for a prominent Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya says he is in critical condition
July 05, 2026
New World screwworm is disgusting. How could it not be a food safety issue?
July 05, 2026
How the Supreme Court has changed on transgender rights since 2020
July 05, 2026
A dangerous heat wave upended Fourth of July celebrations across swaths of the central and eastern U.S. on Friday, forcing officials
July 04, 2026
Georgia lifeguard called a hero after saving young boy from drowning at waterpark
July 05, 2026
A public health researcher explains the signs to watch for that someone is developing heat exhaustion or heat stroke, and what to do.
July 01, 2026
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.
June 29, 2026
Massive raw sewage discharge into Hudson River prompts health advisory in NYC and Westchester County
July 04, 2026
Serena Williams has withdrawn from her doubles match with sister Venus at Wimbledon due to a right knee injury
July 04, 2026
11-year-old girl shot in head in McDonald's parking lot thanks doctors, first responders for saving her life
July 04, 2026
Extreme heat wave in its final stretch and could fuel storms during July 4 celebrations
July 04, 2026
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
July 04, 2026
Doctors and others are sounding an alarm: More U.S. children have been drowning in recent years
July 04, 2026
Skip a trip to the ER while celebrating the Fourth of July
July 04, 2026
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
July 04, 2026
‘Extremely high’ rates of heat-related ER visits, CDC says, with more coming Saturday
July 03, 2026
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
July 04, 2026
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
July 03, 2026
2 dead, 1 injured in shooting at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn, Michigan, police say
July 04, 2026
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.
July 02, 2026
Diarrhea-causing parasite that can contaminate raw produce causing misery across several states
July 03, 2026
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
July 03, 2026
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
July 03, 2026
Georgia man keeps 5-decade Peachtree Road Race tradition alive: "A wonderful journey"
July 03, 2026
Source speaks out after woman's death at senior living facility, Milwaukee woman convicted
July 03, 2026
911 calls released after high school student was stabbed and killed in classroom
July 03, 2026
10 years after Morgan Angerbauer's in-custody death, family fights for jail reforms
July 03, 2026
Atlanta middle school cuts discipline referrals by 50% through kindness-focused approach: "Every class, every day, our teachers start with connection before content."
July 03, 2026
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
July 03, 2026
Why we have so many ways to measure hot weather
July 03, 2026
The rush is on across Venezuela’s north coast to identify loved ones before it’s too late
July 03, 2026
Why people should be vigilant about food safety this July Fourth
July 04, 2024
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
July 03, 2026
Man with Tibetan flag dies after setting himself on fire in front of UN’s New York headquarters
July 03, 2026
Russia unleashes a massive assault on Ukraine’s capital, killing at least 30
July 02, 2026
Lam Wing-kee, a former Hong Kong bookseller and symbol of resistance to Beijing's crackdown on free speech, has died in Taiwan
July 03, 2026
Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez has defended her government's response to last week's devastating earthquakes
July 02, 2026
Heat records broken from DC to Boston, more to come Friday
July 02, 2026
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has formally apologized for the British state's role in separating unmarried mothers from their babies
July 02, 2026
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
July 03, 2026
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
July 03, 2026
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
July 02, 2026
How record heat and monumental fireworks could spark miserable air quality for July Fourth
July 03, 2026
Sen. Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized as ‘he continues his recovery,’ spokesperson says
July 03, 2026
Early, intense West Nile season may signal a severe year for the mosquito-borne illness, CDC says
July 03, 2026
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
July 02, 2026
A jury in St.
July 03, 2026
World Cup fans are being confronted with punishing temperatures in Philadelphia this week, as a heat dome threatened to add extra
July 03, 2026
2 dead, 2 critically injured after mass shooting at gas station
July 03, 2026
Florida man charged after severely neglected pig found
July 03, 2026
Senior citizens help train service pets
July 03, 2026
Man pulled from rubble in ‘miraculous’ rescue 8 days after devastating Venezuela earthquakes
July 02, 2026
America 250: Eight decades after Pearl Harbor, DNA technology brings a sailor home
July 03, 2026
As Venezuelan morgues fill and the death toll slowly rises, questions remain about how many are truly gone
July 02, 2026
US heat forecast: See where Americans are at the most risk for extreme heat
May 26, 2024
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
July 02, 2026
With U.S. beef prices soaring and supplies tight, the U.S.
July 02, 2026
Lulu Gribbin survived a near-fatal shark attack in 2024
July 02, 2026
Man who had stroke at 9 writes memoir one keystroke at a time
July 03, 2026
Firefighters prepare to assist autistic patients with new tools and training
July 03, 2026
Hundreds of animals seized in drug bust surrendered
July 03, 2026
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
July 02, 2026
Kids rescue missing dog ejected from car
July 03, 2026
Friends born on July 4, 1976, are turning 50 as America marks its 250th birthday
July 03, 2026
Man's $10,000 Social Security debt from 30 years ago, when his dad died, is waived on Father's Day
July 03, 2026
Researchers are beginning a highly anticipated study of two possible treatments for the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo
July 02, 2026
A treatment trial for the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo enrolled its first patient on Thursday, marking a
July 02, 2026
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
July 02, 2026
Woman admits to spitting in food, denies passing herpes
July 02, 2026
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
July 02, 2026
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
July 02, 2026
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
July 02, 2026
Last week's unprecedented heat wave led to around 480 excess deaths in the Netherlands, Dutch health authorities said on Thursday.
July 02, 2026
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
July 02, 2026
A case involving the potential dangers of glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weed killer Roundup, relates to broader efforts to protect consumers.
July 02, 2026
At 104, a Baltimore centenarian shares the mindset she credits for a joyful life
July 02, 2026
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.
July 02, 2026
A little-known law called ERISA bars millions of patients from suing for damages when health insurers wrongly deny claims.
July 02, 2026
The Trump administration is proposing a new rule to keep hospitals from marking up discounted drugs for Medicare patients
July 02, 2026
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.
July 01, 2026
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
July 02, 2026
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
July 02, 2026
UK-US pharma deal could lead to nearly 230,000 unnecessary deaths in England, analysis says
July 02, 2026
Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ is driving aspiring doctors to reconsider their careers
July 02, 2026
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage
July 02, 2026
The June heatwave that broke a series of temperature records in Europe has focused minds on the urgency of adapting to global
July 02, 2026
US life expectancy on track to reach record high as death rate falls to record low in 2025
July 02, 2026
EMS recording shows emergency response for ‘unconscious’ person at Sen. McConnell’s house on same day he was hospitalized
July 02, 2026
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
July 02, 2026
The command center hums with activity as radios crackle to life, medical staff stop in to say hello and supplies are
July 02, 2026
Takeaways from the AP-NORC poll of more than 1,000 Jewish Americans
US data center protests go national as backlash grows
Doctors question evidence behind Pentagon plan for testosterone screening
Senior Merz ally resigns after coming under pressure in Germany over surrogate baby
Canada prepares to evacuate Ontario community as wildfire smoke chokes US
Pop culture’s 'reverent irreverence': How artists blur irony, sincerity and religion
Wildfire smoke disrupts lives, events across the US on final weekend of World Cup
‘Only fools are not afraid’: Ukrainians adapt to life under constant Russian drone attacks