A pair of brothers who lost their mother and other family members in Venezuela and were profiled by The New York Times have now survived deadly quakes in two countries. Source link
The latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo began at least three months before it was officially declared – meaning the health authorities are still playing catch-up, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned. More than 1,900 people have died from the virus since that declaration on 15 May, making this the second-worst…
Jefferies on Monday downgraded Apple. Edison Lee, a top analyst at Jefferies known for frequent ratings and price target changes, cut the stock to a sell-equivalent from hold. He also lowered his Apple price target to $263.66 per share from $285.56, implying nearly 16% downside from Friday’s close. Lee cited supply chain checks showing that…
Many of us take our worries to bed without even realizing it. The meeting that did not go well, the task you forgot, the conversation you keep replaying – they all continue running in the background. Before sleeping, spend five minutes writing down whatever is on your mind. It does not have to be beautiful…
For much of the country, it was a hot and dry month. At the end of July, around 40% of the U.S. and Puerto Rico was in the grips of drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, which tracks conditions nationwide and releases weekly updates. Despite widespread drought, several regions experienced heavy rainfall in July…
Abelardo De La Espriella had never held public office until his inauguration on Friday. Now, he is at the helm of a major disaster response. Source link
President Donald Trump has signed an order that calls for fewer childhood vaccines and also recommends splitting the mumps, measles and rubella (MMR) shots. “Decades ago, children received only a small fraction of the vaccines required today,” Trump said on Monday. “In those times, people were much healthier and of course the high rates of…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman arrives for a meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 30, 2026. Nathan Howard | Reuters OpenAI on Monday said it is expanding Daybreak, its exclusive cybersecurity initiative, to help give its participants access to the “right capabilities” that they need to help defend themselves from attackers. The…
The Chihuahua is arguably the most recognisable of the tiny breeds, typically weighing between 1.5 to 3 kg, which makes an already small footprint in a flat. They’re alert, loyal, and don’t need much space to feel exercised, making short indoor play sessions and brief walks sufficient for most of their energy needs. Chihuahuas do…
A 29-year-old Black woman from Mississippi was found hanging from a tree behind an abandoned home in Jackson last week. The body was discovered Aug. 3 in the 500 block of Road of Remembrance, the Jackson Police Department said in a statement. The Hinds County Coroner’s Office identified the woman as Tasia Fortune. Police said…