Ireland’s Health Service Executive (HSE) has issued an urgent warning that a specific type of cough could signal the world’s deadliest infectious disease, tuberculosis. The warning comes on World Tuberculosis Day 2025 and highlights the need for global commitment and action to eradicate the disease. According to the HSE, over 200 cases of TB were … Read more
A 44-year-old man was arrested after driving a car into a group of protesters at a Tesla dealership in Florida. Andrew Dutil, whose vehicle was described as jumping the curb onto the sidewalk, narrowly missed striking multiple pedestrians. The protesters moved out of the way to avoid being hit. Police received reports of a black … Read more
The University of Utah has secured its path to a 49th consecutive trip to the NCAA women’s gymnastics championships after the postseason bracket was released. The Red Rocks, ranked No. 4 nationally, will host regionals at the Huntsman Center. The top nine teams in the Salt Lake City regional include No. 5 UCLA, No. 10 … Read more
Maryland’s women’s basketball team secured a thrilling 111-108 win over top-ranked Alabama in double overtime on Monday, advancing to the Sweet 16. The Terrapins erased a 17-point deficit to force overtime after SarahTe-Biasuhit tied the game with a three-pointer at the buzzer. In the first overtime period, Alabama’s Sarah Ashlee Barker drew a foul while … Read more
LONDON (AP) – Heathrow Airport executives have defended their response to a fire that shut down Europe’s busiest air hub for almost 18 hours, amid questions over why it took so long to restore power. A fire at one of the airport’s three electrical substations knocked out power on Friday, causing over 1,300 flights to … Read more
US President Donald Trump has announced a new trade policy, dubbed “Liberation Day,” which involves reciprocal tariffs. The concept gained widespread attention after Trump mentioned it in conversation, prompting a surge in media coverage. To understand the significance of Liberation Day, it is essential to examine its underlying components. What exactly are these reciprocal tariffs, … Read more
A study at Jackson Health System in Miami found a significant increase in Candida auris infections over the past five years, with cases rising from 5 to 115 between 2019 and 2023. The fungus is resistant to fluconazole but susceptible to micafungin and amphotericin B. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that all isolates belonged to clade 3, … Read more
Ukraine has accused Russia of making “hollow statements” about peace as a missile strike on the city of Sumy left 88 people wounded, including 17 children. The attack occurred during ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia, where Russian officials are discussing a narrow ceasefire proposal with US and Ukrainian delegations. The White House says achieving security … Read more
The latest episode of The White Lotus has sparked controversy with its depiction of incest between two brothers, Saxon and Lochlan Ratliff. The show’s writer, Mike White, has been praised for tackling the taboo topic in a bold move to highlight the corruption and dysfunction within the wealthy elite. Saxon, played by Patrick Schwarzenegger, woke … Read more
A team of researchers has made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize the way drugs are delivered over long periods. A new contraceptive implant that self-assembles in the body using micro-crystals of synthetic progesterone could bring benefits beyond birth control, offering a simple and non-invasive way to administer long-acting drug delivery systems. The current method … Read more