Zambia signs US health aid deal after data sharing disputes
Zambia’s new deal replaces support that for years came largely from U.S. programs. The money is intended to support HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, maternal and child health, disease surveillance and the broader work of the health system,…
First human death of the year from West Nile virus reported in DuPage County
So far, six cases of WNV have been reported in DuPage County in 2026. Last year, 14 residents had confirmed cases of WNV in the county, one of whom died. “We are deeply saddened to share the news of the first West Nile virus-related death in DuPage…
Trump administration once again rejects Illinois disaster relief request
Summary of the article President Donald Trump’s administration has rejected Gov. JB Pritzker’s request for federal disaster relief following August’s high winds, tornadoes and flooding. This is the third time during Trump’s second…
Baby Angelita run over by car driven by teenage mother, detective says
Monterey County authorities discuss new findings from the Baby Angelita investigation during a news conference in Salinas, California, October 8, 2026. Monterey County Sheriff’s Office A newborn baby found dead on the side of a Monterey County road…
Billionaires love cellular reprogramming for longevity, it could work
Getting older can be painful. Stick around long enough and you’re bound to suffer some sort of age-related decline, like creaky joints, clogged arteries, or loss of vision. Silicon Valley billionaires including Jeff Bezos, Peter Thiel, Yuri Milner…
Booms and flight disruptions in Riyadh as Saudi-Houthi war intensifies
Flames burn at a facility belonging to Saudi oil giant Aramco, south of Riyadh, on October 3, 2026. (AFP Photo via Getty Images) / – | Afp | Getty Images Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have intensified their deadly campaign of strikes against…
Sean Strickland Accuses UFC of Ruining Legacy: ‘They Don’t Pay You Enough to Walk Away’
Sean Strickland is not done raging against the UFC and its treatment of fighters. On Wednesday, Strickland took to Twitter to express his frustrations with being undercompensated and underestimated, even though he is currently in his second reign as UFC…
ICE officer shoots, injures man in car on crowded New York street – The Washington Post
ICE officer shoots, injures man in car on crowded New York street The Washington Post ICE agent shoots man in New York BBC ICE agent shoots man in New York with 5-year-old in car News from the sky A man was shot and injured by ICE agents during an…
Trump ‘warned’ CNN years ago when he called it ‘fake news,’ Justice Department tells judge
Want to bookmark your favorite articles and stories to read or view later? Start your independent membership today. Join us today Already a member? Log in Donald Trump’s administration says three media outlets that were blocked from the White House…
Patagonia’s sneaky fall sale is an embarrassment to cozy riches
With the way the weather randomly shifts from an idealistic sunny day to an explosive torrential downpour, there’s a good chance you’ve been under, over, or underdressed at some point in the past week. (Or maybe you’re less stubborn…