Lawyers for a man facing execution in Georgia argue that an agreement related to the COVID-19 pandemic should protect him from being put to death for now
England health officials identify newly evolved variant of mpox
Virus caught by person who travelled to Asia combines more severe form of mpox with less virulent type Health officials have identified a new variant of mpox in England after a person who recently travelled to Asia was tested for the virus. Genome sequencing showed that the virus was a...
Rage room or yoga class? How to beat anger – podcast
At this time of year when stress levels are high, we can find ourselves being sent over the edge by frustrating post office queues, infuriating traffic jams and tension-filled family occasions. But what’s the best way to release our anger and find peace and calm this festive season? To find...
Synthetic chemicals in food system creating health burden of $2.2tn a year, report finds
Scientists issue urgent warning about chemicals, found to cause cancer and infertility as well as harming environment Scientists have issued an urgent warning that some of the synthetic chemicals that help underpin the current food system are driving increased rates of cancer, neurodevelopmental conditions and infertility, while degrading the foundations...
Court clerk who helped with Murdaugh trial pleads guilty to showing sealed exhibits
Former South Carolina court clerk Becky Hill has pleaded guilty to showing sealed court exhibits to a photographer and lying about it in court
Settlement approved for New Orleans Archdiocese to pay hundreds of abuse victims
A federal judge has approved a federal settlement that will clear the way for the New Orleans Archdiocese to pay at least $230 million to hundreds of victims of clergy sexual abuse
Supreme Court weighs Republican appeal to end limits on party spending in federal elections
The Supreme Court is considering a Republican-led drive, backed by President Donald Trump’s administration, to overturn a quarter-century-old decision and erase limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress...
A second flight of Iranian deportees, carrying 55, has left the US, Iran says
Iranian officials say a second flight carrying deported Iranians has left the United States
ICE arrests of Afghans are on the rise in the wake of National Guard attack, immigration lawyers say
Immigration lawyers and authorities say arrests of Afghans are on the rise following the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C. The suspect in the attack is an Afghan national
Florida to execute man convicted in 1989 home invasion killing
Mark Allen Geralds is scheduled to be executed Tuesday evening in Florida