A new study shows that the health of U.S. children has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today more likely to experience obesity, chronic diseases and other problems
UN adopts resolution on Afghanistan’s Taliban rule over US objections
The U.N. General Assembly has adopted a resolution over U.S. objections calling on Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to reverse their worsening oppression of women and girls and eliminate all terrorist organizations
Biden’s former doctor asks to delay testimony to House panel, citing patient privilege concerns
Former President Joe Biden's physician has requested to delay his testimony to the House oversight committee
Texas county deflects mounting questions over actions before deadly flood
In the days after the devastating flood that killed dozens in Central Texas, local officials have deflected direct questions about preparations and warnings in advance of the storm that struck July Fourth
Trump says US will have to send more weapons to Ukraine days after ordering pause in critical deliveries to Kyiv
Trump says US will have to send more weapons to Ukraine days after ordering pause in critical deliveries to Kyiv
Pastors who endorse political candidates shouldn’t lose tax-exempt status, IRS says in filing
The IRS says pastors endorsing political candidates during services should not risk losing their tax-exempt status
Volunteers flock to help search efforts after Texas floods even as officials warn them away
Flash flooding in Texas Hill Country has triggered one of the largest rescue operations in the state’s history
Why did Orlando Bloom get his blood cleaned? – podcast
The actor recently posted a photo of himself undergoing a £10,000 procedure at a London clinic that claims to remove microplastics, forever chemicals and herbicides from the blood. But how settled is the science around the health risks of microplastics? To find out, Ian Sample speaks to Dr Stephanie Wright,...
Melting glaciers and ice caps could unleash wave of volcanic eruptions, study says
Research in Chile suggests climate crisis makes eruptions more likely and explosive, and warns of Antarctica risk The melting of glaciers and ice caps by the climate crisis could unleash a barrage of explosive volcanic eruptions, a study suggests. The loss of ice releases the pressure on underground magma chambers...
Bodies of all 7 missing people found at California fireworks warehouse that exploded
Authorities say they've found the bodies of all seven people who had been missing since an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Northern California