Florida signs 'Teddy Bridgewater Act' into law
Florida has signed the "Teddy Bridgewater Act" into law, meaning high school coaches in the state will now be able to use their own money to help their playe...
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5 Google Fitbit Air Alternatives You Should Check Out For Under $100
Unlike other fitness and wellness trackers, the FitBit Air uses a minimalist design, foregoing the typical watch face in favor of simply being a wristband.
Ebola epidemic threatens ten African countries in addition to DRC and Uganda
Ten African countries are at risk of being affected by the Ebola virus, in addition to the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, the African Union's healt...
Three dead and 18 first responders sickened by apparent fentanyl exposure in New Mexico
First responders hospitalized and decontaminated after four people were found apparently overdosingThree people died and 18 first responders were sickened by...
Summer Is Almost Here. I Let AI Fill My Calendar With Fitness, Fun and Music
Take advantage of hot days with a full schedule -- without breaking a sweat.
Scientists warn popular vitamin D supplement may have a “previously unknown” downside
A surprising study suggests vitamin D2 supplements may reduce the body’s levels of vitamin D3 — the more effective form of vitamin D. Researchers found D3 no...
Heslop wins cliff diving opener after back surgery
Wales' Aidan Heslop returns to action with a win at the Red Bull Cliff Diving Series in Bali after undergoing back surgery.
IPL 2026: ‘He had a slight niggle coming back from World Cup’ - Mahela Jayawardene reveals Jasprit Bumrah fitness update
Jasprit Bumrah has taken only four wickets in IPL 2026.
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US Ebola Aid Plummets 99% Since Last Outbreak
Former Executive Director of the USAID COVID-19 Task Force Jeremy Konyndyk joined Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Repu...
‘Every health facility said they were full’: alarm over rapid spread of Ebola in DRC
New strain of virus, aid cuts, and cultural norms around burials and touch add to difficulties in stemming outbreakThe warnings from aid groups and healthcar...
Côte d’Ivoire wary of jihadist threat in north 10 years on from major attack
Threat of jihadism continues to lurk along borders with Mali and Burkina FasoThese days, when she is not organising the annual International Day of Reggae ce...
Norrie's French Open preparations hit by rib injury
In a season when British players have been beset by fitness problems, Cameron Norrie says a rib injury has hampered his French Open preparation.
Norrie's French Open preparations hit by rib injury
In a season when British players have been beset by fitness problems, Cameron Norrie says a rib injury has hampered his French Open preparation.
New AI body map reveals obesity’s hidden attack on facial nerves
Scientists have created an AI-powered system that can scan and map an entire mouse body in extraordinary detail — and it just uncovered a surprising new effe...
‘You can’t control everything’: the rise in plastic surgeons asked to create ‘AI face’
Growing numbers of people are seeking improbable cosmetic surgery based on chatbots’ recommendationsPlastic surgeons are increasingly concerned about the ris...
Science news this week: Laotian 'death jar', climate change threatens rice crops, and an asthma drug treats tough cancer
May 23, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend
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Pope decries ‘unscrupulous’ polluters at deadly, mafia-linked dumping ground
Pontiff visits ‘Land of Fires’ where dumping, burial and burning of waste has caused rise in cancer and other illnessesPope Leo has met Italian families whos...
One solution for Maine's struggling fishing industry? Give fillets away for free
Surging food costs and fuel prices are pummeling Maine's struggling groundfishing industry. But a pandemic-era program is helping to keep it afloat as inflat...
'Speed, money and compassion' - lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts
Those caught up in West Africa's Ebola outbreak a decade ago on how best to tackle the current epidemic.
Tulsi Gabbard resigning as Trump's intelligence chief
Gabbard said she is leaving her post to support her husband, who is battling a rare form of bone cancer.
Trump skipping wedding of son Donald Jr. to Bettina Anderson
Donald Trump Jr. was previously married to Vanessa Trump, with whom he has five children. She disclosed this week that she has breast cancer.
Experimental mRNA vaccine may protect against multiple Ebola viruses
Tests with rodents suggest an mRNA vaccine in development offers protection against three strains of Ebola virus, including the one behind the current crisis
First meeting of the IHR Emergency Committee regarding the epidemic of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda 2026 – Temporary recommendations
The Committee’s advice aligned with the determination by the WHO Director-General that the event constitutes a public health emergency of international conce...
Scientists uncover cancer-causing chemicals hidden in everyday foods
Scientists have identified potentially cancer-causing chemicals hiding in many everyday foods, especially those exposed to high heat cooking methods like gri...
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Surprising study finds beef doesn’t worsen blood sugar or diabetes risk
A new clinical trial suggests that eating beef every day may not be as risky for people with prediabetes as many assume. Researchers found that adults who at...
Verizon DBIR: Healthcare Fends Off Increased Social Engineering Attacks
Ransomware and vendor breaches persist. The "2026 Data Breach Investigations Report" (DBIR) highlights how evolving social engineering tactics make the secto...
A different kind of soda may actually lower your blood sugar levels
Intake of too little dietary fiber and too much added sugar is a major contributor to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease. One major source of added ...
Australia is battling its largest diphtheria outbreak in living memory
Vaccine misinformation, nurse and doctor shortages and crowded living arrangements may be behind soaring rates of diphtheria in remote Indigenous communities...
Scientists discover simple way to relieve arthritis pain without pills or surgery
A surprisingly simple walking tweak may offer new hope for millions living with knee osteoarthritis. In a year-long clinical trial, researchers found that sl...
Xiaomi just upgraded its fan-favorite Mi Band with better tracking and a 21-day battery
It's cheap, looks good, and comes with pretty much everything you need in a fitness tracker.