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Why the Southeast is burning – extreme drought is only part of the reason

The southeastern US has been in drought for months. With the wind and unusually low humidity, it’s facing perfect conditions for wildfires spreading.

Why the Southeast is burning – extreme drought is only part of the reason
Health|Sports

Victor Wembanyama misses Spurs' Game 3 victory while recovering from concussion

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama did not play Friday night in Game 3 against Portland in the teams’ first-round playoff series while he continued to recover from a concussion

Victor Wembanyama misses Spurs' Game 3 victory while recovering from concussion
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Texas finds Camp Mystic's flood emergency plan deficient for reopening

Camp Mystic, the Christian summer camp for girls where 27 people died in a 2025 flash flood, cannot be licensed to reopen, Texas authorities said, citing nearly two

Texas finds Camp Mystic's flood emergency plan deficient for reopening
Business|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Mets say injured shortstop Francisco Lindor to be evaluated again in 3 weeks

The New York Mets have provided some more information on the status of injured shortstop Francisco Lindor

Mets say injured shortstop Francisco Lindor to be evaluated again in 3 weeks
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Former Colorado funeral home owner sentenced to 30 years in case that forced industry crackdown

A former Colorado funeral home owner who helped her ex-husband hide nearly 200 decomposing bodies has been sentenced to 30 years in prison

Former Colorado funeral home owner sentenced to 30 years in case that forced industry crackdown
Business|Health|Science|Technology|World

CureVac sues Moderna for patent infringement over COVID-19 vaccines

German biotech company CureVac sued Moderna in Delaware federal court on Friday, alleging that Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine Spikevax infringed CureVac patents

CureVac sues Moderna for patent infringement over COVID-19 vaccines
Crime|Education|Health

Mississippi middle school students stop bus from crashing after driver blacks out

Quick-thinking middle school students in Mississippi have kept their school bus from crashing after their driver passed out on a four-lane highway

Mississippi middle school students stop bus from crashing after driver blacks out
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Political

Authorities announce murder charge after Louisiana mall shooting that killed 1 person, injured 5

A 17-year-old has been charged with murder following a deadly shooting at a Louisiana mall that injured five and killed a high school girl, authorities announced on Friday

Authorities announce murder charge after Louisiana mall shooting that killed 1 person, injured 5
Business|Economy|Health|Science

Johnson & Johnson to offer four prescription medicines on TrumpRx website

Johnson & Johnson will start selling four of its medications on the Trump administration's TrumpRx website, the company told Reuters on Friday.

Johnson & Johnson to offer four prescription medicines on TrumpRx website
Crime|Education|Environment|Health

VCU to create memorial for people, most of African descent, whose remains were dumped in a well

A Virginia university has approved funding for a memorial for dozens of people, most of African descent, whose bodies were taken from their graves for use by medical students and then dumped in a forgotten well

VCU to create memorial for people, most of African descent, whose remains were dumped in a well
Health|Political|Science|World

Lancet medical journal declined US Senate COVID origins ask

Leading medical journal The Lancet will decline a request to provide evidence for a U.S.

Lancet medical journal declined US Senate COVID origins ask
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli fire kills 12 in Gaza, medics say

Israeli fire killed at least 12 people including six police officers across Gaza on Friday, Palestinian health officials said.

Israeli fire kills 12 in Gaza, medics say
Crime|Health|Political

Will Trump's reclassifying of medical marijuana have any impact on criminal justice reform?

The Trump administration’s historic move to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug was cheered by some advocates but for others, it fell far short for the thousands incarcerated for federal cannabis-related convictions

Will Trump's reclassifying of medical marijuana have any impact on criminal justice reform?
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|World

World's oldest nun, Sister Francis Dominici Piscatella, celebrates 113th birthday on Long Island

World's oldest nun, Sister Francis Dominici Piscatella, celebrates 113th birthday on Long Island

World's oldest nun, Sister Francis Dominici Piscatella, celebrates 113th birthday on Long Island
Crime|Health|US|World

US Army major in Virginia is charged with plotting to assist separatist fighters in Cameroon

A U.S. Army major employed as a nurse on a military base near Washington, D.C., has been charged with conspiring to provide financial and tactical support to separatist fighters in his native Cameroon

US Army major in Virginia is charged with plotting to assist separatist fighters in Cameroon
Health|Sports

Off-duty officer saves goalie who went into cardiac arrest before hockey game

Off-duty officer saves goalie who went into cardiac arrest before hockey game

Off-duty officer saves goalie who went into cardiac arrest before hockey game
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

Lilly's obesity pill records modest second week as battle with Novo intensifies

Eli Lilly's newly launched weight-loss pill had a modest second week, analysts said on Friday, as competition with Danish rival Novo Nordisk heats up in the oral

Lilly's obesity pill records modest second week as battle with Novo intensifies
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

What to know about sex trafficking as Pittsburgh hosts the NFL draft

The NFL draft will bring increased demand and risks for trafficking. Here’s what Pittsburgh needs to know, from warning signs to local prevention efforts.

What to know about sex trafficking as Pittsburgh hosts the NFL draft
Crime|Health

Two caregivers accused in starvation death of 14-year-old girl appear in court

Two caregivers accused in starvation death of 14-year-old girl appear in court

Two caregivers accused in starvation death of 14-year-old girl appear in court
Europe|Health|Sports

Reigning two-time champ Carlos Alcaraz out of French Open due to wrist injury

Carlos Alcaraz won’t play for a third successive French Open title due to a right wrist injury

Reigning two-time champ Carlos Alcaraz out of French Open due to wrist injury
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Golden effort: Corner man dedicates years to cleaning up his community

Golden effort: Corner man dedicates years to cleaning up his community

Golden effort: Corner man dedicates years to cleaning up his community
Business|Health|Lifestyle

Wellness shop owner says hemp restrictions may close his business

Wellness shop owner says hemp restrictions may close his business

Wellness shop owner says hemp restrictions may close his business
Business|Environment|Health|Political

Missouri governor signs restrictions on THC products into law

Missouri governor signs restrictions on THC products into law

Missouri governor signs restrictions on THC products into law
Business|Crime|Finance|Health|Technology|US

Head-on bus crash near a Pentagon stop injures 23 people, including Defense Department workers

Two buses have crashed head-on near a Pentagon bus stop, injuring 23 people, including Defense Department personnel

Head-on bus crash near a Pentagon stop injures 23 people, including Defense Department workers
Education|Health|Science|Technology

Family shares T1D journey as new clinical trials bring hope for a functional cure

Family shares T1D journey as new clinical trials bring hope for a functional cure

Family shares T1D journey as new clinical trials bring hope for a functional cure
Health|Science|World

US FDA moves to fast-track psychedelic drugs after Trump order

The U.S. health regulator on Friday moved to speed up the development of new treatments for serious mental illness by awarding the national

US FDA moves to fast-track psychedelic drugs after Trump order
Health|Political|World

Time runs out for assisted dying bill for England and Wales

A proposed bill allowing terminally ill adults in England and Wales to end their lives has failed

Time runs out for assisted dying bill for England and Wales
Education|Entertainment|Health|World

Children’s entertainer ‘Ms. Rachel’ calls for release of Maine teen from ICE custody in Texas

Children’s entertainer ‘Ms. Rachel’ calls for release of Maine teen from ICE custody in Texas

Children’s entertainer ‘Ms. Rachel’ calls for release of Maine teen from ICE custody in Texas
Health|Sports|Technology

AI smart glasses will help visually impaired runners take on the London Marathon

Visually impaired runners in London are using AI powered smart glasses to support marathon training and everyday life

AI smart glasses will help visually impaired runners take on the London Marathon
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Beyond the cellphone: From cannabis use to ADHD, South Florida doctor talks causes of distracted driving

Beyond the cellphone: From cannabis use to ADHD, South Florida doctor talks causes of distracted driving

Beyond the cellphone: From cannabis use to ADHD, South Florida doctor talks causes of distracted driving
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|World

Video recovered from deputy's bodycam hit with bullet amid Deltona shooting

Video recovered from deputy's bodycam hit with bullet amid Deltona shooting

Video recovered from deputy's bodycam hit with bullet amid Deltona shooting
Business|Environment|Health|US

FWC investigation finds dozens of sloths died before Orlando attraction opening

FWC investigation finds dozens of sloths died before Orlando attraction opening

FWC investigation finds dozens of sloths died before Orlando attraction opening
Health|Political|Science|Technology

Trump’s prescription drug math makes no sense. RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz have defended it anyway

Trump’s prescription drug math makes no sense. RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz have defended it anyway

Trump’s prescription drug math makes no sense. RFK Jr. and Dr. Oz have defended it anyway
Crime|Environment|Health

Massive dead snake found along side of Wisconsin highway

Massive dead snake found along side of Wisconsin highway

Massive dead snake found along side of Wisconsin highway
Arts|Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science|Technology

How the Supreme Court will have a major impact on the economy this spring

How the Supreme Court will have a major impact on the economy this spring

How the Supreme Court will have a major impact on the economy this spring
Health|Political|World

Netanyahu says he was successfully treated for prostate cancer

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that he had received successful treatment for early-stage prostate cancer, without specifying when the treatment

Netanyahu says he was successfully treated for prostate cancer
Africa|Business|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Eswatini celebrates King Mswati III's 40 years as critics decry royal spending

Marching bands blew horns, women ululated and men cheered on Friday to celebrate King Mswati III's 40 years on Eswatini's throne,

Eswatini celebrates King Mswati III's 40 years as critics decry royal spending
Business|Health|Political|Science|World

FDA plans ultra-fast review of three psychedelic drugs following Trump directive

The Food and Drug Administration says it will offer ultra-fast review to three psychedelic drugs being studied for hard-to-treat mental health conditions, including major depression

FDA plans ultra-fast review of three psychedelic drugs following Trump directive
Business|Environment|Health|Technology

Mitsubishi Motors recalls over 108,000 vehicles in the US over liftgate issue

Mitsubishi Motors is recalling 108,046 vehicles in the U.S. as a ruptured gas spring cylinder or an unexpected falling liftgate could increase the risk of injury, the U.S.

Mitsubishi Motors recalls over 108,000 vehicles in the US over liftgate issue
Health|Science|Technology

FDA moves to fast-track review of psilocybin and methylone for mental health

FDA moves to fast-track review of psilocybin and methylone for mental health

FDA moves to fast-track review of psilocybin and methylone for mental health
Health|Science

The HPV vaccine can reduce certain cancers by half. Expert explains why men and boys should get it

The HPV vaccine can reduce certain cancers by half. Expert explains why men and boys should get it

The HPV vaccine can reduce certain cancers by half. Expert explains why men and boys should get it
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

HCA beats quarterly profit estimates despite weaker flu season volume

By Siddhi Mahatole and Christy Santhosh April 24 Reuters) - HCA Healthcare narrowly beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Friday but faced a dip in patient admissions during the flu

HCA beats quarterly profit estimates despite weaker flu season volume
Business|Economy|Health|Technology

US health insurers advance measures to standardize prior authorization requirements

UnitedHealth and CVS Health said on Friday they have standardized data and submission requirements for more than half of their prior authorizations, as part of an industry effort

US health insurers advance measures to standardize prior authorization requirements
Arts|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Boom in cremation hides surprising truths about what Americans really want when they die

A new study suggests that the decades-long march toward cremation may not last forever – particularly if Gen Z’s preferences pan out.

Boom in cremation hides surprising truths about what Americans really want when they die
Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

What is black garlic? How heat and humidity turn a pungent ingredient mild and slightly sweet

A food chemist explains how black garlic is made, and how its health benefits are promising but still under-researched.

What is black garlic? How heat and humidity turn a pungent ingredient mild and slightly sweet
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Opinion

‘Affordable’ Pittsburgh doesn’t have enough affordable housing – here’s why

For a quarter of its residents, Pittsburgh isn’t an affordable place to live. A contested housing policy is at the center of efforts to change that.

‘Affordable’ Pittsburgh doesn’t have enough affordable housing – here’s why
Education|Environment|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

How you store produce can make it last longer

How you store produce can make a major difference in how long it lasts

How you store produce can make it last longer
Crime|Health|Lifestyle

Florida nurse arrested for inappropriately touching patient while under anesthesia, deputies say

Florida nurse arrested for inappropriately touching patient while under anesthesia, deputies say

Florida nurse arrested for inappropriately touching patient while under anesthesia, deputies say
Health|Political|World

Netanyahu reveals he quietly underwent treatment for undisclosed prostate cancer

Netanyahu reveals he quietly underwent treatment for undisclosed prostate cancer

Netanyahu reveals he quietly underwent treatment for undisclosed prostate cancer