The number of human cases of guinea worm, a painful and debilitating tropical illness, fell to a record low of just 10 last year, according to the Carter Centre, the foundation set up by the late former US president Jimmy Carter. But despite years-long declines, it remains almost impossible to completely eradicate the parasite. Only…
Florida is among the wettest U.S. states, but that doesn’t mean it is drought-free. Nearly all of Florida faced at least “moderate” drought, and nearly 80 percent faced “extreme” conditions in April 2026, according to data from the U.S. Drought Monitor. Unusually dry conditions gripped the state for much of 2025, but the intensity and…
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are still heading to trial on the It Ends With Us actress’ retaliation and defamation claims despite a federal judge’s best intentions and persuasion efforts today. Lawyers for the former and bitterly battling co-stars were ordered to call in with Magistrate Judge Sarah L. Cave.Monday afternoon to find out what “their…
High-scoring Michigan had to get down and dirty to dig out the national title Monday, making only two three-pointers all night but still muscling its way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn. Elliot Cadeau led the Wolverines with 19 points, including the team’s first basket from beyond the arc, which came 7:04 into…
DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh is conducting emergency measles-rubella vaccinations while trying to contain an ongoing outbreak that has killed more than 100 children in less than a month. The government in partnership with the World Health Organization, the U.N. children’s agency and the Gavi vaccine alliance began working to vaccinate children age 6 months to…
If you were worried that the Rivian R2 would seriously compromise driving distance due to its smaller size and price, you can relax. Rivian Forums members have discovered that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has officially estimated the R2 Performance Launch Package model’s range at 335 miles, or slightly ahead of the preliminary 330-mile…
Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images Offset was shot near the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, a spokesperson for the rapper confirmed on April 6. “We can confirm Offset was shot and is currently at the hospital receiving medical care. He is stable and being closely monitored,” the statement read. There’s no word…
Social media was sounding off late Monday and early Tuesday, following Michigan men’s basketball’s 69-63 win over UConn in the NCAA Tournament national-championship game. Among the highlights … Former President Obama, a big basketball fan: NYC’s Empire State Building was in a maize-and-blue mood: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer even tipped the cap, even as a…
For a third year, the “Best Medical Schools” rankings from U.S. News & World Report were released with top institutions sorted into tiers rather than by individual placement. For research and primary care, respective lists of “Tier 1” schools, representing the 85th to 99th percentile, largely resembled last year’s crop of high performers. Notably, five…
As Artemis II astronauts travelled behind the Moon, they lost contact with Earth for about 40 minutes. The communications blackout had been expected as the spacecraft signals were blocked by the Moon. Nasa says the crew flew to the furthest point from Earth during the blackout at 252,756 miles (406,771km). Once contact was regained, astronaut…
