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Today: February 04, 2026
Today: February 04, 2026

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Sea otter pup and mom reunited

Sea otter pup and mom reunited

Sea otter pup and mom reunited
Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

At least 27 people sickened and 6 dead in latest US listeria outbreak. What you should know

At least 27 people sickened and 6 dead in latest US listeria outbreak. What you should know

At least 27 people sickened and 6 dead in latest US listeria outbreak. What you should know
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Video shows alligator slinking back into Charles River in Boston

Video shows alligator slinking back into Charles River in Boston

Video shows alligator slinking back into Charles River in Boston
Business|Health|World

More than 80 nonprofits receive $250M for global women's health from Melinda French Gates

More than 80 organizations that provide health care for women all over the world received grants Wednesday totaling $250 million from Melinda French Gates after a year-long application process

More than 80 nonprofits receive $250M for global women's health from Melinda French Gates
Health|Political|World

UK's Starmer says any attack on cabinet members is 'completely unacceptable'

LONDON -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that any attack on members of his cabinet was "completely unacceptable", suggesting he was not behind newspaper reports that his allies

UK's Starmer says any attack on cabinet members is 'completely unacceptable'
Health|World

Gaza patients face a painful wait as hospitals sag under burden of cases

Fourteen-year-old Mohammed Wael Helles has been waiting for surgery on a serious spinal injury caused by an Israeli airstrike for nearly two months, one of

Gaza patients face a painful wait as hospitals sag under burden of cases
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Tehran taps run dry as water crisis deepens across Iran

Iran is grappling with its worst water crisis in decades, with officials warning that Tehran — a city of more than 10 million — may soon be uninhabitable if the

Tehran taps run dry as water crisis deepens across Iran
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Global tuberculosis diagnoses rise to a record, but deaths fall, WHO reports

The number of people diagnosed with tuberculosis worldwide rose again last year, eclipsing 2023's record total

Global tuberculosis diagnoses rise to a record, but deaths fall, WHO reports
Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Community health centers provide care for 1 in 10 Americans, but funding cuts threaten their survival

Millions of Americans rely on this network of federally funded health clinics for their primary care.

Community health centers provide care for 1 in 10 Americans, but funding cuts threaten their survival
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Turn shopping stress into purposeful gift giving by cultivating ‘consumer wisdom’ during the holidays

A psychology team distills the 6 principles of ‘consumer wisdom’: a set of habits that promotes well-being by aligning our values and behaviors.

Turn shopping stress into purposeful gift giving by cultivating ‘consumer wisdom’ during the holidays
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Want to make America healthy again? Stop fueling climate change

From extreme heat to mosquito-borne illnesses, climate change is making people sicker and more vulnerable to disease. Health scientists explain what individuals and governments can do about it.

Want to make America healthy again? Stop fueling climate change
Education|Health|Science|Technology

New technologies like AI come with big claims – borrowing the scientific concept of validity can help cut through the hype

Scientists across all fields make various types of claims about their innovations. Validity tests check whether they deliver on what they promise.

New technologies like AI come with big claims – borrowing the scientific concept of validity can help cut through the hype
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

UN agencies warn of famine for millions, appeal for more funding

Millions more people risk famine in at least a dozen crisis spots around the world, including Sudan and Gaza, two U.N. agencies warned on Wednesday, appealing for funds to address a

UN agencies warn of famine for millions, appeal for more funding
Economy|Health|Political|World

UK's Starmer tries to shore up authority after leadership challenge briefing

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer distanced himself on Wednesday from a briefing by unnamed allies that he would fight any leadership bid,

UK's Starmer tries to shore up authority after leadership challenge briefing
Arts|Health|Lifestyle|World

Ukrainians turn to tattoos to ease grief from war

When Natalia Lipei pulls up her sleeve, the 66-year-old Ukrainian pensioner reveals a colourful tattoo: a winged sword, symbolising the air-assault unit her son Viktor served in before

Ukrainians turn to tattoos to ease grief from war
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

A seismic shift in computing is on the horizon (and it’s not AI)

A seismic shift in computing is on the horizon (and it’s not AI)

A seismic shift in computing is on the horizon (and it’s not AI)
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Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy’s grandson, running for US House seat

Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy’s grandson, running for US House seat

Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy’s grandson, running for US House seat
Crime|Health|World

Video shows suspected suicide attack in Pakistan

A rare explosion in Pakistan’s capital city of Islamabad has left 12 people dead and 20 injured, according to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital.

Video shows suspected suicide attack in Pakistan
Arts|Entertainment|Health

Paris Jackson reveals she has a perforated septum: ‘Don’t do drugs kids’

Paris Jackson reveals she has a perforated septum: ‘Don’t do drugs kids’

Paris Jackson reveals she has a perforated septum: ‘Don’t do drugs kids’
Africa|Health|Science|World

Biovac starts trials on South Africa's first domestically developed cholera vaccine

Researchers in South Africa have launched clinical trials for the first vaccine developed entirely in the country

Biovac starts trials on South Africa's first domestically developed cholera vaccine
Economy|Education|Health|World

Afghanistan economic recovery buckles as nine in 10 families go hungry or into debt, UNDP says

Afghanistan's economic recovery is buckling as nine in 10 households are forced to skip meals, sell belongings or take on debt to survive, the United Nations said on

Afghanistan economic recovery buckles as nine in 10 families go hungry or into debt, UNDP says
Education|Health|World

More sleep, less screen time as China aims to reduce student stress

Chinese authorities have announced measures to improve the mental health of primary and secondary school students by reducing academic pressure, cutting screen time and mandating

More sleep, less screen time as China aims to reduce student stress
Health|World

Israel’s longest war is leaving a trail of traumatized soldiers, with suicides also on the rise

Israel’s longest war is leaving a trail of traumatized soldiers in its wake

Israel’s longest war is leaving a trail of traumatized soldiers, with suicides also on the rise
Economy|Health|Political|World

The Latest: Supreme Court keeps a block on SNAP payments, as shutdown potentially nears an end

The Supreme Court has extended an order blocking full SNAP payments amid signals that the government shutdown could soon end and food aid payments resume

The Latest: Supreme Court keeps a block on SNAP payments, as shutdown potentially nears an end
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Lawsuit challenges TSA's ban on transgender officers conducting pat-downs

A Virginia transportation security officer is accusing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security of sex discrimination over a policy barring transgender officers from performing security pat-downs

Lawsuit challenges TSA's ban on transgender officers conducting pat-downs
Economy|Health|Political|US|World

US Supreme Court allows Trump administration to continue SNAP cutback

The U.S.

US Supreme Court allows Trump administration to continue SNAP cutback
Business|Economy|Food|Health|Political

Communities donate meals and funds as US food aid remains in limbo

For Anthony DeSousa, the owner of two pizza shops in Estes Park and Longmont, Colorado, feeding the hungry is personal.

Communities donate meals and funds as US food aid remains in limbo
Business|Health|Science

Longtime FDA oncology leader named agency’s top drug regulator

Longtime FDA oncology leader named agency’s top drug regulator

Longtime FDA oncology leader named agency’s top drug regulator
Food|Health|Science

ByHeart recalls all of its baby formula in the US amid infant botulism outbreak investigation

ByHeart recalls all of its baby formula in the US amid infant botulism outbreak investigation

ByHeart recalls all of its baby formula in the US amid infant botulism outbreak investigation
Economy|Environment|Health|Political

Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end

The Supreme Court has extended an order blocking full SNAP payments

Supreme Court extends its order blocking full SNAP payments, with shutdown potentially near an end
Crime|Economy|Health

Husband and wife charged in drug ring that allegedly took EBT for drugs

Husband and wife charged in drug ring that allegedly took EBT for drugs

Husband and wife charged in drug ring that allegedly took EBT for drugs
Economy|Health|US

Supreme Court keeps full SNAP payments on hold with short term order

Supreme Court keeps full SNAP payments on hold with short term order

Supreme Court keeps full SNAP payments on hold with short term order
Crime|Health|World

Migrants at largest US detention camp face foul water, rotten food, congresswoman says 

Detainees at the largest U.S. migrant detention camp endure foul-tasting drinking water, rotten food and inadequate healthcare, according to a U.S. congresswoman who called

Migrants at largest US detention camp face foul water, rotten food, congresswoman says 
Business|Health|Science

FDA appoints veteran oncology chief Pazdur to lead drug center

The U.S.

FDA appoints veteran oncology chief Pazdur to lead drug center
Entertainment|Health|Sports

Michael Ray Richardson, versatile guard banned from NBA for violating drug policy in the 1980s, dies

Michael Ray Richardson, a versatile guard who was banned from the NBA for violating its drug policy in the 1980s, has died

Michael Ray Richardson, versatile guard banned from NBA for violating drug policy in the 1980s, dies
Economy|Health|Political|US|World

Schumer faces criticism as shutdown nears end, but his job appears safe

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer led his caucus and the country into a record-breaking government shutdown and voted against reopening when some of his members defected

Schumer faces criticism as shutdown nears end, but his job appears safe
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|World

‘She was a force for good’: Parents remember KU student killed in hit-and-run crash

‘She was a force for good’: Parents remember KU student killed in hit-and-run crash

‘She was a force for good’: Parents remember KU student killed in hit-and-run crash
Business|Health|Science|World

FDA names longtime cancer scientist Pazdur to lead drug center

The Food and Drug Administration has named a longtime regulator of cancer medications to lead the agency’s drug center

FDA names longtime cancer scientist Pazdur to lead drug center
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Science

ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows

Baby formula manufacturer ByHeart recalled all of its products sold nationwide Tuesday

ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Man encourages organ donation after helping save 9-year-old boy's life. "Give a piece of yourself"

Man encourages organ donation after helping save 9-year-old boy's life. "Give a piece of yourself"

Man encourages organ donation after helping save 9-year-old boy's life. "Give a piece of yourself"
Economy|Health|Political|US

Senate votes to end government shutdown, sending funding bill to the House

A small band of Senate Democrats voted with Republicans on Monday night to approve a funding measure to reopen the federal government — without securing their party’s demand to guarantee an extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, which help millions of Americans afford insurance.

Senate votes to end government shutdown, sending funding bill to the House
Health|Political|World

UNICEF says Israel blocking one million syringes needed to vaccinate Gaza children

UNICEF said on Tuesday essential items including syringes to vaccinate children and bottles for baby formula are being denied entry into Gaza by Israel,

UNICEF says Israel blocking one million syringes needed to vaccinate Gaza children
Health|Political|Sports

Donald Trump really, really doesn’t like the NFL’s new kickoff format

Donald Trump really, really doesn’t like the NFL’s new kickoff format

Donald Trump really, really doesn’t like the NFL’s new kickoff format
Health|Lifestyle

How couples can ‘snore-proof’ their sexual relationship

How couples can ‘snore-proof’ their sexual relationship

How couples can ‘snore-proof’ their sexual relationship
Health|Political|Travel|World

New Trump directive could deny more visas based on applicants' health and finances

A new directive by President Donald Trump’s administration could make it more difficult for foreigners to visit or live in the United States if they have certain medical conditions such as diabetes or obesity or lack the economic resources and assets to support themselves

New Trump directive could deny more visas based on applicants' health and finances
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

King Mustangs' mascot Anthony Lopez bridges gap between autism and school spirit

King Mustangs' mascot Anthony Lopez bridges gap between autism and school spirit

King Mustangs' mascot Anthony Lopez bridges gap between autism and school spirit
Crime|Health|Political|US

Trump pardons the husband of Republican supporter Rep. Diana Harshbarger of Tennessee

President Donald Trump has pardoned the husband of Republican congresswoman Diana Harshbarger of Tennessee

Trump pardons the husband of Republican supporter Rep. Diana Harshbarger of Tennessee
Economy|Health|Political|World

UK cuts aid to global disease initiative by 15% to 850 million pounds

Britain on Tuesday slashed by 15% its contribution to a global initiative to fight AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, with an 850-million-pound ($1.14 billion) pledge, the

UK cuts aid to global disease initiative by 15% to 850 million pounds
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US

South Carolina court rejects final death row appeal focused on brain damage from mother's drinking

South Carolina's highest court has refused to stop Friday's execution of a man who killed three people over five days and left taunting messages for police in one victim's blood

South Carolina court rejects final death row appeal focused on brain damage from mother's drinking
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Everyday volunteers are providing stopgap services during the shutdown in a show of community power

Everyday people are improvising stopgap efforts to support their communities through the longest government shutdown in U.S. history

Everyday volunteers are providing stopgap services during the shutdown in a show of community power
Health|World

WWII nurses who dodged bullets and saved lives deserve Congressional honor, lawmakers say

A coalition of retired military nurses and others is pushing to award the Congressional Gold Medal to World War II nurses

WWII nurses who dodged bullets and saved lives deserve Congressional honor, lawmakers say
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|US|Videos

Police officer delivers baby during traffic stop with brother's help over radio

Police officer delivers baby during traffic stop with brother's help over radio

Police officer delivers baby during traffic stop with brother's help over radio
Health|Lifestyle

Veteran, who struggled with mental health, gifted free furnace

Veteran, who struggled with mental health, gifted free furnace

Veteran, who struggled with mental health, gifted free furnace
Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Rare rabbits, 60 chickens among the animals found living in horrendous conditions in home, police say

Rare rabbits, 60 chickens among the animals found living in horrendous conditions in home, police say

Rare rabbits, 60 chickens among the animals found living in horrendous conditions in home, police say
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Photojournalist receiving kidney donation from co-worker

Photojournalist receiving kidney donation from co-worker

Photojournalist receiving kidney donation from co-worker
Health|Science|Technology

Star-shaped cells make a molecule that can ‘rewire’ the brains of mice with Down syndrome – understanding how could lead to new treatments

Down syndrome results in changes to the structure and function of neural circuits in the brain. Delivering a specific protein to neurons could reverse these changes.

Star-shaped cells make a molecule that can ‘rewire’ the brains of mice with Down syndrome – understanding how could lead to new treatments
Business|Economy|Health|Political

Many SNAP recipients are struggling — and confused — amid legal whiplash

Many SNAP recipients are struggling — and confused — amid legal whiplash

Many SNAP recipients are struggling — and confused — amid legal whiplash
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Technology|World

Two of China’s most popular gay dating apps have disappeared from app stores

Two of China’s most popular gay dating apps have disappeared from app stores

Two of China’s most popular gay dating apps have disappeared from app stores
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

AstraZeneca hits record high, cements lead as UK's biggest stock

Shares in AstraZeneca rose past their September 2024 peak on Tuesday, hitting a fresh record high and cementing the company's position as the largest UK-listed stock by market value.

AstraZeneca hits record high, cements lead as UK's biggest stock
Environment|Health|Science|World

Alaska sued over aerial hunting of bears to protect caribou

Environmental groups sued Alaska's wildlife authorities on Monday seeking to halt a predator control plan that lets game wardens hunt down unlimited numbers of bears from

Alaska sued over aerial hunting of bears to protect caribou
Economy|Health|Political|US|World

Schumer in the hotseat, again, over deal to fund government

(Corrects in next to last paragraph the reference to New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill, not Mike Sherrill.) By Richard Cowan and Nolan D.

Schumer in the hotseat, again, over deal to fund government
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health

Families accuse Camp Mystic of ignoring risks in Texas lawsuit over flood deaths

The families of some of the 25 girls and two teenage counselors who died in catastrophic flooding in Texas on July 4 are suing Camp Mystic and its owners

Families accuse Camp Mystic of ignoring risks in Texas lawsuit over flood deaths
Business|Economy|Finance|Food|Health|Stock Markets|Technology

Beyond Meat forecasts subdued quarterly sales as demand remains weak

Beyond Meat posted a bigger quarterly loss and forecast fourth-quarter sales below Wall Street estimates on Monday, as the plant-based meat maker grappled with sluggish demand for its

Beyond Meat forecasts subdued quarterly sales as demand remains weak