Volcanic eruptions may have brought Black Death to Europe
Previously unknown volcanic eruptions may have kicked off an unlikely series of events that brought the Black Death—the most devastating pandemic in human history—to the
A CDC panel has struck down universal newborn hepatitis B vaccination
A reshaped vaccine committee voted to scale back newborn hepatitis B shots despite decades of data showing the birth dose is safe, effective and vital.
Five ways microplastics may harm your brain
Microplastics could be fueling neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, with a new study highlighting five ways microplastics can trigger inflammation and damage in the
Big Neandertal noses weren’t made for cold
Tiny cameras threaded inside a Neandertal skull provide evidence that their big noses were not an adaptation to cold climates.
Japan’s viral 7-Eleven egg salad sandwich launches in the U.S. Why is it so popular?
7-Eleven is bringing its famous egg salad sandwich to U.S. stores, announcing Wednesday that its Japanese-style tamago sando has landed, complete with “pillowy milk bread
Canada removes Syria from list of terror-sponsoring states
The federal government has removed Syria from its list of states that sponsor terrorism, almost a year after the fall of former president Bashar al-Assad’s
Student magazines are getting axed under Trump’s anti-diversity measures
The University of Alabama this week announced the immediate and indefinite closure of two student publications it says run afoul anti-diversity measures imposed by the
ADHD services shutting door to new NHS patients as demand soars, BBC finds
A BBC investigation finds that a host of areas in England are closing waiting lists and others are rationing care.
Judge orders Epstein-related records to be released
Judge orders Epstein-related records to be released
World Cup draw: Here’s who the U.S. will be playing
Who will the U.S. play in the 2026 World Cup? NBC News’ Jesse Kirsch reports from the draw in Washington, D.C., as the groups for
Legendary architect Frank Gehry dies aged 96
Frank Gehry was acclaimed for his love of jagged angles and use of industrial materials.
‘I don’t want to be part of this war machine’: Young Germans protest against military service plans
Germany is introducing voluntary military service to boost national defences after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Netflix flexes its muscles and could yet get its way in Trump’s America
Netflix’s $72bn takeover of Warner Brothers is a blockbuster in every sense.
US Supreme Court to consider Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court is likely to hear oral arguments early next year, with a ruling in June.