The water of Hajj: A simple illustrated guide to Zamzam
The wellspring in Mecca is believed to have flowed for more than 4,000 years and still nourishes pilgrims to this day.
South Korea’s Lee promises to ‘heal wounds’ in first address as president
President Lee Jae-myung has pledged to tackle the economy and improve relations with North Korea after his swearing-in.
Aboriginal community shaken by second death in Australian police custody
Kumanjayi White’s death at Alice Springs supermarket raises painful memories for Warlpiri community.
Caitlin Clark filed defamation lawsuit against ESPN’s Monica McNutt?
The rumor spread following basketball analyst Monica McNutt’s take on a controversial play during a WNBA game.
Video showed Ukrainian drones striking Russian bombers?
The line between games and reality is more blurred than ever.
Video doesn’t show Ukraine striking Moscow with Taurus missile amid June 2025 drone attacks
The footage actually showed a Ukrainian strike on the Crimean port of Feodosia in December 2023 — not Ukrainian strikes on Russia in June 2025.
Unpacking claim Brittney Griner faces WNBA suspension and $150K fine over Caitlin Clark comments
Online users shared unproven claims that the WNBA was investigating Griner for allegedly making “racist comments” toward Clark.
Boulder community to come together for vigil after firebombing attack that injured 12
As members of the Boulder community reeled from a firebombing attack that injured 12 people demonstrating for the release of Israeli hostages, residents prepared to
Environmentalists criticize Trump administration push for new oil and gas drilling in Alaska
Top Trump administration officials — fresh off touring one of the country’s largest oil fields in the Alaska Arctic — headlined an energy conference led
Culturally tailored program supports emotional health of Latina breast cancer survivors
A recent randomized controlled trial assessed the benefits of a group-based intervention that fosters communication and coping skills in a culturally tailored way for Latina
SWOG S2302 Pragmatica-Lung study demonstrates value of streamlined clinical trials in real world settings
The SWOG S2302 Pragmatica-Lung trial, which broke new ground with its streamlined pragmatic design, unusually broad eligibility criteria, and reduced data collection, has quickly answered
ADHD linked to higher risk of irritable bowel syndrome, global study reveals
A global meta-analysis found that people with ADHD are significantly more likely to have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), while the overall risk for other intestinal
Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ Continues Assault on Obamacare
Millions would lose Medicaid coverage. Millions would be left without health insurance. Signing up for health plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces would be
Ballad Health’s Hospital Monopoly Underperformed. Then Tennessee Lowered the Bar.
Despite years of patient complaints and quality-of-care concerns, Ballad Health — the nation’s largest state-sanctioned hospital monopoly — will now be held to a lower