Society
US rocked by deaths as outbreak spreads
A vaccine-preventable disease that had been “eradicated” just a few years ago is sweeping across the United States and causing devastation.
August 29, 2026
Heat dome leaves US Southwest facing ‘dangerous’ temperatures
Scientists warn tens of millions of Americans will be affected by extreme weather linked to climate change
August 27, 2026
ICE detains captain of boat that capsized in NYC harbor, killing mother and infant
August 20, 2026
Ex-Cambridge professor who resigned last week over plagiarism scandal found dead
August 14, 2026
Luigi Mangione admits to shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO as he pleads guilty in federal case
Mangione's attorneys have filed a motion to dismiss the state charges.
August 14, 2026
No big winner in Saturday night’s Powerball, jackpot climbs to estimated $905 million
August 9, 2026
Black Professor’s Resignation Over Plagiarism Probe Puts Cambridge in Spotlight
Jason Arday shot to prominence thanks to a remarkable back story, some of which has come into question.
August 6, 2026
Powerball Jackpot Nears $750 Million—Here’s What A Winner Would Take Home After Taxes
August 3, 2026
Preliminary independent autopsy results for Nolan Wells leave key questions unanswered
July 23, 2026
Tate brothers appear in US court for extradition proceedings
They were arrested on Saturday after the UK announced dozens of new charges, including rape and sex trafficking, which they deny.
July 20, 2026
House Backs Making Daylight-Saving Time Permanent
Legislation to end twice-yearly clock change faces uncertain future in Senate
July 16, 2026
'Nobody would ever hurt Nolan:' Friend of late Mississippi teen Nolan Wells says of boat trip
Nolan Wells vanished after going on a boat trip with friends on the 4th of July.
July 13, 2026
Africa CDC warns of ‘fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever’ as DR Congo death toll climbs to 600
The number of confirmed deaths in the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 600, figures published by the UN health agency showed Thursday. The WHO's figures show the worsening haemorrhagic fever outbreak has a case fatality rate of 34 percent.
July 9, 2026
Two people climb to the top of Empire State Building with massive banner
Police responding to New York City skyscraper
July 1, 2026
