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Transgender girls who challenged Trump sports order drop lawsuit after Supreme Court ruling

Two transgender girls who were the first to challenge President Donald Trump's executive order, “Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports,” have withdrawn their lawsuit in New Hampshire based on a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in related cases and their own personal hardships

Transgender girls who challenged Trump sports order drop lawsuit after Supreme Court ruling
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Arizona seniors among highest risk for heat-related death, groups trying to change that

Arizona seniors among highest risk for heat-related death, groups trying to change that

Arizona seniors among highest risk for heat-related death, groups trying to change that
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

How the absence of Iran's new supreme leader is becoming a liability for the Islamic Republic

By Parisa Hafezi and Angus McDowall DUBAI, July 10 - The whereabouts of Mojtaba Khamenei have been a mystery to Iranians and the rest of the world alike since his appointment as supreme leader a week

How the absence of Iran's new supreme leader is becoming a liability for the Islamic Republic
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

From homeless to a place of their own: How ‘A Tiny Home for Good’ is helping people rebuild their lives

From homeless to a place of their own: How ‘A Tiny Home for Good’ is helping people rebuild their lives

From homeless to a place of their own: How ‘A Tiny Home for Good’ is helping people rebuild their lives
Environment|Health|Science

Meteorologists warn week ahead in US will have dangerous temps: 'Heat is not to be played with'

Most of America’s Lower 48 states are about to swelter under an unusually large, strong and long-lasting heat dome

Meteorologists warn week ahead in US will have dangerous temps: 'Heat is not to be played with'
Crime|Environment|Europe|Health|World

Twelve killed, 23 missing in one of Spain's deadliest wildfires

At least 12 people died attempting to flee a wildfire in southern Spain and 23 were missing, officials said

Twelve killed, 23 missing in one of Spain's deadliest wildfires
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Republicans have beef with Texas Rep. James Talarico – why does meat matter in US politics?

Two communication scholars explain how what Americans eat became shorthand for who they are.

Republicans have beef with Texas Rep. James Talarico – why does meat matter in US politics?
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|MidEast|Political|Science|World

Sudan's cholera outbreak may get worse due to conflict and rains, WHO warns

A cholera outbreak in Sudan could get worse as war, displacement and the onset of the rainy season threaten to exacerbate a humanitarian crisis in the

Sudan's cholera outbreak may get worse due to conflict and rains, WHO warns
Business|Health|Technology|World

EU tells Instagram, Facebook to change addictive features or risk fines

The EU charged Meta Platforms' Instagram and Facebook on Friday with breaching its tech rules, with regulators targeting features they say are designed to

EU tells Instagram, Facebook to change addictive features or risk fines
Environment|Health|Science|World

Congo Ebola outbreak still spreading largely undetected, WHO official says

Four out of every five new Ebola cases in parts of Democratic Republic of Congo have no known link to existing patients, a senior World Health

Congo Ebola outbreak still spreading largely undetected, WHO official says
Environment|Health|Science|US

EPA promised a Make America Healthy Again agenda. It has yet to materialize, frustrating activists

After Make America Healthy Again activists drew up a petition to get him fired, Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin pledged to release a formal agenda of MAHA priorities his agency would pursue

EPA promised a Make America Healthy Again agenda. It has yet to materialize, frustrating activists
Europe|Health|Technology|World

EU demands Facebook and Instagram dismantle design features it calls addictive for users

The European Union is accusing Meta of breaching social media laws by designing Facebook and Instagram to be addictive

EU demands Facebook and Instagram dismantle design features it calls addictive for users
Crime|Health|Political|World

Child’s rape and murder in India sparks mob and police killings

Child’s rape and murder in India sparks mob and police killings

Child’s rape and murder in India sparks mob and police killings
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

One million women lose aid access due to funding cuts, UN Women says

At least one million women and girls have lost access to life-saving support within the last year due to global donor aid cuts, a new United Nations

One million women lose aid access due to funding cuts, UN Women says
Health|Science|World

Philippines reports bird flu outbreak among backyard birds, WOAH says

The Philippines has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu among backyard birds in its Oriental Mindoro province, the World Organisation for Animal Health (

Philippines reports bird flu outbreak among backyard birds, WOAH says
Asia|Crime|Economy|Health|Political|World

Sri Lanka moves to address prison overcrowding after riot kills 28

Sri Lanka's efforts to reduce prison overcrowding by reopening a colonial jail and recruiting more staff after a deadly riot left 28 people dead need 

Sri Lanka moves to address prison overcrowding after riot kills 28
Health|US|World

McConnell was loaded into ambulance on a stretcher, according to eyewitness and new video

McConnell was loaded into ambulance on a stretcher, according to eyewitness and new video

McConnell was loaded into ambulance on a stretcher, according to eyewitness and new video
Australia|Health|Science|World

Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local seabird

Australia on Friday confirmed the first case of the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus in a local seabird, raising concerns that the disease is beginning to

Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local seabird
Health|Political|Science|World

Millions who rely on US-funded HIV/AIDS programs face uncertainty as financial cliff looms

Millions who rely on US-funded HIV/AIDS programs face uncertainty as financial cliff looms

Millions who rely on US-funded HIV/AIDS programs face uncertainty as financial cliff looms
Asia|Environment|Health|World

Torrential rains bring devastating floods to a Chinese city – and a snake invasion

Torrential rains bring devastating floods to a Chinese city – and a snake invasion

Torrential rains bring devastating floods to a Chinese city – and a snake invasion
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Africa secures $900 million in new clean cooking commitments

African countries have secured $900 million in new financial commitments to expand access to clean cooking

Africa secures $900 million in new clean cooking commitments
Health|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Tofu vendor delivers much more than healthy food to an east Tokyo neighborhood

Akiko Sugaya wheels a cart through the alley-like streets of eastern Tokyo selling tofu, the protein-rich staple favored in much of Asia

Tofu vendor delivers much more than healthy food to an east Tokyo neighborhood
Business|Health|Technology

OpenAI's AGI deployment chief Fidji Simo to step down after medical leave

OpenAI's CEO of AGI deployment Fidji Simo said on Thursday she will step down from her full-time role and pivot to a part-time advisory position at the ChatGPT maker, following an

OpenAI's AGI deployment chief Fidji Simo to step down after medical leave
Business|Environment|Health|Political|US|World

US House to vote on bill to make daylight saving time permanent

The U.S.

US House to vote on bill to make daylight saving time permanent
Health|Science|World

Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases

Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection that causes severe diarrhea

Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases
Health|Science|World

Overcrowded shelters, lack of clean water pose health risks after Venezuela quakes, PAHO says

Disease outbreaks, poor sanitation, lack of access to clean water, and disruptions to basic medical care could pose the greatest health risks

Overcrowded shelters, lack of clean water pose health risks after Venezuela quakes, PAHO says
Business|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Murakami set for White Sox return Friday after being sidelined by hamstring injury

Munetaka Murakami is expected to return to the slumping Chicago White Sox on Friday night after being sidelined by a strained right hamstring

Murakami set for White Sox return Friday after being sidelined by hamstring injury
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Health|Science|Technology|World

Wally Funk, aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to travel into space, dies at 87

Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to launch into space, has died

Wally Funk, aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to travel into space, dies at 87
Business|Crime|Health|World

Dozens hurt after MTA bus crashes into several cars and FedEx building in Maryland: "Like a war scene"

Dozens hurt after MTA bus crashes into several cars and FedEx building in Maryland: "Like a war scene"

Dozens hurt after MTA bus crashes into several cars and FedEx building in Maryland: "Like a war scene"
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Chronic illness and diarrhea surge in quake-hit Venezuelan communities as humanitarian crisis builds

Victims of last month's powerful earthquakes in Venezuela are flooding relief services

Chronic illness and diarrhea surge in quake-hit Venezuelan communities as humanitarian crisis builds
Health|Political|US|World

Mitch McConnell's health absence a mystery with US Senate poised to return

The U.S.

Mitch McConnell's health absence a mystery with US Senate poised to return
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Hero runs into flames to save man from burning truck in Wisconsin

Hero runs into flames to save man from burning truck in Wisconsin

Hero runs into flames to save man from burning truck in Wisconsin
Arts|Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology

The next steps for a weakened NYC high-rise are up in the air. Here’s what’s happening now – and what could come next

The next steps for a weakened NYC high-rise are up in the air. Here’s what’s happening now – and what could come next

The next steps for a weakened NYC high-rise are up in the air. Here’s what’s happening now – and what could come next
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel

Lifeguards warn of hazardous surf at California beaches, announce free life jacket stations

Lifeguards warn of hazardous surf at California beaches, announce free life jacket stations

Lifeguards warn of hazardous surf at California beaches, announce free life jacket stations
Crime|Health|World

Jailed American Robert Gilman taken to Russian hospital, newspaper reports

Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman, who is serving a long prison sentence in Russia, has been admitted to a hospital, Kommersant newspaper reported on Thursday.

Jailed American Robert Gilman taken to Russian hospital, newspaper reports
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Trussville community grieves family lost in I-59 semi-truck crash

Trussville community grieves family lost in I-59 semi-truck crash

Trussville community grieves family lost in I-59 semi-truck crash
Health|Sports

Yankees 3-time AL MVP Aaron Judge will have his injured rib reimaged during All-Star break

Aaron Judge will have his injured rib tested during the All-Star break and the New York Yankees are hopeful the results show the three-time AL MVP is healing

Yankees 3-time AL MVP Aaron Judge will have his injured rib reimaged during All-Star break
Health|Science|World

Earthquakes in Venezuela expose a severely under-resourced and unprepared healthcare system

Two physicians discuss the ongoing earthquake relief efforts in their home country of Venezuela and explain what the healthcare system was like before the disaster.

Earthquakes in Venezuela expose a severely under-resourced and unprepared healthcare system
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Political

About 4,000 Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses take to picket lines in 1-day strike over wages, benefits

About 4,000 Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses take to picket lines in 1-day strike over wages, benefits

About 4,000 Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses take to picket lines in 1-day strike over wages, benefits
Crime|Health|Political

Man accused of shooting two National Guard members hospitalized after refusing to eat in jail

Man accused of shooting two National Guard members hospitalized after refusing to eat in jail

Man accused of shooting two National Guard members hospitalized after refusing to eat in jail
Business|Economy|Health|Technology|World

EQT, Advent, KKR explore takeover of diagnostics firm Qiagen, Bloomberg News reports

Diagnostics company Qiagen is drawing early takeover interest from buyout firms, including EQT AB, Advent and KKR, with potential offers from some suitors reaching at least $50 per

EQT, Advent, KKR explore takeover of diagnostics firm Qiagen, Bloomberg News reports
Health|Sports|World

Soccer-Pulisic suffered fracture, bone bruise in US defeat by Belgium

U.S. forward Christian Pulisic suffered a microfracture and bone bruise in his right leg during the United States' defeat by Belgium in the World Cup round of 16, the

Soccer-Pulisic suffered fracture, bone bruise in US defeat by Belgium
Business|Crime|Education|Health

Louisville community leaders address police response to mental health crises

Louisville community leaders address police response to mental health crises

Louisville community leaders address police response to mental health crises
Asia|Business|Environment|Health|World

At least 28 killed in shoe factory fire in southeast China, state media says

At least 28 people were killed in a fire at a shoe factory in southeastern China on Thursday, state-run Xinhua news agency reported, after flames engulfed the multi-storey

At least 28 killed in shoe factory fire in southeast China, state media says
Business|Environment|Health|Science|World

New York sues 3M, DuPont, others over toxic 'forever chemicals' in consumer goods

New York sued 3M, DuPont and other companies on Thursday for harming the environment and people's health by selling "forever chemicals" that they knew

New York sues 3M, DuPont, others over toxic 'forever chemicals' in consumer goods
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Former employees arrested following abuse investigation at Bright Beginnings Childcare Center

Former employees arrested following abuse investigation at Bright Beginnings Childcare Center

Former employees arrested following abuse investigation at Bright Beginnings Childcare Center
Education|Health|Opinion|Political|Sports

Banning transgender girls from school sports affects all children – why allowing strangers to scrutinize children’s bodies may put all girls at risk of harassment

The US Supreme Court ruled that states could exclude transgender athletes from girls and women’s sports teams.

Banning transgender girls from school sports affects all children – why allowing strangers to scrutinize children’s bodies may put all girls at risk of harassment
Crime|Health|US

Bus crashes into 12 cars, building in Pikesville, leaving 35 injured in 'mass casualty incident'

Bus crashes into 12 cars, building in Pikesville, leaving 35 injured in 'mass casualty incident'

Bus crashes into 12 cars, building in Pikesville, leaving 35 injured in 'mass casualty incident'
Health|Science

An outbreak of diarrhea caused by a parasite has hit at least 1,700 people. Here’s how to stay safe

An outbreak of diarrhea caused by a parasite has hit at least 1,700 people. Here’s how to stay safe

An outbreak of diarrhea caused by a parasite has hit at least 1,700 people. Here’s how to stay safe
Health|Sports|World

US star Christian Pulisic fractured his leg in World Cup loss to Belgium

U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans’ World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks

US star Christian Pulisic fractured his leg in World Cup loss to Belgium
Business|Education|Health|Science|Technology

AI notetakers promise easy meeting recaps, but some professionals question their use

AI notetakers can quickly summarize meetings and create to-do lists, but they raise privacy concerns

AI notetakers promise easy meeting recaps, but some professionals question their use
Economy|Health|World

Suspected Ebola patient placed in Equatorial Guinea hotel with deportees from the US, lawyers say

Migrants deported from the U.S. and detained in a hotel in Equatorial Guinea say authorities have used the facility to quarantine a suspected Ebola patient

Suspected Ebola patient placed in Equatorial Guinea hotel with deportees from the US, lawyers say
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Aspen Acres Fire evacuees lose home, face uncertain future as thousands of Coloradans remain displaced

Aspen Acres Fire evacuees lose home, face uncertain future as thousands of Coloradans remain displaced

Aspen Acres Fire evacuees lose home, face uncertain future as thousands of Coloradans remain displaced
Africa|Environment|Health|Science|World

Congo Ebola response workers protest over pay

Ebola response workers in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo staged protests outside three

Congo Ebola response workers protest over pay
Health|Science|Technology

Sick of Earth? NASA is recruiting volunteers for a yearlong Moon and Mars simulation

Sick of Earth? NASA is recruiting volunteers for a yearlong Moon and Mars simulation

Sick of Earth? NASA is recruiting volunteers for a yearlong Moon and Mars simulation
Health|Science|Technology

The pitfalls of using social media and AI for health decisions, according to a doctor

The pitfalls of using social media and AI for health decisions, according to a doctor

The pitfalls of using social media and AI for health decisions, according to a doctor
Africa|Health|Science|World

Ebola death toll in Congo reaches 600, as new cases suspected in previously unaffected provinces

New suspected Ebola cases have been reported in previously unaffected parts of Congo, according to the government

Ebola death toll in Congo reaches 600, as new cases suspected in previously unaffected provinces
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Science

The US murder rate fell to historic lows in 2025 – here’s why

Most people credit policing or the lack of it, but the real story tracks three trends that rose and fell together.

The US murder rate fell to historic lows in 2025 – here’s why
Environment|Health|Science|US

A major pattern shift sets the stage for a dangerous heat dome in the West

A major pattern shift sets the stage for a dangerous heat dome in the West

A major pattern shift sets the stage for a dangerous heat dome in the West
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health

Trump cut to food security survey could make measuring US hunger harder

President Donald Trump's cancellation last year of a government food security survey could make it difficult to assess whether his cuts to the food stamp

Trump cut to food security survey could make measuring US hunger harder
Health|World

New Congo province has suspected Ebola case as deaths hit 600, report says

The Democratic Republic of Congo said on Wednesday that suspected Ebola cases had been reported in a new province, highlighting the expansion of the ongoing outbreak as

New Congo province has suspected Ebola case as deaths hit 600, report says
Arts|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Colorado sheriff frustrated over base jumper who called for, then declined help: "should have known better"

Colorado sheriff frustrated over base jumper who called for, then declined help: "should have known better"

Colorado sheriff frustrated over base jumper who called for, then declined help: "should have known better"
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Political

"Like a war scene:" Dozens injured in multi-vehicle crash involving MTA bus in Baltimore

"Like a war scene:" Dozens injured in multi-vehicle crash involving MTA bus in Baltimore

"Like a war scene:" Dozens injured in multi-vehicle crash involving MTA bus in Baltimore
Entertainment|Health

The actors of 'The Pitt' own the Emmy acting categories with 13 nominated cast members

The cast of “The Pitt” has had an epic day at the Emmy nominations, with 13 of them getting acting nods

The actors of 'The Pitt' own the Emmy acting categories with 13 nominated cast members
Americas|Environment|Health|World

On La Guaira’s beaches, Venezuela quake survivors improvise showers and toilets amid water shortages

Thousands of people affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela last month are increasingly facing challenges accessing clean water as well as sanitation and hygiene services

On La Guaira’s beaches, Venezuela quake survivors improvise showers and toilets amid water shortages
Business|Economy|Health|Political|US|World

Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for a month and his team won’t say why. Here’s what we know

Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for a month and his team won’t say why. Here’s what we know

Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for a month and his team won’t say why. Here’s what we know
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

What to know about protecting pets from the New World screwworm fly

New World screwworm cases in dogs in Texas and New Mexico are prompting warnings from veterinarians and humane societies that pet owners need to remain vigilant to protect their animals

What to know about protecting pets from the New World screwworm fly
Health|Political|US

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asks Sen. Mitch McConnell to give a public update on his condition

Kentucky's governor has written an open letter to Mitch McConnell asking the Republican senator to disclose more about his condition

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear asks Sen. Mitch McConnell to give a public update on his condition
Entertainment|Health|Sports

Blackhawks star Connor Bedard to miss start of the season after shoulder surgery

Chicago Blackhawks center Connor Bedard will miss the start of the season after he had surgery on his left shoulder

Blackhawks star Connor Bedard to miss start of the season after shoulder surgery
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Florida man accused of starving puppy to death after hiding her in locked garage, sheriff says

Florida man accused of starving puppy to death after hiding her in locked garage, sheriff says

Florida man accused of starving puppy to death after hiding her in locked garage, sheriff says
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Roseville woman loses service dogs after getting hit by truck: 'My family is gone'

Roseville woman loses service dogs after getting hit by truck: 'My family is gone'

Roseville woman loses service dogs after getting hit by truck: 'My family is gone'
Economy|Education|Health|Political

'My son's more than a data point': Concerns over state assessment tool deciding vulnerable Nebraskans funding for care

'My son's more than a data point': Concerns over state assessment tool deciding vulnerable Nebraskans funding for care

'My son's more than a data point': Concerns over state assessment tool deciding vulnerable Nebraskans funding for care
Education|Health|Technology

Leawood summer camp teaches visually impaired teens coding and web development

Leawood summer camp teaches visually impaired teens coding and web development

Leawood summer camp teaches visually impaired teens coding and web development
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Hamilton community rallying around 4-year-old boy diagnosed with brain cancer

Hamilton community rallying around 4-year-old boy diagnosed with brain cancer

Hamilton community rallying around 4-year-old boy diagnosed with brain cancer