What if a simple vaccine could do more than just stop a painful rash—what if it could also protect your heart? That’s exactly what new research on the shingles jab is hinting at. Shingles, caused by the same virus that triggers chickenpox, isn’t just an itchy nuisance. It can lead to deafness, vision loss, and
Judge Frank Caprio, the man millions knew as the “nicest judge in the world,” has died at 88. His family confirmed the news, saying he passed away after battling pancreatic cancer. For more than four decades in Rhode Island, Caprio blended justice with compassion, turning court hearings into moments of humanity. On his hit TV
A quiet Friday afternoon in the Swedish town of Orebro turned into chaos when gunfire erupted just outside a mosque. It left one man dead and another injured. Was it a random act of violence? Police say no—it’s tied to the country’s ongoing battles between organised crime gangs. Witnesses described a scene of panic as
Ever wonder who’s speaking for the US on the global stage? Well, former Fox News host and current State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce is in the spotlight. President Donald Trump just nominated her to be the US deputy representative to the United Nations — a role with the rank of ambassador, no less. Trump took
Where is Alec Luhn? That’s the question rescue crews in Norway are racing to answer. The seasoned climate journalist vanished while hiking a glacier in Folgefonna National Park. Luhn set out from the town of Odda on July 31—but never returned. When he missed his flight home, his wife, Veronika Silchenko, called in the authorities.
What happens when one of the world’s most advanced fighter jets falls from the sky? That’s exactly what unfolded near Naval Air Station Lemoore on Wednesday evening. An F-35C—yes, the $100 million stealth jet built for aircraft carriers—crashed in open farmland around 6:30 p.m. The pilot ejected safely, thankfully. Fire crews rushed in as black
How did a century-old border dispute spiral into fighter jets and fleeing civilians? Thailand and Cambodia are teetering on the edge of full-scale conflict after a Thai F-16 dropped bombs across the border Thursday. The bombing killed two and forced tens of thousands to flee. Both nations are blaming the other for starting the clash
In a move shaking up both Wall Street and Washington, President Donald Trump just signed the GENIUS Act. The GENIUS Act is a sweeping new law aimed at regulating stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency pegged to the U.S. dollar. It’s a big win for an industry that’s spent millions lobbying to legitimize itself in D.C.
Ever wished you knew what your pet was really thinking when they give you the side-eye or sulk in a corner? Well, science might be getting closer to decoding that mystery. The Jeremy Coller Centre for Animal Sentience is opening at the London School of Economics this September. It is on a mission to explore
In a shocking turn of events, Russia’s former Transport Minister Roman Starovoyt was found dead in his car. This happened just hours after being officially dismissed by President Vladimir Putin. Authorities say the 53-year-old died from a gunshot wound, with suicide considered the leading theory. His body was discovered in Moscow’s Odintsovo district Monday, only
Could nearly 12 million Americans lose their health coverage? That’s what the Congressional Budget Office warns. If President Trump’s sweeping new budget plan—dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill”—goes through. The $3.3 trillion proposal, packed with tax cuts and spending shifts, narrowly passed a key Senate vote Saturday night, but not without fireworks. Two Republican senators
Summer’s just getting started, and already North America is sweltering. The season’s first major heatwave is sweeping across the eastern half of the continent—and it’s not playing around. More than 160 million people, from the US Midwest to Canada’s Atlantic coast, are under heat warnings this week. And it’s not just the daytime highs that
