A contagious disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 and the global pandemic that followed
The Supreme Court has upheld birthright citizenship and rejected President Trump’s bid to end it. The court has not reheard an argued case in decades. Trump is calling for a rehearing, while legal analysts say the move is unlikely to change the outcome.
The last known US polio patient who relied on an iron lung has died in Oklahoma at age 78. Martha Lillard contracted polio as a child, spent decades dependent on the device, and later attributed her health to long-haul COVID-19. Her death followed a life defined by resilience and limited mobility.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is expanding its response to the Bundibugyo-strain Ebola outbreak. WHO and partners are coordinating containment efforts as Bunia opens a new treatment centre; authorities say cases are rising, with more than 1,000 suspected infections and over 200 deaths reported across Ituri, North and South Kivu and Uganda.
A Bundibugyo-strain Ebola outbreak has produced more than 500 confirmed cases across eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and at least 19 confirmed cases in Uganda. WHO has declared a public health emergency of international concern; authorities are scaling up testing, treatment centres and cross-border preparedness while contact tracing and supplies remain insufficient.
Public health teams are expanding disease surveillance for the 2026 World Cup across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The effort includes wastewater testing, social-media monitoring and data-sharing with hospitals, aiming to detect outbreaks early as millions attend the tournament.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported that U.S. consumer prices rose 4.2% in the 12 months through May, the fastest annual pace since April 2023, driven largely by a surge in energy and gasoline costs. Core inflation has remained cooler at 2.9%, while producers’ prices and oil-driven wholesale gains have also accelerated ahead of the Federal Reserve’s June meeting.
Health officials warn crowd settings at the World Cup heighten risks of infectious diseases, with measles and flu among the leading threats. Surveillance is tight as officials monitor stadiums, airports and bars for early signs of outbreaks. Experts stress vaccination and rapid response as travel ramps up.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has released its own maternal immunization schedule, diverging from the CDC’s guidance amid policy changes and vaccine misinformation. The plan endorses influenza, COVID-19, RSV, and Tdap vaccines during pregnancy, with additional vaccines for certain risk groups and postpartum/breastfeeding vaccination details. Health professionals say hesitancy remains a challenge as providers seek to align patient care with evidence-based guidance.
The remains of human fetuses have been found during earthworks on a property in Lutoryż, near Rzeszów. A 57-year-old pathologist identified as Magdalena H. has been detained on charges of desecrating corpses and illegal disposal of medical waste. Police say prosecutors have opened an investigation into the case, and authorities are continuing searches across the site.
The Kennedy administration has filed motions to expedite federal vaccine-advisory meetings ahead of the fall flu season. Courts have frozen previous immunization policy changes, while new appointees prepare to form a fresh advisory panel.
A low-cost plastic drape that measures blood loss has dramatically reduced postpartum hemorrhage outcomes in trials across Africa, enabling earlier treatment. The MOTIVE treatment bundle, including uterine massage and IV fluids, has driven a 60% drop in severe outcomes in vaginal births. Uganda and other countries are expanding blood-availability systems to ensure timely transfusions.
Moderna’s mFlusiva has secured an advisory committee vote in favor of approval for adults 50 and older. The decision follows earlier FDA scrutiny and a high-profile dispute over study design, with the committee citing robust efficacy and a solid safety profile.
A Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak is driving rapid development of vaccines and antibody therapies. Doses of MBP134 are being used for compassionate use and clinical trials, while several vaccine candidates are advancing toward human testing. Trials face challenges from battlefield-like conditions in eastern Congo and Uganda.
Jacka has transformed her family garden in Noordhoek, Cape Town, into a working vineyard, planting about 1,400 vines. Four years pass before a debut harvest earns critical praise, turning a labor of love into a respected craft. Critics call it a triumph of craft over scale, while her journey is marked by pandemic disruption and a horse named Spirit challenging the vines.
A wave of mobility and time-management changes is redefining how Australians travel to work. New high-speed rail plans are advancing, while flexible schedules have become the norm, altering peak hours and daily routines. Readers are seeing longer travel times on some routes and shorter ones on others as governments press ahead with modernisation.
Nicholas Rossi has died in a Utah hospital while serving a prison sentence for two 2008 rape convictions. He was extradited from Scotland in 2024 after a decades-long case involving alleged faked deaths, multiple aliases, and Interpol notices. Authorities say he died from complications of an existing medical condition after discontinuing treatment.
A panel of judges has found Nadiem Anwar Makarim guilty of abuse of authority in relation to the 2020 procurement of Google Chromebooks for Indonesian schools. He has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, with a fine and restitution totaling over 800 billion rupiah. Prosecution says state losses reached about 125 million, while Google’s investment in Gojek is central to the case. The verdicts from multiple outlets converge, with the defense planning appeals.
A long view on how all-you-can-eat buffets rose with mid-20th-century farming advances and spread nationwide, only to face decline as casual dining and COVID-19 altered consumer habits. The debate over origin stories continues among Vegas legends and historians.