Jun 15 Britain is banning children from using social media. Here's what other countries are doing By Associated Press Some parents and child advocacy groups support these measures, but critics raise privacy concerns. Continue reading
Jun 15 UK bans children younger than 16 from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube By Sylvia Hui, Brian Melley, Associated Press Starmer acknowledges that some teens might bypass the ban but emphasizes the importance of children's safety and happiness. Continue reading
Jun 14 Eastern Congo reports 782 Ebola cases and 181 deaths, authorities say By Jean-Yves Kamale, Associated Press The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Congo has increased to 782, with 181 deaths, the Congolese Ministry of Health said in a statement on social platform X on Sunday evening. Continue reading
Jun 12 Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press Screwworms are on their way to becoming a billion-dollar international problem but can be contained if ranchers are vigilant, watch their herds and other wildlife, and quickly treat any infestations, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said. Continue reading
Jun 11 How to avoid heat-related illness and stay cool this summer By Associated Press More above-average temperatures could be on the books this summer, and they are more than an inconvenience. Continue reading
Jun 11 3 tips for traveling during extreme heat By Adithi Ramakrishnan, Aya Diab, Associated Press Travelers can take precautions to have fun with heat preparedness in mind. Continue reading
Jun 11 How health sleuths are watching for threats like measles during the World Cup By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press While millions of soccer fans cheer or groan over World Cup matches spanning North America, health officials will be on high alert for germs. Continue reading
Jun 10 Trump administration warns hundreds of hospitals to increase price transparency or face fines By Josh Boak, Associated Press The Trump administration has warned more than 500 hospitals that they are failing to provide the public with basic pricing information — arguing that the lack of disclosure is keeping healthcare costs higher than they should be. Continue reading
Jun 10 Watch 7:02 How the loss of USAID has weakened the fight against Ebola By William Brangham, Azhar Merchant The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda is escalating quickly. There are growing warnings that, without a stronger response, this Ebola outbreak could become one of the deadliest. William Brangham takes a closer look with… Continue watching
Jun 09 Social Security's retirement trust fund faces a projected funding shortfall in 2032, a year earlier than expected By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press Medicare's hospital insurance trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2033, unchanged from last year's estimate. Continue reading