FDA approves landmark pancreatic cancer drug that’s shown to improve survival
U.S. health officials have approved a groundbreaking pancreatic cancer drug that offers a new approach to treating the deadly form…
The pillage that fueled America’s tech booms
Cobalt mining is one of the world's most dangerous jobs. And it's also one of the most essential: cobalt is…
Coyote vs. Acme finally gets its big break
Coyote vs. Acme will finally get its theatrical release on Friday after a years-long saga involving supposed tax write-downs, negotiations…
Official leading Trump’s Gaza ceasefire effort criticizes Israel for its attacks
The official in charge of President Trump's ceasefire plan for Gaza criticized Israel for its attacks on the Palestinian territory…
Yayoi Kusama, high priestess of polka dots, has died
The Japanese artist has died at age 97. Kusama's polka dotted pumpkins, "Infinity Rooms," and other repetitive and dreamlike artworks…
Drugstores say Medicare’s $50 obesity drug program is catching on
The Bridge program, which began July 1, makes some Medicare beneficiaries eligible for obesity drugs for $50 a month. CVS…
Can a landmark settlement protect children from social media?
The owner of Facebook and Instagram has agreed to change the way its platforms work. Can those changes be enforced?…
Congolese designers push fashion in a different direction
When the Democratic Republic of Congo is in the news, it’s usually related to poverty, or conflict— most recently it…