Meth is a key driver in Fiji’s fast-growing HIV epidemic: 1 in 60 adults are affected
In mid-September, Fiji's government declared a national emergency because of a startling rise in HIV infections. The country's crystal meth…
Meal deliveries can save money and improve health. Will they survive Medicaid cuts?
Some states deliver meals to Medicaid patients that address their dietary needs. Evidence shows it aids recovery and saves healthcare…
The AI safety debate is confusing. Here’s our guide to the different factions
The battle over AI's promise and perils is not a clash between two opposing sides, but a debate among a…
The U.S. has more thalidomide survivors than the government admits
In the 1950s and 1960s, doctors gave the drug thalidomide to pregnant patients without telling them — and without FDA…
As election enters its final stretch, some Republicans are distancing from Trump
With less than six weeks until Election Day, a growing number of Republicans are breaking from Trump on key issues.…
The Pacific is churning with hurricanes. The Atlantic is quiet. Blame El Niño
The Pacific Ocean has had an unusual number of storms this year, while the Atlantic hasn't recorded a single full-blown…
Republican lawmakers are breaking with Trump. Will it last?
Amid low approval ratings, several Republican candidates in competitive races are breaking with President Trump as midterms approach. Will it…
Pope warns a ‘paradise of machines’ could undermine humanity as he opens France trip
Pope Leo XIV has warned that a "paradise of machines" could undermine humanity. He raises concerns about artificial intelligence, nuclear…
Middlegarchs are the new Oligarchs
Wanna know who is really in the top 1%? And how they use their influence? It may not be who…
Roads flood in New Jersey, inundate some homes, as first major signs of nor’easter take shape
Thousands are without power on the U.S. East Coast, while roads are flooding in some coastal New Jersey communities.