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Olean Man Accused of Propositioning Child
An Olean man was arrested in Wirt Friday for allegedly endangering the welfare of a child in early August. According to New York State Police, 35-year-old Kyle Higley was charged with patronizing a pe...
6h ago

PennDOT McKean County Maintenance Work Schedule for the Week of September 8
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in McKean County the week of September 8. PennDOT performs year-round maintenance in ...
Sep 06, 2025

Paving Continues on N 8th St Saturday
Milling and Paving will continue on North 8th Street from Buffalo Street to Wayne Street Saturday, September 6th 2025. Milling and paving will continue on sections of East Henley Street and both North...
Sep 05, 2025

BRMC, OGH Announce September Star Awards
Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH), Kaleida Health facilities, are proud to announce the winners of the 2025 September Star Awards. This month's BRMC and OGH reci...
Sep 05, 2025

Eldred Man Sentenced for Stealing Dirtbike
An Eldred man was sentenced for stealing a dirtbike in McKean County Court Thursday. 20-year-old Joseph Rivera was sentenced to 5-18 months incarceration, 3-18 months concurrent probation, to undergo ...
Sep 04, 2025

Olean Man Had Bail Revoked & Reset in McKean County Court
An Olean man arrested on drug felonies after allegedly threatening people with a baseball bat at JJ's Saloon in July had his bail revoked in McKean County Court Thursday. 35-year-old Shane Allen Rice'...
Sep 04, 2025

Bradford Man Sentenced for Theft from Sheetz
A Bradford man was sentenced in McKean County Court Thursday for a theft reported at the Bradford Sheetz. 20-year-old Michael Reid was sentenced to 60 days of house arrest, 80 hours of community servi...
Sep 04, 2025

Bradford Man Sentenced in Strangulation Case in McKean County
A Bradford man was sentenced in a strangulation case in McKean County Court Thursday. 31-year-old Craig R. Whitmer was sentenced to 1 year of probation, drug and alcohol evaluation, community service ...
Sep 04, 2025
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US News
Trump hosts White House dinner for GOP lawmakers at paved space he dubbed 'Rose Garden Club'

Sep 06, 2025
President Donald Trump hosted a dinner Friday night for members of Congress in the newly paved White House Rose Garden, telling them they were the first gathering of what he dubbed the “Rose Garden Club.”
Thousands protest for a 'Free DC' on the fourth week of federal control in Washington

21 hours ago
Thousands have taken to the streets of Washington, D
Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Mega Millions

Sep 06, 2025
The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the "Mega Millions" game were: 06-14-36-58-62, Mega Ball: 24, Megaplier:
Trump threatens Chicago with apocalyptic force and Pritzker calls him a 'wannabe dictator'

20 hours ago
President Donald Trump is amplifying his promises to dispatch the National Guard to Chicago by posting a parody image from “Apocalypse Now" featuring a ball of flames as helicopters zoom overhead
Mahjong nights draw young crowds to San Francisco bars and restaurants

Sep 06, 2025
Ryan Lee has turned his love of mahjong into a thriving social scene in San Francisco
Sinner vs. Alcaraz showdown at the US Open is their third Slam final in a row. Trump plans to attend

20 hours ago
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are the first two men to play each other in three consecutive Grand Slam finals in the same season
Florida surgeon general Ladapo's vaccine mandates opposition goes against medical mainstream

Sep 06, 2025
Dr_ Joseph Ladapo, a Nigerian-born physician with impeccable U_S_ medical credentials, says that requiring vaccinations for diseases like measles, polio and chickenpox amounts to government-imposed “slavery.”
Drawing set for a Powerball jackpot that has ballooned to $1.8 billion

Sep 06, 2025
A Powerball drawing will be held for what would be second highest lottery jackpot on record: an estimated $1.8 billion
South Korea says deal reached with US for release of workers in Georgia plant

8 hours ago
South Korea says it has reached a deal with the U.S. for the release of South Korean workers detained in an immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia
Driver who crashed into group of bicyclists in Arizona, killing 2, gets a year in jail

Sep 06, 2025
A driver who crashed into a group of bicyclists in suburban Phoenix, killing two and injuring several others, has been sentenced to one year in jail
In post-Jan. 6 era, 600 officers train for riots as threats to lawmakers climb toward record high

Sep 06, 2025
The U.S. Capitol Police have led a massive training exercise in Maryland to improve coordination among law enforcement agencies
Freeze! Police ice cream trucks seek to portray officers in a positive light

9 hours ago
Police around the country are turning to a summer favorite to help strengthen ties to their communities by running their own free ice cream trucks
Thousands of Ohio students left without a school bus ride as private school transport expands

Sep 06, 2025
A scramble is underway in Ohio over a staple of the back-to-school season: rides on the big yellow school bus
No. 1 Jannik Sinner faces No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open final. President Trump is expected

11 hours ago
There is a lot at stake when No. 1 Jannik Sinner meets No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz in the U.S. Open men’s final
Hurricane Kiko's path shifts, sparing Hawaii from strong winds and heavy rain

20 hours ago
National Weather Service says Hurricane Kiko is tracking north of the Hawaiian islands, reducing the threat of strong winds and widespread rain
Legal aid group sues to preemptively block U.S. from deporting a dozen Honduran children

Sep 06, 2025
A legal aid group has sued to preemptively block any efforts by the U.S. government to deport a dozen Honduran children, saying it had “credible” information that such plans were quietly in the works
Jim Jarmusch’s 'Father Mother Sister Brother' wins the Venice Film Festival's top prize

Sep 06, 2025
Jim Jarmusch’s 'Father Mother Sister Brother' wins the Venice Film Festival's top prize
Black man shot at while waiting to go to work says South Carolina needs hate crime law

14 hours ago
A Black man in South Carolina is pushing for the state to pass its own hate crime law after police say he was shot at by a white man in a racist attack
Winning numbers drawn in Saturday’s Powerball

13 hours ago
The winning numbers in Saturday evening’s drawing of the "Powerball" game were: 11-23-44-61-62, Powerball: 17
Powerball lottery players in Missouri and Texas to split $1.8 billion jackpot

14 hours ago
Powerball lottery players in Missouri and Texas to split $1.8 billion jackpot
What to know about a large-scale immigration raid at a Georgia manufacturing plant

Sep 06, 2025
Hundreds of federal agents descended on a sprawling site where Hyundai manufactures electric vehicles in Georgia and detained 475 people, most of them South Korean nationals
Chicago's Mexican Independence Day celebrations shadowed by Trump’s threats for the city

Sep 06, 2025
President Donald Trump’s plan to dispatch National Guard troops and immigration agents into Chicago has put many Latino residents on edge
Sanders and Mamdani energize supporters at town hall as NYC mayor's race enters final stretch

16 hours ago
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani rallied supporters at a town hall in Brooklyn, slamming President Donald Trump and boosting their shared progressive message
Wall Street climbs to more records on hopes for cuts to interest rates

Sep 05, 2025
U.S. stocks are rising to more records on expectations that the Federal Reserve will have to cut interest rates soon to help the economy
For decades, US Open women's champs got a smaller replica trophy than the men. Now they're equal

Sep 04, 2025
For decades, U.S. Open women's singles champions received a replica trophy that was much smaller than the ones the men's title winners were allowed to take home
World News
A senior Mexican naval officer is detained for fuel theft

22 hours ago
A senior Mexican navy officer has been arrested along with a number of business leaders and government officials in connection with a massive fuel seizure in northern Mexico earlier this year
Sweden's plans to mine rare-earth minerals could ruin the lives of Indigenous Sami reindeer herders

10 hours ago
An expanding iron-ore mine and a deposit of rare-earth minerals are fragmenting the land in northern Sweden and altering ancient reindeer migration routes
A longstanding tax on wealth is a central issue as prosperous Norway votes in a close election

10 hours ago
Norway is holding an election on Monday, with inequality and the future of a century-old wealth tax in focus
Iran paves over mass grave of 1979 revolution victims, turning it into a parking lot

Sep 06, 2025
Iran is paving over a lot in Tehran's largest cemetery believed to be the final resting place for some of the thousands killed in the mass executions that followed the country's 1979 Islamic Revolution
Shark kills beachgoer near Sydney

Sep 06, 2025
A man in his 50s has died after a shark attack near Sydney, Australia
Reform UK is on the rise. Leader Nigel Farage hopes the Trump playbook can propel him to power

Sep 06, 2025
Nigel Farage has made a bold pitch to his Reform UK party, echoing themes that helped Donald Trump rise to power
Pope Leo XIV declares teen computer whiz Carlo Acutis the first millennial saint

9 hours ago
Pope Leo XIV has declared a 15-year-old computer whiz the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint
Argentina's largest province holds elections in a political test for President Milei

8 hours ago
Millions of voters across Argentina’s most populous province of Buenos Aires were heading to the polls to choose lawmakers in an unusually high-stakes local election seen as a referendum on the performance of libertarian President Javier Milei and a be...
Air Canada flight attendants vote against agreement reached last month, but operations to continue

20 hours ago
About 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants have voted down the the employer’s wage offer that the union and airline agreed to last month but another walkout is not expected
Photos show Indians marking final day of Ganesh Chaturthi that ends with sea immersion

19 hours ago
Indians marked the final day of the Ganesh Chaturthi, a vibrant, 10-day Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, revered as the remover of obstacles, and god of wisdom, prosperity and new beginnings. At the end of the festival...
Report on deadly Portugal streetcar derailment describes failure of cable connecting cabins

20 hours ago
The first investigative report on the deadly Portugal streetcar derailment reveals that a cable connecting two cabins snapped
Hundreds pay last respects to Italian fashion icon Giorgio Armani

Sep 06, 2025
Hundreds of admirers and VIPs have paid their respects to Giorgio Armani, who passed away Thursday at 91
Secret audios, dramatic leaks, spying claims: A bribery scandal engulfs Argentina's Milei

Sep 06, 2025
Argentines have been captivated by a growing corruption scandal involving President Javier Milei's close associates
Cameroon separatists claim deadly roadside attack that killed 7 soldiers

Sep 06, 2025
A separatist group has claimed responsibility for an improvised explosive device that detonated in southwestern Cameroon, killing seven soldiers
Russia hits Kyiv with drones and missiles, killing at least 2

15 hours ago
A mass Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital Sunday has killed at least two people and left smoke rising from the roof of a key government building
Houthi drone from Yemen hit near southern airport, halting flights, Israel says

6 hours ago
At least one drone hit the passenger hall of the Ramon International Airport.
Undersea cables cut in Red Sea, internet disrupted in Asia and Mideast

2 hours ago
It wasn't immediately clear what caused the incident.
Japan's Prince Hisahito is the first male royal to reach adulthood in 40 years. He may be the last

Sep 06, 2025
Japan's Prince Hisahito is the first male royal to reach adulthood in 40 years, highlighting the challenges facing the world's oldest monarchy
Parade for a living goddess kicks off Nepal festival season

Sep 06, 2025
Tens of thousands of devotees celebrated by gathering in Kathmandu.
Greek prime minister unveils broad tax-cuts package in keynote policy speech

23 hours ago
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has unveiled a 1.6 billion-euro ($1.87 billion) tax cuts package in a keynote speech at the Thessaloniki International Fair
Mozambique embraces a $6 billion electricity project, southern Africa's biggest in 50 years

15 hours ago
Mozambique has won World Bank backing for a $6 billion hydroelectric plant, southern Africa’s biggest such project in 50 years
They dug for decades for Colombia’s disappeared and now they are a national symbol

14 hours ago
Luz Elena Galeano and 40 other women have been searching for their loved ones in a landfill in Medellin, Colombia
Hundreds arrested at London protest supporting banned group Palestine Action

6 hours ago
Almost 1,600 people have been detained since it was outlawed two months ago.
Displaced Bedouin families in limbo as Syrian government and Druze authorities remain at odds

Sep 06, 2025
In Syria's southern province of Daraa, classrooms have become temporary homes for displaced Bedouin families, who fled sectarian fighting in neighboring Sweida province over a month ago
LGBTQ+ Catholics make Holy Year pilgrimage to Rome

Sep 06, 2025
More than 1,000 LGBTQ+ Catholics and their families participated in pilgrimage.
Politics
Indiana’s Braun says there are ‘no commitments’ on redistricting

Aug 05, 2025
He says the issue may come up when he meets with Vice President JD Vance later this week.
Blue state GOPers shudder
Aug 05, 2025
Trump on Texas redistricting: ‘We are entitled to 5 more seats’
Aug 05, 2025
Democrats are trying to block the redraw in the state by denying the state legislature a quorum.
Hochul tells Dems to play dirty
Aug 04, 2025
Charlamagne tha God swipes at Trump after president’s criticism
Aug 04, 2025
The co-host of "The Breakfast Club" radio show labeled the president as “Donkey of the Day” on Monday.
Gov. Greg Abbott’s options to force a redistricting vote are more limited than they appear
Aug 04, 2025
The Texas governor's court threat could take months to resolve — despite a fast-approaching redistricting deadline.
Moderate Democrats change their tone on Israel

Aug 04, 2025
Ritchie Torres is threading a needle after emphatic defense of Israel for most of the war.
‘More like a blue trickle’: Dems are hoping for a blue wave that might not happen

Aug 03, 2025
There's little evidence so far that Democrats are going to crash the gates of Washington.
Rep. Sarah McBride Won’t Be Baited by GOP ‘Provocateurs’
Aug 03, 2025
The Delaware congresswoman also explains why voters “feel like Democrats have sort of been assholes to them” and what the party must do to win them back.
New filings reveal how top Dems are preparing possible 2028 runs

Aug 02, 2025
Possible 2028 contenders’ leadership PACs have raised and spent millions of dollars combined this year, new filings show.
Democratic governors advise strong counteroffensive on redistricting

Aug 02, 2025
They spoke from a Democratic Governors Association meeting in the purple state of Wisconsin.
She wants Zohran’s seat
Aug 01, 2025
Cooper leads first public poll since jumping in North Carolina Senate race

Aug 01, 2025
The former governor is six points up in what will be one of the most competitive Senate races in the country next year.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Aug 01, 2025
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons...
Trump’s political operation has stockpiled a massive amount of cash ahead of the midterms

Aug 01, 2025
The president can’t run again, but he can put his war chest to use next year.
A Democrat in the middle of the Israel firestorm
Jul 31, 2025
Rep. Sara Jacobs represents her party's dilemma.
Elon Musk gave Trump and the GOP $15M even as he was fighting with the president

Jul 31, 2025
The next week, he said he was starting a third party.
Adams, Cuomo, Mamdani and Sliwa pay their respects
Jul 31, 2025
'Overcorrections': McBride on some Democrats' remarks on transgender people | The Conversation
Jul 31, 2025
The shockingly shrunken footprint of a former president

Jul 31, 2025
Joe Biden is staffed by only one or two aides. He holes up for hours at a time in Delaware working on his memoir with a new ghostwriter, while undergoing treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Welcome to life after the White House.
Trump says Canada’s Palestinian move is new trade deal stumbling block
Jul 31, 2025
Ottawa’s recognition of Palestinian statehood will make it “very hard” to reach an agreement, the U.S. president warned.
Mamdani returns, swipes away Defund the Police past
Jul 30, 2025
Zohran dominates in new poll
Jul 29, 2025
Roy Cooper raises $3.4 million in first 24 hours of his Senate candidacy
Jul 29, 2025
The former North Carolina governor set a fundraising record with his day-one haul for his Senate campaign.
Project 2025 architect Paul Dans to challenge Lindsey Graham

Jul 28, 2025
He joins an increasingly crowded field hoping to take control of one of South Carolina’s Senate seats.
FDA Head Marty Makary on Food Dyes, Ultra-Processed Foods and the MAHA Agenda
Jul 27, 2025
The Food and Drug Administration commissioner reveals what health officials are prioritizing in a forthcoming report on childhood chronic disease.
Technology
The president blamed AI and embraced doing so. Is it becoming the new 'fake news'?

Sep 04, 2025
Politicians are increasingly blaming artificial intelligence to dodge accountability for embarrassing situations
Scientists tap 'secret' fresh water under the ocean, raising hopes for a thirsty world

Sep 05, 2025
Scientists conducting a first-of-its-kind drilling operation have extracted samples of fresh water hiding in massive reservoirs deep under the ocean
Pentagon-funded research at colleges has aided the Chinese military, a House GOP report says

Sep 05, 2025
A congressional investigation finds the Pentagon has funded research involving collaboration with Chinese entities linked to China's defense sector
Anthropic to pay authors $3K per book in landmark settlement over pirated material

Sep 05, 2025
Anthropic agrees to pay authors $3,000 per book in landmark settlement over pirated chatbot training material
Telescope reveals a growing tail on the comet that's visiting from another star

Sep 05, 2025
Telescope observations reveal a growing tail on the comet that's visiting from another star
Google hit with $3.5B fine from European Union in ad-tech antitrust case

Sep 05, 2025
European Union regulators on Friday hit Google with a 2.95 billion euro ($3.5 billion) fine for breaching the bloc’s competition rules by favoring its own digital advertising services
Trump will host top tech CEOs except Musk at a White House dinner

Sep 04, 2025
President Donald Trump will host a high-powered list of tech CEOs for a dinner at the White House
Google facing $425.7 million in damages for nearly a decade of improper smartphone snooping

Sep 04, 2025
A federal jury has ordered Google to pay $425.7 million for improperly snooping on people’s smartphones during a nearly decade-long period of intrusions
Ned is a perfectly nice snail, but a rare shell means a doomed love life

Sep 05, 2025
If you have trouble finding dates, spare a thought for Ned, a perfectly nice snail with dire romantic prospects
Girls fell behind boys in math during the pandemic

Sep 05, 2025
Efforts to close the gender gap in STEM education are gaining momentum after setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic
Thousands of newborn stars dazzle in the latest snapshot by NASA's telescope

Sep 05, 2025
Thousands of newborn stars sparkle and dazzle in the latest snapshot by NASA's Webb Space Telescope
Don't look now, but there's an AI-generated Italian teacup on your child's phone. What does it mean?

Sep 05, 2025
Ballerina Cappuccina, an AI-generated cartoon ballerina with a cappuccino teacup for a head, has become a viral sensation on TikTok
Judge orders search shakeup in Google monopoly case, but keeps hands off Chrome

Sep 03, 2025
A federal judge on Tuesday ordered a shake-up of Google’s search engine in an attempt to curb the corrosive power of an illegal monopoly while rebuffing the U.S. government’s attempt to break up the company and impose other restraints
Trump administration agrees to restore health websites and data

Sep 03, 2025
Federal officials have agreed to restore health- and science-related webpages and data following a lawsuit settlement with doctors' groups and other organizations
OpenAI and Meta say they're fixing AI chatbots to better respond to teens in distress

Sep 02, 2025
OpenAI and Meta are adjusting how their chatbots respond to teenagers and users showing signs of distress
Marsquakes indicate a solid core for the red planet, just like Earth

Sep 03, 2025
It turns out Mars has a solid core just like Earth
The success of AI music creators sparks debate on future of music industry

Aug 31, 2025
Oliver McCann, a British AI music creator, uses AI to produce songs across various genres
Welcome to wplace: A chaotic, collaborative digital canvas where users 'paint the world'

Sep 03, 2025
A new online platform called wplace invites users to “paint the world” on a massive digital canvas
Earthquake destroys villages in Afghanistan and kills at least 250 people

Sep 01, 2025
A strong earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed over 800 people and injured at least 2,500
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts with lava pouring out from multiple vents

Sep 02, 2025
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano has resumed erupting and is firing lava high into the sky from its summit crater
What to know about Russia's GPS jamming operation in Europe

Sep 03, 2025
Bulgarian authorities aren't investigating a suspected Russian interference operation involving a plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen because they say the interference is now common
Drones blasting AC/DC, Scarlett Johannson help biologists protect cattle from wolves

Sep 01, 2025
Biologists are using drones to scare wolves away from cattle
Humanoid robots showcase skills at Ancient Olympia. But they're on a long road to catch up to AI

Sep 01, 2025
Humanoid robots kicked soccer balls, boxed and even attempted archery at the birthplace of the Olympic Games in Ancient Olympia
WhatsApp patches exploit allowing hackers to target Apple users

Sep 03, 2025
WhatsApp has patched a security vulnerability that allowed sophisticated attacks against the Apple devices of “specific targeted users.”
Elon Musk accuses Apple and OpenAI of stifling AI competition in antitrust lawsuit

Aug 25, 2025
Elon Musk on Monday targeted Apple and OpenAI in an antitrust lawsuit alleging that the iPhone maker and the ChatGPT maker are teaming up to thwart competition in artificial intelligence
Entertainment
Venice Film Festival, by the numbers: From standing ovations to Campari spritzes

22 hours ago
From a record-breaking standing ovation to the ever-present Campari spritzes to even on-screen subtitles, the 2025 Venice Film Festival was a bounty of interesting numbers
Venice Film Festival draws to a close and will announce its awards, which can give an Oscars boost

Sep 06, 2025
The 82nd Venice Film Festival is wrapping up as juries decide on the awards Saturday
'Severance' and 'The Studio' could rake in early awards at the Creative Arts Emmys

Sep 06, 2025
Shows like “Severance” and “The Studio” could bring in a lot of early Emmys this weekend, ahead of the main ceremony
Another 'Knives Out' makes another raucous premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival

17 hours ago
For the third time, the knives were out at the Toronto International Film Festival
The MTV Video Music Awards are back. Taylor Swift and Beyoncé go head-to-head. Who will win?

15 hours ago
The MTV Video Music Awards return Sunday night and the stakes have never been higher
Photo Highlights from the Toronto International Film Festival

Sep 06, 2025
The Toronto International Film Festival kicked off on Thursday, Sept. 4. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.
'The Penguin' snags top Creative Arts Emmy awards for technical performance

16 hours ago
The Creative Emmy Awards on Saturday gave “The Penguin” eight awards for the “Batman” spin-off's technical work
The 2025 Venice Film Festival is over. Here's everything you need to know

15 hours ago
The 82nd Venice Film Festival has wrapped up, but the buzz continues
A John Candy documentary gives Toronto film fest a tender and appropriately Canadian opening night

Sep 05, 2025
The documentary “John Candy: I Like Me,” directed by Colin Hanks and produced by Ryan Reynolds, is a tribute not just to Candy the actor, but Candy, the man
Anthropic to pay authors $1.5 billion to settle lawsuit over pirated books used to train AI chatbots

Sep 06, 2025
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has agreed to pay $1.5 billion to settle a class-action lawsuit by book authors who say the company took pirated copies of their works to train its chatbot
Taylor Swift is a good luck charm for soccer team hosting Travis Kelce's 1st game in Brazil

Sep 05, 2025
Taylor Swift is very likely not aware of it, but she’s considered a good luck charm for the Brazilian soccer team hosting Friday’s game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Chargers
Giorgio Armani leaves a legacy as 'the master of luxury ready-to-wear'

Sep 06, 2025
For Giorgio Armani, it was always the clothes
Justin Bieber announces 'Swag ll' will arrive Friday

Sep 04, 2025
Justin Bieber is preparing to surprise fans once more
Patrick Hemingway, Ernest Hemingway's last surviving child, dies at 97

Sep 04, 2025
Patrick Hemingway, the last surviving child of Ernest Hemingway who in emulation of his father lived for years in Africa and later oversaw numerous posthumous works by the Nobel laureate, has died
Travis Kelce on what's changed since his engagement to Taylor Swift: 'I got one more ring'

Sep 04, 2025
Kansas City Chiefs tight end and three-time Super Bowl winner Travis Kelce was asked in Brazil how his life has changed since he announced his engagement to Taylor Swift
Long in the shadows, a new generation of songwriters gain recognition and success as artists

Sep 05, 2025
A new generation of songwriters are stepping into the spotlight, gaining recognition alongside the artists they write for
Kim Novak's emotional return to the spotlight at Venice Film Festival

Sep 04, 2025
Kim Novak has made an emotional return to the spotlight at 92
Notorious online soccer piracy network Streameast shut down, antipiracy group says

Sep 03, 2025
Notorious online soccer piracy network Streameast has been shut down after more than 1.6 billion visits in the past year
Kathryn Bigelow unveils political thriller at Venice Film Festival

Sep 02, 2025
Kathryn Bigelow tackles geopolitics in her new film “A House of Dynamite.”
'Weapons' regains top spot, 'Jaws' rerelease 2nd as summer box office winds down

Aug 31, 2025
“Weapons” crawled its way back to the top of the box office during the Labor Day weekend
Wrexham's summer spending reaches $40 million after signing Ben Sheaf from Coventry

Sep 01, 2025
Wrexham has taken its spending in the summer transfer window to around $40 million by signing Ben Sheaf from fellow Championship team Coventry
Movie Review: In 'The Baltimorons,' emergency dental work prompts an unlikely rom-com

Sep 03, 2025
There are all kinds of movies that are either endangered or practically extinct
A movie about the Kabuki theater is a surprise hit in soul-searching Japan

Sep 03, 2025
A three-hour film about the ancient esoteric world of Kabuki is defying the odds at the Japanese box office, with tickets selling out at some cinemas
Jude Law debuts portrayal of Vladimir Putin in 'The Wizard of the Kremlin' at Venice Film Festival

Aug 31, 2025
Jude Law transforms into Vladimir Putin in “The Wizard of the Kremlin,” premiering Sunday at the Venice Film Festival
Halsey bids big and Colman Domingo hosts Venice amfAR gala

Sep 01, 2025
Singer Halsey says the cause of the amfAR Venezia fundraiser on Sunday could not be closer to home
Health
Federal Experts Talk Bird Flu ‘What Ifs’ in WebMD Live Event

May 16, 2024
WebMD brought together experts from four federal agencies to talk prevention, monitoring, and what the “what ifs” of bird flu might look like.
What’s Next in Health Care for Older Adults: Questions and Answers With John Whyte, MD

May 16, 2024
As WebMD’s chief medical officer, John Whyte, MD, is in a unique position to see both the current state of medical care for America’s older adults and the way things are trending for the future. We asked him to share his insight on a few topics, along with a bit of advice.
Get the Care You Need in a COVID-19 World

May 16, 2024
What to expect at the doctor’s office, hospitals, and long-term care facilities, the future of telemedicine, and how to get the best care during COVID-19.
Personal Shopper: A Savvy Black Entrepreneur Guides You to Eczema-Friendly Clothes, Creams, Cosmetics, and More

May 16, 2024
A savvy black entrepreneur guides you on an eczema-friendly shopping spree.
Behind the Spike in Colorectal Cancer Among Young Americans

May 15, 2024
Colorectal cancer cases increased a whopping 333% among 15- to 19-year-olds and 185% among 20- to 24-year-olds from 1999 to 2020.
How to Build a Support Network for Schizophrenia Care

May 15, 2024
Schizophrenia caregiver support is essential to avoid burnout. Learn how to build a support network when you're a mental-health caregiver.
Helping Someone Stick With Schizophrenia Treatment

May 15, 2024
Schizophrenia treatment is tricky when your loved one resists it. Learn ways to help someone with schizophrenia stick with their treatment plan.
Is It Time to Change Schizophrenia Treatments?

May 15, 2024
Is it time for a change in your loved one's schizophrenia treatment? Learn the signs caregivers should watch for.
How to Talk to Your Loved One's Care Team

May 15, 2024
If you’re a schizophrenia caregiver, communication with your loved one's doctors is important. Learn how to stay in the loop.
Is Your Doctor ‘Blue Zones’ Certified?
May 14, 2024
The American College of Lifestyle Medicine and Blue Zones will soon offer a new clinical certification to physicians and health professionals.
Expert Q&A: Alzheimer’s Risk and the APOE4 Gene

May 14, 2024
If you have two copies of the APOE4 gene, new research suggests that you’re very likely to develop Alzheimer’s. Experts break down the findings and share what you can do to lower your risk.
Experts Watching Bird Flu Carefully in Case It Takes Off

May 14, 2024
The virus variant that is circulating among cattle is not an efficient cause of disease in humans. There may be more concern if H5N1 passes to pigs, because their viral receptors are closer to those in humans.
The 7-Hour Itch: 3 Women With Eczema Describe the Ways They Combat Nighttime Flare-Ups
May 13, 2024
Three women with eczema describe how they combat nighttime flare-ups.
A Mother’s Love: The Challenges of Parenting a Child With Eczema
May 12, 2024
Two moms reveal the great lengths they went to in their determination to give their children relief and good health.
Working It Out: How to Minimize Eczema Flare-ups at the Gym and on the Job

May 11, 2024
Three keys to managing your eczema at the gym and then heading off to a productive and itch-free workday.
Cows Are Potential Spreaders of Bird Flu to Humans

May 10, 2024
Cow udders have the same receptors for flu viruses as humans and birds, raising concerns that cows could become “mixing vessels” that help the bird flu virus spread between people.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Putting a Hole in Our World

May 10, 2024
Estimates show that by 2040, age-related macular degeneration may affect nearly 300 million people worldwide. And we are very limited in our ability to treat or prevent it. Here's what to know.
A Healthy Lifestyle Can Add Years to Life, Despite 'Bad' Genes

May 09, 2024
Turn around those bad family genes with four lifestyle changes.
Taking Racism out of the Kidney Disease Equation

May 09, 2024
Kidney care in the U.S. is at a watershed moment of moving past a deeply entrenched, institutionally racist equation.
Plant-Powered Sleep: Vegan, Vegetarian Diets Unlock Extra ZZZs

May 08, 2024
Vegans and vegetarians sleep around 30 more minutes per night than average and up to 90% of them report good or excellent sleep quality, according to a new survey published by the Sleep Foundation.
Anorexia: The Body Neglected
May 07, 2024
What, exactly, does anorexia nervosa do inside the human body? The heart and bones suffer the most.
Postpartum PTSD: Right Diagnosis Can Help Mothers and Babies

May 06, 2024
Many new mothers aren’t aware that postpartum PTSD even exists, but it’s far from rare. Here's what to know.
Living With Major Depressive Disorder

May 06, 2024
See how one person manages the ups and downs of major depressive disorder -- and how her depression inspired her career as a therapist.
A Therapist’s Perspective

May 06, 2024
A therapist talks about managing major depressive disorder (MDD): what to expect, strategies for dealing with setbacks, and when to talk to your therapist.
Handling the Stigma

May 06, 2024
Learn from a mental health advocate how the stigma of depression is changing and how acceptance is the first step to managing major depressive disorder.
How I Share About My Condition

May 06, 2024
A person with major depressive disorder shares how they talk about their condition with others.
Managing MDD and Your Job

May 06, 2024
Major depressive disorder (MDD) at work: tips, strategies, who to tell, what to do, and asking for accommodations.
7 Most Effective Exercises

May 06, 2024
Not all exercises are created equal. Some are simply more efficient than others, whether they target multiple muscle groups, are suitable for a wide variety of fitness levels, or help you burn calories more effectively.
To Fast or to Feast?

May 06, 2024
These tips will help you enjoy the foods at social events when you have ulcerative colitis and still steer clear of a flare.
Can You Really Know What to Expect in the Long Haul?

May 06, 2024
Ulcerative colitis is a relapsing-remitting disease, so it’s hard to predict symptoms over time. Here’s what to expect and how to recognize remission.
Ulcerative Colitis: Social Relationships and Dating

May 06, 2024
Friendship can be a good medicine when you have ulcerative colitis. Learn how to keep your social life going when you don’t always feel like going out.
Normal Aging Process: Changes, Memory, Eyesight, Hearing, and More

May 04, 2024
Curious if your body’s aging is normal? WebMD discusses healthy and normal signs of aging.
What to Eat as You Age

May 04, 2024
Your dietary needs change as you age. WebMD advises what should be on your grocery list.
What's Behind Major Rise in Heart Failure Deaths?

May 03, 2024
After falling for over a decade, the death rate climbed for several years and now is about the same as in 1999.
Jump-Start Your Exercise With This Mindset Reset

May 03, 2024
There are far more powerful motivators than “get abs!” to help you start an exercise routine you’ll stick to.
When Does Old Age Start? It Depends on Who You Ask

May 02, 2024
The goalpost for old age has been moving. Until now.
Prospects for Crohn's Relief Brighten With New Advancements

May 02, 2024
More than 1 million Americans live with Crohn’s, a chronic and sometimes crippling bowel disease that affects the intestines and leads to digestive issues. But in 2024, breakthroughs could bring relief in different ways. Here's what to know.
Truth or TV: Is Grey's Anatomy's Parkinson's 'Cure' Real?

May 02, 2024
How realistic is the Grey’s Anatomy episode that shows a Parkinson’s disease cure? A neurosurgery professor weighs in.
Easing Marijuana Laws Doesn’t Mean the Drug Is Safer

May 01, 2024
You shouldn’t draw major conclusions about the safety of marijuana amid the recent announcement that federal regulators may reclassify the drug, experts are cautioning.
Are Female Doctors Better? Here's What to Know

May 01, 2024
A new study suggests female doctors may provide patients better care, especially when those patients are women. Here's what to know.
NIH’s Eliseo Pérez-Stable, MD, Talks Health Disparities, Biology, Behavior, and Culture
Apr 30, 2024
Eliseo Pérez-Stable, MD, director of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, talks about health disparities and how his studies aim to improve interventions in clinical settings and across communities.
New ‘FLiRT’ Variants Spark Summer COVID Surge Warning

Apr 30, 2024
A data scientist who has accurately predicted COVID waves since the beginning of the pandemic warns that a surge is on the horizon.
You Give Me (Spring) Fever
Apr 27, 2024
New Season Brings Boost of Energy, but Also Unplanned Pregnancies
Older Adults: 9 Nutrients You May Be Missing

Apr 27, 2024
With age, your body doesn’t absorb nutrients well, so every calorie you consume must be packed with nutrition. Here are 9 nutrients older adults often need more of.
The Immunity Challenge: How aging affects your immune system

Apr 27, 2024
How does getting older affect your immune system? How can you keep those effects to a minimum? Your answers are here.
What Helps When It’s Hard to Chew and Swallow?
Apr 27, 2024
Trouble chewing and swallowing? WebMD shares six ways to make everything go down a little easier.
Foods to Keep You Healthy as You Age

Apr 27, 2024
Staying healthy as you enter your golden years has a lot to do with your diet. Here are some foods that are good for your heart, your brain, your bones, and your muscles.
Dealing With the Emotions of Hearing Loss

Apr 27, 2024
Losing your hearing, or learning a loved one is, can bring about a range of uncomfortable emotions. Here's how you can deal with this tough transition.
Pre-Ozempic Obesity Drugs: Effective and Budget-Friendly

Apr 26, 2024
Before there was Ozempic, there were these cost-friendly, safe, and highly effective weight loss drugs. FDA-approved obesity medication like orlistat (Xenical), phentermine/topiramate (Qsymia), and naltrexone/bupropion extended release (Contrave) have been on the market for decades.
Genes vs. Lifestyle: Which Matters More for Health?

Apr 26, 2024
Learn how genes and lifestyle interact to affect your health over the course of your life.