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Winning Lotto Ticket Sold Sunday at Olean Country Fair
A winning Take 5 lottery ticket worth over $27,000 was sold in Olean for Sunday evening's drawing. The ticket was sold at the Country Fair on East State Street. The winning numbers were 2-5-18-20-21
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Wellsville Woman Charged with Reckless Endangerment
A Wellsville woman was arrested Friday morning on charges of Reckless Endangerment. According to the New York State Police, 58-year-old Jacqueline Sweet was charged with criminal contempt in the first...
Jul 20, 2025

Olean Man Arrested on Multiple Warrants After Two Mile Road Crash
An Olean man was arrested on multiple warrants after a crash on Two Mile Road early Friday morning. Deputies of the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office arrested 19-year-old Xavier L. Darden on two act...
Jul 18, 2025

3 McKean County K9s Complete Mantrailing School
McKean County K9s Dixie, Olive and Roxy had recently completed the course requirements for advancement in Mantrailing. K9s Dixie and Olive, along with their handler Ruth Mayes, successfully completed ...
Jul 18, 2025

Man Arrested on Drug Felonies After Threatening Bar Patrons with Baseball Bat
An Olean man was arrested on drug felonies after allegedly threatening people with a baseball bat at JJ's Saloon early Friday morning. City of Bradford Police charged 35-year-old Shane Allen Rice with...
Jul 18, 2025

Homeless Man Arrested on Warrant/Drug Charges in Olean
A homeless man was arrested on a warrant Saturday. Olean Police arrested 37-year-old Randy Davis on an outstanding bench warrant from Olean City Court. After a search, Davis was found to be in possess...
Jul 18, 2025

Catt County SPCA Looking for $6 Million in Donations for Crucial Renovations
The Cattaraugus County SPCA is looking to raise $6 million in funds for critical renovations in order to stay open. The shelter is the largest nonprofit animal shelter in the Southern Tier and due to ...
Jul 18, 2025

Olean Man Wanted for Felony Criminal Contempt in Alma
An Olean man is wanted for a felony incident reported in Alma Thursday night. New York State Police charged 26-year-old James Eugene Bowker with felony criminal contempt after he allegedly violated an...
Jul 18, 2025
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Wall Street dips in premarket but remains near record highs as another raft of earnings pours in

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Wall Street dipped to small losses in premarket trading, but indexes remained near record highs on another big day for corporate earnings reports
Mountain lion bites 4-year-old on popular Olympic National Park trail, injuring child

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Park officials say a mountain lion bit a 4-year-old who was walking with their family over the weekend on a popular trail in Olympic National Park
Things to know about the release of federal documents related to MLK's assassination

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Federal records related to the investigation into the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. have been released
San Francisco to ban homeless people from living in RVs with new parking limit

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San Francisco is set to ban homeless people from living in RVs with a new citywide parking limit of two hours on large vehicles
Trump and Philippine leader plan to talk tariffs and China at the White House

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President Donald Trump plans to host Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House
Hundreds were reported missing after Texas floods. Most of them were found safe

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Two weeks after deadly floods swept through Texas, officials dropped the number of still-missing people in the hardest-hit area to three — down from nearly 160 in the days following the July Fourth weekend floods
Man accused of setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles is arrested and charged with arson

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A 21-year-old man has been charged with setting fire to 11 New York City police vehicles in Brooklyn during a time of nationwide protests in June
US immigration says it did not deport Chilean man living in Pennsylvania, refuting report

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U.S. immigration authorities are denying reports that they detained or deported a Chilean man living in the United States on a green card
Relatives, authorities ask for public's help with investigation of Ole Miss player's fatal shooting

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Authorities are asking for members of the public to provide surveillance footage and details from eyewitnesses as they investigate the fatal shooting of an Ole Miss football player in Memphis after a pool party
The wreckage of a Montana plane crash is found using a victim's smart watch location

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Search teams located the scene of an airplane crash near Yellowstone National Park using the last known location of a smart watch from one of the three victims
New York carriage driver acquitted of overworking horse that collapsed

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A New York horse carriage driver has been acquitted of animal cruelty
Investigators exploring whether grenades found at apartment caused blast that killed 3 LA deputies

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Authorities are looking into whether grenades recovered from a Santa Monica apartment complex were the cause of an explosion last week at a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department training facility
Oregon authorities are still searching for 2 missing after a fatal waterfall accident

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Oregon authorities are continuing to search for two people missing after a fatal waterfall accident
Ecuadorian drug lord 'Fito' pleads not guilty after being extradited to New York

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The head of a violent Ecuadorian gang has pleaded not guilty to drug and gun charges in New York
Minnesota lawmaker to resign after being convicted of felony burglary

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Minnesota state senator Nicole Mitchell's lawyer says that she will resign after she was convicted of burglary
Alabama man's death is ruled a homicide after police kneeled on his neck

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A county coroner in Alabama is ruling the death of a man who died in an encounter with police as a homicide
Mississippi judge pauses the state's ban on DEI programs in schools and universities

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A Mississippi law that bans diversity, equity and inclusion programs from public schools and universities is on hold
Second suspect arrested in the shooting of an off-duty US customs officer in a Manhattan park

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A second suspect has been arrested in connection with the shooting of an off-duty customs officer at a park in Manhattan over the weekend
Postal inspectors investigating fiery car crash at California post office as an intentional act

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The U.S. Postal Inspection Service says it's investigating a fiery car crash at a San Jose, California, post office over the weekend as an intentional act
Ex-NYPD commissioner accuses NYC mayor of 'character assassination' in $10 million defamation claim

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New York City’s former interim police commissioner has filed a $10 million defamation claim against Mayor Eric Adams for questioning his mental fitness for the job
Arkansas man pleads guilty in 2024 mass shooting at grocery store that killed 4

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An Arkansas man has pleaded guilty in the mass shooting at a grocery store that killed four people and injured nearly a dozen others
Father arrested in New York in death of 9-year-old daughter he had reported missing

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A Canadian man whose 9-year-old daughter was found dead after he reported that she was abducted while they were vacationing in upstate New York has been charged with murder
Wall Street rises toward records as Verizon begins a big week for profit reports with a beat

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U.S. stocks are rising toward more records ahead of a week full of profit updates from big U.S. companies
Missing loved ones leave those left behind with 'ambiguous loss' — a form of frozen grief

Jul 21, 2025
Families of missing loved ones face a unique and agonizing grief called ambiguous loss
Suspect in Los Angeles car-ramming incident has a criminal history and was on parole, police say

Jul 21, 2025
Officials say a man suspected of driving his car into a crowd on a sidewalk in Los Angeles, injuring 36 people, has a criminal history that includes a conviction for felony battery
World News
Initial probe into South Korea’s Jeju Air crash hints at pilot error, angering families

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The initial results of an investigation into December’s devastating Jeju Air crash in South Korea show that the plane’s both engines suffered bird strikes but its pilots turned off a less-damaged one just before its crash-landing
Fugitive Moldovan oligarch implicated in $1 billion bank fraud detained in Greece

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Moldova's police say a fugitive oligarch implicated in a $1 billion bank fraud and other illicit schemes has been detained in Greece
As Spaniards summer at Barcelona's beaches, some worry about the erosion of coastline

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Climate change is eroding the man-made beaches surrounding Barcelona
27 inmates are still at large following an Israeli airstrike during the 12-day war, Iran says

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Iran says 27 inmates remain at large after an Israeli airstrike last month targeted Evin prison in Tehran
Flash floods kill 3 tourists and leave 15 missing in northern Pakistan

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Flash floods caused by heavy monsoon rains have swept away vehicles carrying tourists in northern Pakistan, killing three people and leaving 15 missing
British F-35 jet stranded in India for over a month takes off after inspiring memes

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A British F-35B fighter jet stranded at an Indian airport for more than a month flew back after being repaired by a team of U.K. engineers
Storm Wipha hits northern Vietnam with strong winds and heavy rain

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Tropical Storm Wipha made landfall in northern Vietnam Tuesday, bringing heavy rain and strong winds that knocked out power in parts of Hung Yen Province
Swarms of Russian drones attack Ukraine nightly as Moscow puts new emphasis on weapon

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The long-range Russian drones come in swarms each night, buzzing over Ukraine by the hundreds, terrorizing the population and attacking targets from the industrial east to areas near its western border with Poland
From dying reefs to flooded graves, Vanuatu is leading a global climate case

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The Pacific island nation of Vanuatu is living with the daily realities of climate change, as intensifying cyclones, rising seas and saltwater intrusion reshape its coasts and disrupt life
Australian Parliament resumes after Labor's landslide election victory

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Australia’s Parliament has resumed after the center-left Labor Party won one of the nation’s largest-ever majorities in the May elections
The UK says it will sanction those who enable migrant journeys across the English Channel

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The U.K. government has announced financial sanctions targeting people-smuggling gangs sending migrants across the English Channel
Egypt provides free train rides for Sudanese refugees returning home

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Hundreds of people who have been displaced by fighting in Sudan have gathered at the central train station in Cairo to begin a free journey home
What to know about the Bangladesh air force jet crash into a Dhaka school

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A Bangladesh air force jet has crashed into a school in the country's capital, killing at least 27 people
UN concerned by Taliban’s arrest of Afghan women and girls for dress code violations

Jul 21, 2025
The United Nations mission in Afghanistan has expressed concern about the Taliban's arrest of women and girls for alleged failure to comply with the authorities’ dress code
Iran to hold nuclear talks with Euro nations, the first since ceasefire with Israel

Jul 21, 2025
Iran plans to hold nuclear talks with European nations this week in Turkey
UK police arrest 6 after protesters descend on a hotel housing asylum seekers

Jul 21, 2025
A town on the outskirts of London was rocked by protesters who descended on a hotel housing asylum seekers for the second time in four days on Sunday night amid anger about a migrant accused of sexual assault
UK to hold inquiry into violent clash between police and miners during 1984 strike

Jul 21, 2025
The British government has announced a public inquiry into the 1984 "Battle of Orgreave," a violent clash between police and striking miners
Kenyan pro-democracy activist charged with alleged possession of ammunition

Jul 21, 2025
The prominent Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has been charged with unlawful possession of ammunition in a case stemming from his alleged role in street protests against the government
Vietnam races to prepare for Typhoon Wipha as Philippines suffers storm deaths

Jul 21, 2025
Vietnam is bracing for Typhoon Wipha, which is expected to make landfall between Hai Phong and Thanh Hoa
Albanian court begins corruption trial against former Prime Minister Sali Berisha

Jul 21, 2025
An Albanian court has begun the corruption trial of former Prime Minister Sali Berisha
US envoy doubles down on support for Syria's gov and criticizes Israel's intervention

Jul 21, 2025
A U.S. envoy has reaffirmed Washington's support for Syria's new government, stating there is "no Plan B" for uniting the country
Rescuers work to free hurt cave explorer trapped over 130 feet underground in Italy

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Rescuers in Italy are working to free a cave explorer injured by falling rocks in the Piedmont region
Police arrest 11 suspects over 'honor killing' of newlywed couple in Pakistan

Jul 21, 2025
Police in southwestern Pakistan have arrested 11 suspects after a viral video showed a young couple being murdered for marrying without their families' approval
Evacuations begin in Syria's Sweida as days of deadly clashes ease

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Syria's government has begun evacuating Bedouin families from the southern province of Sweida after over a week of clashes between Druze militias and Bedouin fighters
Japanese PM stays on to tackle high inflation, US tariffs despite a key election loss

Jul 21, 2025
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba says he will remain in office despite a major election defeat
Politics
Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary turned acclaimed TV journalist, dead at 91

Jun 26, 2025
He produced some of TV’s most cerebral and provocative series for public television.
House GOP issues new subpoenas, ramping up ActBlue investigation

Jun 25, 2025
The fundraising platform claims the probe is partisan and not related to lawmaking.
MAGA right attacks Zohran Mamdani’s religion following his win

Jun 25, 2025
The 33-year-old lawmaker would be the first Muslim mayor in New York City’s history if elected in November.
Scott Brown launches campaign for Senate in New Hampshire

Jun 25, 2025
The former Massachusetts senator is the highest profile Republican to enter the race to replace retiring Sen. Jeanne Shaheen.
Massie isn't backing down. Neither is Trump.

Jun 25, 2025
The president and the Kentucky congressman have been at loggerheads. Now, Trump's allies are gearing up for a primary fight.
Dems struggle to respond as Trump’s Iran strikes sow chaos

Jun 25, 2025
Democrats have once again presented a disjointed and, at times, contradictory message to a major Trump action.
Bannon warns regime change could lead to US military in Iran

Jun 23, 2025
The MAGA figurehead praised Trump’s strike but said regime change should be led by Israel only.
Ro Khanna on Elon Musk and Fighting the Establishment
Jun 22, 2025
The self-identified “progressive capitalist” shares his big ideas for the Democratic Party and for the country.
Cruz, Carlson go for Round 2 of their podcast-based feud
Jun 20, 2025
Their bitter fight over Iran could shape the foreign policy debate in a post-Trump landscape.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Jun 20, 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...
Wes Moore accuses Trump of ‘a lack of seriousness’ in dealing with Iran

Jun 19, 2025
"To see such a free-wheeling conversation about issues of life and death is disappointing," Moore says.
Black churches push back against Trump-fueled anti-DEI wave

Jun 19, 2025
Black churches have played an integral part in fighting for civil rights. Black leaders say it should come as no surprise the church is taking the lead on preserving DEI.
MAGA allies deride attacking Iran — but won’t criticize Trump directly

Jun 18, 2025
“The Israelis have to finish what they started. They started this," says Steve Bannon.
Teachers union president Randi Weingarten resigns from DNC

Jun 15, 2025
“I appear to be out of step with the leadership you are forging,” she wrote in a letter to DNC Chair Ken Martin.
Richard Grenell on cancel culture, ‘normal gays’ and his friend Melania | The Conversation
Jun 15, 2025
‘Take down the temperature’: Democrats and Republicans call for calm after Minnesota shootings

Jun 14, 2025
Governors and lawmakers condemned Saturday's violence.
‘I just had flashbacks’: Portland looks to avoid repeat of 2020 protests

Jun 14, 2025
Trump sent federal officers into Portland to quell riots five years ago. A tired city — watching events in LA — hopes it won’t happen again.
A new wave of candidates is putting motherhood front and center

Jun 13, 2025
Political moms are getting a boost from Vote Mama, a PAC focused on mothers of young children.
Democrats reclaim the American flag

Jun 13, 2025
Ambitious Democrats are leaning on their credentials as veterans to draw a contrast with Republicans.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Jun 13, 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...
Democrats tested immigration messaging in battleground districts. Here's what they found.

Jun 12, 2025
A survey by two key Democratic groups found focusing on Trump's overreach blunts the president's advantage on the issue.
Why ‘Hellcats’ could be the answer to Democrats troubles

Jun 12, 2025
Democrats believe veterans and former national security officials can help dig them out of the perception that they're weak.
Hogg declines to run again for DNC vice chair after new election is called

Jun 11, 2025
The 25-year-old activist said he will devote his efforts to Leaders We Deserve.
Former Rep. Joe Walsh is considering a bid against GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham

Jun 11, 2025
The former Tea Party congressman has become a registered Democrat.
‘Big, beautiful bill’ spurs Democratic plans for emergency actions to counter cuts
Jun 11, 2025
California, Connecticut, New York, New Mexico and Minnesota are among the states weighing plans to call lawmakers back to address the fallout.
Rahm Emanuel wants to save the 'weak’ and ‘woke’ Democratic Party brand | The Conversation
Jun 08, 2025
The Great Un-Awokening

Jun 07, 2025
Democrats eyeing a presidential bid in 2028 scramble to move to the center.
Elon Musk goes on a warpath against Trump and the GOP

Jun 06, 2025
The fallout from the very public breakup could engulf Republican hopes of holding onto the House.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Jun 06, 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...
Technology
Can you ever expect privacy in public? Coldplay kiss camera saga highlights issue

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When the KissCam at a Coldplay concert last week landed on a couple who suspiciously escaped their embrace and tried (but failed) to duck out of the spotlight, the internet immediately got to work
Looming over two cases threatening Musk's car company is a single question: Can he be trusted?

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Elon Musk fought court cases on opposite coasts Monday raising a question about the billionaire that could either speed his plan to put self-driving Teslas on U.S. roads or throw up a major roadblock: Can this wildly successful man who tends to exagger...
Bees have some ways to cope with warming Earth, but researchers fear for their future

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As global temperatures rise under climate change, the bees responsible for pollinating many crops are under increasing stress and scientists are trying to understand how they are affected
What to know about a vulnerability being exploited on Microsoft SharePoint servers

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Microsoft is issuing an emergency fix to close off a vulnerability in Microsoft’s SharePoint software that hackers have exploited to carry out widespread attacks on businesses and at least some federal agencies
'Please be careful.' There are risks and rewards as crypto heavyweights push tokenization

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The financial world is buzzing about tokenization, a process using blockchain to turn real-world assets like stocks or real estate into digital tokens
X says French accusations of data tampering and fraud are politically motivated

Jul 21, 2025
Elon Musk's social media platform X is denying accusations of data tampering and fraud by French prosecutors
Court rules Mississippi's social media age verification law can go into effect

Jul 20, 2025
A federal court has ruled that a Mississippi law that requires social media users to verify their ages can go into effect
The Chicago Sky are trying to protect their players on social media. Here's what that means

Jul 19, 2025
The Chicago Sky have partnered with Moonshot to protect players from threats made on social media
What to Stream: Madonna, 'Happy Gilmore 2,' Judge Judy and Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd team up

Jul 21, 2025
Adam Sandler’s hockey player-turned-golfer Happy Gilmore returning for a second movie and Madonna’s long-rumored album “Veronica Electronica” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you
China pledges to crack down on illicit exports of rare earths, urges US to lift more trade controls

Jul 18, 2025
China's Ministry of State Security says it is cracking down on alleged smuggling of rare earths materials that it says threaten national security
Shutdowns of cellphone internet links sweep Russia, further limiting net freedom

Jul 18, 2025
In the last two months, dozens of Russian regions have been hit by cellphone connectivity outages
OpenAI's advisory board calls for continued and strengthened nonprofit oversight

Jul 17, 2025
An advisory board convened by OpenAI says it should continue to be controlled by a nonprofit because the artificial intelligence technology it is developing is “too consequential” to be governed by a corporation alone
Alaska is the most earthquake-prone state. Here is why.

Jul 17, 2025
Wednesday’s magnitude 7.3 earthquake off Alaska’s Aleutian Islands chain struck in a region that has experienced a handful of powerful quakes within the last five years
ChatGPT helps write this mayor's speeches. Now he wants a thousand city workers using AI

Jul 17, 2025
San Jose’s mayor is using AI tools like ChatGPT to streamline city operations and improve services for its 1 million residents
The grueling 135-mile journey of a 66-year-old runner through one of the hottest places on Earth

Jul 17, 2025
For 37 years in a searing California desert, runners from across the globe have embarked on a 135-mile race through one of the hottest places on Earth
Funders commit $1B toward developing AI tools for frontline workers

Jul 17, 2025
A coalition of philanthropic funders will spend $1 billion over 15 years to help develop artificial intelligence tools to help spur economic mobility
Trump administration pulls $4B in federal funding for California's bullet train project

Jul 17, 2025
The Trump administration has revoked $4 billion in federal funding for California's long-delayed high speed rail project
One Tech Tip: How to clean your computer, earbuds and smartphone

Jul 17, 2025
Cleaning your electronic devices is essential for hygiene and performance
Astronomers capture the birth of planets around baby sun outside our solar system

Jul 16, 2025
Astronomers have discovered the earliest seeds of rocky planets forming around a baby sun-like star
A look inside a lab making the advanced fuel to power growing US nuclear energy ambitions

Jul 16, 2025
At Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee, a half-dozen workers are making what appear to be gray billiard balls
Nvidia CEO downplays role in lifting US ban on chip sales to China

Jul 16, 2025
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says export controls on advanced chips require companies to adapt
Some Australian dolphins use sponges to hunt fish, but it's harder than it looks

Jul 15, 2025
Some dolphins in Australia use sponges on their noses to hunt fish, a skill passed down through generations
Private spaceflight ends with splashdown for astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary

Jul 15, 2025
The first astronauts in more than 40 years from India, Poland and Hungary are back on Earth
Nvidia's CEO says it has US approval to sell its H20 AI computer chips in China

Jul 15, 2025
Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang says the technology giant has won approval from the Trump administration to sell its advanced H20 computer chips used for artificial intelligence to China
Robot umpires to make All-Star Game debut, another step toward possible regular-season use in 2026

Jul 15, 2025
Major League Baseball is testing automated ball-strike systems in the All-Star Game for the first time
Entertainment
Venice Film Festival lineup features Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Emma Stone and Dwayne Johnson

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Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Emma Stone, Dwayne Johnson, Adam Sandler and Idris Elba are just some of the celebrities headlining films at the Venice International Film Festival
US says it's leaving UN cultural agency UNESCO again, only 2 years after rejoining

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The United States says it will again pull out of the U.N.’s educational, scientific and cultural agency UNESCO, because of what Washington sees as its anti-Israel bias, only two years after rejoining
Pee-wee's bike is at the Alamo, but not where you think

14 hours ago
The Alamo has acquired Pee-wee Herman's iconic bike from the 1985 film "Pee-wee's Big Adventure."
Hollywood meets NBA hardwood: A look inside the rise of the Summer League Film Festival

16 hours ago
The NBA Summer League in Las Vegas has become more than just basketball
Jimmy Buffett's widow accuses financial adviser of breaching fiduciary duty in $275M trust battle

17 hours ago
Jimmy Buffett's widow, Jane Buffett, has asked a Florida judge to remove her late husband's financial adviser, Richard Mozenter, as cotrustee of his $275 million estate
Toronto International Film Festival sets lineup with Sydney Sweeney, Aziz Ansari and 'Knives Out 3'

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Films starring Sydney Sweeney, Angelina Jolie and Aziz Ansari will premiere at the 50th Toronto International Film Festival, festival organizers announced Monday
John Oliver's Erie Moon Mammoths debut in front of a record crowd

Jul 21, 2025
John Oliver brought his quirky humor to minor league baseball with the debut of the Erie Moon Mammoths
Acclaimed conductor Roger Norrington dead at age 91

Jul 19, 2025
Renowned conductor Roger Norrington, known for his historically informed performances, has died at 91
Coldplay's jumbotron captures — what exactly? The internet has its theories

Jul 18, 2025
Coldplay's concert at Gillette Stadium on Wednesday took an unexpected turn when a couple caught on the jumbotron sparked debate online
Stephen Colbert gets solidarity from fellow late-night hosts after cancellation news

Jul 18, 2025
Stephen Colbert was receiving messages of support and affection from his fellow late-night hosts after announcing that CBS was canceling his show, “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” next May
K-pop band 1VERSE debuts with 2 North Korean defector members

Jul 18, 2025
The five-member K-pop group 1VERSE is debuting Friday, with two North Korean defectors alongside members from the United States and Japan
Indiana Jones whip snaps up $525,000 at auction after 'Citizen Kane' sled goes for $14.75 million

Jul 18, 2025
A whip wielded by Harrison Ford in “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” that once belonged to Princess Diana has sold at auction for $525,000
Penélope Cruz, Bruce Springsteen, Walter Salles and Bowen Yang are 2025 Academy Museum Gala honorees

Jul 17, 2025
Penélope Cruz, Bruce Springsteen, Walter Salles and Bowen Yang have been named the honorees of this year's Academy Museum Gala, hosted by the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures
Searching for pennies: With the cut in federal funding public broadcasters are looking to cope

Jul 18, 2025
In Alaska, a public radio station general manager took a moment from a busy day warning her community about a possible tsunami for a special task — sending a text message to Sen. Lisa Murkowski urging her to vote against a measure to strip federal fund...
Man, 22, charged in killings of 'American Idol' music supervisor and her husband in Los Angeles

Jul 17, 2025
A 22-year-old man has been charged with murder in the shooting deaths of a longtime music supervisor for “American Idol” and her husband at their home in Los Angeles
8 bands divided by lawsuits: It's not just Jane's Addiction

Jul 17, 2025
Bands behaving badly
Connie Francis' 'Pretty Little Baby' became an unexpected TikTok hit — 63 years after its release

Jul 17, 2025
The 1950s and ’60s pop singer Connie Francis died Thursday at 87
Snoop Dogg joins ownership group of Welsh soccer club Swansea

Jul 17, 2025
Snoop Dogg has become a “co-owner and investor” of Welsh soccer club Swansea
Steve Miller Band cancels tour, saying extreme weather is a safety concern

Jul 17, 2025
The Steve Miller Band has canceled its U.S. tour, citing extreme weather as a safety concern for fans and crew
Lin-Manuel Miranda will turn 'Hamilton' 10th anniversary into a fundraiser for immigration services

Jul 17, 2025
Lin-Manuel Miranda is using the 10th anniversary Broadway performance of *Hamilton* to support nonprofits providing immigration services
Jane's Addiction bandmates sue each other over onstage fight that ended tour

Jul 17, 2025
The members of alternative rock band Jane’s Addiction have filed dueling lawsuits after an onstage scuffle last year prompted the cancellation of the band's tour
Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt are expecting their first child

Jul 16, 2025
Pete Davidson and his girlfriend, Elsie Hewitt, are expecting their first child
Prince Harry retraces Diana's footsteps by walking through land mine field in Angola

Jul 17, 2025
Prince Harry has followed in his late mother’s footsteps by wearing a flak jacket and walking down a path in an active land mine field in Angola to raise awareness for a charity’s work clearing explosives from old war zones
Lee Corso to be honored at ESPYS as he begins his farewell from 'College GameDay'

Jul 16, 2025
Lee Corso will be honored at the ESPYS as he prepares for his final season on ESPN’s “College GameDay.”
Movie Review: 'Smurfs' has Rihanna but not much else

Jul 16, 2025
Justin Timberlake had “Trolls.”
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.