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Amherst Man Arrested on Felony Drug Warrant in Olean
An Amherst man was arrested on a warrant in Olean early Sunday morning. Olean Police arrested 45-year-old Jahaad A. Richardson on an outstanding indictment warrant for felony sale of a controlled subs...
10h ago

Shane Hvizdzak Pleads Guilty to Crypto Scam
Shane Hvizdzak plead guilty in federal court in Pittsburgh Wednesday to 49 counts alleging wire fraud and money laundering in a $31 million cryptocurrency scheme. Though Shane is alleged to have commi...
10h ago

OGH Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Team Continues to Expand
Olean General Hospital (OGH), a Kaleida Health facility, welcomes Hannah Fuller, PA-C, and Christopher John, PA-C, MPAS, MBA, to the orthopedic surgery and sports medicine team. Both providers are joi...
10h ago

Turtlepoint Man Arrested After Telling Cops to "See Whose Gun is Faster"
A Turtlepoint man was arrested Tuesday night for allegations including challenging a police officer to see who was faster at drawing a gun. Pensylvania State Police charged 56-year-old Robin Main with...
10h ago

Cuba PD Investigating Boat Trailer Theft
The Cuba Police Department is investigating the theft of a 2009 Yacht Club pontoon boat trailer. The trailer has gray carpeting on its 2x4 boards and a damaged rear fender. It was stolen from a locati...
Oct 15, 2025

Change of Plea Hearing issued for Shane Hvizdzak
A federal court in Pittsburgh issued a change of plea hearing for a Bradford man charged with an alleged $31 million cryptocurrency scam. 37-year-old Shane Hvizdzak and his brother Sean, of St. Marys,...
Oct 15, 2025

Olean Man Arrested on Felony Drug Charges in Cuba
An Olean man was arrested in Cuba following an investigation by the Department's Narcotics Unit. Cuba police arrested 38-year-old David A. Tidd after a grand jury issued an indictment warrant on crimi...
Oct 15, 2025

Great Valley Man/Great Valley Woman Arrested After Allegany Traffic Stop
A Great Valley couple were arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop in Allegany early Friday morning. Deputies of the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office charged 42-year-old Brandon J. Wyatt and ...
Oct 13, 2025
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US News
Homeland Security says Marine's father who was deported had faced domestic violence, assault charges

2 hours ago
The Department of Homeland Security says the father of a Marine arrested by immigration authorities when visiting his pregnant daughter at Camp Pendleton has a criminal record that includes charges of domestic violence and aggravated assault with a dea...
Virginia AG candidates Jay Jones and Jason Miyares clash over violent rhetoric in feisty debate

3 hours ago
Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares and former Democratic Del
Venezuela at the UN condemns latest US strike in Caribbean

26 minutes ago
Venezuela’s ambassador to the U_N_ is condemning a recent U_S_ strike on a small boat in Caribbean waters that killed six people, calling it “a new set of extrajudicial executions.”
North Carolina GOP's proposed map seeks to thwart Democratic incumbent's reelection

2 hours ago
Republican leaders in North Carolina have proposed a new U.S. House district map that could thwart reelection prospects of a Democratic incumbent in the state's only swing seat
US commander overseeing fatal strikes against alleged drug boats off Venezuela will retire

6 hours ago
The commander of U.S. military operations in the region where forces have been attacking alleged drug boats says he will retire in December
Louisiana lawmakers to consider changing 2026 election schedule ahead of redistricting court ruling

7 hours ago
Republican Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has announced that he is calling lawmakers back to the Capitol to consider changes to next year’s election schedule, plans and code
California mpox cases raise concerns. But health officials say the risk remains low

6 hours ago
Investigators suspect that two Californians diagnosed with mpox may be the first U.S. cases resulting from the local spread of a different version of the virus
Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged in probe of mishandling of classified information

7 hours ago
Ex-Trump national security adviser John Bolton has been charged with illegally storing and transmitting classified information
CSX profit falls 22% as new CEO takes over but performance is expected to improve

7 hours ago
CSX’s earnings fell 22% in the third quarter as the railroad wrapped up two major construction projects that were limiting traffic
NYC schools sue US education officials over $47M grant cuts tied to transgender policies

7 hours ago
New York City schools have sued federal education officials over the U.S. Education Department's decision to discontinue grants worth millions of dollars because of school policies supporting transgender students
States are redistricting to help one party but sometimes the move can backfire

2 hours ago
An unprecedented number of states are considering redrawing their congressional district lines mid-decade
Gun-owning New Hampshire teenager sues school officials who searched his truck

8 hours ago
A New Hampshire teenager has sued his former high school principal and others, claiming they illegally searched his truck based on his status as a gun owner
Billionaire Illinois Gov. Pritzker wins blackjack pot of $1.4M in Las Vegas

8 hours ago
Billionaire Gov. JB Pritzker had some extra income in 2024 — from a lucky blackjack hand in a Las Vegas casino
Ex-WWE boss Vince McMahon allowed to enter pretrial program in reckless driving case

9 hours ago
Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon has been allowed to enter a pretrial program to resolve a reckless driving charge stemming from an accident this summer in Connecticut
US rejects bid to lease coal from public lands in Utah

9 hours ago
Federal officials have rejected a mining company’s bid for 1.3 million tons of coal beneath a national forest in Utah
Energy Department offers $1.6 billion loan guarantee to upgrade transmission lines across Midwest

10 hours ago
The Department of Energy says it has finalized a $1.6 billion loan guarantee to a subsidiary of one of the nation’s largest power companies to upgrade nearly 5,000 miles of transmission lines across five states, mostly in the Midwest, for largely fossi...
Iowa Democrat Jackie Norris ends US Senate campaign, citing Des Moines superintendent's ICE arrest

10 hours ago
Democrat Jackie Norris has ended her campaign for Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat
Woman found guilty in fatal stabbing of 3-year-old outside Cleveland-area supermarket

9 hours ago
A jury has found an Ohio woman guilty in the fatal stabbing of a 3-year-old boy as he sat in a grocery cart outside a supermarket in suburban Cleveland
What we know about the devastating Alaska storm and the evacuation effort

10 hours ago
Hundreds of residents from remote Alaska Native villages are being airlifted after a storm battered their communities
Alaska works to rescue storm victims by helicopter and plane in historic airlift

9 hours ago
Officials say one of the “most significant” airlifts in Alaskan history is underway following a devastating typhoon
Gun safety advocates warn of surge in untraceable 3D-printed weapons in US

9 hours ago
Police in a handful of big cities have seen an increase in 3D printed guns over the last few years
Winning numbers drawn in Wednesday’s Powerball

21 hours ago
The winning numbers in Wednesday evening’s drawing of the "Powerball" game were: 10-13-28-34-47, Powerball: 15
Senate Democrats, holding out for health care, ready to reject government funding bill for 10th time

23 hours ago
Senate Democrats are poised for the 10th time to reject a stopgap spending bill that would reopen the government
Authorities identify remains of 14 of 16 victims in Tennessee explosion

Oct 16, 2025
Authorities say they have identified the remains of 14 of the 16 people killed last week in a massive blast at a Tennessee explosives plant
Supreme Court case could lead to loss of Black representation in Congress, but the scope is unknown

Oct 16, 2025
The Supreme Court has indicated a willingness to limit race-based districts under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act
World News
Venezuela at the UN condemns latest US strike in Caribbean as people in Trinidad mourn

26 minutes ago
Venezuela’s ambassador to the U_N_ is condemning a recent U_S_ strike on a small boat in Caribbean waters that killed six people, calling it “a new set of extrajudicial executions.”
UN condemns military takeover in Madagascar as coup leader to be quickly sworn in as president

7 hours ago
The United Nations chief has condemned the military takeover in Madagascar as an army colonel who led the coup is set to be quickly sworn in as president three days after announcing soldiers had taken charge
Cameroon governing party says one of its offices was set on fire as election tensions rise

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The governing party in Cameroon says one of its offices was set on fire as tensions are rising over alleged fraud in the Oct. 12 presidential election
Peru's president refuses to resign after Gen Z protests leave at least 1 dead, 100 injured

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Peru’s president refuses to resign after Gen Z protests turned violent overnight, prompting investigations by authorities into at least one civilian death
Italy's top court blocks extradition of Ukrainian suspect in Nord Stream explosions' case

13 hours ago
Italy's top court has rejected the extradition of a Ukrainian man to Germany
South Africa welcomes $115M US bridge plan to sustain its HIV programs for 6 months

9 hours ago
South Africa has welcomed a U.S. bridging plan worth $115 million to continue funding HIV treatment and prevention programs until the end of March
Political crisis in France eases for now as prime minister survives no-confidence vote

2 hours ago
France’s latest political crisis has eased, for now
Lawyer urges judge to acquit British ex-soldier in 1972 Bloody Sunday killings in Northern Ireland

14 hours ago
A lawyer for the only British soldier charged in the 1972 Bloody Sunday massacre says prosecutors failed to prove murder and attempted murder charges
Chief of staff of Yemen Houthi rebel's military dies from wounds suffered in Israeli airstrike

2 hours ago
Israel says an airstrike in August killed the chief of staff of Yemen's Houthi rebels
MI5 chief says China is a daily threat to Britain's security as spying case collapsed

9 hours ago
The head of Britain’s domestic intelligence agency says China poses a daily threat to the United Kingdom’s security
Leading bishop among Armenian clerics arrested in government crackdown on church

9 hours ago
A bishop in the Armenian Apostolic Church has been charged with coercing citizens into public gatherings
Families of citizens imprisoned in Iran say loved ones have 'reached the limit'

9 hours ago
Two French nationals detained in Iran for more than three years have reached the limit of what they can endure, according to relatives
Violence erupts during protest as anger boils in Tunisia’s phosphate belt

9 hours ago
Demonstrators have clashed with police during a protest against worsening air pollutionfrom a phosphate-processing plant in the southern Tunisian city of Gabes
Former security guard at US Embassy in Norway convicted of spying for Russia and Iran

16 hours ago
A former security guard at the U.S. Embassy in Norway has been convicted of espionage after a court in Oslo found that he spied for Russia and Iran
Pope Leo urges world leaders 'not to look the other way' in fighting global hunger

17 hours ago
Pope Leo XIV has called on world leaders to act responsibly and address global hunger and conflict
Kanchha Sherpa, last surviving member of 1953 Mount Everest expedition, dies at 92

17 hours ago
Kanchha Sherpa, the last surviving member of the first Mount Everest expedition team, has died at 92
Embattled French PM Sébastien Lecornu survives no-confidence vote in Parliament

17 hours ago
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has survived two votes of no-confidence that could have toppled his fragile new government
Russian barrage causes blackouts in Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks Trump's help

2 hours ago
Russia has launched a heavy bombardment on Ukraine's energy facilities, using hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles
Vatican report says clergy sex abuse victims need reparations, sanctions to heal

17 hours ago
The Vatican’s child protection board says the Catholic Church has a moral duty to help victims of clergy sexual abuse heal
A bomb explodes on Syrian Defense Ministry bus, killing and wounding soldiers

18 hours ago
A bomb has exploded on a Syrian Defense Ministry bus in the country's east, killing and wounding several soldiers, according to state TV
Afghanistan’s Taliban government blames Pakistan for twin drone strikes on Kabul

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Afghanistan’s Taliban government says Pakistan carried out two drone strikes on Kabul the day before
Ex-Marine appeals extradition from Australia to US over claims of training Chinese pilots

2 hours ago
Former U.S. Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan has appealed his extradition from Australia to the United States
Thousands turn out to receive body of former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga

17 hours ago
Thousands of Kenyans have turned out at the country's main airport to receive the body of renowned African politician and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, a day after he died in India
Former Congo leader appears at political meeting despite absentia death sentence

20 hours ago
The former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo has appeared in public for the first time since being sentenced to death in absentia for treason and war crimes
US developer builds homes for displaced Ukrainians

21 hours ago
As Ukraine’s war displaces millions, one privately funded housing project is giving families a rare sense of stability
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
Russia, China increasingly using AI to escalate cyberattacks on US, Microsoft finds

9 hours ago
Russia, China, Iran and North Korea are using artificial intelligence to improve their cyberattacks on U.S. companies, governments and individuals, according to new research from Microsoft
Two green comets shine bright. How to spot them in the night sky

9 hours ago
Two bright green comets are streaming through the skies and are visible to skygazers in the Northern Hemisphere
Microsoft pushes AI updates in Windows 11 as it ends support for Windows 10

13 hours ago
Microsoft is encouraging people to talk to their laptops with new AI updates to Windows 11
Death of kidnapped South Korean student spurs talks with Cambodia to tackle online scams

17 hours ago
South Korean and Cambodian officials have met to address online scams after a South Korean student died in Cambodia
Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC sees nearly 40% jump in its net profit thanks to the AI boom

20 hours ago
Taiwan’s leading computer chip maker, TSMC, has reported its net profit surged nearly 40% in the last quarter, boosted by the surge in use of artificial intelligence
Is college worth the cost? Universities work to show the return on investment

23 hours ago
For many young Americans, deciding on college has become a complex choice
'Gen Z' protesters lead global wave of generational discontent

40 minutes ago
A new wave of protests is unfolding worldwide, driven by young people expressing discontent with their governments
Some other critter likely created Chicago's 'rat hole'

Oct 15, 2025
Ah, rats
Hong Kong lawmakers pass bill to regulate ride-hailing services like Uber

Oct 15, 2025
Hong Kong lawmakers have passed a bill to regulate online ride-hailing services like Uber
Indonesia's Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano unleashes new burst of hot ash

Oct 15, 2025
Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes, is erupting for a second straight day, spewing towering columns of hot ash 6 miles high
Foundations want to curb AI developers' influence with $500M for human needs

Oct 14, 2025
Ten philanthropic foundations are committing $500 million across the next five years to place human interests at the forefront of artificial intelligence's rapid integration into daily life
Oracle and AMD expand AI partnership to keep up with demand

Oct 14, 2025
Oracle and Advanced Micro Devices are expanding their partnership with the deployment of 50,000 AMD graphic processing units beginning in the third quarter of 2026 with further expansion to follow
GM to take a $1.6 billion hit as tax incentives for EVs are cut and emission rules ease

Oct 14, 2025
General Motors will book a negative impact of $1.6 billon in its next quarter after tax incentives for electric vehicles were slashed by the U.S. and rules governing emissions are relaxed
Google announces $15B investment in AI hub meant to drive digital transformation

Oct 14, 2025
Google has announced a $15 billion investment in India over the next five years to establish its first artificial intelligence hub in the country
China and the US have long collaborated in 'open research.' Some say that must change

Oct 14, 2025
U.S. lawmakers and national security officials are increasingly alarmed that long-standing research ties between the U.S. and China could give China an advantage when it comes to developing new military technology
SpaceX launches the 11th test flight of mega Starship rocket

Oct 14, 2025
SpaceX has launched another of its mammoth Starship rockets on a test flight
California governor signs law to protect kids from the risks of AI chatbots

Oct 14, 2025
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed landmark legislation that would have restricted children’s access to AI chatbots
OpenAI partners with Broadcom to design its own AI chips

Oct 13, 2025
OpenAI has announced a collaboration with chipmaker Broadcom to design its own AI computer chips
What to Stream: Gucci Mane, 'Loot,' Danielle Deadwyler, Pokémon and 'The Diplomat'

Oct 13, 2025
A new Pokémon game and Danielle Deadwyler starring in the apocalyptic thriller “40 Acres” are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you
A list of this year's Nobel Prize winners so far

Oct 10, 2025
The award of the Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has brought this week’s Nobel announcements to a conclusion
Arctic seals and more than half of bird species are in trouble on latest list of threatened species

Oct 10, 2025
Arctic seals are being pushed closer to extinction and more than half of bird species around the world are declining
Tsunami threat widens to parts of Indonesia and Palau after earthquake off southern Philippines

Oct 10, 2025
Tsunami threat widens to parts of Indonesia and Palau after earthquake off southern Philippines
A second powerful earthquake strikes off the Philippines; first one kills at least 5

Oct 10, 2025
Philippine seismologists say that a new offshore earthquake with a preliminary 6.9 magnitude hit the same southern region struck earlier by an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4
Former Republican official buys Dominion Voting — target of 2020 conspiracy theories

Oct 10, 2025
Voting equipment company Dominion Voting Systems, a target of false conspiracy theories since the 2020 election, has been bought by a firm run by a former Republican elections official
US opens Tesla probe after more crashes involving its so-called full self-driving technology

Oct 09, 2025
Federal auto safety regulators have opened yet another investigation into Tesla’s so-called full-self driving technology after dozens of incidents in which the electric vehicle maker’s cars ran red lights or drove on the wrong side of the road, sometim...
Entertainment
Bruce Pearl joining TNT and CBS Sports as a college basketball analyst

7 hours ago
Bruce Pearl is joining TNT and CBS Sports as an analyst for college basketball this season
Michelle Obama to promote new book 'The Look' with podcast series

13 hours ago
Michelle Obama is set to promote her upcoming book on fashion, “The Look,” through a special podcast series
Taylor Swift fans flood museum to see painting echoing 'The Fate of Ophelia' video

15 hours ago
A German museum has been unexpectedly overrun by Taylor Swift fans
In 'Mr. Scorsese,' fitting a filmmaking titan into the frame

Oct 15, 2025
Can one documentary encapsulate the life of Martin Scorsese
In ‘Blue Moon,’ Richard Linklater and Ethan Hawke's portrait of an artist

Oct 15, 2025
Richard Linklater and Ethan Hawke have collaborated for over 30 years, but their latest film, "Blue Moon," pushed their partnership to new limits
Broadway enters an anxious time as labor action threatens to roil theaters

Oct 15, 2025
Broadway is tense as two major labor unions have authorized strike action amid ongoing contract negotiations with producers
From Grammy winner to children's author: Laufey's new book is 'Mei Mei the Bunny'

Oct 14, 2025
Laufey, the Grammy-winning artist, is creating a children's story inspired by her mascot-alias, Mei Mei The Bunny
Oprah Winfrey picks Megha Majumdar's 'A Guardian and a Thief' for book club

Oct 14, 2025
Megha Majumdar's novel “A Guardian and a Thief” is now Oprah Winfrey's book club pick
Taylor Swift's ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ makes history by selling 4 million copies in first week

Oct 13, 2025
That’s show business for you
Marc Maron ends his podcast with final guest Barack Obama after 16 years and nearly 1,700 episodes

Oct 13, 2025
Barack Obama has helped Marc Maron close out his podcast, “WTF With Marc Maron,” after 16 years and over 1,600 episodes
'Tron: Ares' tops box office but falls short of expectations with $33.5 million debut

Oct 12, 2025
"Tron: Ares" has powered up the box office grid, taking the top spot this weekend
UK rapper Giggs takes center stage as NFL spices up international games with halftime shows

Oct 12, 2025
The NFL has been spicing up its international games with halftime performers, a bit like mini-Super Bowls
From ‘Annie Hall’ to ‘Something’s Gotta Give,’ 6 great Diane Keaton films and where to watch them

Oct 12, 2025
Diane Keaton has always stood out in Hollywood
Steve Martin, Bette Midler and Goldie Hawn are among stars paying tribute to Diane Keaton

Oct 13, 2025
Fans and fellow actors are paying tribute to Diane Keaton after news of her death at age 79
No Doubt reunites for Sphere residency. Gwen Stefani will be first woman to headline the Vegas venue

Oct 10, 2025
Don’t speak
John Lodge, singer and bassist of Moody Blues during classic era, dies at 82

Oct 10, 2025
John Lodge, the singer and bassist of The Moody Blues, has died at 82
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ask families to join fight against predatory social media policies

Oct 10, 2025
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are urging parents to stand against wealthy social media companies that they said prey upon children with algorithms designed to exploit personal data
Angel Reese to make history as first professional athlete in Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

Oct 09, 2025
Angel Reese is getting a pair of wings
Once-secret Emperor Commodus' passage to Rome Colosseum opens to public for 1st time

Oct 12, 2025
For the first time in nearly 2,000 years, visitors to Rome’s Colosseum can walk through a hidden imperial passage
Kiss rocker Gene Simmons recovering after crashing SUV

Oct 09, 2025
Kiss rock star Gene Simmons is recovering after he fainted while driving along California’s Pacific Coast Highway and crashed his SUV into a parked car
Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai wins the Nobel Prize in literature

Oct 09, 2025
Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai wins the Nobel Prize in literature
Katy Perry goes unnoticed by Scotland soccer coach as team shares hotel with pop star

Oct 09, 2025
Sharing a Glasgow hotel with pop star Katy Perry hasn’t been much of a distraction for Scotland coach Steve Clarke as he prepares his team for two crucial World Cup qualifiers this week
Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai wins the Nobel Prize in literature

Oct 09, 2025
Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai has won the Nobel Prize in literature for his "compelling and visionary oeuvre."
Movie Review: 'After the Hunt' is less hot-button farce than tragedy

Oct 08, 2025
In Luca Guadagnino's “After the Hunt” Yale academics go at each other on everything from Foucault to feminism in a psychological battle set across a #MeToo minefield
Bad Bunny's music streams soar since 2026 Super Bowl halftime show news

Oct 08, 2025
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny’s music catalog has seen a jump in streams since his 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance was announced last week
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.