FEATURED
COVID 19 Articles
NPR special: 5 takeaways from a year of listening to swing voters
NPR examined swing voters throughout 2026 who shifted from supporting Biden in 2020 to Trump in 2024, revealing key insights about their priorities and political motivations ahead of Election Day.
Gulf states must rethink trillion-dollar defence in light of US-Iran war, says report
A new report argues Gulf states must overhaul their trillion-dollar defence strategies following the US-Iran war, citing significant vulnerabilities in regional military capabilities and questioning the continued value of US military presence.
Meta fined $25bn for ‘lies’ over user data privacy
Meta has been ordered to pay $25 billion by a New Mexico judge for years of misleading the public about how it handled Facebook user data, marking the company’s largest fine ever.
Pepsi renews contract with Taco Bell days after KFC switches to Coke in the U.S.
PepsiCo renewed its partnership with Taco Bell through 2036, announced Thursday, days after KFC switched to Coca-Cola as its U.S. beverage supplier.
Trending COVID 19 News
How easy is it to find an NHS dentist? It depends on where you live
Nearly 600 dental practices in England have withdrawn from NHS services over the last decade, with severe shortages in regions like Cornwall and Devon, creating a two-tier system based on ability to pay.
Doctors wrongly said I was too young to have endometriosis at 13
A 14-year-old from Yorkshire says doctors repeatedly dismissed her endometriosis diagnosis, claiming she was too young despite severe monthly pain beginning at age 13.
Americans bought 12% less soda under new SNAP restrictions, study says
A new study found that SNAP restrictions on soda purchases reduced consumption by 12% among beneficiaries in 10 states, translating to roughly 34 fewer cans per person annually.
‘An amazing relief’: implant offers hope for those with refractory angina
A small implant inserted near the heart significantly reduced chest pain in 75% of people with refractory angina within six months, according to a new study of nearly 500 patients.
New daily diabetes pill that helps with weight loss launches in UK pharmacies
A new daily diabetes and weight-loss pill called Foundayo has launched in UK pharmacies, offering an oral alternative to injectable treatments for eligible patients.
Nurse practitioner trainees find themselves stymied by shortage of clinical mentors
Nurse practitioner students struggle to find clinical supervisors required for graduation, forcing many to pay preceptors out-of-pocket and delaying their entry into a profession facing critical workforce shortages.
Third time the charm? Democrat Christina Bohannan tries again in pivotal US House race in Iowa
Democrat Christina Bohannan is making her third bid to unseat Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, a competitive seat she lost by just 799 votes in 2024.
Trump’s border wall construction threatens rock art as old as the pyramids: ‘The ancestors are still here’
A proposed border wall expansion in west Texas threatens ancient rock art murals up to 4,000 years old, according to archeologists who warn the construction could destroy irreplaceable cultural sites.
Washington Post ordered to reinstate Black opinion writer fired after Charlie Kirk posts
An arbitrator has ordered The Washington Post to reinstate a Black opinion writer Karen Attiah, who was fired over social media posts following Charlie Kirk’s death in September.
US Postal Service issues new rule for mail ballots, but its impact on the midterms is uncertain
The U.S. Postal Service issued new mail ballot requirements, but implementation depends on Supreme Court approval of President Trump’s voting-by-mail restriction order amid ongoing legal challenges.
US immigration officers reassigned to screen South African refugees and find ‘unlawful’ voters
The Trump administration has reassigned all immigration officers in a fraud detection unit to screen South African refugees and investigate alleged unlawful voters, causing asylum processing delays.
California Supreme Court hears arguments over sheriff’s seizure of ballots
California’s Supreme Court heard arguments over whether a Southern California sheriff must return approximately 650,000 ballots seized in March from a November 2025 special election on redistricting.