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Serbia arrests police chief over abuse of office allegations
Serbian authorities arrested the head of the criminal police directorate and another senior officer on suspicion of abuse of office, amid ongoing investigations into a murder case and demands for police reforms.
Trump rallies in Iowa, Kansas to maintain Republican control of US Senate
President Trump is campaigning in Iowa and Kansas to support Republican Senate candidates ahead of Tuesday’s elections, as polls show competitive races in both states.
The problem with telling people the world is ending
Researchers found that doom-laden messaging about climate change and other crises spreads widely online but fails to inspire real action, while factual information backed by scientific consensus proves more effective at motivating behavior change.
At the Wall of Wind, engineers blow homes apart to learn how to save them
Engineers at Florida International University deliberately destroy manufactured homes with powerful winds to identify structural vulnerabilities and test whether stricter installation standards could improve resilience against hurricanes and tornadoes.
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Calls for change after fertility appointment inside maternity unit
A woman who spent a decade pursuing IVF treatment calls for fertility and gynaecology services to be separated from maternity units after her difficult appointment was held within a maternity facility.
Are the ‘luteal uglies’ a real thing?
Social media videos about the “luteal uglies” describe appearance and mood changes during the second half of the menstrual cycle when estrogen drops. Medical experts confirm hormonal shifts can affect skin, bloating, and emotional wellbeing during this phase.
Half of vaccines are binned – this plant could change that
UK scientists have successfully trialed vaccines that don’t require refrigeration for the first time, potentially addressing the approximately 50% annual global vaccine wastage caused by temperature control failures.
‘It can make you psychotic or give you a cardiac arrest’: why are so many children vaping the ‘prison drug’ spice?
Scientists found that 13% of vapes confiscated from English schoolchildren contained spice, a synthetic cannabinoid far more harmful than cannabis that can cause psychosis, cardiac arrest, and severe addiction.
This country is the latest to hit the elusive 95/95/95 HIV target
Cambodia became the first Asia-Pacific country to achieve the U.N.’s 95-95-95 HIV targets in June, meaning 95% of HIV-positive people know their status, are on medication, and are virally suppressed.
A new flu vaccine geared to older people is coming soon
The FDA approved Moderna’s mRNA-based flu vaccine for people 50 and older, marking the first flu shot using COVID vaccine technology. The vaccine will be available in the coming weeks for the upcoming respiratory virus season.
There’s a birth control backlash online. Can it explain the rise in abortions?
Social media influencers are promoting messages against hormonal birth control, coinciding with reduced abortion access and funding cuts to reproductive health providers, raising questions about impacts on contraceptive use and pregnancy rates.
The first midterm primaries of 2026, by the numbers
Texas held its first major primaries of the year, with the Republican Senate race heading to a May runoff and several House incumbents facing competitive challenges or defeats.
Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Illinois Democrats selected five new congressional nominees in Tuesday’s primary after an unusually expensive campaign season involving approximately $125 million in spending across competitive races created by multiple retirements.
Appeals court rules Trump can’t build White House ballroom without congressional approval
A federal appeals court ruled that President Trump must obtain congressional approval before continuing construction of a $400 million White House ballroom, blocking aboveground work while allowing underground security facilities to proceed.
Many immigrants face deportation without a lawyer at their side in court. This program tries to help
A volunteer lawyer program in California assists unrepresented immigrants navigating deportation proceedings, where legal representation significantly improves outcomes but remains unavailable to most.
Top Democrats simulate election threats as Trump continues assault on voting
Senate Democrats recently conducted election security simulations involving scenarios like AI-generated deepfakes and armed poll intimidation, as President Trump continues making claims about voting vulnerabilities.