Black women in the U.S. died at a rate nearly 3.5 times higher than white women around the time of childbirth in 2023 -
College basketball rankings: St. John's widens gap in Big East, takes control of conference title race
The Red Storm are 22-4 and No. 11 in the CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 after defeating CreightonCBS Sports - 1d -
BAT boss in line for up to £18mn pay deal as UK looks to close gap with US
Tadeu Marroco will receive maximum if cigarette maker hits certain targets and share price rises 50%Financial Times - 2d -
8 deaths amid major storm in Eastern US
More than 100 million Americans were under alerts Sunday for dangerous flooding, strong winds and winter weather.ABC News - 2d -
Flu deaths outpace COVID deaths in 22 states for first time since pandemic began
For the first time the pandemic began, deaths from influenza have outpaced deaths from COVID-19 in 22 states, plus New York City and Washington, D.C. Dr. Jon LaPook has the latest numbers.CBS News - 6d -
A fitness club in a Zimbabwe cemetery aims to outpace death one step at a time
Some older people in Zimbabwe are taking up exercise wherever they can find the space as non-communicable diseases such as diabetes become a growing problem across AfricaABC News - Feb. 8 -
US embassies around the world brace for staff reductions after memo from State Dept.
The State Department has begun instructing U.S. embassies around the world to start planning for staff reductions, sources told ABC News.ABC News - 6d -
‘A little win for us’: Thailand basks in excitement around White Lotus season three
This time the hit TV series features Thailand’s homegrown K-pop sensation, Lisa, and local beauty spots. The country’s tourism industry is getting ready for a boost. Geeratiya Aunjarorn, like many ...The Guardian - 3d -
The Trump aid gap
Heavy cuts to USAID have left the future of global development and health institutions in the balanceFinancial Times - 2d -
Here's where Chiefs will rank among all-time dynasties if they pull off a three-peat
Kansas City will enter hallowed grounds with a win over the EaglesCBS Sports - Feb. 8 -
It's time for us to address the anti-doping system - Djokovic
Speaking ahead of the ATP Qatar Open, Novak Djokovic questions the fairness of the anti-doping system and says there is "favouritism" towards high-profile players.BBC News - 13h -
Tiger Woods withdraws from 2025 Genesis Invitational: 15-time major champion still 'processing' mother's death
The tournament host will no longer be teeing up this week at Torrey PinesCBS Sports - Feb. 10 -
Sam Kerr found not guilty of racially abusing cop
Chelsea and Australia striker Sam Kerr has been found not guilty of the racially aggravated harassment of a police officer in London.ESPN - Feb. 11 -
Chelsea striker Kerr cleared of racial harassment
The Chelsea striker was charged over an incident at a London police station in 2023.BBC News - 6d -
Super Bowl 2025: Here are all the records Jalen Hurts set as Eagles QB places himself among all-time greats
Hurts has now outplayed Patrick Mahomes twice in Super BowlsCBS Sports - Feb. 10 -
Time Management 101: 6 Tips Highly Successful Leaders Use Daily
Research shows that only 18 percent of people actually use a time management system.Inc. - Feb. 9 -
English football to use semi-automated offsides for first time
Semi-automated offside technology will be used in English domestic football for the first time during the fifth round of the FA Cup.BBC News - 5d -
Can Starmer Bridge the Gap Between Trump and Europe?
European leaders have called an emergency summit over the war in Ukraine.BBC News - 2d -
Trump cuts aid to South Africa over ‘racial discrimination’ against Afrikaners
US president also offers asylum to Afrikaners and criticises law that allows land seizures without compensation in some circumstances. The US president, Donald Trump, has signed an executive order ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
Sam Kerr found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment of police officer
Matildas and Chelsea star had denied charge and was cleared at Kingston crown court. Sam Kerr has been found not guilty of racially aggravated harassment after calling a police officer “fucking ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
An expecting mom's headache was an early warning of an alarming condition
Jennifer Tavares' pregnancy was going smoothly until a headache and swelling signaled she might have a dangerous condition.CBS News - Feb. 8 -
Could a rebellion in eastern Congo widen into a regional war?
Yahoo News - Feb. 10 -
Could a rebellion in eastern Congo widen into a regional war?
Analysts say the deadly march by Rwanda-backed rebels across eastern Congo could widen into a regional conflict drawing in even more countries, and two neighboring nations with the most involvement ...ABC News - Feb. 10 -
'Centrist dads' (and moms) are the quiet leaders we need
The attacks on centrism stem from a fundamental misreading of history and politics.The Hill - 6d -
Sorry, Lily Collins, but when people outsource childbirth, their motives really count | Martha Gill
Whether it’s infertility, to save a career or pure altruism, is there ever a reason that can morally justify surrogacy? . An online row last week underlines something we all know but which many ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
Trump has two strong options to defuse the U.S. debt time-bomb. He should use them.
AI-fueled productivity growth, combined with realistic and constructive immigration reform, would put the U.S. economy on more solid footing.MarketWatch - Feb. 8 -
HIV infections could jump over 6 times if US support is dropped, UNAIDS chief says
The head of the U.N. AIDS agency says the number of new HIV infections could jump more than six times by 2029 if American support of the biggest AIDS program is droppedABC News - Feb. 10 -
Barcelona cruise past Sevilla to cut gap at top of LaLiga to two points
Barcelona beat Sevilla 4-1 at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium to close the gap at the top of LaLiga to two points. Scorers: Vargas 8'; Lewandowski 7', López 46', Raphinha 55', García 89'The...Yahoo Sports - Feb. 10 -
Ansys says simulations will close the gap with reality and make the world more sustainable
You may not have heard of Ansys, but it's in the process of being acquired by chip design tool firm Synopsys for $35 billion.VentureBeat - Feb. 11 -
Mohamed Salah on spot as Liverpool hold off Wolves fightback to reopen gap
A rare troubled week for Arne Slot ended in the relief of victory and the restoration of his side’s seven‑point lead at the top of the Premier League, yet concern lingers. Liverpool were given a ...The Guardian - 2d -
Medicare Doesn’t Pay for Everything: How to Bridge the Cost Gap
Older Americans have ways to protect against high out-of-pocket health care costs, but it’s important to understand the trade-offs.The New York Times - 50m -
Turkey detains 10, widening crackdown on Istanbul's opposition-held districts
Turkey's state-run news agency says police have detained 10 senior officials of district municipalities in Istanbul over their alleged links to Kurdish militantsABC News - Feb. 11 -
Trump widens his attack on global trade with steel and aluminium tariffs
Also in today’s newsletter, ‘If there’s no immigrant labour, there’s no milk, no cheese, no butter, no ice cream’Financial Times - Feb. 11 -
Watch live: House Democrats speak as shutdown threat widens
House Democratic leaders are set to speak Tuesday morning as their Republican colleagues appear divided on passing President Trump's legislative agenda ahead of the March 14 shutdown deadline. ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Humana says 2025 is critical for margin recovery as quarterly loss widens
Humana Inc.’s stock fell 5.6% Tuesday, after the health insurer and managed-care company’s quarterly loss widened. The company offered guidance that lagged consensus by a wide margin and said it ...MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
26 Great Gifts for Mom: Ideas for the Best Mother (2025)
There are many kinds of mothers, but these are our favorite picks for the WIRED mom in your life.Wired - 6d -
"Jeweled Mom" murder victim identified 43 years after body found
Florida investigators teamed up with a forensic genetic genealogy company to make a DNA profile that led to the identification.CBS News - 6d -
Why some moms are getting behind the "Make America Healthy Again" movement
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was sworn in Thursday as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, has pledged to address America's chronic diseases, poor diets and environmental toxins ...CBS News - 4d -
WATCH: Playful polar bear cub climbs on its mom
A loving moment between a mother polar bear and a cub was captured on video at Wapusk National Park in Manitoba, Canada.ABC News - 4d -
RFK’s ‘mom army’ has landed on the shores of the political world
For decades, mothers (and all parents) in our country felt that they did not have a true champion by their side in government to fight for the physical and mental wellbeing of their children.The Hill - 3d
More from ABC News
-
Texas measles cases are up, and New Mexico now has an outbreak. Here's what you need to know
The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 58 cases as of TuesdayABC News - 5h -
Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, jeopardizing health care coverage for some of the 80 million U.S. adults and children enrolled in the safety net programABC News - 12h -
Doctor wanted: Small town offers big perks to attract a physician
This is a MedPage Today story. HAVANA, Fla. -- For a rural community, this town of 1,750 people has been more fortunate than most. A family doctor has practiced here for the last 30 years. But ...ABC News - 1d -
South African NGOs worry Trump's aid freeze will cause HIV patients to default on treatment
In the rural villages of South Africa, U.S. President Donald Trump’s sudden freeze on foreign aid impacts hundreds of thousands of HIV patientsABC News - 2d -
More adults are wondering if they have autism. Here are tips to seek a diagnosis
More adults have sought insight on whether they have autism in the last decadeABC News - 1d
More in Health
-
FDA’s Food Safety Chief Resigns
The chief said the loss of critical employees overseeing the nation’s food supply made his work impossible. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nation’s new health secretary, has pledged to gut the division.The New York Times - 4h -
Texas measles cases are up, and New Mexico now has an outbreak. Here's what you need to know
The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 58 cases as of TuesdayABC News - 5h -
NIH Research Grants Lag Behind Last Year’s by $1 Billion
After weeks of disruption to scientific federal grants, the National Institutes of Health has fallen behind in funding research into treatments for deadly diseases.The New York Times - 9h -
New Insights Into Older Hearts
Heart disease is more common in people over 65, but treatments are better than ever. That can complicate decision-making for older heart patients.The New York Times - 10h -
Trump Cuts Target Next Generation of Scientists and Public Health Leaders
A core group of so-called disease detectives, who track outbreaks, was apparently spared. But other young researchers are out of jobs.The New York Times - 12h