Latest in Haiti Gangs Kill More Than 180 Mostly Elderly People in Capital
Sort by
796 items
-
Mexico study's surprising finding: Killer heat hit harder for the young than the elderly
A surprising study of temperature-related deaths in Mexico upends conventional thinking about what age group is hit hardest by heatABC News - 5d -
CDC warns of new drug more deadly than fentanyl
A more potent form of fentanyl is contributing to the thousands of overdose deaths that happen every year, health officials warn. An extremely powerful derivative of fentanyl, called carfentanil, ...The Hill - 5d -
A mystery illness has killed dozens of people in Congo. UN experts are now investigating
The World Health Organization said Friday it deployed experts to investigate a mystery flu-like disease that in recent weeks killed dozens of people in southwest CongoABC News - 5d -
A mystery illness has killed dozens of people in Congo. UN experts are now investigating
The World Health Organization said Friday it deployed experts to investigate a mystery flu-like disease that in recent weeks killed dozens of people in southwest CongoABC News - 5d -
Under assault by gangs in Haiti, a Kenyan-led mission fights back
An armored vehicle carrying Kenyan police rumbles through Haiti’s capital with a shattered window that a high-caliber bullet failed to penetrate, a permanent sign of the violence confronting the ...ABC News - 5d -
Payrolls increased 227,000 in November, more than expected; unemployment rate at 4.2%
Nonfarm payrolls were expected to rise 214,000 in November, according to the Dow Jones consensus forecast.CNBC - 5d -
More than 400 chemicals in plastic products linked to breast cancer – study
Exposure to these toxic compounds, found in everyday items, could be elevating cancer risk in young women. More than 400 chemicals regularly used in everyday plastic products are linked to breast ...The Guardian - 5d -
Musk donated more than $250mn to Trump campaign, electoral filings show
Figures underscore lengths to which Tesla chief was prepared to go to secure victory in NovemberFinancial Times - 5d -
Why climate change will cause more people to flee to Europe
Also in this newsletter: Is France Eurosceptic?Financial Times - 6d -
NASA announces more delays in sending astronauts back to the moon more than 50 years after Apollo
NASA announces more delays in sending astronauts back to the moon more than 50 years after ApolloABC News - 6d -
-
Israeli strikes on a Gaza tent camp kill at least 21 people, hospital says
A Palestinian health official said Wednesday that at least 21 people were killed in Israeli strikes on a camp housing displaced people in GazaABC News - Dec. 4 -
More cucumbers recalled as salmonella sickens 68 people in 19 states
Feds warn against eating recalled cucumbers and multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads and wraps.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Israeli strike on tent camp in Gaza kills at least 21 people, hospital says
The Israeli military said its aircraft struck senior Hamas militants involved in terrorist activities in the area.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Zepbound brings more weight loss than Wegovy: Drugmaker
Adults who take Zepbound lose more weight than those who take competitor weight loss drug Wegovy, according to new clinical trial results. Zepound manufacturer Eli Lilly released results from their ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Mysterious illness in Congo has killed dozens of people, health authorities report
A mysterious disease with flu-like symptoms has killed dozens of people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to health officials.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Unknown flu-like disease kills at least 79 people in DR Congo
Authorities say those infected have symptoms including headaches, fever and a runny nose.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
GM takes more than $5bn charge against China businesses
Move lays bare declining future in what was once the US carmaker’s largest marketFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Google DeepMind predicts weather more accurately than leading system
AI program GenCast performed better than ENS forecast at predicting day-to-day weather and paths of hurricanes and cyclones. For those who keep an eye on the elements, the outlook is bright: ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
A rival weight loss drug to Wegovy helped people shed more pounds, study shows
People who took Zepbound, Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug, shed more pounds than those on Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy in a clinical trial, Lilly said in a release Wednesday.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
GM expects more than $5 billion impact from China restructuring
General Motors expects a restructuring of its joint venture operations with SAIC Motor Corp. in China to cost more than $5 billion.NBC News - Dec. 4 -
JetBlue Reports More Post-Election Travel Than Expected
JetBlue Airways raised its revenue guidance for the year after bookings in November and December were higher than anticipated immediately following the U.S. presidential election.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
Gamers May Spend More Time Watching Games Than Playing Them
Over the last decade, streamers have taken on greater prominence in the gaming landscape and some have even attracted significant fan followings. Now, a new report suggests that players are ...GameSpot - Dec. 3 -
Unknown disease kills 143 people in south-west DRC, local authorities say
Infected people described as having flu-like symptoms including high fever and severe headaches. An unknown disease killed 143 people in a south-west province of Democratic Republic of the Congo in ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Spanish masterpiece resurfaces after being hidden for more than a century
Joaquín Sorolla’s Paris Boulevard was sold to a private collector in 1890 and disappeared from public view. A painting by Joaquín Sorolla , the Spanish artist renowned for his mastery of light , ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
Restoring Nomura’s credibility will take more than pay cuts
Taint of latest scandal overshadows bank’s growing earnings and could have long-lasting consequencesFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
ServiceTitan’s planned IPO could come with a more than $5 billion valuation
The Glendale, Calif.-based company could raise up to $500 million in its initial public offering.MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
3 people killed when 8 shot at a gathering in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood
Eight people were shot, three fatally, Monday afternoon during a "social gathering" at a residence in Chicago's Gage Park neighborhood, a police official said.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Guinea soccer stadium crush kills 56 people
A controversial refereeing decision sparked violence and a crush at a soccer match in southeast Guinea, killing 56 people, according to a provisional toll, the government said on Monday.ESPN - Dec. 2 -
Guinea stadium stampede kills 56 people following clashes at soccer match
Officials and witnesses say chaos erupted at a soccer game in Guinea after fans protested a referee’s call and thousands of panicked spectators tried to flee the stadium, leaving at least 56 people ...ABC News - Dec. 2 -
56 people killed in Guinea soccer stadium disaster following controversial referee decision
Monday's events are the latest in a long line of soccer stadium disasters over the last three decadesCBS Sports - Dec. 2 -
Baking Show’s ‘Jack Sparrow’ Is More Artist Than Pirate
Dylan Bachelet lost in the finals of “The Great British Baking Show,” but he was a breakout star for his fashion as well as his baking. Now, he’s a professional chef.The New York Times - Dec. 2