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PennDOT, PSP, Highway Safety Begin "Operation Yellow Jacket"
PennDOT, the Pennsylvania State Police and the Highway Safety Network announced the implementation of Operation Yellow Jacket in highway work zones today. During the operation, troopers sit in PennDOT...
6h ago
Olean Seeking Public Input on City Bus Loop Changes
The City of Olean is seeking public comment on the changes to stop locations in the City Loop Saturday bus route. The City Loop Monday through Friday bus route has been modified to include a St. Bonav...
7h ago
Bradford Police Need Help Finding Owners of Found Dogs
City of Bradford Police are asking for the public's help in finding the owners of two found dogs. Two dogs were found on SR 219 this morning. If you have any information, please contact police at 814-...
10h ago
Olean Man Held Pending Arraignment
An Olean man was arrested early Sunday morning. Olean police report that 25-year-old Quincy R.C. Gayton, was arrested on a warrant issued out of Olean City Court relating to charges criminal contempt,...
12h ago
Olean Woman Allegedly Sells Crack to Cops
An Olean woman was arrested after allegedly selling crack cocaine to police. According to Olean Police, 51-year-old Angel T Young was charged Friday evening with felony drug possession as well as sale...
12h ago
Hinsdale Woman Charged in Allegany Theft
A Hinsdale woman previously charged in an October burglary was charged with allegedly stealing from an Allegany building Saturday. New York State Police charged 27-year-old Nahvonna Roat with petit la...
May 19, 2024
Erie & Kane Man Charged After Selling Meth to Bradford Informant
An Erie man and a Kane man were charged with allegedly selling methamphetamine to a confidential informant on Main Street in Bradford Friday. City of Bradford Police charged 43-year-old Chad Ginkel of...
May 19, 2024
PennDOT Maintenace Schedule: 5/20-5/24
PennDOT announced the following schedule of maintenance activities in McKean County this week. There will be Bridge Maintenance & Cleaning on various routes throughout the county, Cold in Place Re...
May 19, 2024
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US News
Hunter Biden presses for delay in federal gun trial
8 hours ago
Hunter Biden asked an appeals court to pause the trial, set to begin next month.
Prosecution rests in Donald Trump’s New York hush money case, turning trial over to defense for chance to call witnesses
6 hours ago
Prosecution rests in Donald Trump’s New York hush money case, turning trial over to defense for chance to call witnesses
Sour Patch Kids Oreos? Peeps Pepsi? What's behind the weird flavors popping up on store shelves
6 hours ago
Surprising flavor combinations – think gravy-flavored Jones Soda or Sour Patch Kids Oreos -- are showing up more frequently in grocery stores and restaurants
Billionaire rains cash on UMass graduates to tune of $1,000 each, but says they must give half away
4 hours ago
Billionaire philanthropist Rob Hale has surprised the graduating class at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth by giving each of them $1,000
The White House says FDIC chairman to step down following report on agency's toxic workplace culture
3 hours ago
The chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation will step down from his post once a successor is appointed
Denver launches ambitious migrant program, breaking from the short-term shelter approach
2 hours ago
Denver has launched an ambitious new program to support migrants, and hundreds crammed into a convection center for orientation on Monday
Woman pleads guilty to shooting rural Pennsylvania prosecutor, sentenced to several years in prison
1 hour ago
A Pennsylvania woman will serve four to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to shooting a county prosecutor after a confrontation about a property transfer he handled as a private lawyer
Tennessee professor swept away by wave during Brazil study-abroad trip has died
1 hour ago
A Tennessee community college says one of its professors who was swept away by an ocean wave during a study-abroad trip in Brazil has died
What a blast to work at NASA. Space agency is sky-high again in latest survey of federal employees
12 hours ago
Exploring the cosmos makes for happy employees, federal workers like to work from home like everyone else, and an agency that has struggled with low morale is showing improvement
The container ship Dali that caused the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse has been refloated and is moving back to port
14 hours ago
The container ship Dali that caused the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse has been refloated and is moving back to port
Shooting injures 2 at Missouri high school graduation ceremony
11 hours ago
Two people are hospitalized following a shooting during a high school graduation commencement in Missouri
Biden condemns 'outrageous' arrest warrant request by international criminal court prosecutor for Israeli leaders
9 hours ago
Biden condemns 'outrageous' arrest warrant request by international criminal court prosecutor for Israeli leaders
California county's farm bureau sues over state monitoring of groundwater
6 hours ago
A lawsuit has been filed over California’s decision to take over monitoring groundwater use in part of the fertile San Joaquin Valley under a landmark law aimed at protecting the vital resource
Former Red Sox pitcher arrested in Florida in an underage sex sting, sheriff says
5 hours ago
Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Austin Maddox has been arrested in Florida as part of an underage sex sting
Stock market today: Nasdaq composite ticks higher to a record after a quiet day on Wall Street
4 hours ago
U.S. stock indexes drifted to a mixed finish after a quiet day of trading, and the Nasdaq composite rose to another record
Hiker dies after falling from trail in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge, officials say
1 hour ago
Oregon officials say a hiker died after falling from a trail in the Columbia River Gorge
Judge in Donald Trump's hush money trial threatened to remove witness from court after his behavior, transcript shows
1 hour ago
Judge in Donald Trump's hush money trial threatened to remove witness from court after his behavior, transcript shows
Biden and Democrats raised $51 million in April, far less than Trump and the GOP's $76 million
53 minutes ago
President Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee say they they raised more than $51 million in April, falling well short of the $76 million that Donald Trump and the Republican Party reported taking in for the month
Israeli Prime Minister condemns decision by war crimes prosecutor as a "disgrace" and attack on all of Israel
8 hours ago
Israeli Prime Minister condemns decision by war crimes prosecutor as a "disgrace" and attack on all of Israel
China sanctions Boeing, two other U.S. defense companies on day of Taiwan's presidential inauguration
22 hours ago
China sanctions Boeing, two other U.S. defense companies on day of Taiwan's presidential inauguration
Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 98-90 in Game 7 to advance to Western Conference finals.
22 hours ago
Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 98-90 in Game 7 to advance to Western Conference finals.
Nikki Haley faces a murky path forward and a key decision on whether or not to endorse Trump
7 hours ago
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley's allies and opponents alike are awaiting her decision on whether to endorse Donald Trump
Senate report finds parts made with China's forced labor in cars by BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and VW
6 hours ago
A Senate inquiry has found BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and Volkswagen have bought parts made by a Chinese company sanctioned under a 2021 law for using forced labor
Hamas denounces ICC prosecutor, accusing him of trying to 'equate the victim with the executioner'
12 hours ago
Hamas denounces ICC prosecutor, accusing him of trying to 'equate the victim with the executioner'
Tugboats escort ship that caused deadly Baltimore bridge collapse back to port
5 hours ago
The container ship that caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge was slowly escorted back to port
World News
Lai Ching-te is inaugurated as Taiwan's president in a transition that is likely to bolster island's ties with the U.S.
23 hours ago
Lai Ching-te is inaugurated as Taiwan's president in a transition that is likely to bolster island's ties with the U.S.
China sanctions Boeing, two other U.S. defense companies on day of Taiwan's presidential inauguration
22 hours ago
China sanctions Boeing, two other U.S. defense companies on day of Taiwan's presidential inauguration
Nepal's prime minister wins confidence vote in parliament, his fourth since taking office
16 hours ago
Nepal’s prime minister will continue leading his shaky governing coalition after winning his fourth vote of confidence in two years on Monday
Ireland's top diplomat concerned over slow pace of justice in peacekeeper's killing
15 hours ago
Ireland’s top diplomat has expressed concerns about the slow progress of criminal proceedings against several Lebanese men charged with the killing of an Irish peacekeeper in Lebanon
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, supreme leader's protege, dies at 63 in helicopter crash
11 hours ago
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has died
Dominican Republic president, who promises to keep up migrant crackdown, heads to re-election as contenders concede
22 hours ago
Dominican Republic president, who promises to keep up migrant crackdown, heads to re-election as contenders concede
Britain slammed in inquiry for infecting thousands with tainted blood and covering up the scandal
8 hours ago
An inquiry has found that British authorities and the public health service knowingly exposed tens of thousands of patients to deadly infections through contaminated blood and blood products and hid the truth about the disaster for decades
Israeli and Hamas leaders join list of people accused by leading war crimes court
1 hour ago
Israeli and Hamas top leaders have joined a list of people accused of humanity's most heinous crimes by the world's top war crimes court
These photos show Palestinians' quick exodus from Rafah after Israel issued evacuation orders
30 minutes ago
New satellite images analyzed by the Associated Press show that sprawling tent camps in the southern city of Rafah nearly emptied after Israel issued its first evacuation orders
New Zealand and Australia sending planes to evacuate nationals from New Caledonia's unrest
22 minutes ago
New Zealand and Australia sending planes to evacuate nationals from New Caledonia's unrest
Israeli Prime Minister condemns decision by war crimes prosecutor as a "disgrace" and attack on all of Israel
8 hours ago
Israeli Prime Minister condemns decision by war crimes prosecutor as a "disgrace" and attack on all of Israel
Kosovo shuts 6 Serb bank branches over use of the dinar currency in a move that could raise tensions
6 hours ago
Kosovo police have closed six branches of a Serbia-licensed bank in line with the decision on the ban of the use of the Serbian dinar currency in the country
The Islamic State claims attack in Afghanistan that killed 6
17 hours ago
The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the attack on foreigners in central Afghanistan last week in which three Spanish citizens and three Afghans were killed
The Latest | US and Israel strongly condemn ICC prosecutor's request to arrest Israeli officials
4 hours ago
The United States and Israel both vehemently condemned a request by the International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor to seek arrest warrants for Israeli leaders in connection with the seven-month war in Gaza
No points from Erdogan. Turkey's leader claims Eurovision Song Contest is a threat to family values
53 minutes ago
The Turkish president has criticized the Eurovision Song Contest, accusing the annual event of allegedly encouraging “gender neutralization” and threatening the traditional family
Candidates begin registering in complicated process to select Thailand's new Senate
15 hours ago
Thailand has officially begun the selection of new set of senators, a process that has become part of the ongoing war between progressive forces hoping for democratic political reforms and conservatives seeking to keep the status quo
Pope trip to Luxembourg, Belgium confirmed for September, 2 weeks after challenging Asia visit
13 hours ago
Pope Francis has added a stop in Luxembourg to a trip to Belgium in September
We can't have nice things! Japan imposes new rules to climb Mt. Fuji to fight overtourism, littering
11 hours ago
Those who want to climb one of the most popular trails of the iconic Japanese Mount Fuji will now have to reserve ahead and pay a fee as the picturesque stratovolcano struggles with overtourism, littering and those who attempt rushed “bullet climbing,”...
Amal Clooney is one of the legal experts who recommended war crimes charges in Israel-Hamas war
5 hours ago
Amal Clooney is one of the legal experts who recommended that the chief prosecutor of the world's top war crimes court seek arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and leaders of the militant Hamas group
War crimes prosecutor seeks arrest of Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Netanyahu
1 hour ago
The chief prosecutor of the world’s top war crimes court is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Philippines blames China for loss of giant clams in disputed shoal and urges environmental inquiry
5 minutes ago
The Philippines has blamed Chinese fishermen for a massive loss of giant clams in a disputed shoal controlled by China’s coast guard in the South China Sea and urged an international inquiry into the amount of environmental damage in the area
A U.K. court says WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can appeal against extradition to the U.S. on espionage charges
13 hours ago
A U.K. court says WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can appeal against extradition to the U.S. on espionage charges
South Africa's top court rules former President Zuma cannot stand in election
8 hours ago
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been disqualified from running for a seat in Parliament in next week's national election because of a previous criminal conviction
Who is Jacob Zuma, the former South African president disqualified from next week's election?
13 hours ago
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been barred from running in next week’s national election over a previous criminal conviction, the latest twist in his return to politics
Kosovo prepares a new draft law on renting prison cells to Denmark after the first proposal failed
9 hours ago
An official in Kosovo says the Cabinet has renewed efforts with a new draft law on renting a prison in the south of the country to Denmark to help it cope with its overpopulated prison system
Politics
How Hope Hicks went from Trump confidante to key prosecution witness
May 03, 2024
She always survived the many shakeups in the White House.
Noem book dogged by new claims of inaccuracies
May 03, 2024
The South Dakota governor says she met with North Korea's dictator and, separately, that she was threatened by Nikki Haley. Both are being questioned.
May 2024
May 03, 2024
Political cartoons from the desk of Matt Wuerker.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
May 03, 2024
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...
Noem dog shooting sparks Congressional Dog Lovers Caucus
May 02, 2024
“Given recent dog-related news, it’s evident that both sides of the aisle reject animal cruelty and support protecting man’s best friend," Rep. Jared Moskowitz said.
Kristi Noem defends dog slaying: ‘I chose the safety of my children’
May 02, 2024
"She attacked me. And it was a hard decision," Noem said of her dog, Cricket.
Adams talks protest busting
May 01, 2024
RNC chief implores Greene to stand down
May 01, 2024
Inside the crash GOP effort to head off a motion to vacate.
Abortion-rights groups have never faced a state like Florida
May 01, 2024
Voters in states across the political spectrum have backed abortion rights since the fall of Roe. But Florida’s November referendum will be tougher.
Turmoil persists at Columbia
Apr 30, 2024
When man’s best friend becomes a politician’s worst nightmare
Apr 30, 2024
Kristi Noem created a firestorm on social media over the weekend and dog lovers from both sides of the aisle condemned her decision to kill her dog.
DA's fate rests with Hochul
Apr 29, 2024
Concern over commencements
Apr 26, 2024
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Apr 26, 2024
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...
“The truth as we know it is over.” “Civil War” star on how it really could happen here.
Apr 26, 2024
Wagner Moura, one of the stars of the hit film “Civil War,” tells Playbook Deep Dive how making a movie about a new civil war changed his own personal thinking about politics, how his experiences with Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil are a warning for Americans and what the role of art is in politics.
Biden visits Syracuse as NYC campus chaos grows
Apr 25, 2024
Videos show growing pro-Palestinian campus protests as lawmakers speak out
Apr 24, 2024
Videos of campus protests are spreading on social media and show the most visceral aspects of the demonstrations.
The place to be for politicians and protesters
Apr 24, 2024
Republicans are trying to snuff out climate embers around the country
Apr 24, 2024
Conservatives are aggressively targeting efforts to reduce carbon emissions across the continent.
The budget roadshow continues
Apr 23, 2024
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Mayor Eric Adams and labor leaders celebrated the approval of a wide-ranging housing package.
The Pennsylvania House race testing the fallout from the Israel-Hamas war
Apr 23, 2024
Summer Lee is the first high-profile progressive House member to face a contested primary this year.
Columbia strife ensnares Hochul, Adams
Apr 22, 2024
Cotton and Hawley: Send in the National Guard to Columbia
Apr 22, 2024
Calls for federal action at the university campus come as Monday marks the beginning of the Jewish holiday of Passover.
David Pryor, former governor and senator of Arkansas, dies at age 89
Apr 20, 2024
He was considered one of the Democratic party’s giants in Arkansas.
Trump has a rocky relationship with Black voters. He’s trying to change it.
Apr 20, 2024
Three officials with his campaign outlined the former president’s strategy.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Apr 19, 2024
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...
AIPAC-endorsed Democrat calls for Israeli leadership change
Apr 18, 2024
Vulnerable California Rep. Mike Levin said "new leaders" are needed.
A state budget in sight
Apr 18, 2024
A new twist: Hackers hold up the budget
Apr 17, 2024
Technology
Insider Q&A: CIA's chief technologist's cautious embrace of generative AI
4 hours ago
The CIA’s first chief technology officer Nand Mulchandani is marshaling generative AI tools to the intelligence agency
New York-Dublin video link is back up after shutdown for bad behavior
9 hours ago
A video link between New York City and Dublin that was shut down due to inappropriate behavior on both sides of the Atlantic has reopened with new security measures
Microsoft's AI chatbot will 'recall' everything you do on a PC
3 hours ago
Microsoft wants laptop users to get so comfortable with its artificial intelligence chatbot that it will remember everything you’re doing on your computer and help figure out what you want to do next
Corn, millet and ... rooftop solar? Farm family’s newest crop shows China’s solar ascendancy
29 minutes ago
China is the runaway leader in supplying the world with the hardware to gather solar power
Scarlett Johansson says a ChatGPT voice is 'eerily similar' to hers and OpenAI is halting its use
5 minutes ago
OpenAI says it plans to halt the use of one of its ChatGPT voices that “Her” actor Scarlett Johansson says sounds “eerily similar" to her own
EPA warns cyberattacks against water utilities more frequent and severe, urges steps to protect nation's drinking water
7 hours ago
EPA warns cyberattacks against water utilities more frequent and severe, urges steps to protect nation's drinking water
Things to know about an AI safety summit in Seoul
9 hours ago
South Korea is set to host a mini-summit this week on risks and regulation of artificial intelligence
Nickel-rich Indonesia pitches EV battery plant plan to Elon Musk
11 hours ago
Indonesia’s top investment official says the government has proposed building an electric vehicle battery plant to Tesla CEO Elon Musk
How cockroaches spread around the globe to become the pest we know today
6 hours ago
A new study tracks how cockroaches spread around the globe to become the survival experts we know today
Trump Media and Technology Group posts more than $300 million net loss in first public quarter
4 hours ago
Trump Media and Technology Group, the owner of social networking site Truth Social, lost more than $300 million last quarter
London court to decide whether WikiLeaks founder Assange is extradited to the US
5 hours ago
A British court has ruled that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can appeal against an order that he be extradited to the U.S. on espionage charges
UN Security Council rejects Russia-backed resolution on banning weapons in space
30 minutes ago
The United States says that Russia last week launched a satellite that could be part of weaponizing space
US says cyberattacks against water supplies are rising, and utilities need to do more to stop them
45 minutes ago
The Environmental Protection Agency warns that cyberattacks against water utilities around the U.S. are becoming more frequent and more severe
Botanists are scouring the US-Mexico border to document a forgotten ecosystem split by a giant wall
May 19, 2024
Botanists and citizen scientists armed with the iNaturalist app on their smartphones are recording the biodiversity along the U.S.-Mexico border
Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, finally goes to space 60 years later
17 hours ago
Ed Dwight, America's first Black astronaut candidate, has finally made it to space 60 years later, flying with Jeff Bezos’ rocket company
America's first Black astronaut candidate finally goes to space 60 years later on Bezos rocket
May 19, 2024
America's first Black astronaut candidate finally goes to space 60 years later on Bezos rocket
Companies are trying to attract more smartphone users across Africa. But there are risks
23 hours ago
Internet-enabled phones can play a unique role in sub-Saharan Africa, where infrastructure and public services are among the world’s least developed
Elon Musk launches Starlink satellite internet service in Indonesia, world's largest archipelago
May 19, 2024
The billionaire arrived by private jet on the idyllic “island of the gods.”
This giant gas planet is as fluffy and puffy as cotton candy
May 14, 2024
Astronomers say a planet that's bigger than Jupiter is surprisingly as fluffy and light as cotton candy
1st warm-blooded dinosaurs roamed Earth 180 million years ago: Study
May 15, 2024
A new study suggests that the first warm-blooded dinosaurs may have roamed Earth about 180 million years ago
A second scourge is battering Brazil's flooded south: disinformation
May 16, 2024
The vast flooding that has devastated Brazil’s Rio Grande do Sul state has yet to subside
Billionaire Frank McCourt says he's putting together a consortium to buy TikTok
May 15, 2024
Billionaire businessman and real estate mogul Frank McCourt says he’s putting together a consortium to purchase TikTok’s U.S. business
Google wants judge, not jury, to decide upcoming antitrust case in Virginia
May 17, 2024
Google is asking that a federal judge, rather than a jury, decide whether it violated U.S. antitrust laws by building a monopoly on the technology that powers online advertising
Who's laughing? LateNighter, a digital news site about late-night TV, hopes to buck media trends
May 14, 2024
The media industry is crumbling, and late-night comedy on television has less than half of the audience than it had a decade ago
YouTube blocks Hong Kong protest anthem after court injunction bans song in the city
May 15, 2024
YouTube has blocked access to videos of a protest song in Hong Kong to comply with a removal order, days after a court approved an injunction to ban the song in the city
Entertainment
Kecia Lewis in Broadway's 'Hell's Kitchen' delivers the soul and earns a Tony Award nomination
10 hours ago
It’s fitting that Kecia Lewis has had her most successful theater season while playing a mentor
Studio Ghibli takes a bow at Cannes with an honorary Palme d'Or
6 hours ago
Studio Ghibli, the Japanese anime factory of surreal ecological wonders that has for 39 years spirited away moviegoers with tales of Totoros, magical jellyfish and floating castles, was celebrated Monday by the Cannes Film Festival with an honorary Pal...
In Saudi Arabia, an all-women psychedelic rock band jams out as its conservative society loosens up
14 hours ago
As Saudi Arabia liberalizes some aspects of its society, an all-women psychedelic rock band that recently performed in the kingdom's capital is an example showing some Saudi women are now finding their voice through the arts
Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 26-June 1
11 hours ago
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of May 26-June 1 include actor Laverne Cox, singer Lenny Kravitz and actor Helena Bonham Carter
2 top Penguin Random House editors leaving amid ongoing changes at publishing house
1 hour ago
Two top editors at Penguin Random House are leaving as the country’s leading trading publisher continues to transform during a period of uncertain revenues and generational change
Book Review: 'Cujo' character returns as one of 12 stories in Stephen King’s ‘You Like It Darker'
7 hours ago
Stephen King returns with a collection of 12 stories, “You Like It Darker,” publishing on Tuesday
'The Apprentice,' about a young Donald Trump, premieres in Cannes
3 hours ago
While Donald Trump’s hush money trial entered its sixth week in New York, an origin story for the Republican presidential candidate premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, unveiling a scathing portrait of Trump in the 1980s
Scarlett Johansson says a ChatGPT voice is 'eerily similar' to hers and OpenAI is halting its use
5 minutes ago
OpenAI says it plans to halt the use of one of its ChatGPT voices that “Her” actor Scarlett Johansson says sounds “eerily similar" to her own
No points from Erdogan. Turkey's leader claims Eurovision Song Contest is a threat to family values
53 minutes ago
The Turkish president has criticized the Eurovision Song Contest, accusing the annual event of allegedly encouraging “gender neutralization” and threatening the traditional family
Movie Review: 'The Garfield Movie' is a bizarre animated tale that's not pur-fect in any way
7 hours ago
If you catch the latest Garfield movie, you might not expect to find the famous orange feline at one point running from bad guys on the top of a speeding train
The unstoppable duo of Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos
7 hours ago
Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos' collaboration has by now become so regular that it would be easy to take it for granted
Amal Clooney is one of the legal experts who recommended war crimes charges in Israel-Hamas war
5 hours ago
Amal Clooney is one of the legal experts who recommended that the chief prosecutor of the world's top war crimes court seek arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and leaders of the militant Hamas group
2024 Essence Festival to honor Frankie Beverly's 'final performance' with tribute
3 hours ago
Organizers of the Essence Festival of Culture have revealed that legendary soul group Maze featuring Frankie Beverly will be recognized during this summer’s gathering with “a star-studded tribute” that will “honor their final performance.”
Movie Review: The 'Mad Max' saga treads (hard-to-find) water with frustrating 'Furiosa'
8 hours ago
Creator and director George Miller has taken the coolest role of his “Mad Max: Fury Road” and built a whole prequel around her
New York-Dublin video link is back up after shutdown for bad behavior
9 hours ago
A video link between New York City and Dublin that was shut down due to inappropriate behavior on both sides of the Atlantic has reopened with new security measures
Everybody may love Raymond, but Ray Romano loves Peter Boyle
9 hours ago
Ray Romano is looking back at his hit sitcom “Everybody Loves Raymond” and saluting a fellow actor for its success
Paul McCartney song starts Paralympics on 100-day countdown to opening ceremony in Paris
May 19, 2024
With an assist from Paul McCartney the Paralympic Games is starting its 100-day race to the opening ceremony in Paris on Aug. 28
Disneyland character and parade performers in California vote to join labor union
May 19, 2024
Disneyland performers who help bring Mickey Mouse, Cinderella and other beloved characters to life have chosen to unionize following a three-day vote
Sean 'Diddy' Combs abuse allegations: A timeline of key events
May 19, 2024
Video aired by CNN shows Sean “Diddy” Combs beating his former singing protege and girlfriend Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel in 2016
Diddy admits beating ex-girlfriend Cassie, says he's sorry, calls his actions 'inexcusable'
17 hours ago
Sean “Diddy” Combs admitted Sunday that he beat his ex-girlfriend Cassie in a hotel hallway in 2016 after CNN released video of the attack, saying in a video apology he was “truly sorry” and his actions were “inexcusable.”
John Krasinski’s ‘IF’ hits a box office nerve with $35 million debut
May 19, 2024
John Krasinski’s imaginary friends movie “IF” claimed the top spot at the box office this weekend according to studio estimates Sunday
The gonzo trans Mexican drug lord musical 'Emilia Perez' lights up Cannes
May 19, 2024
On paper, Jacques Audiard’s buzzed-about Cannes Film Festival entry “Emilia Perez” would not seem anything like a good idea for a movie
Q&A: Kevin Costner on unveiling his Western saga 'Horizon' at Cannes
15 hours ago
A month before Kevin Costner puts the first installment of his multi-chapter Western “Horizon: An American Saga” into theaters, the actor-director came to the Cannes Film Festival to unveil his self-financed passion project
The stuff that Coppola’s dreams are made of: The director on building ‘Megalopolis’
May 18, 2024
Of the many quotations and slogans that flitter through Francis Ford Coppola’s idea-stuffed, open-hearted, unabashedly optimistic “Megalopolis,” one that particularly resonates with the director is: “When we leap into the unknown, we prove that we’re f...
CANNES PHOTOS: See the cinematic glamour of the first days of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival
May 18, 2024
Hollywood royalty is back at the Cannes Film Festival for its annual celebration of cinema along the French Riviera. Premieres bring an elegant parade of stars nightly and moments that become indelible Cannes images, whether it's Francis Ford Coppola's return...
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.