Local News
Salamanca Man Charged in Allegany Identity Theft
A Salamanca man was charged with identity theft in Allegany Sunday. New York State Police charged 39-year-old Johnathan E. Colon with identity theft after an incident reported on April 10. Colon was i...
13h ago
PA Game Commission to Spray for Invasive Moths
The Pennsylvania Game Commission plans to spray over 123,000 acres of state game lands this spring to control the non-native gypsy moth population. Spraying is planned on 46 different state game lands...
13h ago
Randolph Man Charged with Brandishing "Handgun"/ Impersonating Cop
A Randolph man was arrested after allegedly wielding a "gun" and pretending to be a cop. Deputies of the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Department charged 27-year-old Daniel J. Villa with mena...
19h ago
Williamsport Woman Extradited to Catt County
A Williamsport, Pa woman was extradited to Cattaraugus County on a warrant Wednesday. Deputies of the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Department arrested 35-year-old Suzzette Musolino on an active bench ...
19h ago
Car Accident Leads to Drug Charges for Olean Man
An Olean man has been arrested on drug charges after a car accident in Ashford. According to the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office, 36-year-old Randy Davis was arrested after Sheriff's deputies, inv...
21h ago
Wellsville Woman Arrested on Felony Drug Warrant
A Wellsville woman was arrested on felony drug charges Thursday. Wellsville Police arrested 41-year-old Melissa A. Farley on a warrant issued out of Allegany County Court on three counts of felony pos...
Apr 21, 2024
Little Valley Woman Charged with Public Lewdness
A Little Valley woman was charged with a sexual offense Wednesday. Deputies of the Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office charged 39-year-old Jennifer Vandusen with public lewdness and harassment. Vandus...
Apr 21, 2024
Cuba Man Sentenced for Evading Law Enforcement, Damaging Property
A Cuba man was sentenced Wednesday to 2 ½ years in state prison. According to the Allegany County District Attorney, Jesse Tomlinson was sentenced to state prison for property damage he caused ...
Apr 20, 2024
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US News
The Latest | 'Catch-and-kill' strategy to be a focus as testimony resumes in Trump hush money case
3 minutes ago
The National Enquirer's former publisher is expected to return to the stand in Donald Trump's historic hush money trial as testimony continues in the first-ever criminal trial against a former U.S. president
At least 5 people, including a child, have died while crossing the English Channel, according to French media reports
1 hour ago
At least 5 people, including a child, have died while crossing the English Channel, according to French media reports
$8 billion US military aid package to Taiwan will 'boost confidence' in region: president-elect
27 minutes ago
Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te says an $8 billion defense package approved by the U.S. House over the weekend will “strengthen the deterrence against authoritarianism in the West Pacific ally chain," in a reference to key rival China
Stock market today: World stocks track Wall Street gains ahead of earnings reports
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Global markets are mostly higher after U.S. stocks clawed back some of their losses from last week
A German European Parliament lawmaker's employee has been arrested on suspicion of spying for China, prosecutors say
2 hours ago
A German European Parliament lawmaker's employee has been arrested on suspicion of spying for China, prosecutors say
As Blinken heads to China, these are the major divides he will try to bridge
5 hours ago
Secretary of State Antony Blinken is starting three days of talks with senior Chinese officials in Shanghai and Beijing this week
What to know about the Supreme Court case about immunity for former President Trump
5 hours ago
The core issue being debated before the Supreme Court on Thursday boils down to whether a former president is immune from prosecution for actions taken while in office
Aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan heads to the Senate for final approval after months of delay
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The Senate is returning to Washington to vote on $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
Malaysia's navy says 2 military helicopters collided during training and all 10 people aboard died
5 hours ago
Malaysia's navy says 2 military helicopters collided during training and all 10 people aboard died
New federal rule bars transgender school bathroom bans, but it likely isn't the final word
5 hours ago
A new federal rule seeks to clarify that a law against sex discrimination at schools includes gender identity, too
Starbucks takes on the federal labor agency before the US Supreme Court
5 hours ago
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in a case filed by Starbucks against the National Labor Relations Board
In Tampa, Biden will assail Florida's six-week abortion ban as he tries to boost his reelection odds
6 hours ago
President Joe Biden is traveling to Florida to assail the state’s forthcoming six-week abortion ban and similar restrictions nationwide
With graduation near, colleges seek to balance safety and students' right to protest Gaza war
1 hour ago
U.S. colleges and universities are preparing for end-of-year commencement ceremonies with a unique challenge: providing safety for graduates while honoring the free speech rights of students involved in protests over the Israel-Hamas war
Trump could avoid trial this year on 2020 election charges. Is the hush money case a worthy proxy?
59 minutes ago
Former President Donald Trump faces serious charges in two separate cases over whether he attempted to subvert the Constitution by overturning the results of a fair election and illegally remain in power
Republican candidates vying for Indiana governor to take debate stage
6 hours ago
Indiana voters are getting another opportunity to see a debate between Republican candidates seeking their party's nomination as Indiana's next governor
Minnesota and other Democratic-led states lead pushback on censorship. They're banning the book ban
6 hours ago
At a time when book bans have soared to their highest levels in decades, a countertrend is emerging
'Catch-and-kill' to be described to jurors as testimony resumes in hush money trial of Donald Trump
6 hours ago
A longtime tabloid publisher is expected to tell jurors about his efforts to help Donald Trump stifle unflattering stories during the 2016 campaign as testimony resumes in the historic hush money trial of the former president
US advances review of Nevada lithium mine amid concerns over endangered wildflower
6 hours ago
The Biden administration has taken a significant step in its expedited environmental review of what could become the third lithium mine in the U.S. That's assuming it can withstand anticipated legal challenges from conservationists who fear it will lea...
America’s child care crisis is holding back moms without college degrees
2 hours ago
The high costs and limited availability of quality child care are holding back American moms without college degrees
Trump called this visa 'very bad' for Americans. Truth Social applied for one
6 hours ago
The social media company founded by former President Donald Trump applied for a business visa program that he sought to restrict
Seattle hospital won't turn over gender-affirming care records in lawsuit settlement with Texas
9 hours ago
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is dropping a request for a Seattle hospital to hand over records regarding gender-affirming treatment potentially given to children from Texas as part of a lawsuit settlement announced Monday
Judge OKs phone surveys of jury pool for man charged in 4 University of Idaho student deaths
8 hours ago
A judge says defense attorneys for a man charged in the deaths of four University of Idaho students can resume phone surveys of potential jurors in the case
Advocates, man who inspired film 'Bernie' ask for air conditioning for him and other Texas inmates
9 hours ago
A legal battle over a lack of air conditioning in Texas prisons is bringing together advocates on the issue and one current inmate who says his health is being endangered by the state’s hot prisons
Arizona judge declares mistrial in the case of a rancher accused of fatally shooting a migrant
8 hours ago
An Arizona judge has declared a mistrial in the case of rancher accused of fatally shooting a Mexican man on his property near the U.S.-Mexico border
Trial opens for former Virginia hospital medical director accused of sexual abuse of ex-patients
9 hours ago
A Virginia prosecutor says a former longtime medical director of a Virginia hospital that serves vulnerable children used physical examinations as a “ruse” to sexually abuse two teenage patients
World News
Swedish customs seize around 1.4 tons of cocaine in one of the country's largest-ever drug busts
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A Swedish customs official has told local media the group made one of the country’s biggest-ever cocaine seizures after confiscating around 1.4 tons of the drug last week in a port near Stockholm
South Korean sentenced to 14 months in jail for killing 76 cats
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A South Korean man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for killing 76 cats in one of the country's the most gruesome cases of animal cruelty in recent years
Human rights groups condemn UK plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda after Parliament backs new law
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Britain’s plans to send some asylum-seekers to Rwanda were swiftly condemned by international humanitarian organizations after Parliament approved legislation allowing the deportation flights to begin later this year
A Russian strike on Kharkiv's TV tower is part of an intimidation campaign, Ukraine's Zelenskyy says
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a Russian missile strike that smashed a television tower in Kharkiv was part of the Kremlin’s ongoing effort to intimidate Ukraine’s second-largest city
At least 5 people have died while crossing English Channel, hours after UK approved deportation bill
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At least 5 people have died while crossing the English Channel, according to French media, hours after the U.K. approved the migrant deportation bill
At least 5 people, including a child, have died while crossing the English Channel, according to French media reports
59 minutes ago
At least 5 people, including a child, have died while crossing the English Channel, according to French media reports
$8 billion US military aid package to Taiwan will 'boost confidence' in region: president-elect
27 minutes ago
Taiwan's President-elect Lai Ching-te says an $8 billion defense package approved by the U.S. House over the weekend will “strengthen the deterrence against authoritarianism in the West Pacific ally chain," in a reference to key rival China
Australia and Papua New Guinea leaders trek toward WWII South Pacific battleground
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Australia and Papua New Guinea’s prime ministers have begun trekking into the South Pacific island nation’s mountainous interior to commemorate a pivotal World War II campaign and to underscore their current security alliance, which faces challenges fr...
A far-right German EU lawmaker's aide is arrested on suspicion of spying for China
19 minutes ago
German authorities say a man who works for a German far-right lawmaker in the European Parliament has been arrested on suspicion of spying for China
A German European Parliament lawmaker's employee has been arrested on suspicion of spying for China, prosecutors say
2 hours ago
A German European Parliament lawmaker's employee has been arrested on suspicion of spying for China, prosecutors say
The Latest | Tent compound rises in southern Gaza as Israel prepares for Rafah offensive
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Satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press appear to show a new compound of tents being built near Khan Younis in southern the Gaza Strip as the Israeli military continues to signal it plans an offensive on the city of Rafah
Facing pressure from rights groups, World Bank suspends funding for Tanzania tourism project
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A U.S.-based rights group says the World Bank has suspended funding for a tourism project in Tanzania that allegedly caused the suffering of tens of thousands of villagers
Modi accused of hate speech for calling Muslims 'infiltrators' at a rally days into India's election
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India’s main opposition party is accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of using hate speech after he called Muslims “infiltrators” — some of his most incendiary rhetoric to date about the minority faith in an election rally days after the country began...
From pop to politics, what to know as Sweden prepares for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest
4 hours ago
The 68th Eurovision Song Contest is taking place in May in Malmö, Sweden
Writer Leonardo Padura chronicles life in Cuba as his detective 'alter ego' solves gripping crimes
4 hours ago
Cuban writer Leonardo Padura has managed to turn his series of detective novels into a social and political chronicle of Cuba, especially his native Havana
North Macedonia to elect president after campaign focused on hot-button issue of EU membership
5 hours ago
Voters are going to the polls in North Macedonia this week for the first round of the presidential election, the seventh such vote since the Balkan country gained independence from the former Yugoslavia in 1991
2 Malaysian military helicopters collide and crash while training, killing all 10 crew
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Malaysia’s navy says two military helicopters collided midair and crashed during a training session, killing all 10 people on board
Malaysia's navy says 2 military helicopters collided during training and all 10 people aboard died
5 hours ago
Malaysia's navy says 2 military helicopters collided during training and all 10 people aboard died
Elon Musk accuses Australia of censorship after court bans violent video
6 hours ago
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has accused Australia of censorship after an Australian judge ruled that his social media platform X must block users worldwide from accessing video of a bishop being stabbed in a Sydney church
Haiti health system nears collapse as medicine dwindles, gangs attack hospitals and ports stay shut
6 hours ago
Life-saving medication and equipment is dwindling or altogether absent at hospitals and clinics across Haiti's capital as brutal gangs tighten their grip on Port-au-Prince and beyond
In Vietnam, farmers reduce methane emissions by changing how they grow rice
6 hours ago
Vietnam aims to transform its rice sector, making it more resilient to climate change while also reducing its emissions of methane, a greenhouse gas far more potent than carbon dioxide
Philippine troops kill 12 suspected Muslim rebels in clash that wounded 7 soldiers
6 hours ago
Philippine troops have killed the leader of a small Muslim rebel group and eleven of his men blamed for past bombings and extortion in a clash in the country’s south
UK home secretary to visit Italy to discuss stopping migrants arriving on boats
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British Home Secretary James Cleverly is visiting Italy as part of the U.K. government’s efforts to crack down on migrants arriving by small boats
North Korean leader Kim leads rocket drills that simulate a nuclear counterattack against enemies
6 hours ago
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised salvo launches of the country’s “super-large” multiple rocket launchers that simulated a nuclear counterattack against enemy targets, state media said Tuesday, adding to testing activities and threats that hav...
Psychologist becomes first person in Peru to die by euthanasia after fighting in court for years
3 hours ago
A Peruvian psychologist who had an incurable disease that weakened her muscles and left her bedridden for several years died by euthanasia
Politics
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
‘Parameters of a conceptual agreement’? Not so fast.
Apr 16, 2024
In Modi’s India, opponents and journalists feel squeeze ahead of election
Apr 15, 2024
Civil liberties have been under attack.
‘The 401(k) industry owns Congress’: How lawmakers quietly passed a $300 billion windfall to the wealthy
Apr 13, 2024
Greased by lobbying and campaign cash, tax breaks for retirement savings are one thing Congress agrees on. But they also blow out the deficit and add to income inequality.
Johnson's turbulent week comes to a soft landing at Mar-a-Lago
Apr 12, 2024
"He’s doing about as good as you're going to do," the former president said of the speaker.
24 hours in Albany?
Apr 12, 2024
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Apr 12, 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...
How Donald Trump could ride to Mike Johnson's rescue
Apr 11, 2024
The embattled House speaker is headed to Mar-a-Lago for a badly needed political lifeline.
Tenants and landlords can agree on this
Apr 10, 2024
Famed photographer quits Ford board over Liz Cheney snub
Apr 10, 2024
David Hume Kennerly wanted the Trump critic honored with the foundation’s top award.
‘Draconian’: Arizona Dems rage after abortion ruling
Apr 09, 2024
Hochul rips Trump on abortion rights
Apr 09, 2024
Biden says Trump will ban abortion: ‘No one trusts Donald Trump’
Apr 09, 2024
At a Chicago fundraiser, the president said that the threat of Trump is far from abated by new video.
Fire at Sanders’ Vermont office investigated as arson after string of vandalism incidents targeting lawmakers
Apr 06, 2024
Other lawmakers, including Rep. Josh Gottheimer, have reported smaller instances of vandalism outside their offices.
Mass. GOP ousts veteran Republican power player Ron Kaufman from RNC post
Apr 06, 2024
Kaufman, a former treasurer for the Republican National Committee, was upset by Brad Wyatt in a narrow 37-35 vote taken at a Republican State Committee meeting.
Sen. Bernie Sanders’ office in Vermont caught fire. Arson is suspected, but the motive is unclear.
Apr 06, 2024
The small blaze caused minor damages but no injuries.
Republicans hope that inflation — and vibes — outweigh Biden’s blockbuster jobs reports
Apr 05, 2024
The general election may come down to who can win the economic argument.
Earthquake interrupts UN meeting on Middle East
Apr 05, 2024
‘They can recommend what they want,’ but Trump is setting policy from position of strength
Apr 05, 2024
The former president paid no price for bucking hard-line conservatives on Social Security and abortion in the primary.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Apr 05, 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...
Melania Trump is back, set to hold event for Log Cabin Republicans
Apr 05, 2024
The former first lady had been largely absent from the campaign trail.
Technology
Elon Musk accuses Australia of censorship after court bans violent video
6 hours ago
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has accused Australia of censorship after an Australian judge ruled that his social media platform X must block users worldwide from accessing video of a bishop being stabbed in a Sydney church
US advances review of Nevada lithium mine amid concerns over endangered wildflower
6 hours ago
The Biden administration has taken a significant step in its expedited environmental review of what could become the third lithium mine in the U.S. That's assuming it can withstand anticipated legal challenges from conservationists who fear it will lea...
Trump called this visa 'very bad' for Americans. Truth Social applied for one
6 hours ago
The social media company founded by former President Donald Trump applied for a business visa program that he sought to restrict
In Vietnam, farmers reduce methane emissions by changing how they grow rice
6 hours ago
Vietnam aims to transform its rice sector, making it more resilient to climate change while also reducing its emissions of methane, a greenhouse gas far more potent than carbon dioxide
Wall Street is looking to Tesla's earnings for clues to Musk's plan to restore company's wild growth
3 minutes ago
Faced with falling global sales and a tumbling stock price, Tesla has slashed prices again on some of its electric vehicles and its “Full Self Driving” system
Without cameras to go live, the Trump trial is proving the potency of live blogs as news tools
13 hours ago
With cameras not allowed at former President Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York, live news blogs are coming into their own as an important news tool
When red-hot isn't enough: New government heat risk tool sets magenta as most dangerous level
10 hours ago
U.S. health and weather officials are unveiling a new color-coded system to warn Americans about heat danger, and it will set magenta as the most dangerous level
Insider Q&A: Trust and safety exec talks about AI and content moderation
13 hours ago
Alex Popken was a trust and safety executive at Twitter, leaving in 2023 after a decade at the social media company focusing on content moderation
Lawsuit alleges negligence in hiring of maintenance man accused of torturing resident
15 hours ago
A lawsuit has been filed accusing a property owner and management company of negligent hiring practices after a maintenance worker for a Baltimore apartment building allegedly raped and tortured one of the residents
The EU ratchets up pressure on TikTok's new rewards app over risks to kids, warns of suspension
16 hours ago
The European Union is demanding TikTok provide more information about a new app that pays users to watch videos and warned that it could order the video sharing platform to suspend addictive features that pose a risk to kids
European Space Agency adds 5 new astronauts in only fourth class since 1978. Over 20,000 applied
15 hours ago
The European Space Agency has added five new members to its astronaut corps
Russia convicts the spokesperson for Facebook owner Meta in a swift trial in absentia
15 hours ago
An independent Russian news site has reported that a court in Russia convicted the spokesperson of U.S. technology company Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, of justifying terrorism and sentenced him to six years in prison in absentia
Report urges fixes to online child exploitation CyberTipline before AI makes it worse
16 hours ago
A tipline set up 26 years ago to combat online child exploitation is “enormously valuable” but hasn't lived up to its potential
Biden marks Earth Day by going after GOP, announcing $7 billion in federal solar power grants
12 hours ago
President Joe Biden has marked Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal grants to provide residential solar projects serving 900,000-plus households in low- and middle-income communities
Japan's anti-monopoly body orders Google to fix ad search limits affecting Yahoo
21 hours ago
Japan’s antitrust watchdog says U.S. search giant Google must fix its advertising search restrictions affecting Yahoo
Australian judge bans X from sharing video of bishop being stabbed in Sydney church
21 hours ago
An Australian judge has ruled that social media platform X must block every user in the world from accessing video of a bishop being stabbed in a Sydney church, extending the prohibition beyond users in Australia
Tesla cuts the price of its "Full Self Driving" system by a third to $8,000
Apr 22, 2024
Tesla knocked about a third off the price of its “Full Self Driving” system — which can’t drive itself and so drivers must remain alert and be ready to intervene — to $8,000 from $12,000, according to the company website
The House votes for possible TikTok ban in the US, but don't expect the app to go away anytime soon
Apr 20, 2024
The House has passed legislation that would ban TikTok in the United States if the popular social media platform’s China-based owner doesn’t sell its stake within a year
A coffee roastery in Finland has launched an AI-generated blend. The results were surprising
Apr 20, 2024
An artisan roastery based in the Finnish capital has introduced a coffee blend that has been developed by artificial intelligence in a trial in which it’s hoped that technology can ease the workload in a sector that traditionally prides itself on manua...
Biden signs bill extending a key US surveillance program after divisions nearly forced it to lapse
Apr 20, 2024
President Joe Biden has signed legislation reauthorizing a key U.S. surveillance law after divisions over whether the FBI should be restricted from using the program to search for Americans’ data nearly forced the statute to lapse
The bitcoin ‘halving’ is here. It limits the supply of new coins and is the fourth such event for the cryptocurrency
Apr 20, 2024
The bitcoin ‘halving’ is here. It limits the supply of new coins and is the fourth such event for the cryptocurrency
Prehistoric lake sturgeon is not endangered, US says despite calls from conservationists
16 hours ago
Federal wildlife officials have decided not to place lake sturgeon on the endangered species list, ensuring annual spearing seasons in Wisconsin and Michigan can continue
Here’s how Phish is using the Sphere's technology to give fans something completely different
Apr 19, 2024
Phish opened its four-night stay at the Sphere Thursday with a four-hour show
Next UN climate talks are critical to plot aid for poorer nations, says incoming president
Apr 19, 2024
The man who will run this year’s United Nations climate talks in November views the upcoming negotiations as a key link in international efforts to curb worsening global warming — if they can be successful
What to stream this week: A Bon Jovi documentary, Idris Elba in 'Knuckles' and 'Anyone But You'
17 hours ago
This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include the Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell hit romantic comedy “Anyone But You” hitting Netflix, two teen ghost detectives who appear in DC comic books star in their own series called “Dead Boy Detective...
Entertainment
From pop to politics, what to know as Sweden prepares for the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest
4 hours ago
The 68th Eurovision Song Contest is taking place in May in Malmö, Sweden
Writer Leonardo Padura chronicles life in Cuba as his detective 'alter ego' solves gripping crimes
4 hours ago
Cuban writer Leonardo Padura has managed to turn his series of detective novels into a social and political chronicle of Cuba, especially his native Havana
Minnesota and other Democratic-led states lead pushback on censorship. They're banning the book ban
6 hours ago
At a time when book bans have soared to their highest levels in decades, a countertrend is emerging
MLB players' union asks court to confirm arbitration decision against Bad Bunny firm
7 hours ago
The baseball players’ association has asked a federal court to confirm an arbitrator’s decision denying an attempt by a baseball agent at Bad Bunny’s Rimas Sports firm to block the agent's decertification by the union
Without cameras to go live, the Trump trial is proving the potency of live blogs as news tools
13 hours ago
With cameras not allowed at former President Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York, live news blogs are coming into their own as an important news tool
PEN America calls off awards ceremony amid criticism over its response to Israel-Hamas war
14 hours ago
Facing widespread unhappiness over its response to the Israel-Hamas war, the writers’ group PEN America has called off its annual awards ceremony
Music Review: Neil Young delivers appropriately ragged, raw live version of 1990's 'Ragged Glory'
18 hours ago
Neil Young offers a ragged and raw live take of his 1990 album ‘Ragged Glory’ with a new album that has a somewhat profane title
Celebrity handbag designer sentenced to 18 months in prison for smuggling crocodile handbags
17 hours ago
A leading fashion designer whose accessories were used by celebrities from Britney Spears to the cast of the “Sex and the City” TV series was sentenced Monday to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty in Miami federal court to charges of smuggling c...
Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds talks new album 'Loom' — 'Heavy concepts but playful at the same time'
16 hours ago
The ambiguity of Imagine Dragons’ next album starts from the cover
Longtime Hawkeyes football broadcaster Ed Podolak steps down from his radio analyst role
19 hours ago
Longtime Iowa football broadcaster Ed Podolak has announced he will move out of the radio booth this season and limit his appearances to pregame shows and podcasts
George Mallory's last letter from Everest said odds of reaching the top were '50 to 1 against us'
6 hours ago
The final letter that George Mallory wrote to his wife before he vanished on Mount Everest a century ago has been digitalized
Book Review: Emily Henry is still the modern-day rom-com queen with 'Funny Story'
19 hours ago
“Funny Story” isn’t a funny story at all, but it is a good one
Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 28-May 4
20 hours ago
Celebrities having birthdays during the week of 28-May 4 include wrestler-actor Dwayne Johnson, sports reporter and TV personality Erin Andrews and singer Willie Nelson
Wake up, sleeping beauties. It's almost Met Gala time
20 hours ago
True love’s kiss or an invite to the Met Gala
From Sin City to the City of Angels, building starts on high-speed rail line
7 hours ago
A $12 billion high-speed passenger train line between Las Vegas and the Los Angeles area has started construction
Yoko Ono to receive Edward MacDowell Medal for lifetime achievement
Apr 22, 2024
One of the country’s leading artist residency programs, MacDowell, has awarded a lifetime achievement prize to Yoko Ono
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Ozzy Osbourne, A Tribe Called Quest and Foreigner get into Rock Hall
Apr 22, 2024
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Kevin Bacon dances back to 'Footloose' high school
Apr 21, 2024
Actor Kevin Bacon has returned to the Utah high school where his cult classic movie “Footloose” was filmed more than 40 years ago
'Civil War’ continues box-office campaign at No. 1
Apr 21, 2024
Alex Garland’s ominous American dystopia remained the top film in theaters.
Conductor Andrew Davis, who headed Lyric Opera of Chicago and orchestras on 3 continents, dies
Apr 21, 2024
Andrew Davis, an acclaimed British conductor who was music director of the Lyric Opera of Chicago and orchestras on three continents, has died
15 people injured when tram collides with guardrail at Universal Studios theme park near Los Angeles
Apr 22, 2024
Authorities say more than a dozen people suffered mostly minor injuries when a tram used for tours crashed into a railing at Universal Studios Hollywood near Los Angeles
Theater Review: Not everyone will be 'Fallin' over Alicia Keys' Broadway musical 'Hell's Kitchen'
Apr 21, 2024
If you were to close Alicia Keys’ big semi-autobiographical musical on Broadway with any of her hit songs, which would it be
Oregon lodge famously featured in 'The Shining' will reopen to guests after fire forced evacuations
Apr 21, 2024
The hotel featured in Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 film “The Shining” says it will reopen to guests Sunday after a fire that prompted evacuations but caused only minimal damage
AP Photos: A gallery of images from the Coachella Music Festival, the annual party in the desert
Apr 21, 2024
Thousands of fans flocked to the Southern California desert town of Indio this year for the Coachella Valley Music Festival, now on its second of two weekends. Headline acts for the 2024 edition of the annual bash included Lana Del...
Roman Gabriel dies at 83. The first Filipino-American quarterback in NFL was MVP in 1969
Apr 21, 2024
Roman Gabriel was known for his big size and big arm
Health
Are 'Man Vans' Coming to a Parking Lot Near Your Soon?
16 hours ago
"Game Changer Vehicles" – mobile medical units in a roving RV – are helping to bring cancer screening to where it's needed.
Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: What to Know
21 hours ago
What you should know about chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), including symptoms, triggers, treatment, and a link to autoimmune disease.
CSU: What to Wear and What to Avoid
21 hours ago
Find out what’s best to wear to prevent and manage chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), also called chronic hives.
Treatment Plan for Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria
21 hours ago
The hives of CSU can be tricky to manage. You and your doctor can try medications to ease your symptoms. But other changes might make a difference, too.
When the Hives of CSU Don’t Go Away on Their Own
21 hours ago
CSU can be frustrating, but the worst part might be when the hives don’t go away on their own. New treatments can help.
How Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria Is Different
21 hours ago
Hives themselves are very common. So what sets chronic spontaneous urticaria apart?
Biologics for CSU: When Is it Time to Try?
21 hours ago
FDA-approved biologics for chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), or chronic hives: See who they’re right for, when to try them, cost, and insurance issues.
Migraine: What to Do When Your Pain Is Dismissed
Apr 19, 2024
A migraine diagnosis is a key part of your treatment plan. Here’s what to do if your doctor isn’t taking your pain seriously.
When Your Period Signals a Problem
Apr 19, 2024
Pain, bleeding, and missed periods may be signs that something is wrong.
Hate Taking Pills? For Some Drugs, You Won’t Need To
Apr 19, 2024
New dissolving films and mouth patches could replace pills for prescriptions
Heart-Liver Surgery May Help Patients Excluded from Transplant List
Apr 19, 2024
Patients with both heart and liver diseases are usually turned away from organ transplant lists. A new dual procedure aims to give them another chance.
Living With CLL in the Later Stages
Apr 19, 2024
When chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) reaches its advanced stages, it can be stressful and exhausting. But you don’t have to go it alone.
Talking to Your Doctor About CLL Clinical Trials
Apr 19, 2024
Are you looking for a clinical trial to help treat your chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL)? Find out what you need to know before you sign up.
When Body Image Becomes a Problem for Female Athletes
Apr 19, 2024
Many female athletes struggle with body image, and it can put their physical and mental health at risk.
Don’t Worry, Gen Z, Your Face Isn’t Aging Faster Than Others
Apr 18, 2024
Some members of Generation Z are worried they are aging more quickly, thanks to social media influencers selling products. But skin care experts said the claim is false. Rather, it largely boils down to perception.
Changing Entrenched Health Beliefs Is Not Impossible
Apr 18, 2024
Some people with deep-rooted beliefs on a wide range of health topics – from COVID vaccination to mental health stigma to foods including genetically modified organisms – could be persuaded to rethink their positions.
Facing My Smoking Triggers
Apr 17, 2024
Smoking Triggers: Learn to identify and manage triggers to quit smoking.
Get Past Your Fears About Quitting Smoking
Apr 17, 2024
Common quit smoking fears are debunked by experts, who offer tips on how to face and overcome worries such as weight gain or becoming stressed out.
Surprise Pregnancy: Could It Happen to You?
Apr 17, 2024
Almost half of all pregnancies in the U.S. are unplanned. Find out how this happens so often, from user error to irregular periods.
The Truth About Whole-Body Scans
Apr 16, 2024
What to know about whole-body CT scans and DEXA scans for body composition.
When to Call a Pediatrician
Apr 16, 2024
Your child is sick. Do you know if you should call the pediatrician, or wait? Use this guide to know when to make the call.
Your Baby’s Reflux: What to Do
Apr 16, 2024
When is spitting up normal, and when is it a problem? Learn signs to watch out for, as a pediatrician and parent who’s been there share their wisdom.
This Heart Attack Hits Young Women, But Doctors Often Unaware
Apr 16, 2024
SCAD accounts for 1 in 3 acute heart events in younger women. Many doctors are not aware it exists.
How to Afford Biologics for RA
Apr 16, 2024
Strategies for reducing the out-of-pocket cost for RA biologics, getting financial help, and researching viable drug options.
When and How to Stop Biologics for RA
Apr 16, 2024
What happens when you stop taking a biologic for RA? Learn more about when and how to go off a biologic drug.
Should You Try Another Biologic for RA?
Apr 16, 2024
Should you try another biologic for RA if the first one isn't working? Find out when it might be time to switch drugs.
Biologics for RA: Connecting With Others
Apr 16, 2024
Rheumatoid arthritis support groups are great for tips and comfort, but not medical advice. Learn how to get support when you take a biologic for RA.
RA and Biologics: Why Time Matters
Apr 16, 2024
Biologics for rheumatoid arthritis can take a few months to work their best. Find out when you can expect a biologic drug for RA to start working.
How Crohn’s Disease Changed My Routines
Apr 15, 2024
Living with Crohn's disease means you need to be flexible in your daily routines. Learn one woman's tricks for living with Crohn's disease.
How to Stop Nighttime Coughing
Apr 15, 2024
Nighttime coughs may affect your sleep quality. Learn tips for relief so you can get the rest you need for healing.
Even Women Doctors Find Their Symptoms Aren’t Taken Seriously
Apr 13, 2024
Female doctors-turned-patients share their insights about why women’s symptoms are so often dismissed – and how to fix it.
Could U.S. Measles Cases Break a Record This Year? What to Know
Apr 12, 2024
Within the first 3 months of 2024, the U.S. surpassed the total number of measles cases recorded in all of 2023. Could the nation break a record this year? Here's what to know.
Emulsifiers Make Food Appetizing yet Bring Health Dangers
Apr 12, 2024
Emulsifiers don’t necessarily equal junk food. Such substances can be found in many foods that are often considered healthy, such as some low-fat Greek yogurts, trail mix bars, or oat milk.
Tylenol During Pregnancy Not Linked to Higher Risk of ADHD, Autism
Apr 12, 2024
New findings should bring comfort to pregnant people who need pain relief, given that full-dose aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have been shown to pose serious risks to pregnant patients.
Tips and Strategies for Managing Life With Children With ADHD
Apr 11, 2024
Parents and caregivers of children with ADHD share their advice on how to help manage symptoms, teach coping skills, and improve daily life.
How to Retool Your Parenting Skills When Raising a Child With ADHD
Apr 11, 2024
A new diagnosis calls for an adjustment to your discipline strategy. Here’s what may work best for your child.
Helping Your Child Come to Terms With Their ADHD
Apr 11, 2024
A new diagnosis can bring relief -- but also new worries. Here’s how to navigate them with your child.
Have Health Questions? Ask S.A.R.A.H., an AI Health Assistant
Apr 10, 2024
S.A.R.A.H., which stands for Smart AI Resource Assistant for Health, uses Open AI’s GPT (generative pretrained transformer) large language model to answer a wide range of health questions.
How to Deal With Side Effects of Multiple Myeloma Treatment
Apr 09, 2024
Diagnosed with multiple myeloma? WebMD shows how you can conquer treatment-related side effects.
How to Find an OB/GYN Supportive of Transgender Pregnancies
Apr 09, 2024
Many transgender men and nonbinary people can carry a pregnancy. Here are tips to find an OB/GYN who will offer supportive transgender pregnancy care.
What’s Next in Health Care for Older Adults: Questions and Answers With John Whyte, MD
Apr 09, 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.
Lessons In Cleaning House
Apr 09, 2024
Quick tips that encourage your child to help with cleaning the house
How Your ‘Sleep Style’ Can Determine Your Long-Term Health
Apr 09, 2024
The way you sleep – or don’t -- can be surprisingly impactful. The type of sleeper you are may profoundly influence the roadmap your health takes for a decade or longer. Here's what to know.
When Autism Is Diagnosed in Adults
Apr 08, 2024
Can you get diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder as an adult? Find out what that is like.
Why Saying ‘Hello, Stranger’ Could Be Key to Better Health
Apr 08, 2024
We tend to keep to ourselves in public – but experts say chatting with acquaintances and bystanders could be good for our mood and physical health.
Collagen Supplements for Skin, Hair, and Nails: What to Know
Apr 08, 2024
Data on collagen supplements is more plentiful than in the past, though still murky. Collagen supplements appear to be safe to take and somewhat effective, depending on what problem you’re trying to solve, what type of supplement you take, and which ingredients are included. Here's what to know.
IgA Nephropathy and Social Support
Apr 08, 2024
IgA nephropathy can be challenging, but a support system makes it easier to manage. Learn how to take steps to stay connected to your community when dealing with this disease.
Your Mental and Kidney Health
Apr 08, 2024
IgA nephropathy can raise your chances of depression, anxiety, and stress. Here are some steps you can take to manage your mental and kidney health.
The Influencer: How Finding Her Voice Inspired a Community of Self-Healers
Apr 08, 2024
An Instagram influencer helps other people with Crohn’s and IBD heal themselves
The Need for Better Minority Enrollment in Multiple Myeloma Clinical Trials
Apr 07, 2024
African Americans are more likely to develop multiple myeloma but are underrepresented in clinical trials. Here’s why and what can be done about it.