A cyberattack disrupted hospital computer systems in several states, forcing some emergency rooms to close and ambulances to be diverted. Many primary care services remained closed Friday as security experts …
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Shocks as Soccer Heavyweights Eliminated in Soccer’s Women’s World Cup
The group stages of the women’s soccer World Cup in Australia and New Zealand have ended with the unexpected elimination of Germany, Brazil and the current Olympic champions, Canada. Starting …
your ads here!Endangered Species Act’s Future in Doubt
Biologist Ashley Wilson carefully disentangled a bat from netting above a tree-lined river and examined the wriggling, furry mammal in her headlamp’s glow. “Another big brown,” she said with a …
your ads here!Ancient Flamingo Egg Found in Mexico During Airport Construction
MEXICO CITY — An ancient flamingo fossil egg between 8,000 and 12,000 years old was uncovered at a busy construction site for a new airport in Mexico, officials from the …
your ads here!Fentanyl Addict: ‘People Don’t Choose to Have This’
Mexican officials met Tuesday with U.S. and Canadian officials in Mexico to talk about combating the trafficking of the synthetic opioid fentanyl. To get a better understanding of the problem, …
your ads here!108 Treated for Heat-Related Illnesses at World Scout Jamboree in South Korea
At least 108 people were treated for heat-related illnesses at the World Scout Jamboree being held in South Korea, which is having one of its hottest summers in years. Most …
your ads here!Heaviest Animal Ever May be Ancient Whale Found in Peruvian Desert
There could be a new contender for heaviest animal to ever live. While today’s blue whale has long held the title, scientists have dug up fossils from an ancient giant …
your ads here!Somalia Suspends Athletics Head After Runner’s Slow 100-Meter Sprint
The Somali government has suspended its head of athletics after a sprinter finished more than 10 seconds behind the winner in the 100-meter dash at the 2023 World University …
your ads here!Global AIDS Program Targeted in US Abortion Battle Moved to State Department
The State Department launched a new bureau Tuesday aimed at making the battle against global outbreaks a lasting priority of U.S. foreign policy, even as one of its key elements …
your ads here!Mass-Produced Clothing Causes Serious Air, Water Pollution Worldwide
A customer goes into a store in the United States that is popular for trendy and cheap clothes — known as “fast fashion” — for an impulsive wardrobe addition. The …
your ads here!Australian Lawmakers Highlight Social Media’s Threat to National Security
A parliamentary committee investigating foreign interference in Australia has found that Chinese apps TikTok and WeChat could present major security risks. In April, Australia said it would ban TikTok on …
your ads here!Amazon Adds US-Wide Video Telemedicine Visits to Its Virtual Clinic
Amazon is adding video telemedicine visits in all 50 states to a virtual clinic it launched last fall, as the e-commerce giant pushes deeper into care delivery. Amazon said Tuesday …
your ads here!Mothers’ Milk Gives Babies Healthy Start in Life, UN Health Agencies Say
As World Breastfeeding Week got underway Tuesday, child advocates called for the promotion of mothers’ milk as the best way to get babies off to a healthy start in life …
your ads here!Meta to Ask EU Users’ Consent to Share Data for Targeted Ads
Social media giant Meta on Tuesday said it intends to ask European Union-based users to give their consent before allowing targeted advertising on its networks including Facebook, bowing to pressure …
your ads here!Brazil’s Endangered Golden Monkeys Recover Following Big Population Drop From Yellow Fever
There are now more golden lion tamarins bounding between branches in the Brazilian rainforest than at any time since efforts to save the species started in the 1970s, a new …
your ads here!LogOn: Deepfakes Are Making It Hard to Know What’s Real in Political Ads
The commission that enforces U.S. election rules will not be regulating AI-generated deepfakes in political advertising ahead of the 2024 presidential election. Deana Mitchell has our story. …
your ads here!Gunmen Kill 2 Pakistani Policemen Guarding Polio Vaccinators
Unknown gunmen killed two police officers in southwestern Pakistan in an attack Tuesday on polio vaccinators. The deadly shooting occurred during a national immunization campaign in Quetta, the capital of …
your ads here!AI’s Future in Entertainment at Heart of Strike Talks Involving Actors, Writers
The use of artificial intelligence has become a focal point in the Hollywood strikes. Studios say they have offered fair protections and compensation where the new technology is used, but …
your ads here!Flashing ‘X’ Sign Removed From Former Twitter’s Headquarters
A brightly flashing “X” sign has been removed from the San Francisco headquarters of the company formerly known as Twitter just days after it was installed. The San Francisco Department …
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