Mayor Muriel Bowser has made history by winning three four‑year terms as Washington, D. C. ’s chief executive. She sees the mayor’s office as a powerful way to shape her hometown and is now focused on securing a stronger economic future for the District during her final term. Her first run in 2013
A recent trial in Brazil explored whether two familiar medicines could ease the persistent tiredness that follows a COVID infection. The study focused on fluvoxamine, an inexpensive antidepressant, and metformin, a common diabetes drug. Researchers randomly assigned nearly 400 adults—each with fatig
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints is facing a sharp shift. When the country split into political camps, many people began to see their faith through that same lens. Now, a growing number of younger church members feel that the church’s strong conservative image does not match the
In the mid‑1800s, Amsterdam’s Binnengasthuis hospital was a place where people could seek help or, sometimes, face their final days. Researchers looked closely at patient records from 1856 to 1896 to understand who was admitted and how many survived. The study found that death rates were not as h
Passover is often turned into a platform for political debate. Groups from every side add symbols to the seder plate that represent their causes: olives for Palestinian solidarity, oranges for LGBTQ+ rights, fair‑trade chocolate for labor justice, and acorns to honor Native Americans. Some even clai
Andrew Painter, a 23‑year‑old pitcher from Pompano Beach, Florida, is set to make his MLB debut for the Philadelphia Phillies. He has spent most of his life on the mound, starting in high school at Calvary Christian Academy. His performance there earned him a spot on the USA Baseball 15U National Te
The number of older people in India who have blood sugar levels that are higher than normal but not yet at diabetes level is growing fast. This stage, called prediabetes, can be reversed if people act early. It also signals a higher chance of developing full diabetes or heart problems later on. Res
The president announced that the federal government would need to step in during the World Cup held in Los Angeles, stressing a desire to prevent any crime or unrest. He said officials would “force ourselves” onto the city, a phrase that hints at increased federal presence. The comment came as pa
Guy Ritchie has long mixed sharp action with a splash of humor, and his newest Netflix project keeps that tradition alive. Instead of the usual bleak crime shows filled with relentless violence, this series offers a fresh twist: a blend of comedy and crime that feels like a breath of fresh air fo
China has taken a major step against an international money‑laundering ring that operated out of Cambodia. The chief, Li Xiong, a Chinese national who once led Huione Group, was seized in Phnom Penh and sent back to China. Authorities say he helped hide illegal profits and ran casinos, among other s
