The U. S. government has recently taken hold of digital money worth about $1 billion linked to Iran, according to a high-ranking official. This move is part of a wider effort to block financial flows that support Tehran’s activities. During a discussion on a business news channel, the official menti
The fight against diseases that jump from animals to people, called zoonoses, depends on a united effort between human health workers, veterinarians, and wildlife experts. In Ghana, scientists wanted to find out why this teamwork is still difficult. They looked at the three main sectors: hospital
In a chilly March night near the Rio Grande Gorge, two teens were saved by a buzzing machine instead of a helicopter. The drone’s infrared camera spotted them before the cold set in, and rescuers acted fast from a command center. The success shows how drones can cut down wait times for help, giving
President Donald Trump recently visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for his third in‑person medical exam in a little over a year. The White House physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella, released a memo stating that the former president is “in excellent health” and fully capable of performin
The National Hospital of the Kyrgyz Republic records a striking number of stroke patients who do not survive their hospital stay. In Central Asia, where health resources are tight, the toll from strokes is one of the highest in the world. Researchers looked back at past patient records to find wh
Kalshi, a platform known for its prediction markets, has announced plans to offer perpetual futures contracts that focus on cryptocurrencies. This move gives American traders a regulated alternative to the many offshore exchanges that currently dominate this space. Perpetual futures, or “perps, ” d
Chad Bronstein, the head of the new wrestling group RAF, says that Colby Covington is more than just a controversial name. The former UFC interim champion has become a favorite in the office because of his hard work and enthusiasm for the sport. Covington, now 38, will return to the ring tomorrow
The world has learned that when only a few places can make vaccines, shortages and delays become inevitable. The COVID‑19 crisis showed that a single, concentrated production model can leave many countries behind when a new disease strikes. In response, a group of 32 research and public health
Missouri will enforce a new rule that stops power and gas companies from cutting off service when it’s too hot. The change takes effect on June 1 and runs until September 30. The rule protects people who rely on electricity or gas for air conditioning. If the National Weather Service says that temp
Kenia Monge, a bright 19-year-old just days away from starting college in Denver, vanished without a trace on a March night in 2011. After leaving a club with friends, she disappeared forever, leaving behind only her phone at the venue. The search that followed uncovered a chilling message on her de
