California Bill Gives Child Influencers Delete Right
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 1247, a proposal that would let adults who were featured as minors in monetized family social media posts request that the…
U.S. Measles Outbreaks Threaten Elimination Status
ATLANTA, Georgia — Measles outbreaks across the United States are intensifying as vaccination coverage remains below the level needed to reliably prevent sustained transmission, prompting renewed warnings that the country…
North Atlantic Holds 27 Million Tons Nanoplastics
UTRECHT, Netherlands — Researchers analyzing Atlantic Ocean water samples estimate that about 27 million metric tons of plastic exists as nanoplastics—particles smaller than a micrometer—suggesting the tiniest fragments may make…
Kim Oversees North Korea Missile Engine Test
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a ground test of an upgraded, high-thrust solid-fuel rocket engine that state media said is intended to strengthen the…
No Kings Protests Draw Massive Crowds
WASHINGTON — Large crowds joined “No Kings” rallies in cities and towns across the United States — with some demonstrations also held abroad — in a new round of nationwide…
Novartis Drug Fabhalta Slows Kidney Decline by Nearly Half in Phase III Study
Basel, Switzerland — Novartis announced positive two-year results from its Phase III APPLAUSE-IgAN study, demonstrating that its oral treatment Fabhalta significantly slowed kidney function decline by nearly 50% in adults…
Sabalenka wins Miami Open over Gauff
MIAMI — World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka beat Coco Gauff 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 on Saturday to win the Miami Open women’s singles final and complete the “Sunshine Double” after also…
Nestlé Investigates KitKat Truck Theft
GENEVA, Switzerland — Nestlé says a truck carrying more than 12 tons of KitKat bars from a newer product line was stolen in Europe while moving from central Italy toward…
Houthis fire at Israel as more U.S. forces reach the Middle East
WASHINGTON — Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen launched missile attacks toward Israel as the ongoing conflict spread to a new front, while the United States simultaneously moved additional military forces…
‘Back to the Future’ and ‘Top Gun’ Actor James Tolkan Dies at 94
Saranac Lake, N.Y. — Veteran character actor James Tolkan, best known for his memorable roles as the strict Principal Strickland in “Back to the Future” and the commanding “Stinger” in…