3 Red Cross volunteers die of Ebola as number of cases rises in Uganda

Three Red Cross volunteers have died, believed to have contracted the Ebola virus during a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in March, the organization said. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. “At the time of the intervention, the community was not aware … Read more

Ebola death toll rises as two Americans are flown to Europe for treatment

The suspected death toll from the Ebola outbreak in central Africa rose again Wednesday, as two exposed Americans were arriving in Europe for treatment and the World Health Organization warned a vaccine was still months away. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. There are now more … Read more

Xavier Becerra faces pushback from Biden-era colleagues as he rises in California

In California’s crowded race for governor, Xavier Becerra has quickly risen in the polls, capitalizing on a message centered on his extensive experience in government, including stints as U.S. health and human services secretary, the state’s attorney general and a member of Congress. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles … Read more

ICE releases delayed detainee death reports as 2026 total rises to 17

Immigration and Customs Enforcement released delayed reports Friday detailing the deaths of four detainees earlier this year after the agency failed to meet a 90-day deadline required by Congress. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The newly released reports detail the deaths of Victor Manuel Diaz, … Read more

Americans expect to delay retirement by 4 years as cost of living rises, study finds

Americans expect to work about four years longer than they’d like as rising living costs and health care expenses reshape their retirement plans, according to new research from Economist Enterprise. Only 1 in 5 workers say they want to stay in the labor force longer because they enjoy their jobs, according to the report, which was published … Read more

Anti-Muslim rhetoric rises among Republicans with little pushback from GOP leadership

WASHINGTON — Anti-Muslim rhetoric from some Republicans in Congress intensified this week against the backdrop of the Iran war, with multiple lawmakers — including one who said “Muslims don’t belong in American society” — drawing condemnation from Democrats for their remarks but little pushback from GOP leaders. The derogatory language has been percolating among Republican … Read more

Giant underground pipe mysteriously rises over 30 feet, bursting through road in Japan: “I can’t believe this”

A giant, underground pipe rose more than 32 feet out of a construction site in a busy area of the Japanese city of Osaka, nearly reaching an elevated road overnight, unseen by any witnesses. The steel pipe’s unexpected growth spurt was reported to police early Wednesday by a pedestrian who saw broken pieces of asphalt … Read more