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Navalny’s former chief of staff Leonid Volkov attacked with hammer in Lithuania
Russian opposition activist Leonid Volkov, who is the former chief of staff of the late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, was attacked Tuesday outside his house in the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius, according to Navalny’s spokesperson Kira Yarmysh.
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Dozens injured after ‘technical problem’ on LATAM flight to Auckland; passengers ‘flew through cabin’
Dozens of people were injured after a flight from Australia to New Zealand experienced a “technical event” that produced a sudden movement, according to the flight’s operator, with witnesses telling local media that passengers were suddenly thrown around the cabin.
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Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey and his wife Nadine Menendez arrive at the federal courthouse in New York, September 27, 2023. Mandatory Credit: …
Published on March 11, 2024
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Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty for third time in alleged bribery scheme
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez pleaded not guilty on Monday to 12 new felony charges alleging he tried to obstruct a federal investigation into bribery allegations.
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Father of Michigan school shooter faces manslaughter trial weeks after his wife’s conviction
The manslaughter trial of James Crumbley, the father of the teenager who killed four students at a Michigan high school in 2021, began with opening statements Thursday, just weeks after his wife, Jennifer, was convicted of the same charges.
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Four children in Haiti describe harrowing stories of survival
They have the calm of people who have lived through terrible things. But they are just kids.
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Houston's Quentin Mease Health Center Unveils Revolutionary Endoscopy Center to Bolster Fight Against Colon Cancer
Quentin Mease Health Center, part of the esteemed Harris Health System, is proud to announce the Harris Health Endoscopy Center as its latest enhancement.
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EMS Grady becomes first Atlanta paramedics to give blood transfusions in the field
Starting in March, EMS Grady paramedics will begin administering blood transfusions in the field for patients who suffer severe trauma where major blood loss occurs.
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New ad campaign: Ahead of Oscars, maker of blockbuster weight loss drug urges against ‘vanity' use’
“When I look around this room, I can’t help but wonder,” Academy Awards host Jimmy Kimmel joked at last year’s ceremony. “Is Ozempic right for me?”
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A daily step count goal may counteract effects of sitting
Ten thousand steps per day have long been known as the magic number needed to lower risk of disease and early death. What researchers didn’t know was whether the amount could have the same effect even for people who are sedentary most of the day.
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This ALS patient has a brain implant that translates his thoughts to computer commands
Staring at a computer screen, Mark focuses deeply, his arms resting by his side. His right index finger trembles ever so slightly on top of a pillow, and then an alert rings out from the screen in front of him, a message to a caregiver that he needs assistance.
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Who can take the newly available over-the-counter birth control pill?
The first oral contraceptive approved for over-the-counter use in the United States will become available in stores and online this month. The medication, known as Opill, has a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $19.99 for a one-month supply and $49.99 for a three-month supply.
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First on CNN: First over-the-counter birth control pill in US ships to retailers, costs about $20 for one-month pack
Opill, the first oral contraceptive approved for over-the-counter use in the United States, will be available in stores and online this month, with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $19.99 for a one-month supply and $49.99 for a three-month supply, according to Perrigo, the company behind the product.
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What you should know to reduce the risk of prostate cancer
Prostate cancer remains a significant concern in my practice, which is why I emphasize the importance of early detection. The American Cancer Society estimates there will be nearly 300,000 new cases of prostate cancer and about 35,000 deaths in 2024.
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‘Rust’ director recounts moment he was shot on set, during testimony in trial of armorer
Joel Souza, the director and screenwriter of the “Rust” film, took to the stand Friday in the involuntary manslaughter trial of the film’s armorer, to testify about the moment he was shot on set.
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Here’s what can happen when you view an eclipse incorrectly — how to avoid this in April
A stunning total solar eclipse will be visible to millions of people across Mexico, the United States and Canada on April 8.
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Texas scheduled today to execute Ivan Cantu - he claims innocenence in 2000 double murder
Texas is preparing to execute Ivan Cantu, a death row inmate who claims he’s innocent of the murders for which he’s to be put to death Wednesday evening, more than 20 years after his conviction.
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This discovery image shows the new Uranian moon S/2023 U1 using the Magellan telescope on November 4, 2023. Uranus (upper left) is just off the …
Published on February 28, 2024
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Astronomers discover 3 previously unknown moons orbiting planets in solar system
Astronomers have discovered three previously unknown moons around Uranus and Neptune, the most distant planets in our solar system.
