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Many American passengers from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship have quarantined at Nebraska Medicine's Davis Global Center in Omaha.

White House response to hantavirus and Ebola contrasts with COVID criticisms

The administration imposed mandatory quarantine orders on two passengers from the cruise ship hit by hantavirus and is blocking Americans who catch Ebola from returning home for treatment.

How Florida and Arizona Supreme Court rulings change the abortion access map

How far do women have to travel to access abortion care? An economics professor has been tracking that data since 2009. Interactive maps show how access has changed dramatically since 2021.

Is that carb ultra-processed? Here's a test even a kid can do

The latest nutrition guidelines urge Americans to avoid highly processed food. But when it comes to carbs, many people don't know which ones are ultra-processed. Here's an easy way to find out.

Injectable GLP-1 drugs have been a game-changer for many people with obesity. But as researchers discover why the medicines fail for others, they are gaining insights about the complexity of the condition.

GLP-1 drugs don't work for everyone. But personalized obesity care in the future might

As doctors learn why GLP-1s don't work for about 50% of people, they are also learning more about the complex drivers of obesity. They foresee a future of personalized obesity medicine similar to the way cancer is treated now.

Noguera and her relatives with donations of food and tents after the earthquakes. An education nonprofit based in another state, the E-VEN Project, arranged to refill her asthma prescription in the middle of the crisis.

A spirit of resilience helps Venezuelans face healthcare challenges after the quakes

The economic collapse of Venezuela has pushed its healthcare system to the brink. The disaster is now adding to the stress.

Revelers hold American flags as they watch fireworks explode during the annual Independence Day Celebration in the predominantly Latino community of Bell Gardens on July 2, 2026 in Bell Gardens, Calif. The event was canceled last year due to resident safety concerns amid widespread ICE raids across Los Angeles County.

July 4th events threatened by heat wave. And, Russia strikes on Ukraine's capital

July 4th events for America's milestone birthday are being threatened by a brutal heat wave. And, Russia has struck Ukraine's capital, killing several people in what it calls retaliatory attacks.

Horse mounted riders circle atop a hill at the Battle of Little Bighorn National Monument, near Last Stand Hill, on June 25.

Native Americans celebrate victory at the Battle of Little Bighorn, 150 years later

On the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn, Native American youth gathered at the site of the battle to mark the historic victory and celebrate the resilience of their culture.

President Trump, joined by Republican lawmakers, signs the One, Big Beautiful Bill Act into law during an Independence Day military family picnic on the South Lawn of the White House on July 04 in Washington, D.C.

Trump's been on a win streak. The Epstein controversy could distract from it

President Trump would rather be talking about his "One Big Beautiful Bill" and other wins, but the controversy over the Jeffrey Epstein case is proving a distraction, according to a GOP strategist.

While the color guard and drills are a part of JROTC, there are many other facets to the program.

Lee County JROTC, the largest in the world, is about more than drills and marching

It likely surprises most people to find out that Lee County has the most Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets in the world. The world. With about 6,500 members at 17 area high schools, it’s the largest program on the planet. Chicago comes in second with about 5,000 cadets. The other surprise may be that only about 17 percent of these students go on to join the military.

Copies of the novel Taiwan Travelogue, which received the International Booker Prize this year, are seen at a bookstore in Taipei on May 21, 2026.

'Taiwan Travelogue' rethinks history, colonialism, and identity

The author and translator of Taiwan Travelogue, the winner of the 2026 International Booker Prize, discuss identity and history amid the debate over Taiwan's colonial ties to Japan and escalating geopolitical pressure from China.

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