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Ebola, the World Cup, and America’s Calm Test

May 29, 2026

The United States received two health alerts this week: one for hantavirus and another for Ebola. When officials send out warnings, my role as chief medical officer is to brief doctors, nurses and clinic staff about what to watch for. This routine work is turning into a headline as the Ebola o

art

Microbe‑Machines: Art That Breathes and Flies

May 29, 2026

An artist in Brooklyn builds living sculptures that grow, move, and even lift off the ground. In a forested park outside New York City, she places tall columns filled with soil, water and microbes that change color over time. The work only exists in summer, when light and heat let the tiny communiti

politics

New Vision for 60 Minutes: A Shift in Leadership

May 29, 2026

Bari Weiss, the editor‑in‑chief at CBS News, has decided it was time for a fresh start. She announced that Nick Bilton, known for his tech writing and documentary work, will take over as the executive producer of “60 Minutes. ” This change follows Tanya Simon’s departure after a decade with the prog

science

Swiss Man’s Hantavirus RNA Sparks Global Alarm

May 29, 2026

The story began with a single patient in Switzerland whose semen still carried viral RNA years after he recovered from hantavirus. The headline that caught worldwide attention claimed the virus could survive in sperm for up to six years and pose a sexual transmission risk. The claim was amplified by

politics

Fox News Quiz Highlights: From Politics to Hollywood Showdowns

May 29, 2026

The quiz this week asked readers about a mix of politics, entertainment and local news. It began with a question on former First Lady Jill Biden’s worries about President Joe Biden during an important public appearance. Another prompt brought up actor Russell Crowe, who had a heated exchange outside

finance

Bitcoin Slides While Markets Cheer Possible Middle East Calm

May 29, 2026

Bitcoin fell to just below $73, 000 after traders reacted to news that U. S. and Iranian officials had drafted a 60‑day ceasefire extension, aiming to start talks on Iran’s nuclear program. The headline was quick, but the market response shows a split: stocks and bonds rose while oil prices dropped

opinion

Elvis’s Vaccine Moment: How One Star Changed Teen Health

May 29, 2026

In the mid‑1950s, polio was a terrifying threat to American kids. The disease could strike suddenly and leave survivors paralyzed or even dead. A breakthrough arrived in 1955 when Dr. Jonas Salk created the first effective vaccine, but most parents still hesitated to give it to their teenagers becau

politics

Danger in Donetsk: Drone Strike Hits Workers

May 29, 2026

Denis Pushilin, the head of Russia‑installed Donetsk region, shared news on Telegram that a Ukrainian drone attack claimed three lives and injured another in the town of Vuhlehirsk, north of Donetsk. The victims were part of a water‑repair crew traveling in a car when the drones struck. Pushilin al

finance

What’s driving Alkami Technology’s stock rise today?

May 29, 2026

Shares of Alkami Technology climbed over 4% after word spread that an investment firm is urging the company to explore a sale again. This isn’t the first time the firm, known for pushing companies to make big changes, has suggested Alkami put itself up for sale. The news came from a well-known finan

sports

Knicks' Big Man Faces Tough Road to Finals Recovery

May 29, 2026

Mitchell Robinson's broken right pinky finger has suddenly become a major talking point for the New York Knicks. Just days after securing their first NBA Finals berth in 25 years, the team now faces a major setback. The injury occurred right before the championship series, raising immediate concerns