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The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director, along nearly partisan lines on Wednesday. Schwartz, who was confirmed 51-43 after a turbulent confirmation hearing in the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions last month, is slated to take office after the agency has…

As of Monday, the outbreak has led to 3,874 confirmed cases and 1,751 deaths, according to the latest data from Congo’s Ministry of Health

The Toronto Blue Jays have announced that young pitcher Trey Yesavage has been placed on the 15-day injured list.

The EFCC said it has interrogated the state officials over an ongoing investigations into the handling of N11 billion.

Gov. Katie Hobbs of Arizona, locked in a competitive re-election battle, plans to tap a moderate former mayor of Mesa, Ariz., John Giles, to serve as her lieutenant governor.

The two quarterbacks competing for the Cleveland Browns' starting spot both were heavily critiqued by coaches and executives.

Uber's earnings were in line with estimates, but the company's guidance for the third quarter trailed expectations.

Federal prosecutors are seeking to revoke the bond of alleged Terry Rozier co-conspirator Deniro Laster, accusing him of repeatedly trying to tamper with witnesses in the NBA betting case.

When Russia fires a ballistic missile at Ukraine, air-defense systems have only minutes — sometimes seconds — to detect and intercept the deadly threat.

Medicine Hat police say one man has been arrested in connection with an April 29 shooting that left another man seriously injured.

Fishermen found the small hippo separated from its mother and hidden in the bushes along the riverbank in a rural area of the Puerto Nare municipality in Antioquia, said Javier Valencia, director of the regional environmental authority, in a statement on Tuesday.

CEO Elon Musk said SpaceX would hit $1 trillion in annual revenue in 2030 versus a previous forecast of 2031 as he looked to strike an bullish tone.

The Federal Housing Authority (FHA) has cleared over N12bn debt and remitted N3bn to the Federal Government, marking a significant financial turnaround.

In my previous column, I made the case that the AI revolution has forced our most weighty questions wide open. What is a person? What is healthcare? What is education and mentoring? What is friendship? These and similarly foundational topics are always relevant to our public discourse, but most often — especially in the age…

Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona has introduced the Double the Wage for Overtime Act of 2026.

In March alone, Mexico sent 148,511 tonnes of avocados to the United States, up 57% compared to the same period last year.

America’s Jewish trust crisis is about more than antisemitism. It is about institutions Jews no longer believe will act neutrally.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson isn't a Tier 1 QB anymore, according to experts polled by The Athletic.

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InterviewPolicy shift could hinder global production and supply chains of new energy sourceA power plant in the city of Incheon. South Korea's government aims to end coal-fired power generation by 2040. (Photo by Ahn Seong-bok)NAMI MATSUURAAugust 6, 2026 05:10 JSTSEOUL -- South Korea will abandon plans to co-fire ammonia with coal at power plants, energy minister Kim Sungwhan told Nikkei, saying such a practice could extend the life of coal power and thereby counteract Seoul's decarbonization efforts.

The Foreign Secretary thanked Marco Rubio for a ‘warm, productive meeting’, but the American diplomat appeared less effusive.

As a Canadian faces espionage charges in Belgium, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday that Canada has been 'involved from the start,' adding, 'draw your own conclusions.'

On Feeding Starving Celebrities, the South African artist also discussed her new A-Pop album, talked "Water" success & addressed "Chanel" claims.

The rapper was surprised with unseen footage of his daughter's milestone, leading to a conversation about fatherhood and breaking generational cycles.

A disability pensioner has been ordered to remove his three consistently crowing pet roosters — which he considers to be "therapeutic animals" — from his property in regional South Australia.

Etsy announced the layoffs along with second-quarter earnings.

Astrophysicists used the world's most powerful solar telescope to capture images of the sun in never-before-seen detail.

The Los Angeles Rams made an unexpected move in the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting rookie quarterback Ty Simpson.

Murdaugh sued Becky Hill in May, claiming she violated his right to a fair trial in the deaths of his wife and son

The City of Saskatoon says it’s working to repair broken air-conditioning units on Saskatoon buses.

Pediatric patients and their families spent time with the hometown NHL star at Southlake Health.

Goodfood Market Corp. says it has filed for creditor protection in hopes of restructuring the business under a new owner or with help from investors.

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Marie Wilson on Wednesday said a new facility, ‘Anywhere Registration’ would be a cornerstone of the government’s efforts to reform the Registration Department, enabling citizens to register documents from the convenience of their homes.Presenting the Revised Budget Estimates 2026-27 in the Assembly, he said the government had recognised the vital role of the Registration Department as the custodian of public records and was undertaking landmark reforms to ensure seamless, convenient and hassle-free registration of documents.“By prioritising digital innovation and citizen convenience, the government is committed to making property registration effortless and corruption-free, while protecting innocent property buyers from fraudulent registrations. Necessary amend

Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood will have to adapt to life without his sophomore star David Mirković during a critical off-season for a team that made its first Final Four since 2005.

Aug 5 : Chime on Wednesday raised its full-year revenue growth forecast above Wall Street estimates on strong demand for its digital banking products, and announced the departure of longtime Chief Financial Officer Matt Newcomb. The company and fellow fintechs have bloomed by attracting younger customers through mobile-first products and steadily expanding into newer financial services such as investing.A resilient U.S. consumer has further fueled the sector's momentum, helping sustain payment volumes and customer activity. Payments revenue at Chime, including outbound instant transfer, increased 21 per cent in the second quarter. "We continue to see signs of a healthy consumer," CEO Chris Britt said, pointing to resilience across income segments and in both discretionary and non-discretio

Donald Trump Jr. has officially severed his last property tie to ex-fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle, paying her $7.6 million for her share of the waterfront Florida home they once shared. A Palm Beach County deed filed August 3 confirms the buyout, which closed on July 25, the Palm Beach Post reported. The six-bedroom estate is located inside the gated Admiral’s Cove community along the Intracoastal Waterway. Donald Trump Jr. has paid ex-fiancée Kimberly Guilfoyle $7.6 million for her share of the six-bedroom Jupiter, Florida waterfront mansion they bought together for $9.7 million in 2021, according to a Palm Beach County deed filed August 3. Getty Images Homes in the exclusive enclave routinely fetch millions of dollars, and the couple’s own purchase five years ago was no exception. Trump and

A building in Melbourne's inner west that houses a gym and martial arts facility has been significantly damaged by a fire police are treating as a targeted attack.

A crooked Long Island PTA vice president admitted she stole more than $14,000 of dollars from the group and splurged at Lululemon and other stores, Suffolk County prosecutors said. Hope Livingston, 50, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to grand larceny charges after soaking the Sag Harbor Elementary School Parent Teacher Association from July 2021 through June...

Boston Red Sox pitcher Erik Miller hilariously had to be removed from the field after being traded on Monday.

Figma’s AI monetization strategy is showing promise as customers grow their AI credit consumption on the platform

The city cleared the large Pig’s Eye Park encampment on Wednesday, the first major closing of homeless camps in St. Paul in more than a year.

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed had a strong showing in college towns, while Representative Haley Stevens did well in Black urban centers.

The Dutch homeowners' association Vereniging Eigen Huis (VEH) is warning that more homeowners looking to make their properties more sustainable are falling victim to misleading sales tactics.

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NEW YORK, NY, Aug 5 : Crafting marketplace Etsy Inc. is laying off approximately 220 employees, or 12 per cent of its workforce, as part of a restructuring plan it hopes will "improve coordination and speed of decision-making," the company said in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Wednesday. The layoffs will mostly impact workers in the product and engineering department, Chief Executive Kruti Patel Goyal said in an email to employees. "Cost savings are a consequence of these changes, but they are not the objective. We didn't start this work with a cost reduction target or a goal of making Etsy smaller," she said. "You'll continue to see us invest in the business and the team and hire in areas that are important to our long-term strategy."Patel Goyal said that the cuts al

Researchers at New York University's Langone Health checked more than 12,000 people without dementia at 55, including some who have high blood pressure, some with type 2 diabetes and others who smoke

Seafood Watch is one of the most cited sustainability reports about seafood, and many restaurants and stores use it to inform which products to carry

The 80,000-square-foot National Coast Guard Museum is slated to open the week of the service's 237th anniversary.

The stock was down more than 13 percent as investors were spooked by the company's heavy investments.

Bethel acknowledged that June 7 was “not a perfect day” and vowed that the police department would implement more robust planning procedures ahead of next year’s festivities.