31% of teens find AI chats “as satisfying or more satisfying" than human conversations
Teens admit that they prefer discussing important topics with AI companions more than people, according to a new study.
Farmworkers call for strike over Trump-led raids
Farmworkers across California are calling for a national strike in the wake of the Trump administration-led ICE raids.
1 person dies from the plague in Arizona
When you hear the word plague, many minds jump to the Bubonic plague from the 1300s, but Will Humble of the Arizona Public Health Association says that word has a different meaning today.
1 person dies of the plague in northern Arizona
One person is dead, according to officials with Northern Arizona Healthcare, on the same day they showed up at Flagstaff Medical Center with symptoms of the plague.
Flesh-eating screwworm fly prompts livestock import ban at US-Mexico border
The U.S. has shut its southern border to livestock imports again after a flesh-eating parasite was found further north in Mexico than previously reported, raising alarm among American agriculture officials.
California woman gets married after lifesaving surgery to remove 40-pound tumor
Ariana Pulido, 22, was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive condition called growing teratoma syndrome after multiple tumor recurrences.
Measles cases reach highest level since disease was 'eliminated' in US
There are also large outbreaks of the vaccine-preventable disease in Mexico and Canada.
Researchers discover possible trigger for Parkinson’s disease
Researchers believe the HPgV virus could be an environmental trigger or contributor to Parkinson's disease.
Top 10 list of least healthy fast-food chains released by WorldAtlas
Fast food may be a beloved American tradition—right up there with baseball and oversized soda cups—but a new ranking is putting some of our favorite chains on nutritional notice.
Trump's 'Big, beautiful' bill debated at House
House Republicans broke the record for the longest vote over Trump's "Big, beautiful" bill
Oscar Mayer turkey bacon recalled for possible listeria contamination
Kraft Heinz is recalling nearly 368,000 pounds of Oscar Mayer turkey bacon products over potential listeria contamination. No illnesses have been reported so far.
San Quentin holds emotional, first-ever father-daughter prom
Hair, make-up, gowns, tuxedos, and tears—San Quentin Rehabilitation Center was recently the scene of an emotional first-ever father-daughter prom.
Senate getting close to vote on Trump bill
The U.S. Senate is getting closer to reaching a vote on President Donald Trump's controversial "Big, Beautiful" bill.
Bobby Sherman, 1960s teen icon, dies at 81
Bobby Sherman was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer earlier this year.
Starbucks will further align its menu with 'MAHA' initiative, RFK Jr. says
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Starbucks is pledging to align its menu with the Trump administration's "Make America Healthy Again" initiative.
FDA approves new twice-yearly HIV prevention shot. Here's how it works
In two recent studies, this new shot reportedly nearly eliminated new infections in people at substantial risk of HIV.
Trump administration to end LGBTQ+ youth support on 988 crisis line
The 988 Lifeline will end its LGBTQ+ youth support option in July, raising concern among advocates.
These California cities ranked worst-run in America: report
Several California cities ranked among the worst-run cities in America, according to a new report.
New COVID variant symptoms: 'Razor blade throat' and what you need to know
Also known as "Nimbus," the new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 is characterized by its extremely painful sore throat, described as "razor blade throat."
Anne Burrell may have suffered cardiac arrest, according to 911 call: Reports
When police arrived at Anne Burrell's Brooklyn home, they found the celebrity chef "unconscious and unresponsive."