EXPLAINER As cases are reported in Ghana, here’s a look at the disease, its symptoms and way of preventing the illness. Health authorities in Ghana have officially confirmed two cases of the highly infectious Marburg virus in the country, after two people after two people who later died, tested positive for the virus on July … Read more
Text size Investor sentiment seemed downbeat as the new week started. Ed Jones/AFP via Getty Images The stock market dropped Monday, after news that China is imposing more Covid-related restrictions. That’s a near-term problem, but markets are more focused on inflation and earnings. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 164 points, or 0.5%. The S&P … Read more
It can happen to anybody: not recognizing somebody after already meeting them. Brad Pitt claims that his inability to remember is a condition called prosopagnosia, or face blindness. “Nobody believes me!” the 58-year-old told GQ for the magazine’s August cover story. “I wanna meet another.” Although not formally diagnosed with the condition, he had suspicions … Read more
Previous: Listeria outbreak may be linked to Florida The CDC is looking at Florida as the potential source for an outbreak of listeria that has infected dozens of people from 10 states. One person from Illinois has died, and another woman who was pregnant had a miscarriage. SARASOTA, Fla. – Amid the investigation into a … Read more
WASHINGTON—President Biden endorsed making an exception to filibuster rules to pass legislation codifying Roe v. Wade into law, an effort that would face obstacles because of key Democrats’ opposition to the move. “The most important thing to be clear about is we have to codify Roe v. Wade into law and the way to do … Read more
LONDON (AP) — Deborah James, a British broadcaster who raised millions for cancer research and was recognized by Prince William for her work, has died. She was 40. James hosted a BBC podcast called “You, Me and The Big C” in which she spoke in a no-nonsense approach about living with bowel cancer. Her candid … Read more
Travis Barker was suffering from “extreme stomach pain” and “could barely walk” before he was hospitalized in Los Angeles, a source close to the situation told People. “He is getting the best care at Cedars though,” the source added, noting that doctors are performing several tests and have put him on a modified diet. The … Read more
By FRANK GRIFFITHS, Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Deborah James, a British broadcaster who raised millions for cancer research and was recognized by Prince William for her work, has died. She was 40. James hosted a BBC podcast called “You, Me and The Big C” in which she spoke in a no-nonsense approach about living … Read more
LONDON — Deborah James, a British broadcaster who raised millions for cancer research and was recognized by Prince William for her work, has died. She was 40. James hosted a BBC podcast called “You, Me and The Big C” in which she spoke in a no-nonsense approach about living with bowel cancer. Her candid social … Read more
Kid Cudi sent his love and prayers along to Travis Barker after the Blink-182 drummer was hospitalized for unknown reasons. “Travis I love u and im prayin for u,” the “Pursuit of Happiness” rapper tweeted late Tuesday. Cudi, 38, and Barker, 46, have been pals for years and even collaborated on the rocker’s 2011 song … Read more