Menstrual Cups: Study Finds They’re Safe To Use — And People Like Them
A comprehensive analysis looks at the cup, its ability to prevent leaks — and whether it could be a viable alternative to pads and tampons in low-income countries.
WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak In Congo An International Health Emergency
The current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 1,650 people, according to the World Health Organization. About 12 new cases are reported daily.
WNBA Suspends Riquna Williams For 10 Games Over Alleged Domestic Violence
The Los Angeles Sparks guard was charged months ago with assaulting an ex-girlfriend. She will miss nearly a third of the regular season, and the WNBA players union plans to file a grievance.
Residente, Bad Bunny And iLe Share Puerto Rico Protest Song ‘Afilando Los Cuchillos’
Amid the most crucial political crisis to hit Puerto Rico in its modern history, Puerto Rican artists Residente, Bad Bunny and iLe respond with music in real time.
As Scrutiny Of China Grows, Some U.S. Schools Drop A Language Program
At least 13 U.S. universities have shut down their Confucius Institutes, which are funded by China’s government. Critics say the program could be used to recruit spies or steal university research.
‘Vulnerable’ Migrants Should Be Exempt From ‘Remain In Mexico,’ But Many Are Not
As migrants are returned to Mexican border cities, the government says it makes exceptions for those who are “vulnerable” to stay in the U.S. But advocates say that’s not happening consistently.
Now Starring In Children’s Cartoons: Authentic Indigenous Characters
An Alaska Native girl (Molly of Denali), an Andean boy (Pachamama), two half-brothers in Mesoamerica (Victor and Valentino): Three new animations feature Native people without bygone-era baggage.
‘Escalante’s Dream’ Retraces The Steps Of The ‘Spanish Lewis And Clark’
After a cancer diagnosis, author and noted mountaineer David Roberts sets out on the trail of Atanasio Domínguez and Silvestre Vélez de Escalante, remaining dutiful to the route some 240 years later.
Mexican Drug Kingpin ‘El Chapo’ Is Sentenced To Life Plus 30 Years In U.S. Prison
Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, the 62-year-old former head of Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, was convicted in February for drug crimes. A life sentence was mandatory.
These Teens Started Podcasting As A Hobby, Then It Turned Into Serious Journalism
An energy company announced a proposal to build a waste management facility next to a school. So these three students turned to podcasting to get to the bottom of what was happening.
George Takei Recalls Time In An American Internment Camp In ‘They Called Us Enemy’
Through his graphic memoir, the Star Trek actor-turned-author shows that while it may be too late to undo the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans, it’s not too late to learn from it.
Seeing Apollo Through The Eyes Of Astronauts
Five former NASA astronauts who flew on space missions reflect on some of the awe-inspiring photos from Apollo 11, the first lunar landing flight.
U.S. Sanctions Senior Myanmar Generals Over Rohingya ‘Ethnic Cleansing’
“The United States is the first government to publicly take action with respect to the most senior leadership of the Burmese military,” the U.S. State Department said on Tuesday.
‘The Lion King’ Had The Perfect Villain Song. This Time, ‘Be Prepared’ For Less
We know it sounds sordid, but there’s something missing in the 2019 version of Scar’s bad-guy anthem — and it’s the very thing that made the mustache-twirling original so iconic.
Scientists Desert USDA As Agency Relocates To Kansas City Area
The mandatory move imposed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on most of the workers at two vital research agencies has been criticized as a “blatant attack on science.”
Researchers Explore Why Women’s Alzheimer’s Risk Is Higher Than Men’s
Scientists are gaining insights into why Alzheimer’s is more common in women. The answer involves genetics, hormones and sex-related brain differences.
This Economic Theory Could Be Used To Pay For The Green New Deal
Liberal Democrats have embraced an obscure brand of economics — “modern monetary theory” — to make the case for deficit-financed government programs like the Green New Deal for clean energy and jobs.
Lawmakers, Advocates Push To Extend Medicare’s Coverage Of Kidney Transplant Drugs
People under 65 who get kidney transplants can only rely on Medicare to cover three years of post-transplant treatment. There’s a new call to extend coverage for meds that keep the organ functioning.
Steve Bullock Vows To Disentangle ‘Dark Money’ From Politics
The Montana governor, one of the last Democratic candidates to join the presidential race, is focused on bringing “sunshine and transparency” to campaign finance.
Opinion: Report On Racism, But Ditch The Labels
I understand the moral outrage behind wanting to call the president’s tweets racist. But I disagree.
Retired Justice John Paul Stevens, A Maverick On The Bench, Dies At 99
Former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens has died at the age of 99. Appointed by President Gerald Ford, he was known for his “crafty and genial hand” and as a “judge’s judge.”
Federal Judge Orders Release Of Dataset Showing Drug Industry’s Role In Opioid Crisis
As addiction has soared, drugmakers, distributors and pharmacies profited off opioids. Newly released data details who made the pills, where they were sold, and which communities were hit hardest.
Trump Officials Face Cover-Up Allegations After Failed Citizenship Question Push
Challengers of the Trump administration’s push for a census citizenship question are asking a federal judge in New York to impose penalties for allegedly false or misleading statements by officials.
House Votes To Condemn Trump’s ‘Racist Comments’
Four Republicans and one independent joined Democrats in passing a resolution on Trump’s attacks on four congresswomen. The vote followed bitter debate that temporarily paralyzed the chamber.
Suspect Arrested In Death Of African American Museum Founder Discovered In Car Trunk
Sadie Roberts-Joseph, 75, was a community fixture in Baton Rouge, La. Police say the suspect was one of Roberts-Joseph’s tenants who was behind on his rent.
Pain Meds As Public Nuisance? Oklahoma Tests A Legal Strategy For Opioid Addiction
The first civil trial against an opioid manufacturer, Johnson & Johnson, has ended in Oklahoma. The verdict could affect lawsuits filed by other local and state governments coping with addiction.
Planned Parenthood Removes Leana Wen As President After Less Than A Year
“I am leaving because the new Board Chairs and I have philosophical differences over the direction and future of Planned Parenthood,” Wen said in a statement.
Florida’s Corals Are Dying Off, But It’s Not All Due To Climate Change, Study Says
A new study from the Florida Keys shows that a lot of the stress on corals comes from local sources, providing hope that community action can help save them.
Diver Swims Alongside A Jellyfish That’s As Big As A Human
“It was the size of my body, and it was the best thing I’ve ever done,” says biologist and wildlife host Lizzie Daly.
Google’s Search Bias On Trial In Washington
A Senate panel is looking to see if the company is keeping conservative media and bloggers out of top search results. Google has previously denied political bias.
Roger Stone Barred From Using Social Media As Judge Tightens Gag Order
Judge Amy Berman Jackson ordered the political consultant not to post, like, retweet or forward following what she ruled was a breach of a gag order from earlier in his case.
R. Kelly Pleads Not Guilty To Federal Child Pornography Charges
The embattled R&B star, who was also charged with obstruction of justice, is being held without bond in Chicago.
Johnny Clegg, A Uniting Voice Against Apartheid, Dies At 66
The pioneering South African singer, songwriter and activist died Tuesday after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
The Doctor Who Helped Israeli Spies Catch Eichmann But Refused Recognition For It
Dr. Yonah Elian played a key part in spiriting Nazi officer Adolf Eichmann out of Argentina to stand trial in Israel. His family couldn’t understand why he never spoke about the heroic role he served.
Amid Furor Over Racist Tweets, White House Announces Immigration Bill
The White House has been quietly working to draft a bill that aims to unite Republicans on the issue. The plan doesn’t deal with the millions currently in the country.
Rooted In History, ‘The Nickel Boys’ Is A Great American Novel
Colson Whitehead’s deeply affecting new novel is based on the true story of a segregated reform school in Florida where African American boys were brutalized and possibly murdered.