Hurricane Milton has started to bring its widespread impacts to Florida, with conditions expected to continue deteriorating over the coming hours from the central Gulf coast to the east coast through Thursday. View the scene from various spots using the … Continued
One of the World Health Organization’s most important jobs is managing viral outbreaks. The rapid spread of mpox, a disease related to smallpox, is a reminder of its shortcomings. Although well-intended, WHO’s overcautious and convoluted regulatory process stalled vaccine delivery … Continued
In a climate where so much time and energy is spent trying to tackle human disease, Monday’s Nobel Prize in the category of physiology or medicine is a welcome reminder of the value of pursuing research that scratches a scientific … Continued
Millions of Floridians in the near-certain path of Category 4 Hurricane Milton have just hours remaining to prepare for — or evacuate from — the monstrous storm, which is forecast to strike a devastating blow to the central Gulf coast, … Continued
This is the week many fantasy mavens in Minnesota dread most: Justin Jefferson’s bye week. Four NFL teams were off last week, but Week 6 is the first one with significant bye consequences. The Vikings will be joined on the … Continued
Legalizing marijuana isn’t as hot-button an issue in this election as abortion or immigration, but both presidential candidates former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have weighed in, and for once, they’re in agreement. Both, however, are missing … Continued