In Flint, Cash for Pregnant Women Leads to Better Outcomes for Babies
New research suggests money with no strings attached can promote better health, but other studies have seen mixed results.
Month: May 2026
NATO faces strain from planned US cuts
Spiegel reports fewer strategic bombers, warships available to alliance in crisis WASHINGTON: The US intends to significantly reduce military contributions available to assist European allies in a crisis, including fighter jets, warships and mid-air refuelling aircraft, German news outlet Spiegel reported on Tuesday. The NATO alliance is under unprecedented strain, with some European countries concerned … Read more
Cease-Fires, but No Peace
A truce isn’t necessarily doomed if the missiles are still flying. Here’s why.
Court Orders Customs Chief to Address Compliance on Refunding Tariffs
[The surprising demand to appear at a hearing suggested new concern about the Trump administration’s efforts to repay the full $166 billion owed from illegally imposed tariffs.
Why Ghana Is Evacuating Hundreds of Its Citizens From South Africa
Anti-immigrant protests have increased across South Africa, drawing forceful condemnation from several African leaders.
In Utah, Measles Sickens Babies and Others Who Can’t Be Vaccinated
Many of those who can’t be vaccinated, including pregnant women and immunocompromised people, are also at high risk of serious complications.
Zelenskiy asks Trump for air defence as Russia escalates strike threats
Says protection from Russian ballistic missiles is vital for achieving peace talks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy listens to US President Donald Trump, after Trump said that Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed willingness to help Ukraine “succeed”, during a press conference at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club, in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., December 28, 2025. REUTERS President Volodymyr … Read more
Trump Says He Feels No Political Pressure to Make an Iran Deal
President Trump held out hope for a peace agreement, but said high oil prices would not force his hand,
Condé Nast Pays Over $400,000 to 3 Journalists Fired Over Protest
[The former workers were among a group of employees who confronted the company’s head of human resources about layoffs last fall.
Trump threatens Oman, a U.S. ally, over the strait, then says, ‘They’ll be fine.’
Trump threatens Oman, a U.S. ally, over the strait, then says, ‘They’ll be fine.’