Unvaccinated child in Texas dies of measles

It’s the first U.S. death from measles, a highly contagious respiratory disease, since 2015.

A child who wasn’t vaccinated died in a measles outbreak in rural West Texas, officials there said Wednesday, the first U.S. death from the highly contagious respiratory disease since 2015.

This List Of Useful Products Is Short And Sweet, So Please, Please, Please Don’t Pass It Up

You can get through a measly 15 products. I pinky promise it'll be fast.

View Entire Post ›

Injured? This PGA Tour pro reveals what part of the game takes the longest to come back

Daniel Berger on the 14th tee during the final round of the 2025 Genesis Invitational. | Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images

Daniel Berger suffered a back injury and subsequently missed 18 months. He weighed in on what part of his game took the longest to return.

After missing the cut at the 2022 U.S. Open at Brookline, Daniel Berger did not make a PGA Tour start for nearly 18 months. A back injury debilitated him for this period, during which he labored through the ‘worst six...

Trump Shares AI Video of Gaza as Luxury Resort, Drawing Scorn

One scene from the video, whose origins are unclear, shows President Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sitting shirtless at a pool with drinks. Hamas condemned it as ‘disgraceful.’

Israel and Hamas Agree to Another Hostage Release and Prisoner Exchange

The remains of four Israelis will be turned over in exchange for the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, which had been delayed.

At Funeral for Shiri Bibas and Children, an Israeli Outpouring of Grief

Thousands of Israelis lined the streets to mourn the Bibases, who were taken hostage in the Hamas-led attack on Oct. 7, 2023, and had become a symbol of the country’s trauma.

How Michelle Trachtenberg Made Mean Girl Georgina Sparks Sparkle on ‘Gossip Girl’

The actress embodied an arch flair that made the fabulous antagonist Georgina Sparks a fan favorite.

Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Gossip Girl’ and ‘Buffy’ Actress, Dies at 39

Police officers, responding to a 911 call, found her unresponsive in a Manhattan apartment on Wednesday morning, the authorities said.

Unvaccinated Child Dies of Measles in Texas, Officials Say

At least 124 cases have been identified in Texas since late January, mostly among children and teenagers who are unvaccinated or whose vaccination status was unknown.

As Egg Prices Soar, U.S. Looks to Import From Other Countries

The United States is in talks with several countries in an effort to immediately secure new supplies.

Johnson’s Budget Win Reflects a Speaker Dependent on Trump to Govern

The Louisiana Republican has made himself subservient to President Trump, whose help he needs to manage his fractious, unpredictable and tiny majority.

Trump Says E.P.A. Layoffs Will Cut Staff by 65 Percent

The president said Lee Zeldin, the E.P.A. administrator, was planning mass layoffs. Agency officials said the cuts would make it impossible to carry out their mission.

Justice Dept. Nominees Suggest Some Court Orders Can Be Ignored

At a confirmation hearing, the nominees, two of whom have been Trump defense lawyers, offered little to assuage Democrats’ fears.

How Trump and Biden Pursued Critical Minerals in Ukraine, Greenland and Other Countries

China dominates in critical minerals, and President Trump has turned to high-pressure tactics to acquire them.

DOGE Staffers at HUD Are From an AI Real Estate Firm and a Mobile Home Operator

Elon Musk's men at HUD come from the real estate sector. They have access to vast stores of personal and financial data—and control over who can access which HUD systems.

15 Products To Make Grocery Shopping Easier For People With Limited Mobility

These useful items will come in handy for older adults and anyone who needs a little help.

View Entire Post ›

Is my flight safe? Here’s what to know about recent plane crashes and mishaps

Fatal crashes attract extraordinary attention partly because they are rare.

All the recent aviation disasters and close calls have people worried about the safety of flying.

Google Pixel Watch 3 can detect loss of pulse and call 911

Google has secured FDA clearance for its first-to-market pulse detection feature intended to aid smartwatch wearers who may experience isolated medical emergencies.

Powered by an AI-based algorithm and a device "multipath heart rate sensor," the smartwatch can detect "pulselessness" caused by various medical emergencies, such as cardiac arrest, poisoning, or respiratory arrest. The watch will then automatically call and request a dispatch of emergency services. The feature was designed with...

Hop off the subscription merry-go-round — Get Microsoft Office 2024 with a one-time purchase

TL;DR: A license to Microsoft Office 2024 Home that never expires is now available for a one-time price of A$206 through 30 March, giving you lifetime access to key productivity tools.

Why deal with subscription fees when you can own your productivity tools for life? Microsoft Office 2024 Home (licenses for Mac and PC are available) offers lifetime access with a one-time purchase of A$206 (reg. A$238), letting you unlock the full suite with no recurring payments: Word, Excel, PowerPoint,...

Dimension 20 heads to the wrestling ring in Titan Takedown trailer

Greek mythology and the WWE collide in the trailer for Dimension 20: Titan Takedown.

Headed up by Game Master Brennan Lee Mulligan, the four-episode actual play campaign transports viewers to ancient Athens, where gods and heroes take part in the Titan Takedown, which Mulligan dubs "the battle of the millennium."

And who more fitting to play out this story...