WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern
May 17 (Reuters) - An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization, after 80 deaths were attributed to the disease. The WHO said…
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship due to arrive at Rotterdam port as final destination
ROTTERDAM, May 18 (Reuters) - The hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius was due to dock in Rotterdam on Monday morning for disinfection, with Dutch authorities preparing quarantine arrangements for the 25 crew members and two medical staff…
Teen’s Family Sues Energy Drink Distribution Company Over Daughters Death
The family of a 17-year-old student-athlete has filed a wrongful death lawsuit, alleging that excessive caffeine consumption from a popular energy drink led to her fatal heart condition. Larissa Nicole Rodriguez, described as a cheerleader, tennis…
Father Kills Seven of His Kids in Louisiana
A community in the southern United States is in mourning after a gunman killed eight children in a domestic shooting rampage in Shreveport. Police in Louisiana say the children, ranging in age from just one to twelve years old, were shot across…
Stepbrother Charged in Stepsister’s Murder
A 16-year-old boy has been charged as an adult in connection with the death of his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, during a family vacation aboard the Carnival Horizon in November 2025. According to the United States Department of Justice, the…
Reform UK Proposes a Halt On New Visas For Countries Who Requested Reparations
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has proposed denying visas to nationals of countries seeking slavery reparations from Britain, placing the long-running issue of reparatory justice at the centre of a growing political and diplomatic dispute.The party said a…
American Troops No Longer Required To Get Flu Vaccine
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that U.S. military officials will no longer require all American troops to get the flu vaccine, citing “medial autonomy” and religious freedom. In a video posted on social media, Defense Secretary said that…
US State Department to Issue Limited Edition Passport for 250th Anniversary
The State Department is releasing a limited-edition U.S. passport to mark America's 250th anniversary and the document will feature President Donald Trump's image and signature on the inside cover, a White House official and a source familiar with…
World’s Busiest Airport Confiscates More Than a Quarter Million Dollars in First Quarter of 2026
During the first three months of 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport—the busiest airport in the world—confiscated more than $372,000 in undeclared cash from travelers. Officials…
Iranian-American Woman Arrested at Los Angeles Airport
A 44-year-old California woman, Shamim Mafi of Woodland Hills, was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday night by federal agents. Prosecutors allege she was involved in trafficking weapons on behalf of the Iranian government,…