Ukrainians are being forcibly deported to Russian ‘filtration camps’
Courtesy ABC News(NEW YORK) — Eduard Mkrtchian, injured during Russian shelling of the Ukrainian city of Mariupol, said he was forced to evacuate and, at a Russian-controlled checkpoint, said he was given false information and forced to travel into Ru…
Second half of 2021 sees first increase of births since pandemic: CDC
Isabel Pavia/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — After months of declining births during the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of babies born may be rebounding in the United States, a new federal report finds.
The report, published early Tuesday by the Centers for …
Macy’s brings back Toys ‘R’ Us in time for the holidays
Jeremy Moeller/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — A classic toy superstore is being brought back to life ahead of the holiday season.
Macy’s, in partnership with Toys “R” Us parent company WHP Global, announced Monday that it plans to bring the Toys “R” Us bra…
Man arrested after attempting to access closed roadway near first lady Biden’s motorcade
Official White House Photo by Cameron Smith(WASHINGTON) — A man was arrested after allegedly attempting to access a roadway closed off for first lady Jill Biden’s motorcade, according to the United States Secret Service.
The man was charged with assa…
FDA approves new therapy for people living with skin-discoloration disorder Vitiligo
Courtesy Berardo Rivas(NEW YORK) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted approval on Monday for Opzelura, which is the first topical JAK inhibitor cream for the treatment of vitiligo for people 12 and older.
Vitiligo, which research estimates…
Sparks fly at Uvalde school board forum as community demands transparency, accountability
Jordan Vonderhaar/Getty Images(UVALDE, Texas) — Emotions reached a roiling boiling point Monday during an open forum hosted by the school board in Uvalde, Texas, just one day after a 77-page report by a joint committee of the Texas Legislature slammed…
Maryland’s gubernatorial primary highlights Trump and Hogan’s proxy battle
adamkaz/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — With Tuesday’s primary, a contentious race to succeed Maryland’s term-limited Gov. Larry Hogan is about to enter its next phase as Republicans seek to hold the seat of a popular incumbent while Democrats work to reta…
Should people of all genders be taught sex education together? Educators weigh in
Geo Piatt/Getty Images(NEW YORK) — Students in Fairfax County, Virginia, are protesting to combine genders for their sex education courses. It’s a move some health and education experts advocate for, saying it takes the shame out of reproductive and s…
Korean beer company searches for ‘real heroes’ who cleaned up massive bottle spill
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images(SEOUL, South Korea) — Thousands of beer bottles cascading off a five-ton container truck seems like a disaster. But average citizens who came to the rescue are earning praise across South Korea for making the best of a bad …
New bill would require colleges publicly report accidents that result in serious harm or death
sshepard/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — A new House bill introduced Monday would require colleges to publicly report campus accidents that result in the serious injury or death of students. Some of the accidents that would have to be disclosed include tra…