About 1 in 5 Americans concerned about contracting monkeypox, poll finds
Story at a glance A new survey reveals Americans are growing concerned about the risks of the monkeypox virus. Monkeypox is considered rare but has been spreading rapidly, with about 5,000 cases identified in the U.S. The virus’ symptoms include fever, headache and rash that can look like pimples or blisters that develop all over th
Read MoreSarah Godlewski ends Senate bid in Wisconsin, clearing path for Barnes
Wisconsin Treasurer Sarah Godlewski on Friday ended her bid for the Democratic Senate nomination in the state and endorsed her main rival, Lt. Gov Mandela Barnes. Godlewski’s decision effectively clears the way for Barnes to become the Democratic nominee to take on Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) in November. Two other top candidates in the primary, Outagamie County executive Tom Nelson and Milwaukee Bucks executive Alex Lasry,
Read MoreThe triumph of Turkey’s Erdoğan
“Unpredictable” is an understatement when describing Turkey’s authoritarian president, Recep Tayyib Erdoğan. His country is a member of NATO, yet he has acquired the Russian S-400 air defense system that can shoot down NATO aircraft. Moreover, when Sweden and Finland applied for NATO membership, a move that would strengthen the alliance vis-à-vis Russia, Erdoğan announced his opposition unless the two countries complied with his demands that they hand over Kurds, who he claimed were s
Read MoreWild tiger numbers are up by 40 percent globally
Story at a glance The number of tigers in the wild has risen by 40 percent since 2015. Better monitoring in host countries has helped scientists locate more animals. Tigers continue to be categorized as endangered on the IUCN Red List, although the conservation group believes that “recovery is possible as long as conservation efforts
Read MoreParents' drinking habits may be linked to food addiction among their children
Story at a glance Researchers at the University of Michigan analyzed the relationship between a parent's problematic alcohol use, obesity and their child’s eating behaviors and substance use. The team found that parental alcohol abuse led not only to a higher risk of processed food addiction among their children, but also led to use of other substances.
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