The US infant mortality rate fell to an all-time low, though it still trails other similar nations
The U.S. national infant mortality rate dropped to below 5.4 infant deaths per 1,000 live births in 2025, an all-time low.
OC supes tentatively approve $10.5 billion spending plan as county confronts $75 million funding gap
The county will need to draw from one-time reserves to balance the general fund for the upcoming 2026-27 fiscal year that starts in July, officials said.
South Africa marks 50 years since Soweto uprising by students, but challenges linger for its youth
South Africa marks the 50th anniversary of the Soweto uprising by students, a pivotal moment in the fight against apartheid.
Luigi Mangione’s hearing delayed a day after DA failed to tell jail he’s needed in court
A hearing in Luigi Mangione’s state murder case in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was postponed until Wednesday.
Paris Hilton returns to Utah ‘troubled teen’ facility to support others who allege mistreatment
Paris Hilton returned to the Utah boarding school where she said she was abused as a teen & called for reforms to the troubled teen industry
Playing hip-hop or Doris Day, older exercise instructors can speak their peers’ language
Experts say many older instructors can be role models, speaking their peers' language in a way that makes exercise more fun.
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine says Ohio should abolish the death penalty, saying it is not a deterrent
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine says he believes Ohio should abolish the death penalty. He has repeatedly postponed scheduled executions.
What to know about the demining and escort mission that US allies want for the Strait of Hormuz
US allies are proposing a naval mission to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz after an initial deal to end the Iran war.
All eyes turn to Fed chair Kevin Warsh and his first moves on interest rates
Kevin Warsh may provide the first hints about what he'll do with interest rates when he oversees his first Fed policy meeting as chair.
Struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7 billion
Yum! Brands is selling Pizza Hut in two deals worth $2.7 billion. LongRange Capital is buying Pizza Hut, minus the mainland China business.