Health officials alert travelers to China about the quick spread of chikungunya virus.

CDC Issues Travel Warning for Chikungunya Virus in China The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised Americans to take “enhanced precautions” when traveling to China due to a surge in chikungunya virus cases. This warning comes alongside a new travel advisory, highlighting rapid case increases in Guangdong province, particularly in Foshan […]
Soros and O’Rourke support Texas Democrats who left the state due to redistricting issues

Texas Democrats Flee the State Amid Party Tensions Notable Democratic financier George Soros and former Texas Representative Beto O’Rourke have significant involvement in the funding of groups that support Texas Democrats as they leave the state. This move is aimed at avoiding Republican votes on a new Congressional map. O’Rourke’s organization, known as People (PBP), […]
My family is going to be shocked by my significant change. Not in a good way.

Dear Prudence is Slate’s advice column.Submit questions here. Dear Prudence, I’ve had quite a year. At the start of 2025, I ended a long-term relationship, and after a few months, I chose to relocate out of state. Right before my move, I began using a GLP-1 weight loss medication, which has helped me shed most […]
US legislation could eliminate tax benefits for international students on OPT

Proposed Changes to Immigration Bill Targeting International Students There’s a new immigration bill making waves in the US Congress that could ultimately remove long-standing tax exemptions for international students involved in the Optional Practical Training (OPT) Program. This proposal, part of the broader Dignity Act of 2025, would hold foreign graduates accountable for social security […]
Lawyers request federal investigation into sexual abuse claims in Los Angeles County

An attorney representing over 200 women has stated that the federal government should investigate long-standing allegations of sexual abuse at a juvenile boot camp operated by the Los Angeles County Probation Department. This request follows Los Angeles County’s decision to pay $4 billion to settle around 7,000 sexual abuse claims at juvenile facilities dating back […]
ICE modifies age criteria to recruit an additional 10,000 personnel

ICE Lifts Age Restrictions for New Hires The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has made a notable change regarding recruitment for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by eliminating the age requirement for both new hires and current officers. In an announcement made on Wednesday, the DHS, led by Secretary Kristi Noem, provided […]
39 beer cans discovered on boat following a drunken accident that resulted in the death of a 10-year-old girl and left a woman legless.

Prosecutors allege that Quinten Kita was responsible for the death of a 10-year-old girl while driving under the influence on a North Carolina lake. Kita, 40, was reportedly operating his girlfriend’s boat while intoxicated, engaging in tubing activities on Harris Lake, located about 25 miles from Raleigh, when he struck a swimmer, according to reports. […]
Two 15-year-olds taken into custody related to the assault on DOGE staff member ‘Big Balls’ in DC

Two teenagers have been arrested in relation to an attempted carjacking involving a former government employee known as “big ball.” Authorities reported that a 15-year-old suspect, charged with unarmed carjacking, approached Edward Coristine, who was with a female officer identified as his significant other. This incident occurred at around 3 a.m. in the Logan Circle […]
Father surprised to find that oral sex led to cancer after believing he was just exhausted from working out
A father of two was shocked to learn that a suspicious lump in his throat was cancer, which was believed to be linked to oral sex. Frank Lane initially dismissed the doctors’ explanation, thinking they were “talking a load of rubbish” about the intimate cause of his illness. However, after researching the connection between cunnilingus […]
Bank executive charged with money laundering in lawsuit

A former executive from a Long Island bank has filed a federal lawsuit claiming he was wrongfully terminated after investigating potentially dubious financial activities involving a board member. Ross Marrazzo, who was the Chief Compliance Officer at New York Community Bancorp, asserts his dismissal in September was linked to his objections about Alessandro “Sandro” Dinello’s […]