A recent study predicts a possible surge in tuberculosis cases worldwide, with more than 2 million deaths and over 10 million infections projected by 2030. The research, published in the journal PLOS, examines the impact of recent funding cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development, which provides medical care, food, and other support to…
Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty We’re just days away from the highly anticipated premiere of the crime thriller Highest 2 Lowest. Last night (August 11), the film held its premiere in New York City. The cast, filmmakers, and countless other stars gathered inside the Brooklyn Academy of Music to take in Spike Lee and Denzel Washington’s…
Millions who rely on Affordable Care Act insurance could face serious sticker shock in 2026. A new KFF report finds insurers are eyeing a 15% average premium hike, the biggest jump since 2018. For context, the median increase for 2025 is just 7%. “Most insurers are proposing premium increases of 10 to 20 percent,” KFF…
After nearly 30 years of trading under the Tomato Suspension Agreement, the U.S. is pulling out of the deal—and slapping hefty tariffs on Mexican tomatoes starting Monday. Domestic tomato growers have long complained that cheap Mexican imports have undercut their business, and the Department of Commerce has now hit back with tariffs ranging from 17% to…
Tennis star Coco Gauff is proud to be an American. The two-time major champion proclaimed her patriotism on Saturday while celebrating her French Open win over Belarus’s Aryna Sabalenka. Source link
There’s no sufficient way of explaining what it’s like to be around Spike Lee, but his new film, “Highest 2 Lowest” comes pretty close. Source link
Pakistan test-fires ballistic missile as tensions with India spike after Kashmir gun massacre Politico Pakistan test fires ballistic missile as tensions with India spike after Kashmir gun massacre AP News Pakistan claims it successfully tested surface-to-surface missile of 450km range Times of India Pakistan test-fires ballistic missile as tensions with India rise Al Jazeera Pakistan successfully tests launch of…
Sitting in the window of the Artfunk gallery on Jackson Street in San Francisco is a painting of jazz legend John Coltrane. While most people walking by will see the image of a great musician, Archbishop Franzo King sees something more divine. “When I see this painting, I see God,” said King. John Coltrane painting…
Gaza food prices spike and shortages loom after Israel halts aid BBC.com LIVE: As Israel’s aid blockade continues, WFP warns Gaza food stocks low Al Jazeera English Gaza: Deep concern for civilians as aid crossings remain shut UN News The Gaza Strip: as phase one of lifesaving ceasefire draws to an end, UNRWA reaches 2 million people in…
