STDs fall in adults, syphilis in newborns rises: CDC data
While sexually transmitted disease rates for U.S. adults fell last year, syphilis in newborns continued to rise, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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HSBC uses quantum computing to achieve "world-first" in bond trading
The London-based bank said it used a combination of classical computing and quantum computing to deliver a 34% improvement in algorithmic bond trade predictions.
Amazon to pay $2.5 billion to settle claims it misled Prime members
As part of the settlement, Amazon will pay $1.5 billion in refunds to customers, who could receive $51 each from the payout.
Archives released too much of Sherrill's military record to GOP rival's allies
The National Archives admitted a technician had erred in releasing Rep. Mikie Sherill's "entire record."
Hegseth summons generals and admirals for rare meeting in Virginia
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed generals and admirals, as well as some of their staff, from around the world to come to Quantico, Virginia, next week.
Lice concerns rise with kids at school. What to know about prevention, treatment.
Lice cannot hop, jump or fly. The most common way to get lice is through head-to-head contact with someone who already has them, according to experts.
Galaxy's largest star formation captured in never-before-seen detail
Sagittarius B2, a massive molecular cloud near the center of the Milky Way, is densely packed with stars and complex magnetic fields.
New renderings show more details of White House ballroom under construction
The Trump administration announced in July that a 90,000-square-foot ballroom with a seated capacity for 650 people will be constructed in the White House's East Wing.
Starbucks CEO says company plans to close underperforming stores
Starbucks' overhaul will cost $1 billion as it shutters locations and cuts 900 nonretail employees.
Over 5,000 words added to Merriam-Webster dictionary in rare update
The 12th edition of "Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary" comes 22 years after the book's last hard-copy update.
Sean "Diddy" Combs returns to court ahead of sentencing
Sean "Diddy" Combs appeared in court again Thursday, one week before he was scheduled to be sentenced for his July conviction on two prostitution-related charges.
Lawsuit: Ohio cop who shot pregnant mom "recklessly escalated" response
The estate of Ta'Kiya Young sued Blendon Township and its police chief over her August 2023 fatal shooting in the parking lot of a grocery store in the Columbus suburbs
U.S. fighter jets scrambled to intercept Russian warplanes near Alaska
The U.S. sent fighter jets, yet again, to identify and intercept Russian military aircraft in the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone.
White House tells agencies to prepare for layoffs if government shuts down
The Trump administration is raising the stakes as Congress faces a looming deadline to pass a government funding bill.
Some Massachusetts cranberry farmers are restoring their bogs into wetlands
A state program pays cranberry farmers to turn unproductive bogs back into wetlands.
DOJ takes steps to charge James Comey again
These factors could decide Netanyahu's fate in Israel's election
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Trump's oil and gas stocks gained millions during Iran war
Court dismisses DOJ's request to force California to set aside ballots
Maurene Comey, James Comey's daughter, was unlawfully fired, judge rules
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Iran shrugs off Trump's attack threats, says diplomacy ongoing
Duchess Meghan confronted dad over child abuse claims last year
Walter Koenig, actor who played Chekov on "Star Trek," dies at 90
