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The United States Is Rapidly Running Out of Blood
For only the second time in its history, the American Red Cross has declared a “national blood supply crisis,” after donations fell to a four-year summer low. The hotter summer months conventionally trigger blood shortages because people are more likely to injure themselves while spending time outdoors. And this summer has been particularly extreme. According…
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Ukraine says it hits 2 major Russian oil refineries hours after Zelensky’s meeting with Trump
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian forces hit two of Russia’s biggest oil refineries overnight in its latest long-range strikes, officials said Wednesday, as Kyiv deepened its economic, military and diplomatic pressure on Moscow. Ukraine’s almost daily long-range drone and missile strikes using domestically developed weapons have battered Russian oil facilities for months. The operation has brought a fuel…
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White House fumes over Trump appointee’s ‘self-inflicted’ mess — Mike Johnson ‘furious’
President Donald Trump’s hand-picked head of the Veterans Administration has infuriated White House insiders and House leadership by creating a mess outof a GOP-sponsored benefits bill, according to a new report. Former Rep. Doug Collins (R-GA) is alienating his former colleagues and the White House in his new role taking care of the nation’s many…
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Hilaria Baldwin plays coy about joining ‘The Real Housewives’: ‘I never say no’
Hilaria Baldwin is open to the possibility of joining “The Real Housewives” in the future. “I never say no,” Hilaria, 42, told Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea,” when asked if we’d ever see her on the hit Bravo franchise. “I never say no to possibilities. Who knows where this little life is gonna go next?” “Real…
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Tropical Diseases Like Dengue Fever and Chikungunya Are on the Rise in Europe
In September 2024, a handful of patients showed up at the emergency room in the coastal city of Fano, Italy, with mysterious symptoms: a rash on their hands and feet, fever, nausea, and diarrhea. Doctors sent for various tests until one came back with a positive result for dengue, a viral infection spread by mosquitoes,…
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Trump’s attacks on mail balloting and concerns over delays turn midterms spotlight on Postal Service
Roughly six weeks before the first midterm ballots are mailed out, the U.S. Postal Service is emerging as a pivotal player in an election season that will determine control of Congress. President Trump is seeking greater control over mail balloting through an executive order while a change to how the agency processes mail is leading…
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Trump’s FEMA mocks blue states struck by the 2026 blizzard
Trump administration officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, made derisive jokes Wednesday about the deadly blizzard that struck New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. The record-breaking snowstorm hit the East Coast Feb. 22. According to Politico, White House officials overrode FEMA experts and denied aid to states that voted against…
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Comcast’s Xfinity to Launch Creator Reality Series ‘Best in Class’ Hosted by Katie Feeney
Comcast is increasing its investment in creators. Comcast’s Xfinity will launch “Best in Class” on Aug. 5, reality competition series that’s designed to discover the next breakout college social media creator. Katie Feeney will how the series. The creator-focused seven-episode series will bring together six college creators from different backgrounds and universities under one roof.…
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Is Farmers’ Market Produce Safer During the Cyclospora Outbreak?
—Tatiana Maksimova—Getty Images As Cyclospora cases continue to mount across the U.S., shoppers from Kentucky to Michigan are flocking to local farmers’ markets in search of safer produce. But are farmers’ markets actually less risky than grocery stores when it comes to avoiding cyclosporiasis and other foodborne illnesses? Some food-safety experts say farmers’ markets could…
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Photos: Kayaking in the Los Angeles River
Justin Sullivan / GettyAn aerial view of a kayaker paddling along the Los Angeles River during an LA River Expeditions tour in Los Angeles, California, on July 26, 2026 Justin Sullivan / GettyJordani Juarez with LA River Expeditions prepares kayaks before the start of a tour along the Los Angeles River in the Sepulveda Basin…