Assessing Trump's claim that U.S. pays 'unfair' share of dues to WHO While signing the order to end U.S. membership in the World Health Organization, the President spoke of the disparity between contributions from the U.S. and China. Here's how WHO funding works.
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Federal health agencies told to halt all external communications In a memo obtained by NPR, acting health secretary Dorothy Fink forbade staff from public communications on most matters until Feb. 1, unless they get express approval from 'a presidential appointee.'
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The waiting stinks, but Sydney may soon enjoy the aroma of its 'corpse flower' The flower's Latin name translates as "giant, misshapen penis." But it's better known to locals as "Putricia." Royal Botanical Garden Sydney has even set up a livestream in anticipation.
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When Ichiro retired, his records felt "small" compared to the emotional moments Ichiro Suzuki's career was full of hitting streaks, All-Star Games and Gold Glove awards. But all that paled compared to moments with fans like his farewell at the Tokyo Dome in 2019, he said.
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Trump threatens Russia with tariffs and sanctions if it does not agree to end war It is unclear how much impact economic penalties would have on the Russian government, since they already face various sanctions imposed by the previous administration.
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Another casualty of Israel's war in Lebanon: Efforts to save endangered turtles Lebanese volunteers are anxious to get back to sea turtle conservation on southern beaches that were off-limits to civilians when fighting escalated between Israel and Hezbollah.
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Trump's energy emergency is a gift to fossil fuel firms. It's likely headed to court President Trump signed a "national energy emergency" that gives his administration new powers to boost fossil fuel development around the country.
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"TaxTheSuperRich" is a protester motto at the Davos forum. Would that end inequality? The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, is underway this week — and there are calls for taxing the extremely rich to address global inequality.
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Peeing is contagious in chimpanzees, study suggests A new study finds that captive chimpanzees may sometimes catch the urge to pee from other chimps.
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Trump strips immigration enforcement protections. And, Hegseth battles new claims Trump's administration has cleared the way for arrests in schools of people suspected of being without legal status. And, Pete Hegseth battles new allegations before receiving Senate confirmation.
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