US surpasses 2025’s record number of measles infections as cases climb

The latest milestone, a recorded 2,318 infections, makes 2026 the worst year for measles in the US since 1991 The US has officially surpassed last year’s record number of measles infections, marking the highest case count since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000. New figures from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released on Friday show the country has recorded 2,318 measles cases in 2026, overtaking the 2,289 cases reported during all of 2025 – with five months...

By Marina Dunbar

GLP-1s are changing US healthcare, should everyone be on them?

GLP-1 drugs, originally developed to treat diabetes and now widely used for obesity, are reshaping healthcare in the US.

Succession: Why Congress has no clear plan when lawmakers can’t serve

Lawmaker absences expose a constitutional gap over replacing members who cannot serve.

Oil shipments are under attack on multiple fronts as fighting escalates in Red Sea, Hormuz and Black Sea

More than 60 commercial ships have been attacked in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman since March 1.

U.S. measles cases have already broken last year's record

The number of measles cases in the U.S. this year has already surpassed the record-breaking tally for all of 2025.

US pummels Iranian sites as Tehran targets regional bases stationing US forces

Iran on Friday said it carried out attacks targeting US military assets and bases with US forces in Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait in retaliation for Washington's latest strikes across the country. The US meanwhile bombarded sites across Iran as the conflict escalated, leading US embassies to alert its nationals across the region.

By FRANCE 24

FTSE 100 rallies amid reports that Iran-US peace talks could resume

For the week, the FTSE 100 rose 1.3%, the FTSE 250 climbed 0.8%, and the AIM all-share advanced 1.6%.

By Jeremy Cutler

ESPN lines up six European preseason matches following World Cup

The World Cup may be over, but ESPN is betting that viewers are still interested in soccer by televising six preseason matches featuring European clubs touring the United States. The matches will see Liverpool FC, Wrexham AFC, Leeds United and Sunderland AFC playing in Nashville, New York City, Chicago, Tampa, and Philadelphia. Of the six…

The 16 Best International Film Schools

From Tokyo to Toronto, we scoured the globe to find the top academies for acting, directing, crafts and animation.

By Lexy Perez

In Israel’s scorching summer, school’s out and surf’s up, and fears of war are returning

For Israelis, the situation has yielded a state of suspended animation, akin to the eve of the war in February.

US suffering worst measles outbreak in 35 years

The United States is in the midst of its worst measles outbreak in 35 years, according to official figures, amid a serious uptick in cases as vaccine hesitancy grows.

US imposes new tariffs on 60 trading partners

The United States will introduce new tariffs of 12.5% on goods from trading partners

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK

PH to keep engaging US after new tariff on exports – Palace

MANILA, Philippines — The Marcos administration will continue engaging with the United States after Washington imposed an additional 12.5 percent tariff on Philippine exports, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Friday. In a Viber message, Castro said the government respects the US decision and will continue discussions while assessing the impact of the new

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China Is Now Viewed More Favorably Than America

China Is Now Viewed More Favorably Than America Public opinion toward the world’s two leading powers has undergone a notable shift. Pew Research Center’s Spring 2026 Global Attitudes Survey reveals significant differences in how countries perceive China and the United States. The visualization below, created by Visual Capitalist's Iswardi Ishak using Pew Research Center data, compares favorability toward both countries across 36 nations, showing where each holds the strongest pu...

By Tyler Durden

US again imposes 10% tariff on Bangladesh - The Daily Star

US again imposes 10% tariff on Bangladesh  The Daily Star

Cybercriminals, family members from Nigeria, other countries face new US visa ban

The United States has introduced a new global visa restriction policy targeting individuals involved in cybercrime, cyberscams and sextortion, with immediate family members of offenders also facing possible visa restrictions under the new measures. The post Cybercriminals, family members from Nigeria, other countries face new US visa ban appeared first on Vanguard News.

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