Samoa ends measles state of emergency
Hailshadow/iStock(NEW YORK) — The government of Samoa ended the state of emergency it had declared in response to a measles outbreak that swept the small island nation of fewer than 200,000 in December. Over the course of
What you need to know about HLH, the rare disease linked to ESPN reporter's death
sudok1/iStock(NEW YORK) — Edward Aschoff, a popular and well-respected college football reporter for ESPN, passed away on Christmas Eve — his 34th birthday. Close family and friends gathered together this weekend to celebrate Aschoff’s life and impact.
'Monty Python' collaborator and The Rutles co-founder Neil Innes, dead at 75
Jim Dyson/Redferns via Getty Images(LONDON) — Neil Innes, best-known to most in the U.S. as a frequent collaborator with Monty Python’s Flying Circus and co-founder of The Beatles parody band The Rutles, has died at age 75, the
Michelle Obama repeats as 'most admired woman' in Gallup's 2019 poll
Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks(PRINCETON, N.J.) — Former first lady Michelle Obama has been named the “most admired woman” in the world for the second year in a row. Obama, 55, bested current first lady
'The Irishman', 'Watchmen' among Barack Obama's favorite movies and TV shows of 2019
“The Irishman” – Netflix(LOS ANGELES) — Former President Barack Obama has revealed his list for favorite movies and TV shows on 2019. His list of top movies this year includes everything from the Michael B. Jordan drama
Amy Schumer talks about the pressure to breastfeed: 'This is not for me'
Mary Smith/iStock(NEW YORK) — Mom-shamers would have expectant mothers believe that if they don’t breastfeed, they’re somehow failing their child. But it’s simply not true. Actress, writer and comedian Amy Schumer is speaking out and giving a
Tesla begins delivery of its first Chinese-made cars
Andrei Stanescu/iStock(NEW YORK) — Tesla has officially started delivery of its “made in China” cars produced from its Gigafactory in Shanghai. The first 15 customers who received these Model 3 vehicles are Tesla employees, the company announced
US women soccer stars Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris get married
artisteer/iStock(NEW YORK) — Two of U.S. women’s soccer’s biggest stars are officially married. Ashlyn Harris, a goalkeeper for the U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT), and Ali Krieger, a defender, tied the knot over the weekend in Miami
Browns fire head coach Freddie Kitchens after one season
33ft/iStock(BEREA, Ohio) — The Cleveland Browns have fired head coach Freddie Kitchens after just one season leading the team. The Browns announced the move in a statement Sunday night, following the team’s 33-23 loss to the Cincinnati
Kylie Jenner closes out 2020 with “one last thirst trap”
Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic/Getty(LOS ANGELES) — With the decade ending in a few days, Kylie Jenner is determined to cap things off on a high note. The beauty mogul kissed the 2010s goodbye on Sunday with a sexy black and white lingerie