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Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4 in the United States. Here’s what parents and caregivers should know this summer.Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4 in the United States. Here’s what parents and caregivers should know this summer.  Read More 

Whenever President Donald Trump gets an idea for a major project or renovation in Washington, DC, a pattern has emerged: move forward and ask questions later.Whenever President Donald Trump gets an idea for a major project or renovation in Washington, DC, a pattern has emerged: move forward and ask questions later.  Read More 

Nolan’s new film depicts the famed Trojan horse in a way not seen before on screen. It takes viewers inside the horse’s grueling conditions in a sequence that’s thrilling — and horrifying.Nolan’s new film depicts the famed Trojan horse in a way not seen before on screen. It takes viewers inside the horse’s grueling conditions in a sequence that’s thrilling — and horrifying.  Read More 

In our roundup of travel news this week: how Asia is coping with hyper-hot weather, a terrifying incident on board a budget airline, plus the world’s busiest airports of 2025.In our roundup of travel news this week: how Asia is coping with hyper-hot weather, a terrifying incident on board a budget airline, plus the world’s busiest airports of 2025.  Read More 

People are using Ring cameras, traffic cams and surveillance videos to snap grainy pictures of themselves. Are we all trading our privacy for “likes”?People are using Ring cameras, traffic cams and surveillance videos to snap grainy pictures of themselves. Are we all trading our privacy for “likes”?  Read More 

The question looming is just as thick as the smoke itself: Will the air pollution be a problem for the World Cup final on Sunday afternoon in New York City?The question looming is just as thick as the smoke itself: Will the air pollution be a problem for the World Cup final on Sunday afternoon in New York City?  Read More 

Wildfires in Canada are pouring thick clouds of smoke into the US and will usher in unhealthy air quality for millions of people in Northeast and Midwest.Wildfires in Canada are pouring thick clouds of smoke into the US and will usher in unhealthy air quality for millions of people in Northeast and Midwest.  Read More 

Taco Bell has been the shining star of the fast-food business for several years. But now the company is contending with a restaurant’s worst nightmare: an explosive diarrhea outbreak.Taco Bell has been the shining star of the fast-food business for several years. But now the company is contending with a restaurant’s worst nightmare: an explosive diarrhea outbreak.  Read More 

Lower gas prices helped Americans feel more optimistic about the economy early this month, though that relief might be short lived if the conflict in the Middle East continues to intensify.Lower gas prices helped Americans feel more optimistic about the economy early this month, though that relief might be short lived if the conflict in the Middle East continues to intensify.  Read More