For those reading this report on their cellphone, the World Health Organization has good news. According to a new review commissioned by the WHO, there is no link between cellphone use and brain cancer. That goes for people who make long phone calls, spend a lot of time on their phones or have used a…

Calls continue to grow for a cease-fire deal after the bodies of six hostages were recovered in Gaza. And thousands of hotel workers are on strike at major hotel chains across the country. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. Pressure builds for cease-fire deal after 6 hostages killed in Gaza Pressure…

In her first interview since becoming a presidential candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris defended some changes of opinion on controversial matters since she last ran for the presidential nomination in 2019. And former President Donald Trump said if he gets a second term, he’ll make sure all Americans have access to IVF. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown…

Brazil has made a leap in global health security with the launch of Orion, Latin America’s first maximum-security biolab for advanced pathogen research. Spanning 322,000 square feet, Orion is set to become one of the most advanced pathogen research centers worldwide. Housing BSL-2, BSL-3 and BSL-4 labs — biosafety levels that dictate the degree of…

According to a new U.S. government report, fluoride in drinking water can be linked to lower IQ in children when it is found at twice the recommended limit. Researchers with the Department of Health and Human Services analyzed previously published research and said they determined “with moderate confidence” that there is a link between higher…

Illinois has enacted a landmark ban on corporal punishment in all schools, including private institutions, effective in January. Gov. J.B. Pritzker, D-Ill., signed the bill into law, extending the ban on corporal punishment to private schools in the state, building upon a 30-year-old prohibition already in place for public schools. In January, Illinois will become…

A report from the United Nations on Monday, Aug. 19, found that 2023 was officially the deadliest year for humanitarian aid workers internationally, and officials warn that 2024 could be even worse. Of those aid workers, 280 were reportedly killed across 33 countries last year, which is a 137% increase from 2022. The most recent…

Sweden has reported the first case of the more dangerous mpox variant, Clade I, outside of Africa. The announcement comes just one day after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, a global public health emergency, following an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The outbreak has now spread to…

Americans seem to be changing their tune when it comes to alcohol. A new Gallup poll shows more and more people are starting to think alcohol just downright unhealthy – even in moderation – especially those who are considered part of Gen Z. The newly released poll shows almost half of Americans (45%) say having…

Elon Musk’s X filed a federal antitrust lawsuit on Tuesday, Aug. 6, against the World Federation of Advertisers and four members for what the company’s CEO says was a “systematic, illegal boycott against X.” The companies include CVS Health and Mars Inc., both of which were part of the trade group’s Global Alliance for Responsible…