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A rare but deadly mosquito virus infection has Massachusetts towns urging vigilance
A rare but deadly disease spread by mosquitoes has one town in Massachusetts closing its parks and fields each evening. ...
Late French film star Alain Delon wanted his dog buried with him. The dog gets to live
PARIS — Before he died this week, French film icon Alain Delon once suggested he wanted his beloved sheepdog Loubo ...
U.S. government report says fluoride at twice the recommended limit is linked to lower IQ in kids
NEW YORK — A U.S. government report expected to stir debate concluded that fluoride in drinking water at twice the ...
Too many people, not enough management: A look at the chaos of ‘overtourism’ in the summer of 2024
SINTRA, Portugal — The doorbell to Martinho de Almada Pimentel’s house is hard to find, and he likes it that ...
‘Banksy woz ere.’ London Zoo is the latest to remove street artist’s animal mural for protection
LONDON — The gorilla and other animals that appeared to have escaped from the London Zoo in Banksy ‘s most ...
What to know as India’s medics and women protest the rape and killing of a doctor
NEW DELHI — India’s medical workers began a countrywide strike Saturday to protest the rape and killing of a trainee ...
Mongolia is in the tourism spotlight and making it easier to visit. Reindeer sledding, anyone?
ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia — With its reindeer sleigh rides, camel racing and stunning landscapes with room to roam, Mongolia is hoping ...
A proposed amendment lacks 1 word that could drive voter turnout: ‘abortion’
ALBANY, N.Y. — A proposed amendment to New York’s constitution meant to protect abortion access is a crucial part of ...
US surgeon general was warned by his mom to avoid politics, but he jumped into the fray anyway
MIAMI — The dated gold and silver trophies packed in the china cabinet of Dr. Vivek Murthy’s childhood home still ...
Disney thrills fans at D23 with ‘Incredibles 3’ announcement, footage from ‘Moana 2’
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Disney teased upcoming its movies and television series including “Moana 2” in a rousing showcase featuring sneak ...
