Oldest known evidence of plague reveals the disease’s deadly impact 5,500 years ago
Hunter-gatherer communities, especially young children, were hit hard by an early strain of plague 5,500 years ago.
Day: June 17, 2026
Ancient Sherwood Forest oak tree reputed to have sheltered Robin Hood has died
Scientists believe the 1,200-year-old Major Oak, the legendary hideout of Robin Hood, has died after it failed to produce any new leaves this spring,
The Fed’s new era begins. Here’s what it means for your money
The Federal Reserve may have a new chairman in Kevin Warsh, but it still has to balance its old dual mandate: Lower rates to boost the economy when th…
Warsh promises a new vision for the Fed, as his colleagues eye a rate hike instead of a cut
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has promised “regime change.” On Wednesday, after leading his first policy meeting, he made it clear he is se…
Boxer Floyd Mayweather faces felony charges over alleged theft and $200K check fraud
Boxer Floyd Mayweather faces two felony charges in Las Vegas over allegations that he wrote a bad check to purchase a watch from a luxury resale store…
Portugal dreams of World Cup glory to honor Diogo Jota
Take a bow Lionel Messi. A hat-trick from the greatest player in history is just what this World Cup needed and capped off a brilliant day of action y…
Jeremy Clarkson, ex-’Top Gear’ host, says he has ‘aggressive’ cancer
Jeremy Clarkson has announced that he has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of cancer.
Democratic socialist holds large early lead in DC mayoral primary
Janeese Lewis George is holding a large early lead in the Democratic mayoral primary in Washington, DC, based on initial election results, but CNN has…
A Mamdani-backed progressive’s challenge to a veteran Democrat highlights party fractures
The divides between the Democratic old guard and a new class of progressive challenger were on sharp display on Tuesday night as a congressional candi…
US releases official agreement with Iran. Read the 14-point text
The United States on Wednesday released the official text of the memorandum of understanding reached over the weekend with Iran.
