The man who wants to stop trash from flowing into the ocean
What Californian hasn’t walked along one of our superb beaches only to stumble upon water bottles, cigarette butts,…
World’s reaction to hantavirus tinged by echoes of COVID
NEW YORK (AP) — The lingering impact of COVID-19, a few years out from the declaration that the…
Hollywood invented post-apocalypse L.A. Can Spencer Pratt ride it to become mayor?
It’s been called “the best political ad of the year,” a plea to save the city, and an…
Why hantavirus is not like COVID, according to infectious disease experts
The deadly cruise ship outbreak of hantavirus, a rare, rodent-borne illness, may have evoked some memories of the early days…
Trump may fire FDA chief Marty Makary, reports say
May 8 (UPI) — President Donald Trump intends to fire Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary because…
Plant Found in Obscure Brazilian Rainforest Seems Weirdly Good at Fighting Covid-19
Nearly a quarter of all plant species on Earth—or roughly 55,000 unique flora, by some estimates—currently call Brazil…
Cranks Are Already Peddling Ivermectin for Hantavirus
In the wake of any major crisis these days, there’ll be people looking to hawk their own particular…
Iowa family details struggle to find youth mental health care
As a CEO with a master’s degree, Amanda Wanke is prepared for almost anything. But she says nothing…
California election: Inside battles for governor, L.A. mayor
Election season is upon us, and one major issue on the ballot is the California governor’s race. After…
Disneyland becomes more reliant on facial recognition
Photos are an expected part of almost any visit to Disneyland. Whether it’s first-time international visitors or longtime…