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6h ago

Smelly, invasive 'stinknet' plant closes part of Arizona national monument

The picnic area of Casa Grande Ruins National Monument is closed for now, and visitors are encouraged to watch where they walk in other areas due to the unwelcome guest.
smelly invasive plant stinknet
smelly invasive plant stinknet
8h ago

Police robot dog shot during standoff in Massachusetts

"We are relieved that the only casualty that day was our robot,” the maker of the SPOT robot, named Roscoe, said.
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9h ago

Multiple women online say they were punched while walking around New York City

Multiple videos — which were uploaded to TikTok — have picked up traction in the last week, with women online sharing their safety concerns in comments and reply videos.
Woman Walking Down the Street in SoHo
Woman Walking Down the Street in SoHo
9h ago

4 dead, suspect arrested in 'senseless' violence in Rockford, Illinois, officials say

Some of the victims were stabbed. A motive in the “heinous crimes” was not known, police said.
illinois police woman uniform
illinois police woman uniform

Sexually transmitted infection rates have risen sharply among adults 55 and older, CDC data shows

The trend is prompting doctors to call for more discussions with older people about sexual health.
A rapid test at the sexual health clinic.
A rapid test at the sexual health clinic.
12h ago

Fans are flocking to bars that show only women's sports on their TVs

With March Madness in full gear, establishments like A Bar of Their Own in Minneapolis and The Sports Bra in Oregon are redefining the sports bar.
A Bar of Their Own is the first bar in the Midwest to focus solely on women’s sports.
A Bar of Their Own is the first bar in the Midwest to focus solely on women’s sports.
13h ago

Nearly 170-year-old private college in Alabama says it will close at the end of May

Legislation aimed at securing a taxpayer-backed loan for the Birmingham-Southern College recently stalled in the Alabama Statehouse.
Birmingham-Southern College, a private liberal arts college in Alabama.
Birmingham-Southern College, a private liberal arts college in Alabama.
13h ago

Baltimore bridge collapse calls attention to the growing Latino labor force and the risks they face

About a third of the nation’s construction workers are Hispanic, with more of them exposed to life-threatening dangers such as falls and injuries from heavy machinery.
Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapses After Being Struck By Cargo Ship
Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapses After Being Struck By Cargo Ship
14h ago

Ahmaud Arbery’s killers ask appeals court to overturn their hate crime convictions

The hate crimes trial centered on Gregory McMichael, Travis McMichael and William Bryan’s racial bias — a motive that prosecutors in the state case largely avoided.
Candlelight Vigil Held For Ahmaud Arbery On The One Year Anniversary Of His Death
Candlelight Vigil Held For Ahmaud Arbery On The One Year Anniversary Of His Death

U.S. measles cases this year have already surpassed the 2023 total

Several outbreaks have led to an early spike in measles cases, including an ongoing outbreak in Chicago. A chart shows how the case count compares to past years.
Dermatitis rash viral disease with immunodeficiency on arm of young adult
Dermatitis rash viral disease with immunodeficiency on arm of young adult
16h ago

Dads often underestimate when teen sons are sexually active, delaying safe sex advice

Fathers' perceptions of when their sons are ready for sex correlate with their advice on condom use, but that often doesn't match their teens' experiences.
Father mentoring and giving advice to a younger man.
Father mentoring and giving advice to a younger man.