5 of the Wackiest Sports in Olympic History
There will be 32 sports at the Paris Summer Olympic Games (Jul. 26-Aug. 11). While some events—such as fencing, swimming, and tennis—date back to the original Olympics in 1896, there…
The Shingles Vaccine May Help Delay Dementia
GSK Plc’s shingles vaccine was linked to a longer delay in dementia onset than a competing shot, a finding that suggests superior protective powers against one of the world’s most…
A Twice-Yearly Shot Prevents HIV, Study Finds
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Twice-yearly shots used to treat AIDS were 100% effective in preventing new infections in women, according to study results published Wednesday. There were no infections…
Video Game Actors Are Going on Strike. Here’s Why
(LOS ANGELES) — Hollywood’s video game performers voted to go on strike Thursday after negotiations with game industry giants that began nearly two years ago came to a halt over…
Newsom Issues Executive Order for Removal of Homeless Encampments in California
(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Thursday to direct state agencies on how to remove homeless encampments, a month after a Supreme Court ruling allowing…