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Secret Bases in the Iraqi Desert

May 17, 2026

The Bedouin community near al‑Nukhaib in Iraq’s western desert knows the routine of a local shepherd’s pickup truck. It usually drives past at 2 p. m. , carrying supplies to the nearest town, then returns in a few hours. One March day, that routine was shattered when the truck burst into flames and

health

Ticks on the Rise: Why You Should Check Your Body After a Hike

May 17, 2026

The number of people rushing to emergency rooms because of tick bites has climbed higher than it’s been in any year since 2017. The spike is most noticeable in the Northeast and Midwest, where warmer weather has let ticks thrive. Around 476, 000 Americans receive treatment for Lyme disease each year

health

A Tiny Trip Turns into a Huge Measles Crisis

May 17, 2026

A nine‑year‑old boy’s holiday to a small Texas town sparked the most serious measles outbreak in the U. S. in over thirty years, and then crossed the border into Mexico where it spread even more widely. The chain of events began when the child, who had not received the standard two doses of the MMR

politics

Global Tensions and US Strategy: A Fresh Look

May 17, 2026

Robert Gates, the former Defense Secretary, speaks on a TV show about how America faces new challenges from China and Russia. He says the world is in a risky period because those two countries have built up nuclear weapons and are catching up to US technology. Gates explains that China has almost tw

health

Ebola Outbreak Triggers Global Alert

May 17, 2026

The World Health Organization has declared a worldwide health emergency after the Ebola virus spread in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. The alert follows reports that a province in northeastern Congo has seen many suspected deaths linked to the virus. Health officials con

weather

Storm Watch: Strong Winds and Hail Hit the Midwest

May 17, 2026

A powerful storm system is set to sweep across the central United States, beginning Saturday and lasting until Monday. Meteorologists predict that the weather will intensify each day, reaching its peak on Monday with widespread damage. The storms are expected to bring winds that exceed 75 miles p

politics

Hollywood’s Job Crisis Hits the Mayor’s Debate

May 17, 2026

Los Angeles city council member Nithya Raman walks through a silent film set, telling voters that the city’s once‑busy studios have shrunk since 2018. She says her own family ties to the industry make the issue personal, and she vows to keep Los Angeles as a global filming hub. The production slu

politics

Taiwan’s Future: A Call for Self‑Determination

May 17, 2026

President Lai Ching‑te recently told a celebration in Taipei that the phrase “Taiwan independence” simply means the island is not part of China and that its people alone should decide what happens next. He repeated a stance his party has held since 1999: Taiwan is already a sovereign state called

sports

Marcus Sasser: A Texas‑Born Basketball Journey

May 17, 2026

Marcus Sasser grew up in Red Oak, Texas, a small town near Dallas where basketball is a daily habit. From the first time he dribbled on neighborhood courts, his family’s love for the game pushed him forward. His uncle Jason coached him in high school, and his father played college ball at Frank Phil

sports

Jared McCain: From Sacramento Courts to the NBA Spotlight

May 17, 2026

Born on February 20, 2004, Jared McCain grew up in Sacramento where the city’s tough high‑school basketball scene helped shape his game. He is an American citizen, with parents who both hail from the United States, but he proudly acknowledges a mixed heritage that includes African‑American and white