Nepal Lifts Ban on TikTok, in a Likely Overture to China
The move signaled that Nepal’s new prime minister, who has cultivated ties with China, would continue on that path.The new…
Crypto Lobbyist Charged With Breaking Campaign Finance Rules
The charges against Michelle Bond, the former head of a crypto industry trade group, are part of the continuing legal…
Are Researchers Overcounting the Number of Fish in the World’s Oceans?
A new study suggests that estimates of the health of the world’s fisheries may be too optimistic.Counting the number of…
Many Climate Policies Struggle to Cut Emissions, Study Finds
The most effective ones tend to combine several emissions-cutting strategies, not a stand-alone approach, according to an examination of 1,500…
New Covid Vaccines: What to Know about Efficacy, Access and Cost
We asked experts about the right time to get a shot, and how long protection will last.The Food and Drug…
New Covid Shots Are Approved. But Who Will Get Them?
Many older Americans, including those in nursing homes, aren’t getting booster shots.The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved the…
Whooping Cough: What to Know about Symptoms, Testing and Treatment
Cases dropped during the pandemic, but are now climbing once more. Here’s what to know.After a yearslong lull thanks to…
JD Vance’s ‘Never Trump Guy’ Comment Becomes a Viral TikTok Remix
A mash-up of years-old comments by the Ohio senator with a hip-hop track is finding a broad audience. It’s part…
Thailand Confirms Its First Case of New, Deadlier Mpox Version
The Clade Ib version of the virus had not been detected outside Africa until last week, when a case in…
First drug to slow Alzheimer’s too costly for NHS
Getty ImagesThe first drug to slow the progression of early stage Alzheimer’s won’t be available on the NHS in England…