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Why mpox is a global health emergency — again

For the second time, the World Health Organization has declared that mpox, formerly called monkeypox, is a global health emergency.…

FTC bans fake online reviews, inflated social media influence; rule takes effect in October

The Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday voted unanimously to ban marketers from using fake reviews, such as those generated with…

Stock market today: Stocks climb after inflation drops to 3-year low, solidifying Fed bets

US stocks ended Wednesday’s session mostly higher as investors took in the lowest inflation reading in three years. Consumer prices…

Trump packs economic speech with personal attacks on Harris

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump attempted to paint a bleak picture of the U.S. economy Wednesday and pin it on…

A hunger protein reverses anorexia symptoms in mice

An appetite-stimulating protein can reverse anorexia in mice. Mice with lack of appetite and weight loss — symptoms similar to…

Biden hosts first Creator Economy Conference for influencers to talk AI, privacy and more

The White House hosted 100 digital content creators and industry professionals Wednesday to speak with key officials about the “creator…

Stonehenge’s mysterious Altar Stone had roots in Scotland

Stonehenge had a hard Scottish heart, a new study suggests. The ancient site’s central stone, a large slab known as…

Stock market today: Indexes edge up as cool July inflation locks in rate cut expectations

US stocks rose slightly after July’s inflation report met expectations, boosting rate cut bets. Consumer Price Index showed a 2.9%…