WHO considers declaring monkeypox a global health emergency

Last week, WHO’s general director described the monkeypox epidemic identified in more than 40 countries, as “unusual and concerning.”

Australian man with chronic pain breaks world record for number of pushups done in 1 hour

Daniel Scali beat the previous world record for the number of pushups done in one hour by 100, according to Guinness, and all while suffering from a chronic pain condition called complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).

Fishing feud over Chilean sea bass splits US and UK over Russia

The diplomatic feud, which has not been previously reported, intensified after the U.K. quietly issued licenses this spring to fish for the sea bass off the coast of South Georgia.

US importing baby formula from Mexico to ease shortage

Trucks contracted by the Department of Health and Human Services will drive about 1 million pounds of Gerber Good Start Gentle infant formula from a Nestlé plant to U.S. retailers, the White House said.

Afghanistan earthquake kills 1,000 people, deadliest in decades

At least 1,500 others were injured in the powerful earthquake that struck a rural, mountainous region of eastern Afghanistan early Wednesday.

Phone call between Brittney Griner and wife rescheduled after 'unfortunate mistake'

The White House says a phone call between jailed WNBA star Brittney Griner and her wife has been rescheduled after an earlier attempt to connect on the couple’s anniversary failed because of an “unfortunate mistake."

Non-invasive eye exams could help predict heart attacks, study suggests

Researchers said if patients get routine eye exams and compare them against the model used in this study, physicians could predict if someone will have a heart attack as soon as five years before it happens.

Jumbo Floating Restaurant capsizes after being towed from Hong Kong port

Hong Kong’s iconic Jumbo Floating Restaurant has capsized in the South China Sea less than a week after it was towed away from the city, its parent company said Monday.

$60K worth of meth found hidden inside child booster seats

Authorities said two adults and their children were inside the vehicle at the time when over 26 pounds of meth was seized.

Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov sells Nobel Peace Prize for Ukrainian children

Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov is auctioning off his Nobel Peace Prize medal, and the proceeds will go to UNICEF in its efforts to help Ukrainian children displaced by the war.

BTS hiatus sparks debate on activism, South Korean military exemptions

Some of BTS’ older members may soon need to enlist in South Korea's army, unless a legal exemption is given — which has sparked debate in the country about whether such an exemption is appropriate.

Wheat and barley shortage: How Russia-Ukraine war triggered a global food crisis

Together, Russia and Ukraine export nearly a third of the world’s wheat and barley, more than 70% of its sunflower oil and are big suppliers of corn.