Author: Justin M. Larson

Nearly 100 people came down with norovirus—also known as the stomach bug—during a recent cruise ship outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know. On a 13-day voyage from San Diego to Miami, 94 passengers and four crew members on Serenade of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean ship, caught norovirus. The ship set sail on Sept. 19, 2025, and nine days later, on Sept. 28, people started getting sick with diarrhea and vomiting. By the time the ship docked on Oct. 2, the infection had spread to 5% of passengers and…

The militant group responded to a proposal by President Trump to end the war in Gaza. Source link

More than two dozen cantaloupe products have been recalled due to a risk of Listeria monocytogenes, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Monday. Wholesale Produce Supply, a food supplier based in Minneapolis, voluntarily recalled fresh-cut and processed cantaloupe after routine testing revealed possible Listeria contamination. Here’s what you need to know if you’ve purchased cantaloupe recently. The fresh-cut cantaloupe was sold in plastic clamshell containers under the “Harvest Cuts” and “Fresh and Finest” brands. The recall affects both cantaloupe-only items and products that contain other fresh-cut fruits. Products were sold to distributors in Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wisconsin, but…

The militant group responded to a proposal by President Trump to end the war in Gaza. Source link

When you’re thinking about healthy food options, cheese might not be the first thing that comes to mind, thanks to its fat and sodium content. But this dairy product can also be a surprisingly rich source of nutrition.  So, which cheese is the healthiest? We asked five registered dietitians to find out. As it turns out, all five dietitians agreed: Cottage cheese is the healthiest option. Cottage cheese stands out from other cheeses because of how it’s made: Instead of being pressed into a solid block, it’s formed from large, loose milk curds, which allows some liquid (whey) to remain.…

All this, while aid convoys remain blocked from reaching hundreds of thousands trapped close to the frontlines and as the military government and their rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia battle for control of Sudan.Speaking from Tawila, 50 kilometres (about 31 miles) from El Fasher in North Darfur, Humanitarian Coordinator Denise Brown described the immense obstacles to even reaching the area:“It took us five days, through three countries, three different airplanes and three days of driving. We had to go around because there are so many frontlines within Sudan. It becomes very, very difficult to get where we need to…

By now, you may be familiar with the term “ultra-processed foods,” or those that use additives to make a product sellable and palatable. A diet rich in ultra-processed foods has been associated with an increased risk of metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers. But how can you actually tell if your favorite snack is ultra-processed? Here’s what to know. Limiting ultra-processed foods in your diet is a smart move, said Lisa Andrews, MEd, RD, LD, a registered dietitian and owner of Sound Bites Nutrition. Here are some easy ways to get a sense of whether of food is…

President Trump unveiled a proposal to end the war in Gaza and gave Hamas until Sunday to agree, after which he has said that Israel would have his “full backing” to eliminate Hamas. Source link

Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada will travel to Washington next week to meet with President Trump to try to ease some of the tariffs imposed by the United States. Source link

It was the fourth strike in the Trump administration’s legally disputed campaign targeting suspected drug runners in the Caribbean Sea. Source link

US forces have killed four people in an attack on a boat off the coast of Venezuela that was allegedly trafficking drugs, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says. “The strike was conducted in international waters just off the coast of Venezuela while the vessel was transporting substantial amounts of narcotics – headed to America to poison our people,” Hegseth wrote in a post on X. It is the latest in a number of recent deadly strikes that the US has carried out on boats in international waters it says are involved in “narco-trafficking”. The strikes have attracted condemnation in countries including…

Many people opt to take the stairs to boost their activity levels. And while skipping the elevator or escalator in your office or apartment might seem like a small change, experts agree climbing stairs can actually offer a surprisingly wide range of health benefits. When you ascend a set of stairs, you’re moving both horizontally and vertically. “This makes stair climbing more demanding on nearly your entire musculoskeletal system,” Milica McDowell, DPT, a physical therapist and vice president of operations at Gait Happens, told Health. That movement can lead to some serious health gains. Here are five health benefits you might…

Certain cartons of large brown eggs have been recalled due to the potential for Salmonella contamination, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Monday. Black Sheep Egg Company, an Arkansas-based producer, initiated the recall after FDA testing found Salmonella in its egg processing facility. Here’s how to know if you have the recalled eggs, and what to do with them if they’re in your fridge. The recalled eggs can be identified by the following information: Brand: Black Sheep Egg CompanyProduct name: Free Range Large Grade A Brown EggsPackaging: 12- and 18-count cartonsBest-by dates: 8/22/2025 through 10/31/2025UPCs: 860010568507 and 860010568538 The…

For people looking to lose weight or lower their blood pressure, two different diets could help. Research shows the ketogenic (keto) and Mediterranean diets can help patients with overweight and obesity achieve both goals. But there are important considerations for how to choose the best diet for you. In a 2025 study, researchers monitored 26 participants into two groups: 15 people followed a keto diet, and 11 adopted the Mediterranean diet. Both diets involved calorie restriction, with all participants eating about 1,300 calories a day. After three months on the diets, participants in both groups saw a drop in weight…

President Trump said Hamas would be “extinguished” if it did not agree to a cease-fire proposed by the United States. Source link

Bagels are a beloved American breakfast staple—but they’re also notoriously high in simple carbohydrates, which break down easily into glucose and are rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream. That might leave you wondering how eating them on a routine basis could affect your blood sugar levels. While a plain, medium-sized (3 ½–4 inch) bagel contains 1.7 grams of fat and 11 grams of protein, the majority of its calories—78%—come from its 56 grams of carbohydrates. Whole wheat bagels have slightly fewer carbs (around 51 grams) and offer more fiber and additional nutrients, such as iron, but they’re still relatively high in…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Cybercriminals continue to find new ways to target social media users, and Meta accounts remain one of the most common lures. Losing access to Facebook or Instagram can have real consequences for both individuals and businesses, making people more likely to fall for urgent security warnings. Attackers exploit this by sending convincing notifications that pressure you into taking quick action without thinking. That’s exactly what makes the new FileFix campaign so dangerous; it looks like routine account maintenance, but it’s really a trap.Sign up for my FREE CyberGuy ReportGet my best tech tips,…

“These life changing injuries account for one quarter of all reported injuries, of a total of over 167,300 people injured since October 2023,” said Rik Peeperkorn, WHO Representative in the West Bank and Gaza.Over 5,000 people have faced amputation and other severe injuries to arms, legs and the spinal cord.Briefing journalists in New York by video link from Gaza, Dr. Peeperkorn detailed widespread trauma needs, adding that dozens of rehabilitation workers have been killed, with facilities close to collapse.“Currently less than 14 of Gaza’s 36 hospitals remain partially functional, while less than one third of pre-conflict rehabilitation services are operating,…

The Indian comedian Kunal Kamra was forced offstage after a political joke led to a mob attack. Unlike Jimmy Kimmel, he is unlikely to return anytime soon. Source link

Speaking from the war-shattered enclave amid the ongoing Israeli military push to take full control of Gaza City, UNICEF spokesperson James Elder described one short visit to a hospital where youngsters were either suffering or dying everywhere he looked.As we’re talking to the surgeon there, she dies on the bed in front of usOne victim at Al Aqsa Hospital in Deir Al-Balah, central Gaza, was six-year-old Aya, injured by an airstrike. “I’m really noticing not just the wound, but the attention that the bobs in her hair, the care that a parent’s given before the airstrike,” he said. “As we’re…

Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg has abdicated, handing over the throne to his eldest son, Grand Duke Guillaume.The new grand duke vowed to ensure the monarch looked to the future, saying: “I wish to be the grand duke who builds bridges between generations, between tradition and innovation.”His father, who served 25 years in the largely symbolic role, announced that he planned to abdicate late last year, as he delivered his Christmas speech. Source link

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! With Microsoft ending support for Windows 10 this October, many people are racing to upgrade. Catherine, a longtime HP desktop user, shared her concerns with us: “I need to purchase a new/updated computer with Windows 11 pretty darn quick. I’ve utilized HP desktops for years and would prefer to continue to do so. My concern deals with transferring everything from one computer to another, made more interesting since my husband and I have separate setups and log-ins. I had a My Passport running, but now I believe a lot is in the…

Lujiazui Business Districk in Pudong, Shanghai, China.Liqun Liu | Construction Photography | Hulton Archive | Getty ImagesSINGAPORE — As China seeks to entice back foreign capital amid dwindling inbound investment, global investors eyeing opportunities in the country remain wary of more fundamental constraints: Beijing’s iron grip on capital flows and lack of policy clarity.For foreign investors, the message from the Milken Institute Asia Summit in Singapore this week was clear: China remains too big to ignore, but too controlled and opaque to fully trust.”It’s a capital-controlled market. Everything is protected by denying depositors the freedom to move their money away,”…

Some people are more sensitive to cold environments than others. Having a heightened reaction to cold, or always feeling cold, is known as cold intolerance. There are many reasons you may always feel cold, including chronic illnesses, low body weight, hormone imbalances, and anemia (low red blood cell count). If you always feel colder than others, it may also be because you are lacking in certain vitamins, especially those that help regulate blood flow and control body temperature. Studies have shown that people who are deficient in vitamin B12 tend to experience greater sensitivity to cold temperatures. The exact reason…