A new large-scale study suggests that the MIND diet, which blends elements of the Mediterranean and DASH diets, could play a significant role in reducing the risk of dementia—even for people who begin following it later in life.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has officially approved Moderna’s latest COVID-19 vaccine, named mNEXSPIKE, for use in individuals aged 65 and older, as well as those 12 and up who have underlying medical conditions that put them at greater risk of serious illness.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing for new work requirements for Medicaid recipients under a legislative package known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” He says the proposal aims to reduce fraud and ensure that able-bodied adults contribute to society.
Ukraine has launched one of its boldest military operations to date, executing a far-reaching drone strike that targeted multiple Russian airbases deep within the country. Known as “Operation Spider’s Web,” the assault involved 117 drones and is considered one of Ukraine’s most coordinated and impactful strikes since the start of the war. The drones were reportedly smuggled into Russia in wooden boxes, assembled locally, and launched in a synchronized attack that left dozens of Russian military aircraft damaged or destroyed.
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is at the center of a civil lawsuit filed in Los Angeles, in which an anonymous woman—referred to as Jane Doe—accuses the NBA star of rape, domestic violence, and a pattern of abuse that she claims spanned several years. According to court documents, the woman alleges that Williamson sexually assaulted her in 2020 and that the abuse continued through 2023, including emotional manipulation, threats, stalking, and physical harm. The complaint details multiple incidents across different states and claims the woman suffered serious psychological and emotional trauma.
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz took the field on Sunday under tragic circumstances, just a day after learning that his older sister, Genelis De La Cruz Sanchez, had passed away. Despite the heartbreaking news, the 23-year-old chose to play in the series finale against the Chicago Cubs, demonstrating strength and emotional courage in the face of personal loss.
The Colorado Rockies’ 2025 season has reached a new low, as the team suffered their 50th loss in just 59 games, marking the third-fastest pace to 50 defeats in Major League Baseball history. Only the 1884 Kansas City Unions and the 1876 Cincinnati Red Stockings reached this mark quicker. With a 9-50 record, the Rockies hold the worst start through 59 games in the modern era (since 1901). Their latest defeat came at the hands of the New York Mets, who completed a three-game sweep with a 5-3 victory on Sunday. This loss extended Colorado’s current losing streak to eight games—their fourth such streak this season—and marked their 10th series sweep in 20 series played, tying them with the 1962 Mets, 1970 Brewers, and 1994 Athletics for the most sweeps through 20 series.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to review challenges to laws in Maryland and Rhode Island that restrict the ownership and sale of assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines. By refusing to take up the appeals, the Court let stand lower court rulings that upheld the constitutionality of these state-level gun control measures. This decision marks a significant moment in the national debate over the scope of Second Amendment protections and the ability of states to enact firearm regulations tailored to public safety concerns.
What began as a peaceful walk in Boulder, Colorado, to raise awareness for hostages held in Gaza turned into a shocking act of violence on Sunday, June 1. A man reportedly launched a targeted attack on demonstrators, injuring eight people—many of them elderly, including an 88-year-old Holocaust survivor.
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