Many older adults underestimate severity of RSV despite high risks: survey
WorldMore than 40 percent of adults aged 50 and older with certain chronic health conditions underestimate their personal risk of severe illness from respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, even as the virus causes millions of infections each year, according to a global survey released during RSV Awareness Week.
Thais navigate flooded homes and ancient temples by boat
WorldAyutthaya (Thailand) -- For three months, Thai retiree Somkid Kijniyom has been sleeping in a small boat surviving on dry food handouts in the waist-high floodwaters that have filled his home.
Storm Claudia kills 3 in Portugal, causes flooding in Britain
WorldLISBON -- Violent weather brought on by storm Claudia killed three people and injured dozens in Portugal, authorities there said on Saturday, while in Britain rescue workers were organizing evacuations due to heavy flooding in Wales and England.
Thailand says US trade talks to proceed despite Cambodia dispute
WorldBANGKOK -- Thailand will go ahead with talks on finalizing a reciprocal trade deal with the United States, a government spokesperson said on Saturday, adding the discussions will remain separate from issues relating to its border dispute with Cambodia.
Video podcasts become next streaming battleground
WorldBig tech platforms, including TikTok and Netflix, are all looking to add video podcasts to their content, a rapidly growing format that attracts a young audience prized by advertisers and where YouTube dominates.
US trade tribunal to consider new Apple Watch import ban
WorldThe U.S. International Trade Commission decided on Friday to hold a new proceeding to determine whether imports of Apple's updated Apple Watches should be banned as part of a patent dispute with medical monitoring technology company Masimo.
Doggie diversity in size and shape began at least 11,000 years ago
WorldWASHINGTON -- Dogs today come in a mind-blowing array of shapes and sizes, from the diminutive pug, Pekingese and Pomeranian to the grand Irish Wolfhound, Great Dane and Saint Bernard. But when did this diversity in canine forms begin? New research shows it dates back many millennia, long before modern breeding practices.
World's top YouTuber MrBeast launches Saudi theme park
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Germany on brink of World Cup qualification after 2-0 win over Luxembourg
WorldLUXEMBOURG -- Germany forward Nick Woltemade scored twice in the second half to give the four-time world champions a hard-earned 2-0 win over Luxembourg in their penultimate 2026 World Cup qualifier on Friday, leaving them on the brink of automatic qualification.
Labubu movie in the works for the big screen, report says
WorldLOS ANGELES -- The popular Labubu dolls that have ignited a global frenzy may light up movie screens in the future, the Hollywood Reporter said on Friday.
