Hunger and food shortages remain a severe problem for millions in Yemen
Even though the fighting in the long civil war has decreased, millions of women and children in Yemen face severe malnutrition amid a lack of aid.
Health & Safety
Cooling down in the heat puts extra financial strain on already struggling Americans
The heat in the U.S. this summer has broken records, and this kind of summer might be the new normal. So what can the government do to help support those who can't afford to cool their homes?
A Maui doctor's efforts to deliver medical care to those hit by deadly wildfires
Recovery is moving along slowly in the wake of last week's deadly wildfires in Maui. One challenge is getting medical care to those who need it. One doctor is trying to do all he can.
The market for elderberries is booming
Sales of elderberries exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic. The fruit is often used as a nutritional supplement. Now, there's a debate among growers over expanding the crop's market even more.
Just how hot was July? Hotter than anything on record
A new report from NOAA and NASA confirms that last month was the hottest July ever recorded, driven to new heights by human-caused climate change.
Call it 'stealth mental health' — some care for elders helps more without the label
Fewer than half of older adults who need mental health care or treatment for substance abuse get it. Many therapists don't feel qualified to treat older people, and insurance coverage is spotty, too.
Coast Guard and Navy rescue 4 divers off coast of Carolinas
The Coast Guard and Navy rescued four divers who were reported missing Sunday off the Carolinas, officials said Monday.
COVID cases are rising this summer. Fall boosters are just around the corner
Hospitalizations are up, as are signs of COVID in waste water. New fall boosters may help, but it's unclear how effective they'll be against the latest variant.
2 dead after plane strikes power line, crashes in lake in western North Carolina, authorities say
Two people died Sunday when a small plane struck a power line and crashed into a western North Carolina lake, a city official said.
A tiny house gives them hope: How a homeless family in Brazil got a fresh start
The Brazilian family saw their income evaporate during the pandemic. They couldn't afford to stay in their home. The city of São Paulo had a solution — but they thought it was too good to be true.