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More Tarot Readers Are Turning to AI for Advice as Emotional Support Trend Grows
A new study examines how practitioners blend traditional card reading with chatbot guidance, raising questions about dependence on technology for personal decisions.
Scientists Warn of Rising Tick-Borne Illnesses as ER Visits Hit Multi-Year High
CDC data shows emergency room visits for tick bites reached their highest April levels since 2017, with researchers pointing to climate factors and expanding tick habitats.
Former FBI Director James Comey Says He Has 'Complete Faith' in Judicial System Amid Seashell Case Indictment
In a "Meet the Press" interview, Comey declined to discuss case specifics but defended his confidence in the courts as the only institution he said is still standing straight.
Black Democrats Accuse Republicans of Using Redistricting to Create 'Jim Crow 2.0'
The dispute follows a Supreme Court ruling that struck down Louisiana's second Black-majority district and has triggered a wave of partisan map-drawing across Southern states.
Spam Call Complaints Vary Widely by State, FTC Data Shows
Arizona residents filed the most complaints per capita in 2025, with reducing debt calls accounting for the largest share of the 2.6 million total reports to the Federal Trade Commission.
WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak in Congo and Uganda a Global Health Emergency
The Bundibugyo virus variant has no approved vaccines or therapeutics as cases spread to Kinshasa, Kampala.
Ice Cream Sold in 17 States Recalled Over Metal Fragment Concerns
Straus Family Creamery issues voluntary recall for six organic ice cream products distributed across the country; no injuries reported.
Hantavirus Can Survive in Semen 6 Years After Infection, Study Finds
The finding comes as health officials monitor Americans who disembarked from a cruise ship where three passengers died from the Andes strain.
GOP Officials Weigh Electoral Landscape Six Months From Midterms
Republicans cite redistricting wins and cash advantage, but face challenges including Trump's low approval ratings and a base that may not turn out without him on the ballot.
Sen. Bill Cassidy Defeated in Louisiana Primary, Loses Seat After Voting to Convict Trump on Impeachment
The two-term senator's 2021 impeachment vote proved decisive as Trump-backed Julia Letlow advances to a runoff against John Fleming.