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Man pleads guilty to federal charges in attack on Louisville mayoral candidate 07/19/2024 07:43pm • LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky man accused of shooting at Louisville's current mayor when he was a candidate in 2022 pleaded guilty Friday to federal charges stemming from the attack. Quintez Brown pleaded guilty to interfering with a federally protected activity and discharging a firearm duri Mississippi's new Episcopal bishop is first woman and first Black person in that role 07/19/2024 07:22pm • JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The new bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi is being formally installed Saturday, and she is first woman and first Black person to hold the post. The Rev. Dorothy Sanders Wells was elected bishop in February and has been in the leadership role since May. She is bei Internet outage latest | Airlines, businesses, border crossings hit by global tech disruption 07/19/2024 06:14pm • Businesses and governments worldwide experienced hours-long disruptions Friday as a widespread technology outage affected services across industries. Flights were grounded and numerous hospitals, small businesses and government offices were disrupted. At the heart of the massive disruption is Crowd Stock market today: Wall Street finishes worst week since April with more losses 07/19/2024 05:08pm • NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks slumped Friday in another washout, as businesses around the world scrambled to contain the effects of a disruptive technology outage. The S&P 500 fell 0.7% to close its first losing week in the last three and its worst since April. The Dow Jones Industrial Average d Data Doctors: Tired of websites that automatically play videos? Here's how to block those noisy disruptions 07/19/2024 04:33pm • Q: Is there a way to keep websites from automatically blaring their advertising videos? A: It’s amazing how many websites think that irritating their visitors with an automatically played video is a good idea. Most people searching the web are looking for text; if they sought video, they’d us Some convictions overturned in terrorism case against Muslim scholar from Virginia 07/19/2024 01:34pm • ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A judge has overturned a conviction carrying a life sentence for an Islamic scholar from Virginia who was found guilty of soliciting treason after the Sept. 11 attacks for encouraging followers to fight against the U.S. in Afghanistan. The ruling issued Thursday from U.S. Yoga, meditation and prayer: Urban transit workers cope with violence and fear on the job 07/19/2024 09:01am • NEW YORK (AP) — In a dimly lit room strung with fairy lights and ivy, transit workers file in and lie on inflated cots. Soothing piano notes play as a teacher rubs their ankles and toes, helping each with heated blankets and eye masks. “Breathe in," she says. "Think of a balloon, filling up with Passenger train derails in India, killing at least 2 passengers and injuring 20 others 07/19/2024 03:29am • LUCKNOW, India (AP) — A passenger train derailed on Thursday in northern India, killing at least two passengers and injuring 20 others, a railroad official said. The cause of the accident is being investigated. Naveen Kumar, a state relief commissioner, said dozens of rescuers, a 40-member team o Yoga, meditation and prayer: Urban transit workers cope with violence and fear on the job 07/19/2024 03:03am • NEW YORK (AP) — In a dimly lit room strung with fairy lights and ivy, transit workers file in and lie on inflated cots. Soothing piano notes play as a teacher rubs their ankles and toes. “Breathe in," she says. "Think of a balloon, filling up with fresh energy. Your spine dropping into softness. Alabama birthing units are closing to save money and get funding. Some say babies are at risk 07/19/2024 01:08am • GROVE HILL, Ala. (AP) — One of the last remaining birthing units in southern Alabama will close next month to qualify for federal funding that will save the hospital’s emergency services, but doctors warn the move may cost newborns and pregnant women essential access to obstetric care. Nestled i The Latest | Israeli politician's visit to a Jerusalem holy site threatens Gaza cease-fire talks 07/18/2024 08:51pm • Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, visited Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site on Thursday, a move that threatened negotiations to end the 9-month-old war in Gaza. Hours later, Netanyahu made a surprise visit to troops in the southern Gaza Strip, saying it was essen US announces $203 million in new aid to war-torn Sudan amid major humanitarian crisis 07/18/2024 08:02pm • UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations announced nearly $203 million in additional humanitarian assistance to Sudan on Thursday but warned that the money is not a “panacea” and urged other countries to fulfill their financial pledges to address what she called “the w Types of Doctors and Medical Specialists: Which One Should I See? 07/18/2024 08:00pm • Navigating the health care system is daunting, especially when determining which type of doctors or medical specialists to see for specific health concerns. Understanding the role of your primary care physician and various medical specialists will help you make informed decisions about your health c What Is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)? Causes, Symptoms and Treatments 07/18/2024 08:00pm • Cory Ruth, a registered dietitian and women's health expert, first started noticing irregular periods in her teens. "I remember always feeling like something was off. In high school, we learned that you get a period every 28 days and that's that," she says. "That was never the case for me." However, Scholarship at HBCUs, including Howard University, hopes to diversify health care industry 07/18/2024 02:40pm • Diversity in the medical field could lead to better health outcomes for everyone. But, according to the Association of American Medical Colleges, only 5.7% of U.S. doctors are Black and minority representation in medical schools has declined over the past year. For Jermaine Blakley, a third-y