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Who needs the WHO? Americans' poor health leaves us vulnerable. | Opinion

6 hours ago | usatoday.com | Marc Siegel

Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove, the World Health Organization’s technical lead for emergency response, told me in a recent interview on Fox News that she and her colleagues lacked enough information during the COVID-19 pandemic to make critical decisions. “As you go through any outbreak, you constantly are looking to see, what can we be doing better?” Van Kerkhove said. “Certainly in the beginning, we did not have all of the information that we wanted.
Federal grand jury indicts Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan in ICE case

15 hours ago | usatoday.com | John Diedrich |Daniel Bice |Mary Spicuzza |Vanessa Swales

MILWAUKEE — A federal grand jury indicted a Wisconsin judge on May 13 on charges that she tried to assist an undocumented immigrant escape arrest from her courtroom last month, putting her at the center of the growing dispute between President Donald Trump and the judicial system. The two-page indictment accuses Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan, 66, of obstructing a U.S. agency and concealing an individual to prevent an arrest.
Denver Nuggets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: TV channel, time, how to watch Game 5

19 hours ago | usatoday.com | Elizabeth Flores

The 2025 NBA playoffs continue Tuesday with Game 5 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets. The Western Conference semifinal series is tied 2-2. The Thunder rebounded from a 113-104 overtime loss in Game 3 with a crucial 92-87 victory in Game 4. MVP front-runner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander spearheaded the team's scoring with 25 points, six rebounds, and six assists. Aaron Wiggins and Cason Wallace's combined 22 points off the bench were instrumental in the win.
Best red carpet looks at Cannes, from Halle Berry to Leonardo DiCaprio

19 hours ago | usatoday.com | Sean C. Dougherty |Kim Willis

Best red carpet looks at Cannes, from Halle Berry to Leonardo DiCaprioGet ready for glam! The biggest names in Hollywood are stepping out on the famed red carpet at the 78th Cannes International Film Festival in France (May 13-24, 2025), starting with Robert De Niro and his partner Tiffany Chen. SAMEER AL-DOUMY, AFP Via Getty ImagesRobert De Niro (right) receives the Honorary Palme d'Or from Leonardo Dicaprio during the opening ceremony.
Mixed market response after US-China deal | The Excerpt

21 hours ago | usatoday.com | Taylor Wilson

On Tuesday’s episode of The Excerpt podcast: U.S. Stocks surged Monday after this week's US-China tariff deal. But a rally in Asian stocks overnight fell off and the dollar also wobbled. USA TODAY White House Correspondent Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy talks through President Donald Trump's drug price executive order. Hamas has freed US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, as Israel says no to a ceasefire. Meanwhile, Gaza's population faces critical risk of famine.
2026 Social Security COLA estimated at 2.4% after latest inflation report

21 hours ago | usatoday.com | Medora Lee

Social Security checks could increase by 2.4% next year based on Tuesday's consumer inflation report, according to estimates by an independent analyst. Overall consumer prices increased 2.3% from a year earlier, down from 2.4% rise the previous month and the smallest annual increase since February 2021, according to the Labor Departmentâ€™s consumer price index, a measure of average changes in goods and services costs.
As Cassie abuse graphic details emerge in Diddy trial, are we all asking the wrong question?

23 hours ago | usatoday.com | Alyssa Goldberg

Cassie Ventura Fine told a jury that her ex-boyfriend Sean “Diddy” Combs’ physically abused her, from hitting her in the face to kicking her, during her first day on the stand in Combs' criminal trial for racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. He also had her "career in his hands," the rhythm and blues singer, best known as "Cassie," said on May 13.
Celtics star, Missouri native hurt in Game 4

23 hours ago | usatoday.com | Jordan Mendoza

The Boston Celtics are down 3-1 in the second round of the NBA playoffs, but they may be in bigger trouble than that. Missouri native Jayson Tatum, their six-time All-Star guard, suffered a non-contact injury during Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the New York Knicks on Monday. With less than three minutes left in the contest, Tatum was diving for a loose ball when he went down immediately in visible pain, holding onto his right ankle.
When is the 2025 Preakness Stakes? Post time, schedule, TV channel, full field

1 day ago | usatoday.com | Elizabeth Flores

The 2025 Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore is just a few days away. This event, often referred to as the Middle Jewel of the Triple Crown, holds immense significance in the world of horse racing. Sovereignty, the winner of the Kentucky Derby, will not be participating in the upcoming race. However, this does not dampen the competitive spirit of the event. The competition remains open for any horse to claim victory.
Qatar jet gifted to would be 'a threat to our national security," CT Senator says

1 day ago | usatoday.com | Margie Cullen

• President Donald Trump is in talks to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 as a gift from the royal family of Qatar, a move Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey called “blatant corruption” in a post on X. • The plane, which is worth roughly $400 million, would be used as the new Air Force One until Boeing builds a new version. • The gift has sparked questions about foreign influence on Trump’s administration, with many Democrats labeling it as corruption.