Health

Gasping for clean air: Singapore battles relentless haze as Prime Minister Wong warns of action

Singapore continues to grapple with severe haze that is disrupting daily life and businesses, as authorities roll out protective measures — and issue warnings.

Bones found at Horsch "house of horrors" in Olney section of Philadelphia, sources say

Updated on: October 15, 2026 / 5:55 PM EDT / CBS Philadelphia

3 children, 1 teacher killed in shooting at Bend, Oregon, elementary school, police say; suspect dead

Updated on: October 16, 2026 / 1:29 AM EDT / CBS News

California faces more extreme weather as hot, windy days raise wildfire risk

Warnings come as Californians have already in autumn felt brutal heatwave and storm surge that battered coast

Nineteen injured in minibus accident on Eurotunnel loading platform

Five people seriously hurt after incident involving vehicle carrying HGV drivers in Calais, say French authorities

Trump administration advances plan for peptide drugs favored by RFK Jr.

The proposal was quickly praised online by some Kennedy allies who sell peptides.

More workers are skipping medical and dental care over money worries, survey finds

Updated on: October 15, 2026 / 2:59 PM EDT / CBS News

Neanderthal remains may be earliest human ancestor find killed by a spear

Adult excavated in an Iraqi Kurdistan cave died more than 70,000 years ago and bears ‘kill shot’ shoulder wound

I’m in my late 60s and in a situationship with a man I really like. I want more but I’m scared of losing him

Don’t be afraid to speak your desires aloud, writes advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith. These are pretty normal, humble things to want

You may never work with an Elizabeth Holmes—but here's how to handle a co-worker who makes false claims

You may never a co-worker as enigmatic as Elizabeth Holmes. But you might have one who doesn't deliver or misrepresents situations. Try these strategies.

Man killed by tiger at Yorkshire zoo had bouts of psychosis, inquest hears

Family express concerns about William Chapman’s contact with mental health services before his death

You be the judge: should my husband stop looking up menus before we eat out?

After losing a few stone, Abdeen now likes to plan his meals ahead, but Claire says he is taking the joy out of going to restaurants. Whose argument carries more weight? You decide