Health

DC lifts recreational advisory for Potomac River after sewage spill

The health department in Washington, D.C., lifted its recreational advisory for the Potomac River on Monday, after millions of gallons of raw sewage contaminated it in January.

She did everything ‘right’ but felt ‘desperately unhappy’—the mindset shift that changed her life

In the CNBC Make It Book Club pick "New Happy," author Stephanie Harrison shares the lessons that have helped her find 'peace, joy, and purpose.'

The greenest flags: virtue signals that help you find love

A new survey shows 80% of gen Zs believe strong environmental values are as important as physical attraction when it comes to finding a partner (so you might want to start reusing your coffee cups)

Why Novo Nordisk's Ireland expansion is key to fighting off Eli Lilly

Novo Nordisk is investing in a facility in Ireland as it expands its production capacities of the newly launched Wegovy pill, the Danish drugmaker said Monday.

Saturday Night Live Bafta sketch branded ‘horrific’ by leading Tourette syndrome charity

Sketch featured parodies of JK Rowling, Bill Cosby and Mel Gibson saying controversial remarks were due to TS

Scotland becomes first UK country to legalise water cremations

Hydrolysis uses alkaline and water to break down body in a few hours and is part of demand for more sustainable funerals

My rookie era: in a period of heartbreak, learning to pole dance gave me structure

I disliked my first encounter with pole, but two years later my experience with the sport has made me appreciate my body and my self-determination

Jailed for losing a pregnancy: how progress on El Salvador’s harsh anti-abortion law is unravelling

Years of campaigning led to the release of 81 women imprisoned under the country’s strict reproductive laws, but the suspension of civil rights by President Nayib Bukele is fuelling a new wave of criminalisation

Rukmini Iyer’s quick and easy recipe for chard borani soup with yoghurt, crispy garlic and beans

A soupy, substantial version of a classic Persian chard and yoghurt dip, bulked up with beans and crowned with a crisp garlic and brown butter topping

The Impossible Predicament of the Uninsured

My aunt couldn’t afford to go to the hospital. She ended up there anyway.

El Nino could return this year and make Earth even hotter. What you need to know.

The weather phenomenon known as El Nino could form later this year, potentially pushing global temperatures to record heights.

Learn With Ms Rachel review

The queen of children’s edutainment is back after four very long months, with her most extraordinary, envelope-pushing and moving special yet. Cue absolute relief for parents the world over