Health

Venezuelans Were Sorting Through the Rubble Alone

“It was just us, the relatives, the neighbors,” one woman who was searching for her family said.

Toddler rescued from rubble six days after devastating Venezuela earthquakes

The boy, identified as Klieber Moran, was the only reported survivor found on the sixth day of the ongoing search

Patient being tested for Ebola virus at Glasgow hospital

Patient reported to have been admitted to the Queen Elizabeth university hospital in the early hours of Tuesday

Race to find Venezuela earthquake survivors as satellite images show thousands of buildings damaged or destroyed

Updated on: June 30, 2026 / 3:13 PM EDT / CBS News

Six feared dead after ‘bizarre’ sinking of charter boat off Canadian coast

The vessel, thought to have been carrying 10 people, did not issue a mayday call before sinking in the strait of Georgia

I Pushed Myself Too Hard at the Gym

Reckless exercise can lead to exertional rhabdomyolysis, a condition that has risen due to the popularity of high-intensity workouts.

Musical fruit or unsung hero? A beginner's guide to cooking with beans

Long before becoming TikTok's latest main character, food cultures around the world have been soaking and stewing beans to delicious effect. And yes, you can tone down the side-effects

‘Is there a way out of this mess?’: Your questions answered on Europe’s week of hellish heat

That’s all for now – thank you all for taking the time to write in, and sorry to those of you whose questions didn’t get answered today. Europe is in for another achingly hot summer and we have colleagues across the continent fleshing out what it means, why it’s happening and what we can do about it. Stay safe! You can get the best of our environment journalism delivered straight to your inbox with the Down to Earth newsletter. Sign up here in one click.

Food you can rely on for a decent picnic

Scotch eggs, fresh baguettes, arancini and tinned fish are all dependable dishes that won’t hamper a feast at the park or beach

The Incredible Freedom of Not Trying to Look Good

A new book explores the benefits of accepting ugliness instead of trying to change it.

Houseplant hacks: will a temperature drop make my orchid bloom?

Got a stick in a pot that you’re tempted to bin? All it needs is this little-known signal to flower again …

Absolutely sensational! My week savouring life’s little pleasures

We are surrounded by sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures – and most of it barely registers. Time to slow down and take it all in …