World Health Organization News & Breaking Stories

National Day of Prayer 2024 theme is "Lift up the Word, Light up the World." Faith leaders share why prayer is crucial now.

Oklahoma man faces 12 years in prison for ammunition in carry-on at Turks and Caicos airport. Family seeks help.

'Polio Paul' Alexander, the longest living iron lung survivor, dies at 78. His story of resilience and inspiration continues worldwide.

'Polio Paul', the longest living polio survivor in an iron lung, dies at 78. Global efforts have reduced polio cases significantly.

BREAKING: Iowa Hawkeye star Caitlin Clark declares for WNBA draft, foregoing last year of college eligibility. Historic decision spreads like wildfire.

Amy Schumer shared details about her endometriosis diagnosis and advocated for self love, while promoting her show "Life and Beth" on Hulu.

Jason Whitlock calls out Stephen A. Smith, accusing him of being a left-wing puppet installed by corporate media to push political agendas.

Zombie deer disease could spread to humans after the first-ever case was detected in Yellowstone National Park last month.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis becomes a villain to many, but his strength and common-sense approach to public health and education prevail.

St Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus, was a generous Christian bishop from Turkey whose legend spread across Europe.

Terrified families flee Gaza as aid agencies warn of it becoming a 'hellhole'; Israel prepares for invasion.

Technology has made our lives easier, but excessive use of electronic devices is causing sleep disorders and anxiety. People need to implement a screen time strategy and prioritize their mental health.

The death toll from floods in eastern Libya is expected to rise dramatically, with 10,000 people reported missing.

Chicago-based publicist Trevian Kutti has been arrested and charged in connection with efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. She is accused of violating Georgia's Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, conspiracy to commit solicitation of false statements and writings, and influencing witnesses. Kutti allegedly visited an election worker and urged her to confess to election fraud. She was released on bond.

Deadly virus causes alarm in the US with a dramatic rise in dengue cases, particularly in Florida.

Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed a special counsel, David Weiss, to oversee the investigation into Hunter Biden.

House Republicans are calling for an emergency hearing after the DOJ asked Hunter Biden's business partner, Devon Archer, to surrender to prison. Archer was scheduled to testify to Congress on the Biden family's foreign business dealings.

Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor's son Shane dies at 17, cause unknown.

Air Canada jet lands safely after running out of fuel.

Federal Reserve launches FedNow, an instant payment service for banks.

Rex Heuermann, the suspect in the Long Island serial murders, allegedly made calls to family members of victims to hear their fear.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified aspartame as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" due to limited evidence showing a potential link between aspartame and liver cancer. However, the WHO's Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) found the association between aspartame consumption and cancer in humans unconvincing and did not change the acceptable daily intake of 40 mg/kg per body weight. The WHO is advising moderation and suggests drinking water instead. The US FDA disagrees with the WHO's conclusion, stating that aspartame has been heavily studied and is safe.

"Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning" surpasses $250 million worldwide, praised for action and theme.

WHO warns that aspartame in cold drinks may cause cancer.

Aspartame may be labeled a "probable carcinogen" by the WHO.