USMNT’s Chris Richards has torn ligaments in ankle, putting World Cup status in doubt

Crystal Palace center-back will miss season finale 26-year-old uncertain for Conference League final Richards has been vital to Pochettino’s US plans US national team center-back Chris Richards has “two torn ligaments in his ankle”, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner said on Thursday, casting uncertainty on the stalwart defender’s status for this summer’s World Cup. The … Read more

Trump health officials issue advisory on children and teens’ excessive screen time

HHS advisory says high screen time among youths can be linked to poor sleep and weakened in-person relationships Health officials in the Trump administration have issued an advisory about children and adolescents’ excessive screen time, warning that negative impacts on sleep and mental functioning have “become a public health concern”. The advisory from the Department … Read more

Trump’s EPA to roll back refrigerant rule for grocery stores in push it claims will lower prices

EPA is loosening Biden-era rule that requires US businesses to reduce greenhouse gases used in cooling equipment The Trump administration is set to loosen a federal rule that requires grocery stores and air-conditioning companies to reduce greenhouse gases used in cooling equipment, in what officials say is a push to lower grocery costs. The head … Read more

US curbs on travelers exposed to deadly viruses may infringe rights and deter volunteers

Strict restrictions on Americans with exposure to Ebola and hantavirus highlight officials’ previous rhetoric on public health measures The US is imposing strict restrictions on American travelers who have been exposed in dual Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks in ways that experts say could run counter to their legal rights and affect who will volunteer in … Read more