For many Americans, getting an abortion has become far more difficult since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. But even in the face of states imposing new restrictions and clinics shutting downthe number of abortions continued to climb each year—until, it seems, this one. About 518,940 abortions were provided by clinicians in … Read more
This year, TIME has published its first ranking of the World’s Top HealthTech Companies, in partnership with Statista, a leading international provider of market and consumer data and rankings. The ranking aims to highlight health tech companies that drive innovation, enhance accessibility, and contribute to a more effective and sustainable health care system. Here’s how … Read more
The man who received the brain stimulation had previously tried 20 treatments for his depression Damien Fair et al./CC-By 4.0 A man who had severe depression for more than three decades appears to have gone into remission, thanks to a bespoke brain “pacemaker” that selectively activates different areas of his brain. “He experienced joy for … Read more
Adult male mice that have two fathers and went on to have offspring of their own Yanchang Wei For the first time, mice with two fathers have gone on to have offspring of their own – marking a significant step towards enabling two men to have children to whom they are both genetically related. However, … Read more
Fragments of the virus have been found in Aedes vexans mosquitoes in Nottinghamshire, UK imv/iStockphoto/Getty Images West Nile virusa mosquito-borne infection that can be fatal to humans, has been detected in the UK for the first time. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said today that a research project it runs with the Animal and … Read more
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting … Read more
This story is part of Image’s May issuewhich journeys through environments that encourage, nurture or require stillness. One afternoon this spring, the artist Diego Cardoso traced the light. We were standing inside his downtown Los Angeles studio as he explained the origin of “Here Comes the Sun,” a painting of literal and metaphorical intersections. “These … Read more
Chad Smith remembers the night in 2003 when the Red Hot Chili Peppers played for an audience of 80,000 or so amid the rolling hills of the Irish countryside. After a somewhat fallow period in the mid-’90s, the veteran Los Angeles alt-rock band resurged with 1999’s eight-times-platinum “Californication” and its 2002 follow-up, “By the Way,” … Read more
You may know that the kickoff for the 2025 Super Bowl will be held today, but do you know what time it will start and end? With a game as anticipated as this, knowing where and when to watch is critical. The Kansas City Chiefs are set to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in a … Read more
The theme park rivalry in Orlando, Fla. is heating up. This week, Universal will open its latest park, Epic Universe, a reportedly $7 billion bet for the Comcast-owned company and the newest salvo in its ongoing push to expand its tourism and entertainment empire. That puts pressure on Walt Disney Co., whose Walt Disney World … Read more
