In hard-hit Peru, worry mounts over both COVID-19 and dengue

PUCALLPA, Peru — Two of Lidia Choque’s close family members had already gotten sick with the new coronavirus when the mosquitos arrived. The 53-year-old woman lives in a wooden house… Read more

Hawaii sees rise in syphilis cases among newborns, women

The state of Hawaii has seen an increase in the rate of syphilis cases discovered in newborns and women over the last four years. According to the state’s health department,… Read more

Pandemic ‘corona stamp’ made of toilet paper features elephant

Stamps are usually for honoring inspiring people or treasured symbols. But the coronavirus? Austria’s peculiar new postal campaign pays tribute to the global pandemic with a stamp featuring an illustration… Read more

Treasure hunter busted digging for jewels in Yellowstone Park

He’s no gem. A treasure hunter was busted for digging up parts of Yellowstone National Park while searching for a chest of jewels hidden by an art collector, authorities said.… Read more