Displaced Palestinians gather to receive food donated by a charity before an iftar meal, the breaking of fast, on the second day of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan, in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Tuesday, amid ongoing battles between Israel and the militant group Hamas. Majdi Fathi/NurPhoto via
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Autoimmune disease patients hit hurdles in diagnosis, costs and care
There are 80 different autoimmune diseases, affecting up to 50 million Americans. Oona Tempest/KFF Health News hide caption toggle caption Oona Tempest/KFF Health News There are 80 different autoimmune diseases, affecting up to 50 million Americans. Oona Tempest/KFF Health News After years of debilitating bouts of fatigue, Beth VanOrden finally
Storing guns away from home could reduce suicides, but there are legal hurdles
Jess Hegstrom, a public health worker for Lewis and Clark County in Montana, tries to start conversations about suicide risk at gun shows. “I’m not here to waggle my finger at you,” she says. Aaron Bolton/Montana Public Radio hide caption toggle caption Aaron Bolton/Montana Public Radio Jess Hegstrom, a public
A year in, landmark U.S. climate policy drives energy transition but hurdles remain
Nicholas Hartnett, owner of Pure Power Solar, carries a panel as he and Brian Hoeppner, right, install a solar array on the roof of a home in Frankfort, Ky., Monday, July 17, 2023. Tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act will reduce the cost of installing rooftop solar panels by
A Belgian shot-putter runs the hurdles after answering her team's call for help
Jolien Boumkwo competed in the 100-meter hurdles at the European Athletics Team Championships, in Chorchow, Silesia, Poland, this weekend, answering her team’s call for help in securing two points in the competition. Erik Van Leeuwen/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Erik Van Leeuwen/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images
Belgium shot-putter Jolien Boumkwo runs hurdles in pinch after team suffers injuries
Jolien Boumkwo may be one of the best shot put and hammer throw competitors in Belgium, but on Saturday she became the ultimate team player. Boumkwo participated in the 100-meter hurdles to save her squad from being disqualified at the European Athletics Team Championships. Pictures and videos showed Boumkwo smiling
The U.S. economy is losing steam. Bank woes and other hurdles are to blame.
A customer waits to order food at a Miami McDonald’s on July 26, 2022. The CEO of McDonald’s expects the U.S. to experience a mild recession and says customers have grown more reluctant to splurge on or supersize their orders. Joe Raedle/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images
China is a Paralympics star, however its folks with disabilities face excessive hurdles
Folks attend the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Video games 100 Day countdown occasion on the Nationwide Aquatic Middle in Beijing, China, on Nov. 24, 2021. Wang Zhao/AFP by way of Getty Photos conceal caption toggle caption Wang Zhao/AFP by way of Getty Photos Folks attend the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter
Sydney McLaughlin Gained the 400-Meter Hurdles, Defeating Muhammad
TOKYO — Sydney McLaughlin lately stated that “iron sharpens iron” in relation to her relationship with Dalilah Muhammad. They’re the preeminent practitioners of their craft, the 2 quickest girls ever to run the 400-meter hurdles. Few occasions had been extra extremely anticipated on the Tokyo Video games than the renewal
Jasmine Camacho-Quinn Gained the 100-Meter Hurdles
TOKYO — Jasmine Camacho-Quinn of Puerto Rico gained the ladies’s 100-meter hurdles on Monday morning, beating Kendra Harrison of america, the world-record holder. Camacho-Quinn, a College of Kentucky graduate, was the favourite coming in on the energy of an ideal season and an Olympic document of 12.26 seconds within the