Cases of influenza in the United States are rising, driven by a new strain that public health officials worry current vaccines may not protect against as effectively. Health officials and researchers say that although the flu season has not reached its peak, the spike in cases is not historically unusual - and they stress vaccines probably still offer protection against the worst effects of the strain.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The W

IRAN AFFAIRS: Since protests began on December 28, more thousands of Iranians have been arrested for “crimes against the state,” and many face long-term imprisonment or worse, execution. Throughout the month-long war between Israel, the US, and Iran, much attention has been focused on military operations, personnel targeted, and the strain on the world’s economy as the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane has been affected.

Still, it makes for good footage. Buying a broken car, fixing it up, and tooling around Japan is classic Mighty Car Mods.

There are fears South Sudan may be plunged back into a civil war less than a decade after it ended.

Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post. Almost everything you eat passes through your gut microbiome, the community of trillions of bacteria, viruses and other microbes that live in your intestines. These microbes play a critical role in your health. One reason is that they produce short-chain fatty acids. These special compounds protect your colon and boost your gut health. They help lower inflammation, regulate your immune

Australia has seen a spike in misinformation related to fabricated traffic rules -- the latest includes a purported new national law that requires drivers to keep their headlights on at all times. A review of each state's and territory's latest traffic regulations reveals there have been no changes to when motorists should turn on their headlights -- at night and in bad weather.

Charlie Brown won't let commercialism ruin his Christmas — and neither should you!

In political and proficient settings, handshakes are more than simple good tidings; they are amazing assets for conveying regard and laying out

Military experts and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have characterized the Sept. 2 attack as a possible "war crime."

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Just a few years ago, agricultural drones were expensive, small and difficult to use, limiting their appeal to farmers. No longer.

Food matching is something other than consolidating fixings on a plate; it is a work of art that hoists culinary encounters

"Disclosure Day" is about the arrival of aliens on Earth.

The surging number of measles cases around the world is a stark warning sign that outbreaks of other vaccine-preventable diseases could be next, the World Health Organization warned Friday.“It’s crucial to understand why measles matters,” said Dr.

Dominic McLaughlin inherits the role of Harry Potter from Daniel Radcliffe in the new HBO series.

Al-Majd’s operation to evacuate Palestinians from Gaza has sparked controversy, with claims of human trafficking and ties to a questionable Estonian-Israeli businessman. Al-Majd, the organization behind the mysterious evacuation of 153 Palestinians from Gaza to South Africa, is seemingly led by an Estonian-Israeli man based in London, raising questions over whether it may be an Israeli shell company.

By Will Dunham WASHINGTON, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Astronomers have observed a white dwarf - a highly compact Earth-sized stellar ember - that is creating a colorful shockwave as it moves through space,

I decided to embark on a perilous mission: watching every new made-for-TV movie — all 24 of them — in the Hallmark Channel's annual "Countdown to Christmas" lineup. Sure, millions of people do this annually, but I am not the Hallmark Channel’s key demographic. For me, a 40-year-old heterosexual male, this experiment would be my most daring act of Gonzo journalism.

An effective new employee screening can be the way to finding a truly amazing job. On this page are ten hints to

Food is a crucial part of any movement experience, and a few nations are famous for their outstanding culinary customs. This casting a ballot article features six nations with the best food, each