High school students gain career insight through summer medical shadowing

Interviews conducted on June 24 with local high school students and healthcare professionals revealed growing interest in medical shadowing and internship opportunities during summer break.

Teenagers are struggling to get enough sleep

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, approximately 77% of U.S. high school students reported not getting enough sleep on school nights, making insufficient sleep one of the main health concerns teenagers face today.

U.S. experiences a salmonella outbreak linked to shell eggs

As of July 23, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating a new salmonella outbreak, according to Food Safety News.

Dismissal of chief ICC prosecutor brings questions to internal credibility

On July 24, 2026, the International Criminal Court removed its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, for the first time in its 24-year history due to findings of serious misconduct, marking an unprecedented moment for the institution.

Global hunger declines, but world food divide deepens

On July 21st, the United Nations released its annual State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World to assess the latest global trends in world hunger, food security, and nutrition.

Development of cancer-fighting antibodies allows tumors growth to be slowed rapidly

On June 17, 2026, a groundbreaking study was published in the journal Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy that revealed the development of an antibody capable of slowing the growth of prostate cancer, one of the most prevalent cancers worldwide.

AI is becoming an essential part of everyday life

According to the 2025 AI Index Report from Stanford University, the use of artificial intelligence has expanded dramatically, with approximately 78% of organizations reporting using AI in 2024 compared to the 55% in 2023.

Abbotsford expands outdoor recreation with two new parks

Two new parks opening within days of each other offer Abbotsford residents two different ways to enjoy the outdoors.

Deaths confirmed from Legionnaires’ disease in New York City

As of July 24, 2026, five deaths, seven hospitalized, and 63 discharged, a total of 88 cases, have been reported during New York City’s recent Upper East Side Legionnaires’ disease outbreak, according to the NYC Health Department.

Marvel finally revealed the first trailer of Avengers:Doomsday

Avengers: Doomsday, set to be released in December 2026, revealed the main teaser on July 20th with the new poster.