Allergy season often peaks in May in many U.S. regions, and allergists say indoor steps can reduce exposure to pollen that causes sneezing, congestion and itchy eyes. The article highlights HEPA filtration, humidity control, limiting indoor pollen entry and checking pollen forecasts as measures discussed by specialists.
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the Iran war has increased the risk of higher inflation and weaker global growth, prompting the IMF to prepare cuts to its growth forecasts; Georgieva will address the situation at next week’s IMF–World Bank spring meetings.
Alex Karaban ended his UConn career after the Huskies' 69-63 loss to Michigan in the national final, finishing the game with 17 points and 11 rebounds. He leaves UConn with two championship rings and program records for games played, starts, three-pointers made and total minutes.
Use of finasteride has risen sharply in recent years as many younger men seek to slow or reverse hair loss, while debates continue about known side effects and longer-term risks.
Montana has postponed adding Medicaid reimbursement for doulas because of a projected federal Medicaid funding shortfall, and state officials say they will seek supplemental funding and must prepare spending-reduction plans. Officials and analysts say optional Medicaid services nationwide are at risk as states prepare for reduced federal Medicaid funding tied to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Prediction markets have grown rapidly and are prompting legal fights over whether states or the federal government should regulate them; courts have issued nine rulings favoring state authority and two against.
Early data show more consumers researching electric vehicles and hybrids as gas prices rise, while higher upfront vehicle costs and the end of federal EV tax credits are limiting how many buyers can act.
New Relic received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2026 Corporate Equality Index and is one of 534 U.S. businesses honored with the Equality 100 Award.
Qatar Red Crescent Society will distribute 8,875 food parcels across three Sudanese states, with allocations announced for North Kordofan, River Nile, and White Nile; QRCS also reports a separate fundraising effort for 8,442 additional parcels.
WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr Mohamed Janabi marked World Health Day 2026 by urging renewed investment in science and African-led innovation, citing progress such as Ebola vaccine deployment and genomic sequencing in South Africa. He reported that gaps remain in research funding, surveillance and equitable access to technologies.
