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1 of 3 | An effort is underway in southern China’s Guangdong Province to eradicate the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus. File Photo UPI/Stephen Shaver | License Photo Aug. 5 (UPI) — U.S. health officials are warning travelers headed to southern China of an outbreak of chikungunya, a disease spread by mosquitos that has spurred a forceful

1 of 7 | President Donald Trump speaks before signing an executive order establishing a White House task force for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic and Paralympic Games Washington, DC on Tuesday. The task force will focus on security, transportation issues, visa processing and credentialing for foreign attendees. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo

President Donald Trump says conditions in Washington, D.C., must be made okay by lowering crime rates and charging teens as adults to prevent the federal government from taking control of the capital. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo Aug. 5 (UPI) — Washington, D.C., would become a federal district and prosecute teens as adults

1 of 10 | A man holds a handmade sign reading “STOP BB’S WAR!” at a protest for the release of hostages held in Gaza and against the expansion of the Israel-Hamas war outside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office during a security cabinet meeting in Jerusalem on Tuesday. Photo by Debbie Hill/UPI | License

1 of 3 | President Donald Trump gestures to the media from the roof of the West Wing at the White House on Tuesday morning. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI | License Photo Aug. 5 (UPI) — President Donald Trump hinted at more changes to the White House grounds while walking along its rooftop with aides

BalkansCat/Getty Images BalkansCat/Getty Images Published on Aug. 05, 2025 Truthfully, I never saw this coming. There are approximately one million things to love about Dunkin’. Perhaps you’re a Munchkins aficionado and love grabbing the seasonal Munchkins buckets. (By the way, I’m happy to confirm that the chain is bringing back the Halloween version.) Or maybe

If you love a sweet and savory combination in the morning, this homemade toaster pastry is just what you need. The puff pastry is filled with bacon jam and scrambled eggs, upgrading the nostalgic classic to a hearty meal. —Tyler Smith, Virginia Beach, Virginia Tyler Smith’s Bacon and Egg Puff Pastry Prep Time 1 hour

These apple bourbon barbecue sliders are everything you want in a comfort food recipe as you transition into fall. Each bite packs a smoky, sweet, tangy punch and is dripping with melty cheese. This set-it-and-forget-it meal starts with a chuck roast slow-cooked to tender perfection in a bold barbecue sauce. After six hours of slow