Health

Africa

All but one category of contact crimes record declines in KZN

KwaZulu-Natal recorded declines in nearly every category of contact crimes during the third quarter of South Africa's 2025/26 financial year, except for sexual offences which rose. Murder cases in the province fell 7.5 percent, a drop of about 5,000 incidents from the previous year.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Discovery

UB to host 850 high schoolers for Science Exploration Day on March 18

Nearly 850 high school students from Western New York head to the University at Buffalo's North Campus on March 18 for the 33rd annual Science Exploration Day. The event packs workshops, lab tours and demonstrations from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. across campus sites.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

US Politics

Milwaukee Woman’s Mental Health Crisis Highlights Systemic Failures in Crisis Response

A Milwaukee woman's mental health episode turned into a legal ordeal that exposed flaws in how police, hospitals, and the courts handle mental health crises, according to her account and medical records.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Europe

Far-right March in Lyon Sparks Anti-Racist Protests in Paris Over Police Violence

A far-right demonstration in Lyon, France, featuring Nazi salutes and racist chants, sparked a counter-protest in Paris as thousands gathered in solidarity with El Hacen Diarra, a migrant worker who died after a violent police arrest.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

US Politics

Man Shot at Mar-a-Lago Had No Interest in Politics or Guns, Family Says

The 21-year-old man shot dead at Mar-a-Lago was not interested in politics or guns, his cousin said, contradicting the high-profile nature of the incident.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

US Politics

Edinburgh Schools Phone Consultation Enters Final Week as Rollout Looms

Edinburgh's consultation on restricting mobile phone use in schools enters its final week, with officials urging widespread participation before potential policy implementation.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Corporate

American Airlines Inspects Boeing 737 MAX 8 After Bullet Damage in Colombia

American Airlines is conducting a full inspection of a Boeing 737 MAX 8 that was found with bullet holes after landing in Miami, following a suspected attack in Colombia.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

US Politics

ADC Faced Setbacks, Arrests, and Internal Strains as 2027 Race Intensifies

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) is facing mounting challenges as it prepares for the 2027 general elections, including electoral setbacks, legal troubles, and internal discord that could shape its future as an opposition force.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

US Politics

Cincy Precinct Project Aims to Push Local Democrats Leftward

A grassroots initiative called the Cincy Precinct Project has launched a campaign to reshape the Hamilton County Democratic Party, aiming to shift its priorities further to the left amid national political tensions.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Unternehmen

Trauerfeier für Conor Quinn, Vater von vier Kindern

Conor Quinn, ein 31-jähriger Vater von vier Kindern, der bei einem schweren Verkehrsunfall auf der Moy Road außerhalb von Armagh ums Leben kam, wird am Mittwoch beerdigt.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Corporativo

Se anuncian detalles del funeral del trágico padre de cuatro hijos de Moy Road

Se han confirmado los arreglos funerarios para Conor Quinn, un padre de cuatro hijos de 31 años que murió en un accidente de tráfico mortal en la carretera de Moy, fuera de Armagh.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Corporate

AbbVie Stock Is Quietly Exploding on New Drug Hype – Are You Late?

AbbVie Inc. shares have jumped 12% in the past month amid investor excitement over its obesity treatments, cancer therapies and immunology drugs. Wall Street analysts point to strong cash flow and new drug approvals as key drivers behind the rally.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Leaders

Jose Balcazar, Left-Wing Lawmaker, Steps in as Peru’s Interim Leader

Peru's Congress elected left-wing lawmaker Jose Balcazar as interim president on Wednesday after ousting Jose Jeri over a scandal involving secret meetings with a Chinese businessman. The 83-year-old will lead until the new president takes office on July 28 following general elections on April 12.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Policy & Law

Letters for Thursday, February 19, 2026

Readers in upstate New York called Thursday for nationwide strikes to halt federal immigration enforcement and urged state leaders to revive a defunct regulatory oversight office. The letters also criticized sensational claims about Saratoga Springs drinking water quality.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Corporate

Omnicom Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results

Omnicom Group reported fourth-quarter revenue of $5.5 billion for 2025, up 27.9% from a year earlier, but swung to a net loss of $941.1 million due to Interpublic Group acquisition costs and repositioning charges. Adjusted earnings per share hit $2.59, beating the prior year's $2.41.

WH News Feb 25, 2026