A triumph in indoor soccer has turned Alireza Ahmadi, 17, and other players from the Hazara minority, long marginalized in Afghanistan, into national heroes.
Data: CDC ; Note: Late care is defined as beginning in the third trimester; Map: Axios Visuals Fewer pregnant Americans are getting prenatal care in the first weeks of pregnancy — or at all — reversing years of progress, new CDC data show. Why it matters: Skipping first-trimester care raises the risk of preventable complications for moms and babies. By the numbers: First-trimester prenatal care rose from 77.1% of U.S. births in 2016 to 78.3% in 2021 — but slid to 75.5% in 2024, per a CDC analysis of birth certificates. - Late or no care increased in at least 36 states and D.C. in that same period — rising nationally from 6.3% to 7.3%. - The shift spanned every age group and nearly all racial and ethnic groups. What we're…
Data: CDC ; Note: Late care is defined as beginning in the third trimester; Map: Axios Visuals Fewer pregnant Americans are getting prenatal care in the first weeks of pregnancy — or at all — reversing years of progress, new CDC data show. Why it matters: Skipping first-trimester care raises the risk of preventable complications for moms and babies. By the numbers: First-trimester prenatal care rose from 77.1% of U.S. births in 2016 to 78.3% in 2021 — but slid to 75.5% in 2024, per a CDC analysis of birth certificates. - Late or no care increased in at least 36 states and D.C. in that same period — rising nationally from 6.3% to 7.3%. - The shift spanned every age group and nearly all racial and ethnic groups. What we're…Open
Today's metrics don't give the U.S. military an accurate sense of its own readiness, as the Pentagon battles outdated procurement procedures and other countries quickly up-gun their troops, according to a General Catalyst Institute report first shared with Axios. Why it matters: Misunderstandings about what works where and who is available when can be deadly. The report warns, for example, that flying a jet off Virginia is different than over a far-flung battlefield. - "We need, in order to be survivable and lethal in that space, true, honest feedback of how our units are going to amass capability and execute the orders" of the president and defense secretary, GCI's Jonathan Clifford told Axios. - "You can think about readiness as…
Today's metrics don't give the U.S. military an accurate sense of its own readiness, as the Pentagon battles outdated procurement procedures and other countries quickly up-gun their troops, according to a General Catalyst Institute report first shared with Axios. Why it matters: Misunderstandings about what works where and who is available when can be deadly. The report warns, for example, that flying a jet off Virginia is different than over a far-flung battlefield. - "We need, in order to be survivable and lethal in that space, true, honest feedback of how our units are going to amass capability and execute the orders" of the president and defense secretary, GCI's Jonathan Clifford told Axios. - "You can think about readiness as…Open
Residents are now bracing for a fast-moving clipper set to bring more snow and ice from Minnesota to New York.
ABC News' Danny New explains how one man's interaction with a 92-year-old Navy veteran changed his life, and planted the seeds for a lifelong friendship.
"The Short family is devastated by this loss, and asks for privacy at this time," a statement from the family said.
"The Short family is devastated by this loss, and asks for privacy at this time," a statement from the family said.Open
The Trump administration's effort to freeze federal funding for UCLA last year fell short.
The Trump administration's effort to freeze federal funding for UCLA last year fell short.Open
Robert Edwards was arrested earlier this month following a four-and-a-half-year investigation. He pleaded not guilty to a charge of receiving child pornography.
Robert Edwards was arrested earlier this month following a four-and-a-half-year investigation. He pleaded not guilty to a charge of receiving child pornography.Open
Kristin Crowley's lawsuit against the city alleges that her ouster was part of an orchestrated effort to smear her conduct and decision-making.
Kristin Crowley's lawsuit against the city alleges that her ouster was part of an orchestrated effort to smear her conduct and decision-making.Open
Video shows the suspect climbing out of the bin and taking off running as an officer chases. During the pursuit, the man's shoes appear to fly off.
Video shows the suspect climbing out of the bin and taking off running as an officer chases. During the pursuit, the man's shoes appear to fly off.Open