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Healthcare workers participate in a simulation exercise in Uganda, practicing how to conduct a safe and dignified burial for a deceased Ebola patient.

How aid cuts are hampering the front-line response to the Ebola crisis

Aid workers in Uganda are watching an Ebola crisis unfold in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo. They're doing what they can to prepare for an uptick in cases, but foreign aid cuts aren't helping.

A four-panel political cartoon titled “How to Avoid Repeating the Recent International Crisis.” Panel 1: Air Force One lands in a snowy area. A staffer says, “Look sir — a frozen wasteland.” Donald Trump replies, “Oooo! Mine! All mine!” The caption reads: “Step 1: Fly Trump to the U.P. and tell him it’s Greenland.” Panel 2: Two locals in plaid offer Trump a pasty, saying, “Yah, hey dare. You guys wanna pasty, eh?” A staffer says, “They are awarding you a peace prize, sir.” The caption reads: “Step 2: Have him meet the ‘natives.’” Panel 3: A car drives by a mine. The staffer says, “See? We’re already exploiting the land.” Trump replies, “And the workers — can we exploit them, too?” The staffer says, “As you wish, sir.” Caption: “Step 3: Drive him by an iron ore mine.” Panel 4: The same plane scene repeats from panel 1. The staffer says, “Look sir — a frozen wasteland.” Trump says, “Oooo! Mine! All mine!” Caption: “Step 4: Repeat, but this time call it Iceland. (He doesn’t seem to be clear on the difference.)”

Auchter's Art: International Crisis

Michigan's Upper Peninsula has a lot similarities to Greenland: It's way up north, not easily accessible, and often described as "arctic."

For decades, Flint, the birthplace of General Motors, was known as the "Vehicle City". But now, Flint is known as the city where "you can't drink the water"

Flint is still dealing with its image a decade after the start of the city's water crisis

The water crisis has come to define Flint's image nationally and the self-image of many Flint residents

The EPA is flagging microplastics and pharmaceuticals as potentially concerning contaminants in drinking water, along with other chemicals and microbes.

EPA flags microplastics, pharmaceuticals as contaminants in drinking water

There is public concern about health risks from the chemicals, especially from the Make America Healthy Again movement. The agency's move doesn't in itself guarantee regulation.

It's been 10 years since the start of a devastating water crisis in Flint, Mich.

This month marks the 10th anniversary of the event that led to the Flint water crisis. The question remains 10 years later: "Is Flint's water safe to drink?"

A group of workers wearing blue gloves and safety vests fill large, clear plastic bags with water from a long silver pipe attached to the side of a large metal tank or truck outdoors.

Auburn Hills officials distribute free water amidst "State of Emergency"

A massive 42-inch water transmission line rupture in River Woods Park has forced Auburn Hills to declare a State of Emergency, leaving Oakland County residents under strict water-use restrictions and a mandatory boil water advisory.

Demonstrators run across a street during an anti-government protest in La Paz, Bolivia, Monday, May 18, 2026.

Bolivia's capital under siege as protests deepen crisis for President Paz

Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz faces a deepening crisis as widespread protests and blockades leave the political capital under siege less than six months after he took office.

Bill Parilo (left) paying Mark Conley (right) in cash for fuel.

High fuel prices at the marina won’t keep boaters off the water this summer

The cost of fueling up a boat is higher than usual, but Michigan boaters are determined to enjoy their summers no matter the cost.

$10 million special ed fund for Flint kids ends federal lawsuit against state over water crisis

The state of Michigan will pay $9.7 million into a special education fund to help children in Flint Community Schools and other schools in Genesee County.

Court revives lawsuit over lead water crisis in Benton Harbor

A lawsuit against Benton Harbor city officials over the lead-contaminated water crisis is moving forward after a federal appeals court reinstated key claims.

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