Prestigious Lasker Prize awarded to South African scientists Husband and wife researchers Salim Abdool Karim and Quarraisha Abdool Karim were named winners of the Lasker Award for public service in recognition for their groundbreaking research on HIV. Kate Bartlett
From Hurricane Milton to world hunger: How to make your donations count The world is facing a devastating array of disasters. If you want to donate to a charity to make a difference, how can you make sure your dollars will do the most good? Diane Cole
Hello Diwali Barbie! What is India saying about your skin tone and your vibe? The new doll is being scrutinized for the color of her skin, her facial features and her garb. Early reviews are Barbie-tastic. Kamala Thiagarajan
Only 2% of charitable giving goes to women. Can Melinda French Gates change that? The philanthropist is spending $1 billion — and leveraging her ever-growing celebrity — to call more attention to the systemic problems facing women and girls. Now she's focusing even more on women's health. Maria Aspan
The end of smallpox was ... the beginning for mpox Wiping out smallpox had an unintended consequence: the rise of mpox in the past few years. Here's the story — starting with patient zero for mpox back in 1970. Gabrielle Emanuel
The Democratic Republic of Congo has received MPOX vaccinations. Are they enough? MPOX vaccinations are finally arriving to the Democratic Republic of Congo, which is at the heart of the current epidemic. EMMET LIVINGSTONE
8 ways to make the future brighter: from battling misinformation to honoring grandmas The U.N. has adopted a lengthy "pact" of items for the world to address for a better tomorrow. We asked global thinkers if they'd like to add anything or give more emphasis to certain agenda items. Marc Silver
This new MacArthur “genius” says she defied caste prejudice thanks to Dad and Mom Shailaja Paik faced prejudice because of her family's Dalit caste and her gender. As a historian she's written ground-breaking books on India's Dalits and is now a MacArthur 'genius grant' awardee. Kamala Thiagarajan
'America's Nobel' goes to a power couple who made a startling discovery about HIV This year's Lasker Prize for public service goes to South African researchers Salim and Quarraisha Abdool-Karim. The married couple made a startling discovery about HIV — and did something about it. Kate Bartlett
2 detectives cracked the mysterious case of lead poisoning in New York and Bangladesh Half of children in low- and middle-income countries have concerning levels of lead in their blood. Now, UNICEF and USAID are taking on the issue with a $150 million global initiative. Gabrielle Emanuel