Monkeypox.Photo: Getty The United States has reported its first case of the monkeypox this year after a Massachusetts resident was diagnosed following a trip to Canada, theU.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) confirmed Wednesday. The rare virus, named because it was originally found in colonies of monkeys used for research, first causes fever, headache, muscle aches, chills and swollen lymph nodes, and after one to three days patients develop a rash that spreads over the body....

Individuals who test positive for COVID-19 need only isolate for five days if asymptomatic, the Centers for Disease Control and Preventionannounced on Monday. The change in isolation period comes after evidence suggests that virus transmission occurs primarily in the one to two days before the onset of symptoms, as well as the two to three days after symptoms begin. The CDC also shortened its recommended quarantine period for anyone who is exposed to COVID-19....

Brooklynn Riley.Photo:Stick 2 Kindness Stick 2 Kindness In honor of International Day of the Girl, PEOPLE is highlighting thepowerful work that eight young women are doing in their communities— which includes everything from spreading simple acts of kindness and raising drug awareness to reducing food waste and building prosthetic limbs.For instance, Brooklynn Riley, 16, uses sticky notes to post words of encouragement wherever she goes. Her favorite message to spread among strangers is also fitting for this group of inspirational young women: “I’m proud of you....

01of 29CARDI BDia Dipasupil/Getty; cardi b/ twitterAfter weighing in on thecelebrity shower debate, the “WAP” rapperasked her fansif they’d like to “shower at my place” after sharing a peek at her massive selection of bath products. From the piles of Dove bar soap and rows of body wash to the expansive lotion and scrub selections, we’re pretty sure Cardi’s at-home drugstore will have everyone answering her question with a resounding “yes....

Photo: Zooey Zephyr/Instagram Montana HouseRep. Zooey Zephyrwill soon be walking down the aisle!The representative, 34, who was barred from the house floor last week, shared some positive news on Twitter on Saturday revealing that she proposed to her girlfriend Erin Reed.“Tonight I asked Erin to marry me,” Zephyr wrote on Twitter.“A year ago, I told Erin that I was looking for a love that felt like home,” she continued. “I have found that and so much more....

WhenBindi Irwin’s boyfriend Chandler Powell first laid eyes on her, he knew she was the one. A Florida native, Powell, 22, was a professional wakeboarder when he first met Bindi in 2013 during a trip to the zoo. “It just so happened that Bindi was giving tours that day,” he recalls. “I’m like, ‘Wow she is amazing.’” The pair “hit it off right away,” he says, adding “We haven’t looked back since....

Photo: Victor Protasio Chanie Apfelbaumencourages thinking outside the bun. The founder of food blogBusy in Broooklynputs her spin on arayes, a popular Middle Eastern street food. The recipe, which can be made in the oven or on a grill pan, results in a dinner similar to “a juicy burger but with the crunchiest crust.” Before sharing the recipe in her latest cookbook,Totally Kosher,Apfelbaum shared her arayes onInstagramwhere they received tons of praise....

Photo: Malik Brunson/FacebookThe CEO of a competitive gaming organization was watching the live-stream of a video game tournament when he heard the screaming and chaos ofSunday afternoon’s mass shooting in Floridaunfold in real time.Jason Lake, CEO and founder of compLexity Gaming, was in Dallas, Texas, nearly 1,000 miles away from the GLHF Game Bar in Jacksonville when gunfire erupted during a tournament for the football video game Madden NFL 19.“My first reaction was, ‘That’s gunfire....

01of 106DO YOU BELIEVE?Larry Marano/REX/ShutterstockCher wows the audience at herHere We Go Againconcert in Sunrise, Florida, on Saturday. 01of 106 DO YOU BELIEVE? Larry Marano/REX/Shutterstock Cher wows the audience at herHere We Go Againconcert in Sunrise, Florida, on Saturday. 02of 106PART OF THE TEAMMarcus Ingram/Getty ImagesWhile promoting her new movieWhat Men Want, Taraji P. Henson hangs out with members of the Atlanta Hawks — including John Collins, coach Lloyd Pierce, Vince Carter and Trae Young — at the Hawks' game against the Boston Celtics in Atlanta on Saturday....

If you’ve ever wanted to crash at Chip and Jo’s on atrip to Waco, Texas, well, you’re probably out of luck. But on Thursday morning, the formerFixer Upperstars revealed that you’ll soon be able to do the next best thing: stay at their hotel! Joanna Gaines, 41, shared thatshe and her husband, Chip, 44, are ready to share their latest project with the world.The creative couple,who already have their hands full with their retail and dining destinationMagnolia Market at the Silos, announced they will be opening a boutique hotel in thecity’s downtown, just a few blocks away....

Chiwetel Ejioforis reflecting on the loss of his father.In an interview withBritish GQpublished Monday, the 44-year-old12 Years a Slavestar opened up about how the death of his father, Arinze, at a young age still impacts him today.According to the profile, Ejiofor was only 11 years old when his father died in a car crash that occurred while the two were in Nigeria for a family wedding. While driving on the expressway their car collided with a truck....

Photo: David Livingston/Getty Chloë Grace Moretzis opening up about struggling with anxiety as she grew up under the spotlight. TheSuspiriaactress, 21, spoke about dealing with her public persona and who she was in private during an interview withThe Hollywood Reporterlast week. “There have been so many things that I have overcome thus far in my life and in my career, butI would say it’s being able to find my own identity within the portrayal of Chloë Grace Moretz,” the actress said....

Chloë Grace Moretz’s hair is a chic illusion! The 25-year-old actress stylishly arrived in Louis Vuitton at theMetropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute GalaMonday, ascending the museum’s iconic stairs in an embroidered platinum overcoat with an undone white tie, white pants and silver heels. However, a closer look revealed that Moretz’s long locks were in fact twisted, braided and tied into a tight ponytail at the nape of her neck, creating the appearance of a shorter crop when seen from the front....