A Taliban government minister says Afghan women are forbidden from praying loudly or reciting the Quran in front of other women.

President Petr Pavel has sworn in two new ministers as part of a reshuffle of the government following the decision of junior coalition partner, the Pirates, to leave the Cabinet.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Friday morning said 11 people died, including a first responder, as Hurricane Helene hit the state late Thursday night.

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A nonprofit's experiment building a Roblox game to develop charitable habits among children went so well that this year's campaign is expanding.

A top UN official is warning that the Taliban’s new vice and virtue laws provide a distressing vision for Afghanistan’s future.

The Taliban say it's mandatory for Afghan women to conceal their voices and bare faces in public.

As the film is based on the best-selling novel by Colleen Hoover that’s sold over 4 million copies and has been translated into more than 20 languages, I get the distinct sense it's going to be popular.

High blood pressure can increase your risk of heart attack, stroke, chronic kidney disease, and other serious health conditions. The CDC says high blood pressure contributed to more than 691 thousand deaths in the US in 2021. So how can you lower your blood pressure without medication?

China says it will be “‘hard to meet” calls for discussions on the Russia-Ukraine war because of problems with arrangements.

Red Nose Day has raised $370 million since 2015 to fund anti-poverty efforts.

A big announcement from the largest retailer in the US -- all 51 Walmart Health centers are closing. The centers offered virtual health care services, primary and urgent care, labs, X-rays, behavioral health, and dental work in some locations. There are six Walmart Health Centers in our area.

If you purchased some weighted groceries or bagged fruit at Walmart in recent years, you may be eligible for a cash payment from a class action settlement with the retailer.

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the US. A local woman spoke to News4JAX about her brother who died from colorectal cancer.

There's a new Center for Disease Control warning about the spread of measles. There are currently 60 cases across the US and that includes Florida.

The USS Delbert D. Black returned to Naval Station Mayport Sunday after being deployed for almost three months in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Prince William has returned to royal duties for the first time since his father King Charles III announced his cancer diagnosis and his wife, Kate, was hospitalized for abdominal surgery.

It’s all been very messy.

Hong Kong soccer fans and government have expressed their disappointment as Lionel Messi stayed on the bench for the full 90 minutes while Inter Miami defeated a Hong Kong XI 4-1 in the latest stop on the MLS team’s preseason Asian tour.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US. More than a quarter of Americans over the age of 40 are taking a statin to lower their cholesterol and to lower their risk of heart attack and stroke. In fact, statins are one of the most prescribed drugs in the country. But what happens if you are statin-intolerant? It turns out, there’s other help for your heart.

In the US, over 50 million people experienced chronic pain in 2021. Worldwide, over 55 million people are living with dementia, with 10 million new cases every year. Scientists at UT Health San Antonio are looking into chronic pain, inflammation and dementia.

Argentina's statistics agency says the country has registered a monthly inflation rate of 25.5% in December and closed 2023 with an annual inflation of 211.4%.

A 76-year-old woman from The Villages died after colliding with a pickup truck Saturday morning in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The average person in the US spends eight hours and five minutes using digital media and most of that is probably connected to Wi-fi. But in this increasingly connected world, what do you do if your Wi-Fi can’t keep up? There are some things that you can do to prevent your internet speed from slowing down any further.

IRS impersonation scams have become a rampant threat, targeting more than 2.4 million individuals in the US and resulting in losses exceeding $72.8 million.

Climate change is costing all of us more money as more extreme weather events hit the country, according to the National Climate assessment.

A Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian port of Odesa has hit a Liberian-flagged freighter, killing a port worker and wounding another, as well as three citizens of the Philippines, crew members on the ship.

Mikaela Shiffrin has been named “skier of the year” by the federation of ski journalists.

More than one in six Americans are in therapy, and with rates of depression and anxiety increasing in the US, the demand for therapists is skyrocketing. If you are thinking of getting a therapist, here are some tips that can help find you the right therapist to match your needs.

If you are thinking of getting a therapist, here are some tips that can help find you the right therapist to match your needs.

France’s parliament has approved a boost to military spending spurred on by Russia's war in Ukraine.

Five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams will begin her 24th appearance in the tournament against 2019 semifinalist Elina Svitolina.

Venus Williams is set to make her 24th appearance in the singles draw at Wimbledon after the 43-year-old American was given a wild-card entry.

Showers and storms developing with afternoon heat

A series of new studies reveals you may be able to reduce your dementia risk with the foods you choose to eat.

A British performance of “The Bodyguard” musical screeched to a halt when unruly audience members couldn’t refrain from singing along to the finale.

Can playing more Roblox make your kids more philanthropic.

Fifteen million people have some type of surgery every year in the US. For those

New research from the University of South Australia gives strong evidence that vitamin D deficiency is associated with premature death, prompting calls for people to follow healthy vitamin d level guidelines.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US, killing one person every 34 seconds. However, there are simple lifestyle changes that can help you build a strong heart.

When a migraine happens, it can sideline you from work, family affairs and daily life. There are some early warning signs you should know and new medications on the horizon.

The first fallacy: Lifting heavy weights will cause women to bulk up.

Cultivate is Jacksonville’s neighborhood urban supply store with a commitment to eco-friendly, US made, healthy-lifestyle products. Enjoy a hand-curated selection of ethically-made goods!

A 53-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck by a car Friday night in Clay County, The Florida Highway Patrol said.

Reps with the New Georgia Project Action Fund said they have canvassed neighborhoods all year throughout the state ahead of the midterms.

In the past, scientists thought that you could make up for lost sleep. But new research is showing you may not be able to pay off your sleep debt.

An Orange Park man is dead after hitting a pole while traveling on US 17 Saturday afternoon, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

Every 34 seconds, someone dies from heart disease in the US, that’s about 700,000 deaths a year.

Memory loss and headaches still plague Army veteran Michael Gatter 18 years after three traumatic brain injuries during deployment in Iraq.

Feeling weak? Trouble sleeping? Blurry vision? All these symptoms could be a sign you’re not getting enough of vitamin C.

One person is dead after a crash early Tuesday morning in Clay County.

Anti-depressants are linked to a higher risk of miscarriages, birth defects, preterm delivery, and autism.

The Republican attorney general of Arizona says his investigators found just one dead voter after thoroughly reviewing findings from a partisan review of Arizona's 2020 election.

With St. Andrews fresh on people’s minds after seeing the images this weekend, one might wonder the following: How hard is it to play a round at the Old Course, the home of golf?

The next Bill Gates or Oprah could be right here in Jacksonville, and Young Biz Kid Day might be their launching pad. Jacksonville is one of several cities across the US that participate in the event that showcases local child entrepreneurs and their businesses.

None of the golfers who have opted to join the Saudi-funded breakaway series know if they will be allowed to keep playing at the sport’s four biggest events.

Will Zalatoris has a chance to join some illustrious company at British Open.

One study showed that a 50-year-old worker was up to three times less likely to get an interview than a 28-year-old applicant.

Nearly half of adults in the US consume artificial sweeteners. While many believe these sugar alternatives are better for your health, new research suggests that’s not the case.

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New York health officials are investigating a potential case of monkeypox after a patient tested positive for the family of viruses associated with the rare illness.

AAA on Thursday calculated the average cost of a gallon of regular gas in Florida and the U.S. had risen to $4.398 and $4.418 respectively, marking a new record high in both metrics.

The Florida Highway Patrol is monitoring a wildfire near Interstate 95 and US 17, in Nassau County.

A 31-year-old Lake City man is dead following a bicycle crash in Columbia County.

A white suburban Minneapolis police officer has been found guilty of first-degree and second-degree manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright, a Black man.

A Jacksonville woman in Tennessee for work caught the rear end of a massive storms system that has left dozens of people dead.

Portugal’s interior minister has resigned after a series of gaffes and missteps that could have made him a political liability for his center-left Socialist Party ahead of elections for a new government on Jan. 30.

State environmental regulators are proposing a $3 million fine for the Hyundai Glovis Co. logistics and shipping firm, the company behind the Golden Ray cargo ship that overturned in the St. Simons Sound two years ago.

Disney said children 5-11 years old can submit a COVID-19 test instead of being vaccinated for any cruises setting sail before Jan. 13, 2022.

One person died after a single-car crash in Clay County on Sunday morning.

Investigators with the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office say they’ve made an arrest after shots were fired early Friday morning at a gas station on US-17.

High pressure will shift to the southeast as a cold front slides into southeast Georgia.  The change brings a flow from the southwest.  Showers, storms are expected to be most active inland before noon then toward the US 301, I-95 and the beaches this afternoon and evening.

Coco Gauff has won in her return to Centre Court at Wimbledon.

German lawmakers have approved a proposal by Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government to mandate uniform restrictions in areas where the coronavirus is spreading too quickly.

The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has identified the 44-year-old motorcyclist killed in a crash Thursday morning in San Mateo as Corrections Capt. Mark Elam.

Sedan among vehicles in crash Friday morning on I-95 near Airport Road. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – All northbound lanes on I-95 at Max Leggett Parkway are open again after a crash Friday morning with multiple injuries. The heavily traveled interstate was shut down for about three hours after a crash. At least two people were in critical condition at last check and Jacksonville Fire Rescue confirmed multiple vehicles were involved. A crash report is expected later today or tomorrow.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A low-pressure will track across the Southeast, driving a potent squall line across the area through the afternoon and early evening hours, exiting over the Atlantic around sunset. WARM AND WINDY WITH SEVERE STORMS POTENTIAL THURSDAY AFTERNOON/EVENING. Weather Authority Alert: Noon-7 p.m. A low-pressure will track across the SE US, driving a potent squall line across the area through the afternoon, early evening hours, exiting the Atlantic around sunset. The squall line and storm arrival around noon along I-75, 2p along I-95, with SW wind increasing to 20 to 30 mph with peak gusts of 40 to 45 mph. Scattered storms with isolated tornadoes possible across SE GA. Clearing and cooler overnight.

More mounting brackets and struts need to be installed for new and improved solar panels due to arrive in June. (NASA via AP)CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – Spacewalking astronauts completed the first round of prep work Friday for new solar panels, part of a major power upgrade at the International Space Station. NASA’s Kate Rubins and Japan’s Soichi Noguchi installed mounting brackets and struts for the improved solar wings due to arrive in June. The eight solar panels have degraded over time; the oldest were launched 20 years ago. Noguchi, Glover and two other NASA astronauts will fly SpaceX back in late April or May.

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Ford says it will spend $1 billion to modernize its Cologne, Germany, manufacturing center, converting it into a European electric vehicle factory. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)DETROIT – Ford is vowing to convert its entire passenger vehicle lineup in Europe to electric power by 2030 in just the latest sign of the seismic technological changes sweeping the auto industry. Ford expects two-thirds of its European commercial vehicle sales will be electric or plug-in hybrids by 2030. “We are going all in on electric vehicles,” Rowley said. The investment is part of Ford's goal of spending at least $15 billion on electric vehicles from now through 2025.

Britain has sparked a post-Brexit spat with the European Union on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021 by declining to grant the blocs first-ever ambassador to the country full diplomatic status. David Ake, file)LONDON – Britain has sparked a post-Brexit spat with the European Union by declining to grant the bloc’s first-ever ambassador to the country full diplomatic status. The EU says he should be given the same status as a national ambassador, like the rest of the bloc's 143 envoys around the world. Stano noted that Britain "was cognizant and supportive of this status while it was a member of the European Union. “Nothing has changed since the U.K.’s exit from the European Union to justify any change in stance on the U.K.’s part,” he said.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man has died after he was hit by a vehicle on US-17 at Castleberry Road late Monday night, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary information shows the man was walking along the highway when he was struck by the vehicle. Police said it wasn’t clear if the man was walking in the road or on a sidewalk when he was hit. JSO said the man was an adult. Anyone with information that could help investigators is asked to contact JSO by phone at (904) 630-0500, or by email at jsocrimetips@jaxsheriff.org.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville firefighters battled a fuel tanker fire on I-10 westbound early Christmas Eve morning. The tanker was carrying 6,000 gallons of gasoline and 2,500 gallons of diesel when flames sparked. All westbound lanes of I-10 at Hammond Boulevard were closed while crews transfered the fuel. Otherwise, traffic is being redirected onto the 295 exit. If you follow the latter route, you’ll need to use 295 northbound to exit to Commonwealth Avenue, go left on Commonwealth, and then use Picketville Road south to get to US 90.

There are now more than 50.3 million COVID-19 cases worldwide and the US has the most cases on record with nearly 10 million. State data shows there are no available hospital beds in Columbia County. There are no available beds in Columbia County. Doctors say if COVID-19 or flu cases continue to climb, the number of available beds will drop. In the last 24 hours, in the 11 county region News4Jax monitors cases, 466 new cases of coronavirus were reported.

“They must have been terrifying.”In court, Depp accused Heard of making up her allegations, while acknowledging wide-ranging drug problems. The judge found that 12 of the 14 instances of domestic violence had occurred and said that was sufficient to rule against Depp. Depp and Heard met on the set of 2011 comedy “The Rum Diary” and married in Los Angeles in 2015. “What woman has ever benefited from being a victim of domestic violence?” she asked in court. “Johnny Depp is only going to be able to rehabilitate himself if he accepts this judgment," he added.

Britains judicial office said Tuesday Oct. 27, 2020, that judge Andrew Nicol will deliver his verdict in writing on Nov. 2, ruling on whether Johnny Depp was libelled by a tabloid newspaper that branded him a wife-beater. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos, FILE)LONDON – A British judge will rule next week on whether Johnny Depp was libelled by a tabloid newspaper that branded him a wife-beater — an accusation his lawyer called a “reputation-destroying, career-ending” false allegation. Over several days in the witness box, Depp, 57, branded he allegations a “hoax” and claimed Heard was the aggressor during their volatile relationship. “He has never hit a woman in his entire life — period, full stop, nada,” Depp’s lawyer David Sherborne said in closing arguments. Depp is also suing Heard for $50 million in Virginia over a Washington Post story about domestic violence.

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – A Keystone Heights driver died in an early morning wreck on U.S. 301 south of County Road 218 when his pickup truck crossed into oncoming traffic and struck another pickup head-on, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Crash investigators said the 29-year-old man was driving north at 5:45 a.m. between Lawtey and Baldwin when he lost control, cross the median and struck the southbound vehicle. #BREAKING: @FHPJacksonville is reporting at least one fatality in a multiple vehicle crash on US 301 south of CR 218. The southbound lanes remained closed past noon. Crash investigators have not yet determined what caused the crash, but roads in the area were slick from rain overnight.

Low to mid 90s west of US-17, the low to mid 90s along the I-95 corridor and around 90 at the beaches. Humidity combined with the hot temperatures will allow heat index values to rise into the 105 to 109 degree.Today: Hot and humid with an onshore flow. Afternoon highs in the low to mid 90s inland with low 90s along our sandy shores. Afternoon highs in the low to mid 90s inland, low 90s along our beaches. Looking ahead: Hot and humid conditions continue with afternoon, early evening showers and storms Thursday through the weekend.

TikTok threatens legal action following the President's executive order that could ban the popular app in the USPublished: August 7, 2020, 11:28 pmThe president also signed an executive order banning the WeChat app, one of China's most popular apps.

US actress Amber Heard arrives at the High Court in London in London, Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Actor Heard's ex-husband Johnny Depp is suing News Group Newspapers, publisher of The Sun, and the paper's executive editor, Dan Wootton, over an April 2018 article that called him a "wife-beater." Depp strongly denies all allegations. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

US Actress Amber Heard arrives at the High Court in London, Tuesday, July 21, 2020. In the first hour of her second day of evidence, Depp's lawyer, Eleanor Laws, sought to show that Heard fabricated injuries, allegations that Heard denied. Depp, 57, is suing The Suns publisher, News Group Newspapers, and the papers executive editor, Dan Wootton, over the article. The Hollywood star strongly denies abusing Heard and was at the court to hear his ex-wife. In the first nine days of testimony at the High Court, judge Andrew Nicol heard from Depp and from several current or former employees who have backed his version of events.

High pressure lingers through the weekend with models indicating increasing showers, thunderstorms next week. Today: Partly cloudy and seasonal with isolated inland showers with storms, 20-30 percent. Afternoon highs in the low to mid 90s inland with upper 80s to low 90s along our sandy shores. Afternoon highs in the lower 90s inland, upper 80s to low 90s along our sandy shores. Afternoon highs in the lower 90s inland, upper 80s to low 90s along our sandy shores.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The NHC began issuing advisories on Tropical Storm Fay at 5p.m. If Fay does develop, again, the National Hurricane Center has it listed as a 80% likelihood of developing into at least a tropical depression, it would become the earliest sixth name tropical storm to develop. And each one of these tropical storms developed from a large gyre of deep tropical moisture. Another gyre of deep tropical moisture developed in June (developed Cristobal and Dolly) and the current gyre of deep tropical moisture has developed Edouard and maybe Fay. The track for Tropical Storm Fay will hug the Atlantic East coast, bringing heavy rains along the immediate beaches of North Caroline, the Del-Mar-Va, the Coastal New Jersey, New York City into New England.

WASHINGTON US home construction rebounds 4.3% in May after steep declines caused by shutdowns due to the coronavirus. The Commerce Department reported Wednesday that the May rise in home construction followed declines in April and March. Home builders are hoping that as the nation re-opens, housing will post a strong recovery, helped by super-low mortgage rates. But some analysts caution that the fledgling rebound could be derailed if cases of the coronavirus spike again, causing potential buyers to put off looking for a new home.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. May is typically the most active month across the US for tornadoes, but this year we saw the fewest tornadoes during the month of May over the last 50 years. For a more accurate number, Evan Bentley who is a severe weather meteorologist for the NWS/SPC, estimates there were around 50 confirmed tornadoes this May. As expected, confirmed tornadoes follows the same trend. The best count I can find is 49 confirmed tornadoes through May 25 (possibly a few more from yesterday). There have not been less than 100 confirmed tornadoes in any month of May since 1970 (88).

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. May is typically the most active month across the US for tornadoes, but this year we saw the fewest tornadoes during the month of May over the last 50 years. For a more accurate number, Evan Bentley who is a severe weather meteorologist for the NWS/SPC, estimates there were around 50 confirmed tornadoes this May. As expected, confirmed tornadoes follows the same trend. The best count I can find is 49 confirmed tornadoes through May 25 (possibly a few more from yesterday). There have not been less than 100 confirmed tornadoes in any month of May since 1970 (88).

DETROIT The United States and Canada have extended their agreement to keep the border closed to non-essential travel until June 21. The US and Canada agreed in March to limit border crossings to only essential travel. That deal was extended in mid-April, and again Tuesday. Click here for more information. News4Jax will update this article as soon as more information becomes available.

(CNN) -- Sixteen named storms, including eight hurricanes, are forecast for the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, according to early predictions released Thursday by experts at Colorado State University. "Two of the last three years have had major hurricane landfalls in the US (2017 and 2018)," Miller said. "Before that, there was a 12-year drought without a single major hurricane landfall anywhere in the country (from Hurricane Wilma in 2005 to Hurricane Harvey in 2017)." "The last major hurricane to strike the US was Hurricane Michael in 2018," he said. April is about the earliest experts can get a good indication of what conditions will be like during the hurricane season.

A US Navy hospital ship is expected to head to the Seattle area in the next five to ten days, according to a US defense official. The USNS Mercy is one of two ships being deployed to help respond to the Coronavirus outbreak, though neither will treat patients suffering from the virus. The final destination could always change depending on civilian needs, the official cautioned. The second ship, the USNS Comfort is still weeks away from being deployed to New York. "The Comfort, which is on the East Coast, should be ready in a couple weeks," Secretary of Defense Mark Esper told CNN's Jake Tapper on Wednesday.