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Why is the anti-abortion movement scared of telemedicine?
Virtual abortion clinics aren’t just an alternative. They are often the only realistic option for patients who can’t take a day off work or drive hundreds of miles to the nearest clinic.The Hill - 5h -
NIH cuts overhead funding for research
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) on Friday made a significant reduction in grants reserved for research institutions, a decision that may significantly impact American higher education. The ...The Hill - Feb. 8 -
'Like a footballer being banned for the summer' - Sinner ban sparks tennis debate
Liam Broady believes Jannik Sinner's three-month doping ban has been timed to impact the world number one's career "as little as possible".BBC News - 1d -
New Orleans increases security ahead of Super Bowl, Trump visit
President Trump is expected to attend the Super Bowl in New Orleans on Sunday, making him the first sitting president to attend the NFL's big game. His visit means even tighter security for New ...CBS News - Feb. 8 -
Poll analysis: Increasing numbers of Democrats want their party to oppose Trump
Democrats express mixed confidence in Democratic congressional leaders' ability to oppose Trump.CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Snap’s increased AI spending may push profits even further out
Guggenheim downgraded Snap’s stock, warning that increased AI investments could defer operating profits until 2027.MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
Inflation ticks up to 3 percent annual increase in January
The consumer price index (CPI) increased by 0.5 percent in January to hit an annual increase of 3.0 percent after advancing by 2.9 percent in December. Economists were expecting the CPI to increase ...The Hill - 6d -
Inflation increased in January, posing obstacle for Trump tariff plans
Consumer prices rose 3% in January compared to a year ago, data showed.ABC News - 6d -
Why U.S. Consumer Prices Increased More Than Expected in January
Businesses may have raised prices in anticipation of new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.Inc. - 6d -
Should you lock a home equity loan rate with inflation increasing again?
Inflation just rose for the fourth consecutive month. Here's why homeowners should lock in a home equity loan rate now.CBS News - 6d -
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30% of Americans increased their emergency savings in 2024. That's progress, expert says
Inflation and high interest rates are still taking a toll, but more Americans are able to set money aside in an emergency fund, according to a recent report.CNBC - 9h -
Prolapse, tearing, pain: a urogynecologist on what you should know before giving birth
Dr Jocelyn Fitzgerald, who specializes in disorders of the pelvic floor, is ‘begging women to learn’ the physical risks and changes that accompany childbirth. A lot of patients who come to see Dr ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Harry Connick Jr. to premiere composition at Carnegie Hall for 100th anniversary of mother's birth
Harry Connick Jr. will premiere a composition for the 100th anniversary of his mother’s birth for Carnegie Hall’s 2025-26 seasonABC News - 6d -
Video shows woman give birth on NYC subway with help from fellow passengers
A 25-year-old woman gave birth to a baby girl on a New York City subway Wednesday morning.NBC News - 5d -
JD Vance, Elon Musk are right about falling birth rates — here’s where they get it wrong
Incorporating a proper understanding of genetics will be crucial to navigating the demographic shifts that will shape the 21 century, and offer a path for the West to recover from its fertility ...The Hill - 3d -
Trump administration to cut billions in medical research funding
National Institutes of Health said the $4bn loss will affect ‘indirect’ funding of buildings, equipment and staff. The Trump administration is cutting billions of dollars in medical research ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
NIH announces it's slashing funding for indirect research costs
The National Institutes of Health announced that the agency is making cuts to grants that support research institutions by limiting the amount of indirect funding for research projects to just 15%.NBC News - Feb. 8 -
Federal judge pauses NIH research cuts nationwide
A federal judge in Boston has ordered a temporary pause nationwide on plans by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to substantially reduce "indirect” research payments to universities, medical ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Medical research in jeopardy as Trump seeks to slash funding
Grants from the National Institutes of Health have helped create breakthroughs in cancer treatments, heart disease and vaccine development. But scientists from some of the nation's top medical labs ...CBS News - 6d -
Climate change is threatening cacao crops, researchers say
Rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns in West Africa, which supplies around 70% of the world's cacao, are disrupting the crop, affecting both the quantity and quality of beans — and ...CBS News - 6d -
Ozempic Can Curb Drinking, New Research Shows
Scientists have several theories about how the drug might reduce alcohol cravings.The New York Times - 6d -
Researchers link a gene to the emergence of spoken language
Why did humans start speakingABC News - 13h -
Indiana doctors sue to protect abortion patients' health information
A pair of Indiana doctors are trying to stop the state’s Department of Health from releasing personal information on abortion patients. Obstetrician-gynecologists Caitlin Bernard and Caroline ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Louisiana moves to extradite NY physician in abortion pill case
Louisiana is trying to extradite a New York doctor for allegedly sending abortion medication into the state. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill signed an extradition form Wednesday for Dr. ...The Hill - 5d -
Republican states claim zero abortions. A red state doctor calls that 'ludicrous'
State officials reported a sharp decline in the official number of abortions after the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade in June 2022.ABC News - 5d -
Abortion Provider Won’t Be Extradited to Louisiana, N.Y. Governor Says
The case could lead to a battle in federal court over whether states that support abortion rights can protect doctors who provide abortion services.The New York Times - 5d -
Texas judge fines N.Y. doctor for prescribing abortion pills to Texas woman
A Texas judge on Thursday ordered a New York doctor to pay more than $100,000 in penalties for prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas.CBS News - 4d -
Mass Government Layoffs Begin, and New Abortion Fight Takes Shape
Plus, why crafters are in mourning.The New York Times - 4d -
Missouri judge moves to temporarily block ‘discriminatory’ abortion restrictions
A Missouri Circuit Court judge moved to temporarily block the state’s “discriminatory” abortion restriction, striking down a licensing requirement for clinics providing the procedure. Jackson ...The Hill - 3d -
Missouri bill proposes registry for pregnant women to 'reduce preventable abortions'
The list is meant to help "reduce the number of preventable abortions."The Hill - 4h -
A Sweeping Ban on D.E.I. Language Roils the Sciences
President Trump’s executive order is altering scientific exploration across a broad swath of fields, even beyond government agencies, researchers say.The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
Hegseth moves to implement Trump's ban on transgender troops
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the military to pause integrating new transgender recruits and suspend planned medical procedures meant to treat current service members diagnosed with ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
DeepSeek banned from NY state government devices
New York State is prohibiting the China-based artificial intelligence application DeepSeek from government devices. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announced on Monday state government employees are ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Hegseth moves to implement Trump’s ban on transgender troops
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Hegseth moves to implement Trump’s ban on transgender troops ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Trump pauses enforcement of foreign bribery ban
President Trump has signed an executive order to direct the Department of Justice (DOJ) to stop enforcing a law that prevents bribery towards foreign government officials. The order, signed on ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Virginia bans DeepSeek from state devices, networks
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) barred state employees Tuesday from using artificial intelligence (AI) models developed by Chinese startup DeepSeek on state-issued devices and state-run networks. ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Amazon bans number plates as illegal supply found
A BBC investigation finds seven companies on the platform selling plates without checking customers' documents.BBC News - 6d -
California city passes controversial homeless camping ban
The ordinance, which allows the city to fine those who help the homeless and makes it illegal for homeless people to camp on public property, was approved in a 6-1 vote after more than two hours of ...The Hill - 6d
