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How major cuts at Johns Hopkins could impact public health
Major health research institution Johns Hopkins University says it is eliminating more than 2,000 jobs after the Trump administration cut $800 million in funding from the United States Agency for ...CBS News - 13h -
Inside Russia’s shadow war in the Baltics
A series of suspected sabotage incidents has exposed the vulnerability of Europe’s undersea infrastructureFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Billy Joel postpones tour due to undisclosed medical condition: 'My health must come first'
Billy Joel postpones his tour to take a four-month break to focus on his health and recovery from an undisclosed 'medical condition.' He says, 'My health must come first.'Los Angeles Times - 6d -
US aid cuts are hurting Africa's ability to respond to disease outbreaks, health chief says
Aid cuts by the United States are hurting Africa’s capacity to respond to disease outbreaks, the head of the continent's public health agency said ahead of a meeting with regional health ministers ...ABC News - 4d -
Ireland urged to ‘wake up’ as Trump exposes economic reliance on the US
Economy faces ‘frog in a pot’ problem unless infrastructure and innovation improve urgentlyFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
EPA Cuts Expose Businesses in Disadvantaged Areas to Pollution Risks
Closure of the EPA’s environmental justice offices end their work protecting communities battling pollution with Trump officials justifying the move.Inc. - 4d -
FirstFT: Tesla warns Trump administration it is ‘exposed’ in trade war
Also in today’s newsletter, top Senate Democrat backs Republican funding bill, and China criticises Panama ports dealFinancial Times - 4d -
Democratic Party infighting exposes struggle to unite against Trump
Sharp divides over how to push back against Trump and Republicans have been laid bare in Congress, writes Anthony Zurcher.BBC News - 3d -
The Memo: Divided Democrats squander chances to expose Trump’s vulnerability
President Trump is not the political colossus he and his supporters claim — and everything from the stock market to his opinion poll ratings prove it. The problem for Democrats is that their own ...The Hill - 2d -
After my wife died, I joined a community choir. It gave me respite from my private grief | David Sornig
When Toni fell ill I stopped playing music entirely. Yet every so often I felt the urge to return . The first person who spoke to me on the first day of choir was a woman who’d sat beside me in the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Nita Lowey, former New York representative, dies at 87
Former New York Rep. Nita Lowey (D) died on Saturday, her family confirmed in a statement sent to CBS News. “With great sadness, we announce that former Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey died peacefully ...The Hill - 1d -
Democrats need to stop infighting 'as quickly as we can': Sen. Whitehouse
Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse said Republicans forced Democrats to have to choose between supporting a funding bill or enduring more cuts to the federal government.ABC News - 1d -
Gene Hackman died of natural causes days after wife died of rare respiratory virus
Cause of Betsy Arakawa’s death was hantavirus pulmonary syndrome while Hackman died of heart disease, with advanced Alzheimer’s disease contributing. The actor Gene Hackman died of natural causes ...The Guardian - Mar. 7 -
I'm 79 years old and the 'father of functional medicine': 5 rules I live by to stay in good health
Jeffrey Bland, known as the "father of functional medicine," has studied how lifestyle impacts health for more than 30 years.CNBC - 1h -
I'm 79 years old and the 'father of functional medicine': 5 rules I live by to stay in good health
Jeffrey Bland, known as the "father of functional medicine," has studied how lifestyle impacts health for more than 30 years.CNBC - 1h -
Pamela Bach, actor and ex-wife of David Hasselhoff, dies at 62
The actor and ex-wife of “Baywatch” star David Hasselhoff, Pamela Bach has died at age 62ABC News - Mar. 6 -
Raúl Grijalva, Democratic congressman, dies after cancer battle
The Arizona lawmaker's office said he died "due to complications of his cancer treatments."CBS News - 4d -
Sports journalist, best-selling author John Feinstein dies at 69
Well known sportswriter, highly regarded commentator, and best selling book author John Feinstein has died at the age of 68.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Months after the Vivienne died, their cause of death sparks calls for ketamine awareness
The cause of death for the Vivienne, a 'Drag Race' alum and performer, has been revealed months after they died in January at age 32.Los Angeles Times - 14h -
Gene Hackman’s Wife Died at Least a Day Later Than Originally Thought
Betsy Arakawa made several calls to a medical clinic on Feb. 12, the day after the authorities initially believed that she died.The New York Times - 6h -
Former MLB pitcher Art Schallock dies at 100
Art Schallock, former pitcher for the New York Yankees, has died at the age of 100. Before his death, he was the oldest surviving major leaguer. Maurice DuBois and John Dickerson have more.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva of Arizona dies at 77
Longtime Rep. Raúl Grijalva, D-Ariz., a leading progressive voice on the environment and climate change, died Thursday from “complications of his cancer treatment,” his office announced in a ...NBC News - 4d -
Wyden, Sanders blocked from attempt to pass stand-alone health package
Sens. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) were blocked Friday from passing a package of health policies, including changes to the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) industry that was left out ...The Hill - 3d -
US in exploratory talks with DR Congo over mineral deal
Central African nation seeks military support against rebel offensive in exchange for natural resourcesFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
Cowboys to reportedly sign OG Robert Jones
The Cowboys are looking to fill a gap at guard after the retirement of legend Zack Martin.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11 -
US House passes vote to extend federal funding until end of September
Legislation on stop-gap measure now moves to the Senate to avoid a government shutdownFinancial Times - 6d -
Watch live: Dr. Oz testifies at Senate confirmation hearing
Mehmet Oz, the celebrity physician and television host, will testify before the Senate Finance Committee on Friday for his confirmation hearing to be head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump CMS nominee Dr. Oz won't commit to opposing Medicaid cuts
President Donald Trump has promised to preserve Medicaid and other federal safety-net programs.CNBC - 3d -
Dr. Oz dodges questions on Medicaid cuts during Senate confirmation hearing
President Trump’s nominee to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services faced questions from the Senate Finance Committee on Friday.MarketWatch - 2d -
KTLA taps Melvin Robert to take over 'Morning News' post of the late Sam Rubin
Journalist Melvin Robert says he is 'overjoyed and humbled' to join the KTLA family as he fills the post held by longtime anchor Sam Rubin, who died last year.Los Angeles Times - Mar. 6 -
Bipartisan pair of senators reintroduce bill to expand fentanyl testing in hospitals
The bill from Sens. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., and Jim Banks, R-Ind., is called “Tyler’s Law,” named after a California teenager who died following a fentanyl overdose.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
Lamine Yamal bamboozles Benfica as Barcelona advance in name of Carles Miñarro
Barcelona qualified for the Champions League quarter-finals in the name of Carles Miñarro, as a journey they began together continued in his absence.. On Tuesday morning a funeral was held for the ...The Guardian - 6d -
Poignant Cheltenham double dedicated to late jockey
Marine Nationale and Jazzy Matty both claimed emotional wins at the Cheltenham Festival two years after winning here for jockey Michael O'Sullivan, who died in a fall last month.BBC News - 5d -
Bucks wearing jersey patches honoring Junior Bridgeman for remainder of season
The Milwaukee Bucks are wearing patches on their jerseys for the rest of the season to honor minority owner Junior Bridgeman, a former Bucks player who died Tuesday at the age of 71. The Bucks ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Liberals eulogize Grijalva: 'A real giant of the House'
Progressive Democrats wasted no time eulogizing the legacy of Rep. Raúl Grijalva (D-Ariz.), a progressive lion of the lower chamber who died on Thursday at the age of 77 after a battle with lung ...The Hill - 4d -
Hamas agrees to release US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander and bodies of 4 others
Hamas says it has accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual-nationals, hostages who had died in captivityABC News - 4d -
Fetterman claps back at Ocasio-Cortez on government funding vote
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), who announced days ago that he would vote for a House-passed funding bill to avoid a government shutdown, said he doesn’t care about firebrand Rep. Alexandria ...The Hill - 3d -
Vitamin A, While Helpful for Measles, Is Not a Replacement for Vaccination
This is a MedPage Today story. Both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend vitamin A for all patients with measles -- not just severe cases ...ABC News - Mar. 7 -
We can’t move for therapists but do they help or harm mental health patients? | Martha Gill
GPs are increasingly directing vulnerable people to practitioners in a booming industry with no oversight. I was struck by the news last week that GPs are so overwhelmed with mental health patients ...The Guardian - 2d -
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies at 22 from rare mitochondrial disorder
Frederik de Nassau died on March 1, in Paris, a day after internationally recognized Rare Disease Day, which takes place on the last day of February.CBS News - Mar. 9