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RFK Jr. wants to target chronic disease in US tribes. A key program to do that was gutted
A key program using traditional medicine and foods to tackle chronic disease in Native American and Alaska Native communities has been gutted in the federal health layoffsABC News - 2d -
Trump HHS cuts office that sets poverty levels tied to benefits for 80M people
Recent cuts eliminated a small, specialized workforce that sets the poverty standards determining who is eligible for Medicaid as well as assistance with food, home heating, child care, and more.CBS News - 2d -
Boeing Helped Power Russia’s Economy. Could It Return?
Moscow is hinting that the company would be welcomed back as part of a thaw under President Trump. Industry skepticism runs deep.The New York Times - 2d -
Former FDA vaccine chief on RFK Jr. and autism cause: Giving people false hope is 'wrong'
Former Food and Drug Administration (FDA) vaccine chief Dr. Peter Marks weighed in on Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s remarks about finding a cause ...The Hill - 19h -
At least 34 people killed in Russian ballistic missile attack on Sumy
Photos and videos of the aftermath show bloodied bodies scattered in the streets around the impact of the missiles.BBC News - 16h -
Salah's extension 'has brought Egyptian people together'
Arabic football expert Mohamed Qoutb says the news of Mohamed Salah's contract extension at Liverpool has had a great impact in his native Egypt. The hot news in Egypt is always when Liverpool are ...Yahoo Sports - 4h -
N.Y.C. Helicopter Company Shuts Operations After Deadly Crash, F.A.A. Says
All six people on board the craft, operated by New York Helicopter Tours, died when it crashed into the Hudson River on Thursday.The New York Times - 7h -
Pakistan copper mine could offer leverage in US tariff talks, says operator
Barrick says strategic metal resource could help Islamabad as it faces 29% levyFinancial Times - 1d -
Will more people ride out a trade war with Netflix? The streamer’s results will offer clues.
With quarterly results due Thursday, analysts will be looking for signs of indirect impacts of tariffs on the streaming platform.MarketWatch - 9h -
A Deadly Earthquake Rocks a Pillar of a Buddhist Nation: Its Monks
The people of Myanmar have often turned to the clergy for aid during natural disasters. But last month’s earthquake was also devastating for monks, many of whom died under the rubble of collapsed ...The New York Times - 3d -
Assisted living isn't just for people. A zoo in Spain helps elderly elephants age gracefully
Zoos have undergone a rethink in recent decades with the emphasis on the conservation of species and education, moving away from the past paradigm that often displayed exotic animals as a spectacleABC News - 1d -
Tennis icon Billie Jean King's best career advice: It can help 'anybody at any age, but particularly young people'
Billie Jean King has had a prolific career as a No. 1 tennis player in the world and fierce advocate for women's equality in sports.CNBC - 21h -
Johnson: US must 'eliminate people on Medicaid' who are not 'eligible to be there'
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Sunday that Republicans would protect entitlement programs as they press ahead with deep cuts to federal spending, but he added the government must ...The Hill - 14h -
Explosion in Austin Damages 24 Houses and Injures 6 People
The cause of the enormous explosion at a house on Sunday, which could be heard miles away, was not immediately known. Officials described it as an “isolated incident.”The New York Times - 12h -
How Health and Human Safety Department cuts could affect your health
In his first network TV interview since becoming Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sat down with Dr. Jon LaPook. Kennedy said he was not familiar with cuts to programs that ...CBS News - 1d -
How Health and Human Safety Department cuts could affect your health
In his first network TV interview since becoming Health and Human Services Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sat down with Dr. Jon LaPook. Kennedy said he was not familiar with cuts to programs that ...CBS News - 1d -
Louisiana shrimpers hope for jumbo benefits from Trump tariffs
NBC News Correspondent Marissa Parra reports from Venice, Louisiana, on how President Trump’s tariffs could impact the livelihood of American shrimpers.NBC News - 2d -
Golfer of the Year Elizabeth VanDusseldorp swings her way into college program
Golfer of the Year swings her way into college programYahoo Sports - 2h -
FAA says helicopter company in deadly Hudson River crash is shutting down
New York Helicopter Tours -- the company involved in the deadly crash on the Hudson River -- is shutting down its operations immediately, the FAA said.ABC News - 7h -
Barcelona defender could be out for two weeks after fresh injury vs Leganes; doubtful for Copa Del Rey final
Barcelona had to rely on an own goal from Jorge Saenz to secure a crucial win over Leganes. While the victory will go a long way in helping Barça retain their top spot in the league table, it came ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
As ‘sell America’ trade rattles Washington and Wall Street, here’s what could bring U.S. markets back from the brink
President Trump’s decision to pause some of his tariffs helped spur a rebound in stocks last week. But it didn’t stop the pressure from spreading to other corners of the financial markets.MarketWatch - 9h -
Deadly helicopter crash renews safety concerns about air tourism
The deadly crash of a sightseeing helicopter in New York City prompted renewed scrutiny of the flights. CBS News New York journalist Ali Bauman has details about the horrifying incident.CBS News - 1d -
FTC v. Meta Trial: The Future of Instagram and WhatsApp Is at Stake
The blockbuster antitrust case begins Monday. Its outcome could impact how Big Tech companies grow—but the government has a long way to go to prove its case.Wired - 11h -
How TikTok’s Parent, ByteDance, Became an A.I. Powerhouse
A set of popular apps helped China’s ByteDance develop a key component of advanced artificial intelligence: information on how a billion people use the internet.The New York Times - 3d -
Iran and U.S. agree to more talks over Tehran’s nuclear program
Iran and the United States will hold more negotiations next week over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, Iranian state television reported Saturday.NBC News - 1d -
There’s ‘enough smoke’ for Congress to investigate possible insider trading on tariffs, Booker says
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) tells Meet the Press that Congress should look into whether insider trading took place after President Trump told supporters to buy stock before announcing a change of ...NBC News - 21h -
There’s ‘enough smoke’ for Congress to investigate possible insider trading on tariffs, Booker says
Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) tells Meet the Press that Congress should look into whether insider trading took place after President Trump told supporters to buy stock before announcing a change of ...NBC News - 21h -
Autoworkers Union Chief Gives Trump’s Tariffs a Mixed Review
In an address to the U.A.W., Shawn Fain said a targeted approach could help bring jobs back to the United States, but he criticized universal duties.The New York Times - 3d -
Gophers grab commitment from receiver at powerhouse Utah program
The Gophers football program picked up a commitment from Utah prep receiver Kai Meza on Saturday night. “Extremely blessed,” Meza wrote in his pledge post on social media. During his junior year at ...Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Trump Halts China Tariffs on Smartphones, Computers, Electronics
China will be evaluating the impact of these tariff exclusions.Inc. - 9h -
One Man’s Quest to Reforest the Rio Grande Valley
The Tamaulipan thorn forest once covered 1 million acres on both sides of the US-Mexico border. Restoring even a fraction of it could help the region cope with the ravages of a warming world.Wired - 2d -
Envoys from Iran and the US arrive in Oman for first round of talks over Tehran's nuclear program
Envoys from Iran and the United States have arrived in Oman ahead of the first talks over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program since President Donald Trump returned to the White HouseABC News - 2d -
Trump’s already skirting due process. Now he’s musing about deporting citizens | Moira Donegan
Amid a series of sadistic expulsions, the White House says Trump has reflected kicking Americans out of the country. They’re rounding people up, and you could be next. The Trump administration ...The Guardian - 23h -
National Guard to help Albuquerque fight crime, but some wonder if it's necessary
Dozens of National Guard members will be deployed to Albuquerque, New Mexico, starting next month to help police crack down on juvenile crime and stem the flow of drugs.NBC News - 20h -
New audio from deadly helicopter crash investigation
New audio from the immediate aftermath from the New York City helicopter crash that killed five Spanish tourists on Thursday. It comes as a member of the victims' family speak out for the first ...NBC News - 1d -
Spaced Out: Spending Cuts Could Hurt Startups
Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and the head of DOGE, could be cutting off funds for new companies in his own industry.Inc. - 2d -
If millions of dead people are stealing from Social Security, then why can’t the DOJ find any of them?
Why the ‘dead people collecting Social Security’ narrative just won’t dieMarketWatch - 1d -
Olivia Munn nearly quit acting. Then came 'Your Friends & Neighbors,' cancer and recovery
The actor spoke about joining the cast of Apple TV+'s drama series that she co-stars in with Jon Hamm and Amanda Peet just as she was learning she had breast cancer.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
The silly techno-thriller 'Drop' isn't quite Hitchcock. Call it 'Strangers on a Text Chain'
The director of "Happy Death Day" and "Freaky" has made another slasher where his concept is the star. This nervous single mom needs to stay off her cell phone.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Josh Heupel: "There's no one that's bigger" than the Tennessee program
Tennessee quarterback Nico Imaleava wanted more NIL money.Yahoo Sports - 1d
