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In ‘Your Friends & Neighbors,’ the Watches Steal the Show
“Your Friends & Neighbors” strives to comment on the vacuousness of wealth while simultaneously glorifying the spoils of being really, really rich.The New York Times - 8h -
American women and children are in crisis. Republicans are about to make it worse | Karen Dolan
Donald Trump’s budget could gut Medicaid, cut food assistance for millions and lead to 40,000 kids losing childcare. Women and children are under threat in America.. Jocelyn Smith of Roswell, New ...The Guardian - 13h -
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 - 4d -
This Therapist Helped Clients Feel Better. It Was A.I.
In the first clinical trial of its kind, an A.I. chatbot eased mental health symptoms among participants. The technology may someday help solve the provider shortage.The New York Times - 1d -
Autism Rate Continues to Rise Among Children, C.D.C. Reports
While the agency stressed that increased screening was most likely behind much of the increase, the health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., called it an “epidemic.”The New York Times - 1d -
Spotify outage affects thousands of users. Company denies hack.
Thousands of Spotify users reported problems using the streaming music app on Wednesday.CBS News - 8h -
‘Book brigade’: US town forms human chain to move 9,100 books one-by-one
A small Michigan community banded together to help a beloved local bookstore move its stock to a new storefront. Residents of all ages in a small Michigan community formed a human chain and helped ...The Guardian - 1h -
Texas measles outbreak includes multiple cases at a day care in Lubbock
Public health officials say a day care facility in a Texas county that’s part of the measles outbreak has multiple cases, including children too young to be fully vaccinatedABC News - Apr. 8 -
RFK Jr. Accuses FDA of Drug Industry Influence That Barred Alternative Remedies
The nation’s health secretary addressed agency employees, asking them to shed any corporate influence. But he did not address the mass layoffs that have gutted oversight of tobacco and vapes, food ...The New York Times - 4d -
U.N. condemns Israel as 2nd Gaza hospital hit in space of just 3 days
Gaza health officials say an Israeli strike on a field hospital killed a medic two days after another attack disabled the enclave's last functioning critical care facility.CBS News - 23h -
RFK Jr. Calls Autism ‘Preventable,’ Drawing Ire From Researchers
The health secretary said he would prioritize studies into environmental causes while harshly discounting other factors scientists say are likely contributing to rising rates of the condition.The New York Times - 33m -
RFK Jr. plans autism studies aimed at identifying 'environmental toxins' linked to rising rates
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the agency will soon announce autism studies aimed at identifying “environmental toxins” that may be responsible for rising rates in children.NBC News - 3h -
RFK Jr. links autism rise to ‘environmental toxins,' contradicting CDC findings
NBC News Health and Medical Reporter Berkeley Lovelace Jr. joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claims that rising rates of autism are "preventable," contradicting ...NBC News - 3h -
WHO member states reach pandemic agreement
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced Wednesday its member states had reached an agreement on preparing for and responding to future pandemics after more than three years of negotiations. ...The Hill - 1h -
WHO Member Countries Agree to Pandemic Treaty
The World Health Organization finally reached a compromise on a pandemic treaty after three years of talks. The United States withdrew from negotiations after President Trump took office.The New York Times - 3h -
UK Supreme Court rules legal definition of woman is based on biological sex
The ruling marks the culmination of a long-running legal battle which could have major implications for how sex-based rights apply across Scotland, England and Wales.BBC News - 9h -
Alexander Isak caps cruise past Crystal Palace and fires Newcastle into third
When Eddie Howe fell ill last week and it became clear Newcastle’s manager could be absent for some time, the team’s captain, Bruno Guimarães, convened an emergency meeting of senior players.. ...The Guardian - 4h -
Alibaba’s stock is falling, and a development at Nvidia could be the reason
AliCloud is likely a big customer of Nvidia and could have trouble getting advanced chips, a Baird analyst noted.MarketWatch - 3h -
Biden calls out Trump administration's efforts to cut Social Security
During his first public speech since leaving office, former President Joe Biden called out the Trump administration’s efforts to cut Social Security. In less than 100 days the new administration ...NBC News - 1d -
This Kidney Was Frozen for 10 Days. Could Surgeons Transplant It?
Scientists developed a way to freeze a large mammal’s kidney, which could ease organ shortages in the future. First, they had to see if their method would work in a pig.The New York Times - 2d -
‘Human Made’: Artists Push Back on A.I. Dolls and Action Figures
Amid the rush to take part in a recent trend, some artists, concerned about the use of ChatGPT, are hand-drawing their own versions.The New York Times - 10h -
Powell Warns Trump Tariffs Could Trigger Higher Inflation and Slower Growth
Jerome H. Powell warned that President Trump’s tariffs could lead to a “challenging scenario” for the central bank.The New York Times - 4h -
Mexico’s Reliance on U.S. Natural Gas Could Be Its Achilles’ Heel
Mexico’s imports of U.S. natural gas are surging, kindling fears that the Trump administration could weaponize this trade.The New York Times - 1h -
How Great Leaders Stick to Their Values—Even in Difficult Times
Here’s how you can lead with integrity in today’s chaotic world.Inc. - 14h -
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 - 5d -
Meta faces antitrust trial that could force it to break off Instagram, WhatsApp
Meta Platforms Inc. faces a historic antitrust trial Monday that could force the tech giant to break off Instagram and WhatsApp, startups it bought more than a decade ago that have since grown into ...ABC News - 2d -
How Le Poisson Steve, an Orange Fish With Arms and Legs, Became a TikTok Star
How Steve, a French cartoon with a catchy theme song, became a TikTok star.The New York Times - 2d -
How to watch March Madness championship games for the 2025 NCAA tournament
Want to catch the 2025 NCAA March Madness championship games? Here's how and where to watch them live.CBS News - Apr. 6 -
How To Craft A Bow And Arrows In RuneScape: Dragonwilds
RuneScape: Dragonwilds offers you a few different choices for the type of weapon you can use against enemies. You can go with a melee, ranged, or magic weapon, similar to how the MMO version of ...GameSpot - 5h -
3 shady tactics used during the 2008 housing crisis could be making a comeback
Risky financial products and scams could see a resurgence as the Trump administration hollows out the federal government’s consumer watchdog, advocates warned.MarketWatch - 2h -
‘One minute it’s “would you like to listen to Galaxie 500?”, the next humanity’s enslaved’: can anyone escape Spotify?
As a new book skewers Spotify’s effect on music, two Guardian music writers spent a week assessing the limits of living with and without it. Laura Snapes, deputy music editor I was set the task ...The Guardian - 11h -
White House Ends a Regular Reporting Slot for Independent Newswires
The move, which affects The Associated Press, Bloomberg News and Reuters, is another effort by the Trump administration to exert more control over the press corps that covers it.The New York Times - 11h -
How to watch Elite 8 March Madness games live for the 2025 NCAA Tournament
Want to stream the Elite 8 March Madness games? Here's the schedule and how to watch the NCAA tournament games live.CBS News - Mar. 31 -
How to watch tonight's Final 4 games for March Madness 2025 NCAA Tournament
Looking for the 2025 NCAA March Madness Final Four schedule? Here's how to stream the men's and women's games.CBS News - Apr. 5 -
We Want to Hear About Your Dating and Relationship Experiences
Third Wheel, a New York Times column about love, sex, dating and relationships, is seeking input from readers that will help shape our coverage.The New York Times - 5d -
Your Favorite Sex Toy Brand Might Go Under
There’s still a 145 percent tariff on China, and sex toys aren’t part of the electronics exemption.Wired - 1d -
There’s AI Inside Windows Paint and Notepad Now. Here’s How to Use It
AI tools have arrived in two of the most basic and long-serving Windows utilities. Here’s what they do and how you can turn them off if you prefer.Wired - 1d -
DOJ files lawsuit against Maine claiming state violated Title IX
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Wednesday that the Justice Department is filing a civil lawsuit against Maine's Department of Education, claiming it violated Title IX.CBS News - 8h -
Why Antitrust Breakups of Google and Meta Could Be Difficult
For the first time since the late 1990s Microsoft case, federal trials are weighing antitrust breakups, a tactic that harks back to Standard Oil.The New York Times - 1d