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Medicare Bleeds Billions on Pricey Bandages, and Doctors Get a Cut
Medicare spending on “skin substitutes” made of dried placenta has soared as doctors pocket lucrative discounts from sellers.The New York Times - 2d -
UK Cuts Tariffs on Dozens of Products as Global Trade Tensions Rise
British officials also announced more financing for exporters as the country sought to protect firms hurt by tariffs.The New York Times - 1d -
How Trump Might Unwittingly Cut Emissions From Online Shopping
Fast fashion retailers rely heavily on shipping by air. The president’s tariffs could change that.The New York Times - 1d -
US ‘paradise’ base on alert as Europe braces for Trump’s Nato cuts
Key to alliance’s anti-missile shield, Rota is among 38 bases across Europe at risk of a withdrawal by WashingtonFinancial Times - 23h -
Trump’s Threats Force Powerful Institutions to Choose: Cut a Deal or Resist
In a hint of a shift in strategy, some of the country’s most powerful institutions have started choosing to resist.The New York Times - 4h -
UK advertisers cut spending for the first time in four years on tariff turmoil
More companies are reducing ad budgets than increasing them, trade body findsFinancial Times - 4h -
DOGE Cuts Pull AmeriCorps Volunteers Off of Disaster Relief Jobs
Workers for the National Civilian Community Corps were sent home due to “new operational parameters.” The program’s long-term fate is unclear.Wired - 6h -
Lil Nas X reveals half his face is paralyzed: 'Can't even laugh right,' he says from hospital bed
Singer Lil Nas X stays calm, cool and comedic as he tells fans from a hospital bed that half of his face is paralyzed. 'Imma look funny for a lil bit,' he says.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
U.K. Supreme Court issues key ruling on gender definition
The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled the country's 2010 Equality Act defines a woman as someone born biologically female in a potential landmark case for transgender rights.CBS News - 9h -
In Sweden, I got paid time off to settle my child at school. Here’s why I want US families to have the same right
Parents can do inskolning as part of their 480 days of paid leave per child – as an American abroad, this was a foreign concept. But here’s what the US could learn. About a month ago, I sat on a ...The Guardian - 8h -
UK Supreme Court Says Trans Women Are Not Legally Women Under Equality Act
Britain’s Supreme Court ruled that the word “woman” refers to biological sex under the country’s anti-discrimination law, in a blow to trans rights activists.The New York Times - 5h -
A New Mexico Man Faces Federal Charges for Allegedly Setting Fire to a Tesla Showroom
Jamison Wagner was also charged with an alleged arson attack on the New Mexico Republican Party’s office.Wired - 1d -
Michelle Trachtenberg died of complications from diabetes, medical examiner says
Actor Michelle Trachtenberg died from complications of diabetes, the New York City Medical Examiner's Office said Wednesday.NBC News - 6h -
At Meta Antitrust Trial, Zuckerberg Calls TikTok a Competitive Threat
The former chief operating officer took the stand in a landmark antitrust trial accusing Meta of quashing competition through acquisitions.The New York Times - 6h -
Amex GBT puts AI at the center of SOC automation, threat modeling, incident response
Amex GBT CISO David Levin is accelerating AI security, cutting false positives and speeding SOC response to anticipate and shut down threats.VentureBeat - 2d -
Elon Musk’s DOGE Team Building System to Sell ‘Gold Card’ Immigrant Visas
The project represents something of a shift in mission for Elon Musk’s initiative, from cutting government costs toward a new goal of generating revenue.The New York Times - 4h -
Facing cancer and blindness, L.A.'s Alex Duong fights to keep his sight and stand-up spirit
The comic, who has also been a Door Guy at the Comedy Store, was told that his rare cancer has a low survival rate, five years. Recently the L.A. comedy scene rallied behind him with a GoFundMe to ...Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Sal’s Place, a Scrappy Pop-Up Restaurant, Shuttles Between L.A. and the East Coast
Sal’s Place, an under-the-radar spot under a tent in Los Angeles, started on Cape Cod and moves back there every summer.The New York Times - 12h -
Fyre Festival 2's fate up in the air after event says it won't take place at Mexican resort
Organizers of a Fyre Festival sequel said Wednesday it will no longer take place in the Mexican resort town of Playa Del Carmen after its website momentarily announced the event had been postponed, ...NBC News - 9h -
How Trump's fight with one media outlet could set up a battle between the executive and judicial branch
Wire services including Reuters and Bloomberg News will no longer hold a permanent slot in the small pool of reporters who cover President Donald Trump. NBC News’ Hallie Jackson details how the ban ...NBC News - 4h -
In South Africa, a needle exchange program for drug users feels the effects of Trump's aid cuts
A secluded corner near South Africa’s capital is home to dozens of people with drug addictionABC News - Apr. 4 -
Measles exploded in Texas after stagnant vaccine funding. New cuts threaten the same across the US
The measles outbreak in West Texas didn’t happen just by chanceABC News - 3d -
Patients Cut Off From Cheaper Obesity Drugs as FDA Halts Sales of Copycats
U.S. regulators are trying to shut down the industry for compounded weight-loss drugs, which could result in higher costs or suspend treatment for patients.The New York Times - 13h -
Powell warns Fed could face rising inflation and weaker labor market, will wait on rate cuts
The Federal Reserve could face the “challenging scenario” of rising inflation at the same time the U.S. labor market is weakening, Fed Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday.MarketWatch - 7h -
Even with tariffs looming, Jim Cramer says consumer companies must cut prices
CNBC's Jim Cramer on Wednesday told investors it is likely consumer-oriented companies will be compelled to lower prices.CNBC - 4h -
Biden goes after Trump on Social Security in his first public post-presidency speech
Former President Joe Biden used his first public remarks since leaving office in January to rebuke the Trump administration’s approach to Social Security.NBC News - 1d -
WATCH: Dog helps save toddler lost in Arizona wilderness
The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office says a 2-year-old toddler in Arizona has been found safe with some help from a rancher's dog.ABC News - 16h -
ICE agents smash car window during Massachusetts arrest
Marilu Mendez says she believes Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers were searching for another man when they took her husband into custody.NBC News - 9h -
2 Guards Charged With Murder in Beating Death of Prisoner in New York
In all, 10 officers were charged in connection with the vicious beating of Messiah Nantwi, 22, at the Mid-State Correctional Facility, which left him bloodied and unrecognizable.The New York Times - 3h -
Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Buffy’ Actress, Died From Complications of Diabetes
The New York City medical examiner’s office determined the cause and manner of her death after reviewing toxicology test results, a spokeswoman said.The New York Times - 4h -
4/15: CBS Evening News Plus
Judge gives stern warning to Trump administration over mistakenly deported Maryland man; Reporter's Notebook: Human rights abuses in El Salvador and the case of Kilmar Abrego GarcíaCBS News - 21h -
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 - 12h -
Maresca defends Chelsea style amid fan discontent
Chelsea are moving in the right direction and developing a playing style that will help them in the long run, coach Enzo Maresca said on Wednesday in an impassioned defence of his players who were ...ESPN - 4h -
The 7 Best Milk Frothers for Your Home Espresso Setup (2025)
Up your home espresso-making game with these WIRED-tested foam makers.Wired - 1d -
Nate Bargatze will host the 2025 Emmy Awards
Stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze will host the 77th Emmy AwardsABC News - 11h -
Nvidia to Make Supercomputers in U.S.
New regulatory controls will drive the production cost of the computers up by $5.5 billion.Inc. - 9h -
Champions League Power Rankings: Barcelona are team to beat; Arsenal behind Paris Saint-Germain?
Here's how Barca, Inter, Arsenal and PSG stack up ahead of the semifinalsCBS Sports - 2h -
OpenAI’s new GPT-4.1 models can process a million tokens and solve coding problems better than ever
OpenAI launched a new family of AI models this morning that significantly improve coding abilities while cutting costs, responding directly to growing competition in the enterprise AI market. The ...VentureBeat - 2d