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U.S. financial regulator says email hack exposed sensitive data on banks
The breach, first disclosed and resolved in February, involved information related to the "financial condition of federally regulated financial institutions…"CNBC - 1d -
How Kennedy’s cuts to HHS could curb 'MAHA' agenda
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Department of Government Efficiency are reshaping the U.S. health care system, starting with deep cuts to the agencies ...The Hill - 2d -
What do Americans think of Trump's foreign policies?
Most Americans do not believe the US should try to take over Greenland or Gaza, a Pew Research survey suggests.BBC News - 1d -
Trump to reassess fluoride in drinking water
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story EPA to reconsider fluoride safety The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will reconsider the health impacts of fluoride in ...The Hill - 2d -
Broncos QB Bo Nix drafts stadium food on ‘The Bread Basket’
What do you think of Bo Nix's picks for stadium food?Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Bellinger swears off wings after food poisoning
Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger has sworn off chicken wings for five years following his recent bout with food poisoning.ESPN - 1h -
Courtois: 'I take responsibility' for Rice free kick
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said he "takes responsibility" for Declan Rice's stunning opening free kick goal in Real Madrid's 3-0 Champions League quarterfinal first leg defeat to Arsenal on Tuesday.ESPN - 15h -
Canucks make NHL history with 3 goals in last minute of regulation to beat Stars in OT
The Canucks make NHL history with 3 goals in last minute of regulation to beat Stars 6-5 in OTNBC News - 10h -
Bengals get active in free agency again, sign defender
The Bengals are making moves in free agency again.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
US senator introduces conflict of interest bill aimed at Elon Musk
Exclusive: Democrat Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire seeks to set limits on special government employees in response to Musk’s White House role. A Democratic senator has introduced a bill that ...The Guardian - 12h -
Public health officials disagree with health secretary's claims on measles outbreak
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the curve is flattening in the measles outbreak in Texas. Public health experts say that's not what the data shows.ABC News - 1d -
Track season gets rolling
ANDOVER TOWNSHIP — The normal wide swings of weather are in full effect as area track programs start the spring season in earnest. Many teams got their feet wet the last two weeks at the Perry ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Ice director wants to run deportations like ‘Amazon Prime for human beings’
Todd Lyons said he wanted US immigration agency to be ‘like a business’ in its deportation process. The head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement said he would like the agency to implement a ...The Guardian - 13h -
Senate Democrat blocking Trump pick for cybersecurity agency
Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) plans to block President Trump’s pick to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) until the agency releases a report about telecommunications ...The Hill - 11h -
Choose the Track and Field Athete to Watch this spring
It's your chance to Vote on the Track and Field Athlete to Watch through noon on Thursday.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
EPA says it will reconsider safety of fluoride in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will reconsider the health impacts of fluoride in drinking water — taking what could be an initial step toward new national limits or a ban on the ...The Hill - 2d -
How to get kids tickets for Food City 500 NASCAR Bristol race
Kids love to see racing, and fans can get a discount for kids 12 and younger to see the Food City 500 NASCAR Bristol race.Yahoo Sports - 18h -
Tecumseh girls lacrosse looks to begin turnaround with new coaching staff
A new coaching staff at Tecumseh girls lacrosse looks to begin program turnaround this seasonYahoo Sports - 21h -
Here are 22 track and field athletes to watch in Boone County for 2025
With the 2025 track and field season underway, here are some of the top track and field athletes to watch in Boone County.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Calculating the moral guilt of the MAGA faithful
Instead of accepting moral responsibility for the consequences of their actions, they claim that millions of victims are a small price to pay for the “golden age” that awaits us at the end of the ...The Hill - 18h -
Trump’s tariffs are ‘teeing up a nationwide recession’, says Chuck Schumer – US politics live
House democratic leaders also condemn tariffs as group backed by Trump allies mount legal challenge to stop tariffs. EU ministers are in Luxembourg to consider the European Union ’s response to ...The Guardian - 2d -
DHS says it will weigh antisemitic content in immigration applications
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced Wednesday that effective immediately it will begin reviewing applicants’ social media accounts, using antisemitic content as grounds for ...The Hill - 14h -
Markets open calmer after days of instability in response to Trump tariffs
Global stocks bounced back slightly after plunging for days in response to President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs. NBC News' Brian Cheung reports on what could happen next as a trade war ...NBC News - 1d -
Bid to build Europe’s first research station on Atlantic temperate rainforest in Cornwall
Charity crowdfunding initial sum to build £750,000 facility on Bodmin Moor to study overlooked but biodiverse natural habitat. Europe’s first research station for the study of Atlantic temperate ...The Guardian - 2d -
Inside DOGE’s AI Push at the Department of Veterans Affairs
A DOGE operative at the Department of Veterans Affairs appears to be trying to use an AI tool to write code for the agency’s systems, among other proposals.Wired - 5d -
Yankees’ Cody Bellinger swears off wings after food poisoning
DETROIT – Cody Bellinger is quitting wings. The Yankees outfielder felt much better Wednesday morning after food poisoning forced the outfielder out of the Yankees’ lineup on Tuesday. A serving of ...Yahoo Sports - 7h -
Birmingham bin strike threat to public health, Wes Streeting says
The health secretary says he is concerned about the "poor conditions" on the streets of Birmingham.BBC News - 1d -
Pennsylvania Girls Track: Top High Jumpers in 2025
Who are the top in-state track athletes within the Class of 2025? PA Preps answers that question now!Yahoo Sports - 10h -
Human rights organizations face mass layoffs in Argentina
Argentine President Javier Milei's government laid off human rights workers who investigate, document, and educate the public about crimes committed by the military dictatorship between 1976 and 1983.CBS News - 3d -
Now the next stage of the West Virginia football roster build begins
Spring practice has concluded, and now the next stage of the off-season begins for West Virginia. The Mountaineers wrapped up drills with the Gold-Blue Showcase and now will spend the majority of ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Former Vikings CB signs with division rival in NFL free agency
Former Vikings CB signs with division rival Bears in NFL free agency just a day after being released by Minnesota.Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Eating some food additives together may increase diabetes risk, study suggests
Eating combinations of common food additives may be tied to a slightly increased risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to a study published Tuesday in the journal PLOS Medicine.NBC News - 1d -
The USDA cut $500 million in funding to food banks. Here’s how they’re coping
As President Donald Trump’s administration attempts to lower inflation by reducing government spending, Americans are finding out the very programs putting healthy, affordable foods on their plates ...NBC News - 10h -
RFK Jr. says he's "not familiar" with all health program cuts
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed health program cuts and the measles vaccine in his first network TV interview since joining the Trump administration.CBS News - 13h -
MLHS Track team hits new personal bests
Apr. 7—MOSES LAKE — The Moses Lake Mavericks track and field team had great success Thursday afternoon in the dual meet against Eastmont, with multiple athletes breaking personal records. "We had ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Gen Z and the gym boss: ‘They cite mental health as high as physical health in terms of reason to join’
Will Orr, head of The Gym Group, is riding a wave of growth as young people embrace exercise as something beneficial for more than just the body. If you have health-conscious friends, chances are ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump faces major decisions on ‘forever chemical’ regulations
The Trump administration could soon reveal whether it plans to roll back Biden-era safeguards against toxic “forever chemicals” — a key test of the extent of the administration’s “Make America ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump administration disbands crypto regulations enforcement unit
The Trump administration disbanded the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET) according to a Monday memo issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ) outlining their efforts to remove ...The Hill - 1d -
Thirteen track, baseball, softball athletes up for the Public Opinion Athlete of the Week
There have been enough indoor track meets and softball games to create a list of candidates for our athlete of the week pollYahoo Sports - 2d -
'Love to see more spectators' - was Grand Slam Track a success?
After the opening meet of the Grand Slam Track, BBC Sport looks at whether the new concept from Michael Johnson was a success.Yahoo Sports - 2d
