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Vance claps back at Romney over Trump-related criticism
Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) made it clear Thursday that he didn’t appreciate Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) criticizing his appearance at former President Trump’s trial as “embarrassing” and advised his colleague from Utah to focus more on his legislative ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Top House Foreign Relations Democrat: Biden message to Israel 'clear and consistent'
Amid criticism from House Republicans, Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss President Biden's policy in the Israel-Hamas War.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
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Oncology nurse faces down her own cancer diagnosis with courage
After years of coaching patients on how to navigate cancer treatment, nurse Leah Wilson of Charlotte, North Carolina, was suddenly facing her own battle after being diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at age 35. But she kept working, supporting ...CBS News - Top stories -
Study links talc use to ovarian cancer — a potential boon for thousands suing J&J
Ongoing lawsuits against J&J allege that its talc-based baby powder caused ovarian cancer. A new study lends credence to the claims.NBC News - Top stories -
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Sen. Bob Menendez's wife, who faces bribery charges with him, has breast cancer
Sen. Bob Menendez's wife Nadine, who is accused of taking hundreds of thousands of dollars in bribes alongside him, has breast cancer, the senator announced.NBC News - Top stories -
White House hits back at Stefanik after she blasts Biden in Israel
The White House hit back against House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik’s (R-N.Y.) speech before the Israeli government’s legislative body on Sunday, when she attacked President Biden for his policy approach to Israel and the war in ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
House passes Republican-backed bill designed to pressure Biden on delivering weapons to Israel
The Republican-led House passed a bill that would put restrictions on the president's ability to withhold weapons transfers to Israel in a vote that drew attention to a divided Democratic caucus on the war in Gaza.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
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Red state abortion bans headed for clash with blue state shield laws
A clash is looming between anti-abortion red states and the blue state telemedicine shield laws trying to preserve abortion access. More than a dozen states have laws shielding medical providers and others from out-of-state investigations and ...The Hill - Politics - Abortion -
3 Simple Steps to Maintain Relevance in Public Relations
In this rapidly growing field, PR firms will succeed by doing more than staying atop new technologies.Inc. - Business -
'A Fatal Inheritance' Review: A Legacy of Cancer
Over time, scientists discovered that cancer could have a genetic component. Some families proved to be tragically hexed.The Wall Street Journal - World -
High levels of weedkiller found in more than half of sperm samples, study finds
Glyphosate found in samples from French infertility clinic raising questions about controversial chemical’s impact on fertility. More than 55% of sperm samples from a French infertility clinic contained high levels of glyphosate, the world’s most ...The Guardian - World -
Chubb raises dividend 5.8% after Berkshire-related stock boost
Chubb on Thursday raised its dividend 5.8%, which the company said marked its 31st consecutive hike.MarketWatch - Business -
Trump legal team hammers at Cohen's credibility in questioning
Prosecutors are nearing the end of their hush money case against former President Donald Trump as Michael Cohen's testimony wraps up.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Radical change looms for Japanese legal sector
Advisers are braced for more domestic businesses to become targets for unsolicited takeoversFinancial Times - World - Japan -
Fifa to make legal assessment on Israel suspension
The Palestinian football federation calls for a vote at Fifa's congress to suspend Israel over the war in Gaza.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
FIFA to seek legal advice over Israel suspension
FIFA will seek independent legal advice before holding an extraordinary council meeting by July 20 to make a decision on a Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from international football because of the conflict with Hamas.ESPN - Sports - Israel -
Actors' Voices Stolen by AI Company, Lawsuit Claims
Two voiceover actors claim Lovo, a San Francisco AIstartup, tricked them into providing voice samples, then used them without permission.Inc. - Business -
TikTok influencers file lawsuit against U.S. government
Eight TikTok influencers have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government in an effort to block enactment of a law passed and signed last month that requires TikTok be sold by China-based owner Byte Dance by January, or face a possible nationwide ...CBS News - Top stories - Tiktok -
Legalized Weed is Landing More Seniors in the E.R.
In Canada, cannabis poisonings rose sharply among people 65 and older after the country legalized the drug, a new study found.The New York Times - Top stories -
Does Legalizing Cannabis Increase Adolescent Use?
Contrary to expectation, a major study found that weed use among minors was lower in states where the drug was legal.The New York Times - Health -
Canada wildfires force thousands to evacuate
Several fires are burning across the country, with a few dangerously close to towns and cities.BBC News - Top stories -
Missouri Democrats' filibuster effort to make it harder to amend state constitution
Missouri Senate Democrats end a record-breaking filibuster against an effort to make it more difficult for the public to amend the state constitution. State Rep. Crystal Quade (D-Mo.), Missouri's Democratic Floor Leader, joins Meet the Press NOW ...NBC News - Politics -
Missouri's attorney general accuses Kansas City of doxxing Chiefs kicker
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey (R) accused Kansas City of doxxing the Chiefs’ kicker, Harrison Butker, and pledged to hold the city accountable in a statement Thursday. “My office is demanding accountability after @KansasCity doxxed ...The Hill - Politics -
91-year-old Missouri man rescues fire department with $500,000 donation
A 91-year-old’s $500,000 donation has saved a tiny Missouri volunteer fire company from certain doom.NBC News - Top stories -
Senator Menendez’s Wife Is Being Treated for Breast Cancer
Nadine Menendez is charged along with her husband, Senator Robert Menendez, in a complex bribery scheme. She will undergo a mastectomy.The New York Times - Top stories -
Influencers Are Saying Sunscreen Causes Cancer. They Are Wrong.
Doctors are debunking misconceptions about sunscreen as sentiments about toxins proliferate across social media.The Wall Street Journal - World -
What Kind of Person Lies to a Child With Cancer?
A reader is fuming after a friend lied about her efforts to get a wig made for a sick child, and thinks her other friends should know about the deception.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Deere’s stock slides after agriculture equipment maker again lowers guidance
Deere & Co. Inc.’s stock tumbled 3.5% early Thursday, after the maker of agricultural and construction machinery posted better-than-expected earnings for its fiscal second quarter but offered guidance that fell short of estimates.MarketWatch - Business -
Older Frigidaire and Kenmore ranges pose risk of fires, maker warns
The manufacturer has received multiple reports of fires and injuries since the ranges were originally recalled more than a decade ago.CBS News - Top stories -
Grand Theft Auto maker firms up GTA 6 release date
The latest instalment of the hugely popular series will be released in autumn 2025, its publisher says.BBC News - Top stories -
Spirit AeroSystems, Maker of Troubled 737 Fuselages, Lays Off 450
Boeing's ongoing woesand federally ordered cuts to the airliner's production rate hit a key supplier's workforce.Inc. - Business -
A Deck Maker's $450 Million Bet on America's Renovation Boom
Trex is building a factory in Arkansas to boost its manufacturing capacity, and it is rolling out new lines of premium decking.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Supreme Court rules Consumer Financial Protection Bureau funding structure is legal
The Supreme Court decision protects the CFPB from the potentially crippling risk that Republicans in Congress will block annual funding for the agency.CNBC - Business -
A Legal Scholar Critiqued Elon Musk's Pay. Now He's Out of a Job.
Tesla threatened to fire a law firm over Charles Elson’s objections to the CEO’s proposed pay package, an email suggests.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Hunter Biden's allies scramble for legal fee support as main benefactor retreats
The financing crunch comes at a precarious time for President Joe Biden's son, whose two criminal trials are set to begin in June.NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Riverside County Jail Death Lawsuit Is Settled for $7.5 Million Amid Inquiry
A violent encounter captured on video was part of a surge in jail deaths that spurred an inquiry into the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.The New York Times - Top stories -
Sean Combs Allegations: What We Know About Lawsuits and Raids
Raids at his homes in Los Angeles and Miami Beach were related to an inquiry that a federal official said was at least in part a human trafficking investigation.The New York Times - Top stories