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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 - 1d -
RFK Jr. pledges an answer to the 'autism epidemic' by September
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said at Thursday’s Cabinet meeting that, by September, his agency will "know what has caused the autism epidemic."ABC News - 1d -
FDA reverses course on telework after layoffs and resignations threaten basic operations
The Food and Drug Administration is reversing course on its requirement for all staffers to report to the officeABC News - 2d -
Andrew Tate Is Accused of Rape and Threatening a Woman With Gun in U.K. Lawsuit
Four women, who are suing the influencer in Britain, gave accounts of being choked and assaulted in encounters that took place between 2013 and 2015. Mr. Tate has denied the accusations.The New York Times - 1d -
An Experimental Obesity Pill Mimics Gastric Bypass Surgery
A novel drug that produces a temporary coating in the small intestine could be a new strategy for weight loss—and an alternative to surgeries and GLP-1 drugs.Wired - 2d -
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 - 1d -
A song critical of Nigeria's president is barred from airwaves
Authorities in Nigeria have barred radio stations from playing a song critical of President Bola Tinubu and his administration’s policiesABC News - 1d -
How the Crypto Industry’s Political Spending Is Paying Off
Federal lawmakers who benefited from crypto largess in the 2024 election are speedily advancing the industry’s agenda.The New York Times - 1d -
California fugitive accused of killing police commander in Mexico
A convicted murderer who escaped custody from correction officers in California in December is now accused of killing a Mexican police commander.NBC News - 16h -
'Bad Influence' docuseries examines 'kidfluencing' through Piper Rockelle and the Squad
A Netflix docuseries focuses on Piper Rockelle and the Squad, a group of child influencers, who were part of a lawsuit that involved abuse allegations and subject of a Times investigation.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Baseball Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. relishing chance to photograph Masters
Ken Griffey Jr.’s wife Melissa asked him if he could do some chores around the house this weekendABC News - 19h -
New York jury awards $1.68 billion to women who accused writer and director Toback of sexual abuse
Lawyers for 40 women who accused writer and director James Toback of sexual abuse over a 35-year span say they have been awarded $1.68 billion from a New York juryABC News - 3d -
Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of failing to pause strikes after U.S. envoy leaves Moscow
Russia and Ukraine’s top diplomats on Saturday used a high-level conference in Turkey to once again trade accusations of violating a tentative U.S.-brokered deal to pause strikes on energy ...NBC News - 1h -
A lonely woman sees something she can't unsee in 'Gazer,' an industrious thriller
Made by a team of weekend filmmakers who took their labor of love all the way to Cannes, the movie is steeped in the language of classic cinematic nail-biters.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Do we need cocoa-free chocolate and is it nice?
Cocoa prices are soaring so new chocolate firms are looking at an alternative ingredient.BBC News - 2d -
The Beanless Coffee Race Is On
As coffee beans face an uncertain future, these companies are working to develop a suitable alternative.Inc. - 1d -
Three million child deaths linked to drug resistance, study shows
Children in Africa and South East Asia are most at risk from antibiotics medicines no longer working, a study suggests.BBC News - 9h -
Ecuador to deliver verdict on ‘war on drugs’ in knife-edge presidential runoff
Leftwing challenger Luisa González in statistical tie with President Daniel Noboa who champions ‘iron fist’ policy. Ecuadorians go to the polls on Sunday in a vote seen as a referendum on a “war on ...The Guardian - 2h -
Manchester Arena Bomber’s Brother Is Accused of Attack on Prison Guards
Hashem Abedi allegedly stabbed the officers with homemade weapons inside a high-security prison.The New York Times - 6h -
OpenSea’s Devin Finzer Wants to Help Regulate Crypto. Like Many In the Industry, He’s Light on Specifics
In February, the SEC dropped an investigation into OpenSea, which announced a platform overhaul and a forthcoming crypto token the same month.Inc. - 1d -
Trump administration vows release of RFK assassination files within days
The Trump administration could release files on the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy — the U.S. health secretary's father — within days, after decades of public fascination about the killing.CBS News - 16h -
My cousin died before receiving our uncle’s $2M inheritance. Will the rest of the family receive this money instead?
“His trust named his son as the only beneficiary of his home and had no alternate beneficiaries.”MarketWatch - 16h -
Bella Thorne accuses Mickey Rourke of 'GROSS' behavior on set after his offensive behavior on TV
After Mickey Rourke taunts JoJo Siwa about her sexuality, Bella Thorne adds allegations that he was "the worst" and "GROSS" when they filmed "Girl."Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Ambassador does not deny Russian attempts to track UK subs
Andrei Kelin tells the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg he does not deny accusations of attempting to spy on UK nuclear submarine fleet.BBC News - 12h -
Move Over Mediterranean Diet—This Harvard-Designed Diet Was Just Crowned Best for Healthy Aging
Aiming for peak performance? The Alternative Healthy Eating Index is the new trend for those going all-out on anti-aging and optimal health.Inc. - 2d -
Turkey and Israel Aim to Avoid Clashes in Syria as Tensions Rise
The two sides have started talks to prevent conflicts between their troops in Syria, amid a growing rivalry for influence in the region.The New York Times - 2d -
How Hizbollah moved into the rubble business in Beirut
Government deal linked to Shia militant movement shows its continued influence after devastating war with IsraelFinancial Times - 5h -
Ecuadoreans Are Split Between Two Candidates Ahead of Runoff Election on Sunday
In the city of Machala, a former booming economic hub now ravaged by drug violence and unemployment, residents are split between two candidates ahead of a runoff election on Sunday.The New York Times - 1d -
Why Sedona Prince is the toughest WNBA draft prospect to evaluate
She's a skilled 6-7 center, but some GMs have expressed doubt about drafting Sedona Prince after accusations of intimate partner violence.ESPN - 3h -
Hundreds of Video Game Workers Join New Union as Trump Attacks Labor Rights
The United Videogame Workers union is open to any gaming worker in the US and Canada and will focus on industry-wide job loss.Wired - 2d -
Relief at a Trade Hub on the Southern Border, but No End to Its Unease
In an industrial district in Texas and New Mexico, companies welcomed President Trump’s tariff exemptions for Mexico, but concern and confusion linger.The New York Times - 2d -
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. - 1d -
Tariff News Is Scant Relief for Restaurants
Confusion and uncertainty hang over an industry with thin profit margins and few domestic sources for foreign ingredients.The New York Times - 1d -
10-year Treasury yield tops 4.5% after surge this week that's worrying Wall Street and the White House
The 10-year Treasury yield was higher on Friday as the bond market sell-off resumed, influenced by U.S. President Donald Trump's fast-changing tariff policies.CNBC - 1d -
4/8: CBS Mornings Plus
President Trump threatens new tariffs on China amid rising trade tensions. Also, new studies suggest a possible link between weight loss drugs and a lower risk of dementia.CBS News - 16h -
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 - 8h -
Co-worker: Gilgo murders suspect unnerved her by tracking her down on a cruise
Exclusive details about the NYC architect accused of being the Long Island serial killer, his life and how he may have been hiding in plain sight for more than a decade.CBS News - 7h -
Gurriel hits winning sacrifice fly as Diamondbacks score 5 in 9th to stun Brewers 5-4
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a sacrifice fly with the bases loaded to cap a five-run ninth inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to stun the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 on Saturday night. Alek Thomas’ ...Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Gurriel hits winning sacrifice fly as Diamondbacks score 5 in 9th to stun Brewers 5-4
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a sacrifice fly with the bases loaded to cap a five-run ninth inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to stun the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 on Saturday nightABC News - 5h