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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 -
RFK Jr. Calls for States to Ban Fluoridated Drinking Water
The health secretary’s announcement came on the first day of a tour through the Southwest to showcase nutrition legislation and other priorities.The New York Times - 4d -
RFK Jr. Offers Qualified Support for Measles Vaccination
In an interview with CBS, the health secretary also suggested he wasn’t familiar with massive cuts to state funding for public health.The New York Times - 3d -
The Social Security Administration Is Gutting Regional Staff and Shifting All Public Communications to X
The SSA’s shift to Elon Musk’s X comes as the agency plans to cut its regional office workforce by roughly 90 percent, WIRED has learned.Wired - 1d -
As RFK Jr. Champions Chronic Disease Prevention, Key Research Is Cut
Two significant programs that invested in research on diabetes, dementia, obesity and kidney disease have ended since the start of the Trump administration.The New York Times - 5d -
RFK Jr. visits epicenter of Texas measles outbreak after death of second child who was infected
U.S. Health Secretary Robert FABC News - 6d -
RFK Jr. says he plans to tell CDC to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water
U.S. Health Secretary Robert FABC News - 5d -
RFK Jr. Hits His Stride in Arizona as His Chronic Disease Tour Wraps
The health secretary seemed stoic — maybe nervous, even — at the start of his first major trip. But on a hike with Navajo Nation leaders, he was finally in his element.The New York Times - 3d -
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 - 22h -
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 - 18h -
Trump administration fires staff of program that helps low-income homes pay for heat
The Trump administration has laid off the entire staff of a $4.1 billion program that helps low-income households nationwide pay for heatABC News - Apr. 3 -
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 - 13h -
Four space tourists return to Earth after a private flight over the poles
Four space tourists are back on Earth after orbiting over the north and south polesABC News - Apr. 4 -
At Least One Dead After Private Plane Crashes in Upstate New York
The plane, a Mitsubishi MU-2B carrying two passengers, went down Saturday in the town of Copake close to the Massachusetts border, according to the authorities.The New York Times - 4h -
Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. goes from host to guest on PBS' 'Finding Your Roots'
For 11 seasons, Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr. has sat across from his guests on the popular PBS series “Finding Your Roots” and led them through secrets in their family treeABC News - 5d -
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 -
'Your position is being abolished': Education Department staff get termination emails
Over 1,300 federal employees impacted by the Department of Education’s March 11 reduction in force received their official separation notices Thursday.ABC News - 1d -
Layoffs begin at US health agencies responsible for research, tracking disease and regulating food
Hundreds of employees have wrapped around the U.S. Health and Human Services Department headquarters in Washington, where they've begun receiving notices of dismissal in an overhaul ultimately ...ABC News - Apr. 1 -
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 -
4 Reasons to Apply to the 2025 Inc. 5000 List
Applications are open until April 25 for our annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Here’s what honorees stand to gain.Inc. - 2d -
‘It can break you’: Life for parents of autistic children can be exhausting. One podcast is offering hope. Is it real?
A podcast claims to show that autistic children with limited speech may be able to communicate via telepathy. What does the science say about the idea?. Election 2025 live updates: Australia ...The Guardian - 7h -
Senators call for probe into possible insider trading over Trump tariff reversal
Two Democrats are seeking answers from the White House about whether Trump administration officials engaged in insider trading amid the tariff rollbacks.ABC News - 2d -
This momentous LACMA exhibition called for a group portrait — to the tune of Roberta Flack
Artists in "Imagining Black Diasporas" gathered for a special photograph, which will live on in the archives.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
China Raises Tariffs on U.S. Imports to 125%, Calling Trump’s Policies a ‘Joke’
Beijing’s retaliation came after the White House ratcheted up its tariff on Chinese goods to 125 percent, on top of an existing 20 percent tax.The New York Times - 1d -
White House Plan Calls for NOAA Research Programs to Be Dismantled
A Trump administration budget proposal would essentially eliminate one of the world’s foremost Earth sciences research operations.The New York Times - 1d -
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 - 10h -
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 - 10h -
OpenAI Wants to Partner With Startups on AI—Here’s How to Apply
The company announced a new initiative called the OpenAI Pioneers Program. These are its goals.Inc. - 2d -
Coach, Cut, or Coddle: Using Decisive Leadership With Difficult Employees
How to make the right call when facing workplace insubordination.Inc. - 1d -
Ousted South Korean President Yoon embraces supporters after leaving presidential residence
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol left the presidential residence in Seoul on Friday for his private home, a week after the Constitutional Court removed him from office over his ill-fated ...ABC News - 1d -
General Motors temporarily halts a Canada assembly plant because of low demand
Canada’s subsidiary of General Motors says that it's temporarily halting production and cutting staff at an assembly plant in Ingersoll, Ontario, because of lower-than-expected demand for its ...ABC News - 1d -
Russia frees U.S. dual national Ksenia Karelina in prisoner swap
U.S. and Russian intelligence agencies negotiated an agreement to free American Ksenia Karelina in exchange for a Russian detainee.CBS News - 1d -
The silly techno-thriller 'Drop' isn't quite Hitchcock. Call it 'Strangers on a Text Chain'
The director of "Happy Death Day" and "Freaky" has made another slasher where his concept is the star. This nervous single mom needs to stay off her cell phone.Los Angeles Times - 1d -
Dave Boling: In preparation of double duty with Spokane Chiefs, Indians, longtime voice Mike Boyle always up for the call
Apr. 12—Young Mike Boyle used to watch sports on television with his father. Not unusual for kids to share that connection with parents. Except little Mikey, perhaps as early as age 5, had a ...Yahoo Sports - 55m -
How the IRS layoffs could affect audits and refunds during tax filing season
Thousands of IRS employees have lost their jobs as part of DOGE's spending cuts, and the layoffs could affect essential agency functions during tax season.CNBC - 1d -
4/7: CBS Evening News Plus
Recent cuts to cybersecurity workers across U.S. agencies fuel safety concerns; Reporter's Notebook: Wall Street wobbles as Main Street worriesCBS News - 1d
