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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 - 1d -
Democratic-led states sue Education Department for ceasing access to COVID funds
A group of Democratic-led states sued the Education Department Thursday in an effort to regain access to hundreds of millions of dollars in pandemic relief aid that the department abruptly cut off ...The Hill - 14h -
States sue over Trump administration's sudden halt of pandemic relief aid for schools
Public officials in 16 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration to restore access to federal pandemic relief funding for schoolsABC News - 14h -
Moscow frees US-Russian ballet dancer jailed over charity donation, US says
Secretary of state Marco Rubio says Ksenia Karelina is returning to US after reports of prisoner swap. Moscow has released a US-Russian dual national, Ksenia Karelina, who had been detained in ...The Guardian - 1d -
White House ends funding for key US climate body: ‘No coming back from this’
Nasa cuts contract that convened USGCRP, which released assessments impacting environmental decision-making. The White House is ending funding for the body that produces the federal government’s ...The Guardian - 1d -
Amid Tension Around H.H.S. Cuts, Kennedy Meets With Tribal Leader
The health secretary’s appearance at a tribal self-governance conference brought collegial discussions and a bit of friction.The New York Times - 2d -
Dr. Oz Pushed for AI Health Care in First Medicare Agency Town Hall
Dr. Oz, who now controls the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and its $1.5 trillion budget, promoted the idea that AI avatars could replace frontline health care workers.Wired - 2d -
Republicans Clash Over Medicaid in Hunt to Pay for Trump’s Agenda
Conservatives in the House say they won’t back any package without deep cuts that would all but certainly affect the health program. Some Senate Republicans say they won’t accept such cuts.The New York Times - 7h -
Funding for National Climate Assessment Is Cut
The move raises concerns among scientists that the assessment, which is required by Congress, is now in jeopardy.The New York Times - 22h -
Cutting NHS costs is not cheap
Health experts predict redundancies across the health service will cost £1bnFinancial Times - 1d -
Haliburton scores 23, Pacers secure top-four seed in East with 114-112 win over short-handed Cavs
Tyrese Haliburton scored eight of his 23 points during a key scoring run in the fourth quarter and Aaron Nesmith added 22 points to help the Indiana Pacers rally past the short-handed Cleveland ...Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Senate GOP divided over House demands for spending cuts
Senate Republicans are deeply divided over demands by House conservatives to cut at least $1.5 trillion, and possibly more, from the federal budget over the next decade, putting Senate Majority ...The Hill - 6h -
Have you seen examples of health care fraud, waste or abuse? Tell us about it.
New York Times reporters are looking into cases of unnecessary and wasteful spending in government health programs.The New York Times - 1d -
Hegseth announces $5.1B in Defense Dept. spending cuts
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum on Thursday outlining $5.1 billion in cuts to Department of Defense (DoD) spending through terminated contracts. The Pentagon leader said the ...The Hill - 40m -
Preview: Oregon State Baseball Set To Face Cal State Fullerton
PROMO: Join BeaversEdge.com and get 30 DAYS FREE!With the No. 8 Oregon State baseball team (23-7) set to face Cal State Fullerton (17-15) at Goodwin Field for a three-game set starting Friday, ...Yahoo Sports - 5h -
Secretary Hegseth, the standards didn’t change for women — we met them
From the moment women entered the combat arms, the Pentagon focused on maintaining standards over anything else — and, in some cases, even created or increased standards in preparation for women.The Hill - 1h -
Sununu knocks Musk over 'bad messaging' about DOGE cuts
Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (R) knocked Elon Musk for “bad messaging” about cuts ordered by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). “I think the key here is bad messaging, right? ...The Hill - 1h -
As VC Funding Tightens, Founders Cut Their Own Salaries by 43 Percent
The annual Founder Salary Report by accounting firm Pilot has found that entrepreneurs are tightening their belts and embracing bootstrapping.Inc. - 1d -
DC, get ready for Randy Fine: ‘Hardest right hook in the business’
“Somebody punches him, he throws the biggest haymaker that's around at his opponents,” said Florida state Sen. Joe Gruters, “and that goes for Republicans and Democrats.”Politico - 3d -
State Farm pleads for emergency rate hikes on California homeowners
State Farm argues it needs additional funds to boost capital and avert an increasingly dire financial situation following the devastating Los Angeles wildfires.CNBC - 22h -
Trump Threatens More Tariffs and Sanctions on Mexico Over Long-Running Water Dispute
President Trump on Thursday cited the growing water debt that Mexico owes the United States under a treaty governing the use of the countries’ shared rivers.The New York Times - 14h -
US DOGE Service Agreement With Department of Labor Shows $1.3 Million Fee—and Details Its Mission
The unsigned agreement between the US DOGE Service and the Department of Labor provides significant insight into DOGE’s work with federal agencies.Wired - 1d -
Experts Doubt Kennedy’s Timetable for Finding the Cause of Autism
The nation’s health secretary announced that he planned to invite scientists to provide answers by September, but specialists consider that target date unrealistic.The New York Times - 1h -
RFK Jr. says HHS will determine the cause of autism by September
The nation’s top health agency will undertake a “massive testing and research effort” to determine the cause of autism, HHS RFK Jr. said.NBC News - 18h -
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 - 8h -
Coach, Cut, or Coddle: Using Decisive Leadership With Difficult Employees
How to make the right call when facing workplace insubordination.Inc. - 5h -
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 - 1d -
OpenAI countersues Elon Musk in legal dispute over ChatGPT maker's business ambitions
OpenAI is suing Elon Musk for unfair competition and interfering with its business relationships with investors and customers, escalating a legal battle between the ChatGPT maker and the ...ABC News - 1d -
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 - 1h -
Nebraska softball sets new school home run record in 8-2 win over in-state rival Creighton
The Huskers made history Wednesday night after welcoming in-state rival Creighton. In its 8-2 win, Nebraska set a new program record in home runs.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Trump is repeating one of the darkest chapters in US history
During World War II, the United States used the Alien Enemies Act and Executive Order 9066 to undercut civil rights and imprison innocent people and families in squalid camps. Using the Alien ...The Hill - 4h -
Children Seeking Cholera Care Die After U.S. Cuts Aid, Charity Says
The victims died on a grueling three-hour walk in scorching heat as they tried to reach the nearest remaining health facility, officials of Save the Children said.The New York Times - 12h -
US risky debt funds hit by historic outflows as Trump’s tariffs shake markets
Investors rush away from junk bonds and leveraged loans on rising recession fearsFinancial Times - 17h -
If You See This Creepy Fish, Cut Its Head Off
The invasive northern snakehead, which has recently been appearing in Missouri and other states, must be eradicated, officials say.The New York Times - 21h -
Ribbon-cutting ceremony launches West Texas Ranch Rodeo
"We have participants from 28 states and Canada ... It's exciting to bring this kind of skill and craftsmanship to Amarillo," Whipple said.Yahoo Sports - 8h -
Trump administration to refer Maine to DoJ over transgender participation in sports
The deadline has arrived for Maine officials to reach a resolution with the U.S. Education Department over a finding that the state violated antidiscrimination laws by allowing transgender athletes ...ABC News - 4h -
OKC Thunder jersey history No. 23 - Bart Kofoed (1991-92)
During his time suiting up for the Sonics, Kofoed wore only jersey No. 23 and put up 1.5 points and 1.2 assists per game.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
RFK Jr. considering 'framework' for Medicaid, Medicare coverage of GLP-1s
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he is considering a “regulatory framework” for Medicare and Medicaid to cover GLP-1 medications to treat obesity. Kennedy said ...The Hill - 18h -
RFK Jr. falsely claims measles vaccine protection 'wanes very quickly'
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called for people to get the measles vaccine, while falsely claiming it has not been “safety tested” and its protection is short-lived.NBC News - 7h -
An Iranian official was fired over his 'lavish' Argentina trip. Argentines are angry, too
Furious that an Iranian official had entered Argentina as an ordinary citizen on a tourist visa, Argentine lawmakers this week attacked the nation’s spy agencyABC News - 1d
