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Senate Votes to Advance RFK Jr's Health Secretary Nomination
The Senate voted along party lines to advance the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for health secretary to the floor for a final vote, likely Thursday.The New York Times - Feb. 12 -
Federal health agencies restore webpages and datasets following judge's order
Federal health agencies have restored several webpages and datasets, following a judge’s order to bring back public access to information that had been removed to comply with a presidential ...ABC News - Feb. 12 -
Australian Health Workers Suspended After Threatening Israeli Patients
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia denounced the comments, caught on video amid a spate of antisemitic incidents, as “sickening and shameful.”The New York Times - Feb. 13 -
Sen. McConnell's health concerns raise questions over ability to serve
The recent concerns over the health of Republican Senator Mitch McConnell are reigniting debate about when it's time for lawmakers to step aside. NBC News' Ryan Nobles has more on the concerns.NBC News - Feb. 13 -
Trump's aid freeze forces health clinics in a vulnerable region of Syria to close
The Trump administration's abrupt freeze in foreign aid has closed health clinics offering free care in one of Syria's most vulnerable regionsABC News - Feb. 13 -
Some CDC health data and webpages still offline after judge's order
Only a handful of webpages on federal health agency sites were ordered to be restored.CBS News - Feb. 13 -
Senate confirms RFK Jr. as Health secretary; McConnell lone GOP dissenter
Longtime vaccine critic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is now the nation’s top health official, after the Senate on Thursday voted almost entirely on party lines to confirm him atop a department of nearly ...The Hill - Feb. 13 -
Senate Confirms RFK Jr., a Prominent Vaccine Skeptic, as Health Secretary
The vote capped a remarkable rise for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who was confirmed by a Republican Senate in a chamber where his father and uncles once served as Democrats.The New York Times - 6d -
I Shudder to Imagine Kennedy Running Our Health Agencies.
We have to go toe-to-toe with this administration and resist its attacks on public health.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump Funding Freeze Decimates Women’s Health Care, U.N. and Others Say
Only three weeks into the Trump administration’s suspension of money for foreign aid, those who work in women’s health say the impact has already been devastating.The New York Times - 6d -
Louisiana to end mass vaccine promotion, state's top health official says
The Louisiana Department of Health “will no longer promote mass vaccination.”ABC News - 6d -
Louisiana to end mass vaccine promotion, state's top health official says
The Louisiana Department of Health “will no longer promote mass vaccination.”ABC News - 6d -
US Senate narrowly confirms RFK Jr as health secretary
Kennedy will oversee the US health industry including food safety, pharmaceuticals and vaccinations.BBC News - 6d -
Street doctors bring health care to homeless people in Los Angeles
More than 700,000 Americans experienced homelessness last year. In addition to being unhoused, many are suffering from a lack of adequate medical care. Elise Preston found one initiative in Los ...CBS News - 6d -
Louisiana Health Department Says It Will Stop Promoting ‘Mass Vaccination’
“Vaccines should be treated with nuance, recognizing differences between seasonal vaccines and childhood immunizations,” Dr. Ralph L. Abraham, the state’s surgeon general, wrote in a memo.The New York Times - 6d -
Late Night Braces for the Reign of R.F.K. Jr., Health Czar
“Bobby Brainworm is on the job,” Jimmy Kimmel said after President Trump’s nominee for health secretary was confirmed and sworn in.The New York Times - 6d -
Republicans put health care cuts front and center to advance agenda
House Republicans are putting cuts to Medicaid at the top of their list of budget cuts to help pay for their wide-ranging agenda that spans tax cuts, energy production and border security. ...The Hill - 6d -
3 things to watch for as RFK Jr. takes the helm as health secretary
Kennedy will set up a 'MAHA' commission to address chronic disease.ABC News - 6d -
CDC's "disease detectives" halved as part of DOGE cuts at health agencies
More than 1 in 10 of the health agency's workers are being let go, including an entire new class of CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service officers.CBS News - 6d -
How Much Does a Dog’s Breed Affect Its Health and Behavior?
Here’s what scientists have learned about how a dog’s breed affects its health and behavior.The New York Times - 5d -
Musk’s takeover of US health agencies raises pandemic threat, experts warn
Doge wreaks havoc on HHS and CDC as Trump seeks to grant committee sweeping governmental powers. The so-called “department of government efficiency”, the Donald Trump -created program known as ...The Guardian - 5d -
Americans trust Trump on immigration, economy over environment, health care: Poll
A recent YouGov survey found that a majority of Americans, 52 percent, have high levels of trust in President Trump's ability to manage immigration. But they are less likely to trust him with ...The Hill - 5d -
Thousands of probationary federal health workers fired by letter this weekend
The move comes amid a government-wide effort to cut probationary workers by the Department of Government Efficiency task force led by billionaire Elon Musk.CBS News - 4d -
Florida Man Says He Shot Israeli Tourists in ‘Mental Health Crisis’
The gunman, who is Jewish, told the police that he thought the tourists were Palestinian.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump administration deletes federal health pages on LGBTQ+ and gender identity
Key federal health web pages from agencies like the CDC and NIH—covering LGBTQ+ health, HIV prevention and gender identity—were removed in recent weeks. A court has ordered some pages restored, but ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump Administration Has Fired Health Inspectors at Some Border Stations
Scientists worry that the losses may open the door to human, plant and animal diseases that would otherwise have been caught.The New York Times - 1d -
Oz, Trump’s Medicare Nominee, Pledges to Divest Interests in Health Care Stocks
The celebrity doctor said he would divest from his interests in many drug, medical and insurance companies, worth millions of dollars.The New York Times - 17h -
Even if France’s budget doesn’t tackle the public deficit, let’s give thanks it exists | Agnès Poirer
Politics have sunk so low since Emmanuel Macron’s snap election, we’re just grateful when foretold catastrophes don’t materialise. Houra! Or rather, hurrah! On Monday, the French government, led ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
How This Entrepreneur Turned Social Media Star Built His Public Speaking Confidence
These steps can help you structure and deliver the best speech possible.Inc. - Feb. 9 -
Previous victim of woman linked to death of journalist says he tried to warn public
David Butler survived being drugged and robbed in 2021 by Danette Colbert, now tied to death of Adan Manzano. A man who survived being drugged and robbed of more than $134,000 by a woman linked to ...The Guardian - 5d -
Warriors' Stephen Curry says he'd like more public information on how NBA refs are graded
Curry says refs have a 'really hard job,' but he's 'curious' to see how officials rate on a nightly basisCBS Sports - 4d -
Aubrey Plaza makes first public appearance on 'SNL50' since husband Jeff Baena’s death
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or chat live at 988lifeline.org.NBC News - 3d -
OpenAI CFO talks possibility of going public, says Musk bid isn't a distraction
The interview with finance chief Sarah Friar comes during a pivotal time, with the startup reportedly in talks to close a $40 billion investment from SoftBank.CNBC - 2h -
Chappell Roan was one of the 25 million uninsured Americans — here’s why health coverage is still out of reach for some artists
Chappell Roan used her Grammy acceptance speech to call out record labels for not providing better protections for artists struggling to afford health care.CNBC - Feb. 7 -
Flogging Molly calls off tour due to frontman Dave King's 'very serious health condition'
Flogging Molly cancels its 2025 shows so frontman Dave King and his wife can handle a 'very serious health condition.' The rest of the L.A. band plans to cruise.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 7 -
Unrivaled basketball league: Laces BC vs. Vinyl BC canceled in order to 'prioritize player health and safety'
No further details were given, but Laces are dealing with a number of injuriesCBS Sports - Feb. 8 -
Fears grow for health of social media influencer arrested on live TV in Sierra Leone
Hawa Hunt’s detention a month ago was politically motivated, say daughter and rights groups, who also raise concerns about her treatment in jail. Fears are mounting over the mental and physical ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Sweden blazes trail in women's hockey by allowing body checking and finds health, quality benefits
Sweden is a trailblazer in hockey because it has allowed body checking in the women’s game since 2022ABC News - Feb. 11 -
Alex Bazzell Q&A: Unrivaled president discusses game cancellation, how league handles player health, safety
Laces BC recently had to forfeit a game because of injuriesCBS Sports - Feb. 11 -
Apple launches first major health study in 5 years. Here's how you can opt in
Apple launched the new project called Apple Health Study with Brigham and Women's Hospital.CNBC - Feb. 12