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What time is Honorary Starters ceremony at 2025 Masters?
The 2025 Masters won't officially begin until Thursday's Honorary Starters ceremony, and now we know when that will begin.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
20 killed in fire at nursing home in northern China
A fire at a nursing home in northern China has killed 20 people, according to state media, as officials investigate the cause of the fire.NBC News - 29m -
Recovering Pope Francis Surprises Pilgrims With a Public Appearance
Pope Francis was wheeled through a crowd that included health care workers from around the world, who had been told he was watching their Jubilee Mass on television.The New York Times - 2d -
RFK Jr. consoles Texas family: MMR vaccine 'most effective' way to stop measles spread
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. touted the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine as the “most effective” way to prevent the spread of measles during a visit to Texas ...The Hill - 2d -
Putin praises Ovechkin on NHL scoring record
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Washington Capitals team captain Alex Ovechkin on becoming the NHL's top goal scorer, wishing him "health, good luck (and) a fighting spirit to ...The Hill - 1d -
Robert F Kennedy Jr claims anti-vax physicians healed ‘some 300 measles-stricken children’
US health secretary continues to send mixed messaging about measles outbreak that has claimed at least three lives. Robert F Kennedy Jr followed up his attendance at the Texas funeral of a child ...The Guardian - 1d -
EPA says it will reconsider safety of fluoride in drinking water
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will reconsider the health impacts of fluoride in drinking water — taking what could be an initial step toward new national limits or a ban on the ...The Hill - 1d -
RFK Jr. says he plans to tell CDC to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday said he plans to tell the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention soon to stop recommending fluoridation in communities nationwide.NBC News - 1d -
Red Sox's Duran shares story of suicide attempt
Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran said his on-field struggles during the 2021 and 2022 seasons fueled his mental health struggles to the point that he attempted suicide.ESPN - 1d -
RFK Jr stayed silent on vaccine, says father of child who died from measles
Pete Hildebrand says health secretary ‘never said anything’ about vaccine’s efficacy when he visited for funeral. A Texas man who buried his eight-year-old daughter on Sunday after the unvaccinated ...The Guardian - 1d -
Speaker Johnson says fluoride in water deserves another look
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday said he thinks fluoride in the public water supply deserves “real evaluation,” a day after the Department of Health and Human Services and the ...The Hill - 17h -
Texas measles outbreak cases surpass 500
A recent measles outbreak in Texas centered in the western part of the state has topped 500 cases, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. The outbreak has produced 505 ...The Hill - 16h -
Ousted FDA vaccine chief says U.S. measles elimination status under threat as cases climb
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “tepid endorsement” of measles vaccination puts the U.S. at risk of losing its elimination status of the disease as early as January, the Food and Drug ...NBC News - 11h -
RFK Jr. wants CDC to stop recommending fluoride in water
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert. F. Kennedy Jr. wants the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to stop recommending fluoride in America's drinking water. CBS News medical ...CBS News - 12h -
Kennedy’s moves on measles don't quell criticism
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s personal visit to the family of a Texas girl who died of measles appeared to mark a slight shift for the former anti-vaccine ...The Hill - 2h -
Trump Rejects Proposal for Medicare to Cover Wegovy and Other Obesity Drugs
Administration officials reversed a decision made during the Biden presidency that would have given millions of people access to weight-loss drugs paid for Medicare and Medicaid.The New York Times - 4d -
Stay in LA campaign holds rally to encourage local film production
A grassroots organization holds a rally to bring attention to the struggling entertainment industry and asks state and local government officials to join forces to boost local production.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Former Masters champ Vijay Singh withdraws from this year's tournament with injury
A green jacket winner 25 years ago, Vijay Singh informed tournament officials Monday he won't play this year due to a back injury.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Top Notre Dame cornerback target in the 2026 class sets his commitment date
Top Notre Dame football cornerback target Caden Harris, will make his commitment shortly after taking five official visits in the summer.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Kansas basketball announces signing of Illinois transfer guard Tre White to Jayhawks
Kansas basketball has made the addition of Tre White official. The transfer from Illinois has signed to join on with the Jayhawks for next season.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The 2028 Summer Games in ... Oklahoma? Here are the Olympic events being held outside California
Oklahoma City officials are being asked to provide a $34.5 million guarantee to host canoe slalom and softball events for Los Angeles' 2028 Summer Games.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Are Trump's tariffs negotiable or here to stay? Amid confusion, he says can be both.
For days, Trump officials have offered conflicting statements on whether countries can do anything to save themselves from the severe tariffs.ABC News - 1d -
Trump administration fires senior Navy female officer at NATO
U.S. officials say Navy Vice Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, the only woman on NATO’s military committee, was fired over the weekend by the Trump administrationABC News - 1d -
Like it or not, the A's have a new home, and it's a win for this scrappy city
West Sacramento officials say they had no role in the A's messy breakup with Oakland. But they take pride in being the A's rebound city, even for three seasons.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Manchester City braced for major cash boost thanks to Manchester United transfer business
Officials at the Etihad Stadium could be set to reap the rewards of an agreement signed last summer courtesy of Manchester United’s transfer plans in the coming months.Manchester City are known to ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The 25 greatest Bellator fighters who never fought in the UFC
The official end of Bellator MMA (originally known as Bellator Fighting Championships from its debut in 2009 through 2012), coupled with the constant news of former BelYahoo Sports - 1d -
South Korea says its military fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the border
South Korea’s military fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the rivals’ tense border on Tuesday, South Korean officials said.NBC News - 1d -
Maine sues Trump administration over funding freeze after trans athlete dispute
Maine officials sued the administration of President Donald Trump to try to stop the government from freezing federal money in the wake of a dispute over transgender athletes.NBC News - 23h -
Supreme Court clears way for Trump admin to fire some probationary workers
The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration Tuesday by enabling officials to fire thousands of federal workers in their probationary period, saying the government employee unions that ...The Hill - 20h -
All Federal Experts on H.I.V. Prevention in Children Overseas Were Dismissed
Mother-to-child H.I.V. transmission takes an enormous toll in low-income countries. The Trump administration has laid off the officials who worked to solve the problem.The New York Times - 18h -
Manchester City intensify contract renewal talks as Bayern Munich and Ajax circle for attacking midfielder
Officials within the Etihad Stadium are stepping up their aim of renewing the contractual terms of one of their finest talents amid interest from Europe.Manchester City are expected to undergo an ...Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Why The Masters told Jason Day to change his outfits for 2025: 'It'll be toned down.'
Jason Day's outfits made waves at last year's Masters and he says tournament officials already asked him to alter his clothing choices in 2025.Yahoo Sports - 16h -
Flyers Cut Olle Lycksell Again; Long-Term Future In Doubt?
The Philadelphia Flyers cut and subsequently assigned Olle Lycksell to the AHL after he cleared waivers Tuesday, officially ending his time in the NHL this season.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Mega Millions set for first drawing with new $5 ticket
The Mega Millions lottery will have its first drawing Tuesday night since game officials rolled out a new $5 price tag for each ticket.NBC News - 12h -
Judge rules for Associated Press in White House access dispute
A federal judge granted the Associated Press' request for a preliminary injunction and ordered White House officials to restore its access to certain spaces.CBS News - 14h -
U.S. Commanders Worry Yemen Campaign Will Drain Arms Needed to Deter China
American military officials say the Pentagon might need to dip into stockpiles in Asia to replenish supplies in the Middle East, congressional aides say.The New York Times - 13h -
'Death sentence': Advocates blast $1.3 billion in State Department food aid cuts
The State Department has moved to squeeze lifesaving foreign aid dramatically around the world, according to several U.S. officials familiar with the matter.ABC News - 13h -
Prisoner in Arizona serving 16 consecutive life sentences is accused of killing three inmates
An Arizona prison inmate serving 16 life sentences for a 2004 standoff at a correctional institution is suspected of killing three inmates last week, officials said.NBC News - 11h -
Adams Administration Will Give ICE Space to Operate on Rikers Island
An executive order says federal immigration agents would work with city officials on criminal investigations only. Critics say the move opens the door for wrongdoing.The New York Times - 8h -
Beijing rejects Ukraine claim numbers of Chinese troops fighting alongside Russia
A Beijing official says Ukraine’s claim that significant numbers of Chinese nationals are fighting alongside Russia’s invading army in Ukraine is “totally unfounded.”ABC News - 1h
