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ACLU sues National Institutes of Health for 'ideological purge' of research projects
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Wednesday alleging that the National Institutes of Health has conducted an “ongoing ideological purge of critical research projects” that violates ...NBC News - 2d -
Reserve a tee time: Try your game at these 8 public golf courses in the Brockton area
Ready to hit the greens? Check out these public golf courses in the Brockton area, offering great challenges and beautiful views for players of all levels.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Thousands of US health agency workers laid off in overhaul led by RFK Jr
Trump administration begins reducing Health and Human Services workforce as Kennedy plans up to 10,000 job cuts. Thousands of Health and Human Services (HHS) employees across the country are being ...The Guardian - 3d -
RFK Jr says 20% of Doge’s health agency job cuts were mistakes
Health secretary says roles will need to be reinstated amid Trump administration’s push to slash federal workforce. Around a fifth of the 10,000 jobs cut from the US Department of Health and Human ...The Guardian - 19h -
Federal Health Workers Make Up Less Than 1% of Agency Spending
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suggests that laying off thousands of federal workers would tame a massive budget. But nearly all of the agency’s money goes to hospitals, doctors and nursing ...The New York Times - 3d -
Trump Administration Begins Layoffs at CDC, FDA and Other Health Agencies
The cuts were part of a Trump administration plan announced last week to dismiss thousands of employees and drastically overhaul the Health and Human Services Department under Secretary Robert F. ...The New York Times - 3d -
RFK Jr. says 20% of health agency layoffs could be mistakes
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Thursday that he expects about 20% of fired employees may have been cut by mistake, and some could be brought back, ...CBS News - 15h -
Governor signs ban on DEI in Ohio public colleges despite opposition by students and teachers
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Republican Gov. Mike DeWine has signed legislation to ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs and make other sweeping changes to public colleges and universities in Ohio.NBC News - 6d -
Can latest IHSA changes (finally) level the playing field between public and private schools?
Most Rockford coaches like IHSA's latest changes to attendance multiplier to help balance the playing field for private and public schools. Some want more. Others think it's time to stop making so ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Coloring. Legos. TikTok. How women's Final Four stars take care of their mental health
On the Final Four stage, the biggest stars in women's basketball share how they take care of their mental health during March Madness.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
CDC cuts environmental health employees
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Staff who worked on lead, asthma let go from CDC Staff members who fought childhood lead exposure and those who worked on cancer ...The Hill - 1d -
King returns to public duties after hospital visit
The monarch is returning to work this week after suffering side effects from his cancer treatment.BBC News - 4d -
Buses in Wales to be brought under public control
Ministers have promised a "simpler" network replacing a system where bus companies set their own timetables.BBC News - 4d -
King Charles presents honours in return to public duties
Among those receiving honours are Katarina Johnson-Thompson and Alan Titchmarsh.BBC News - 3d -
Public satisfaction with NHS hits record low
A fifth happy with NHS in Britain, finds long-running poll, with waits and staffing of major concern.BBC News - 3d -
Finding health advice on social media is easier than knowing which claims to trust
In the corners of social media dominated by wellness content, influencers recommend an assortment of treatments and products to support weight loss, fight exhaustion or promote other desired health ...ABC News - Mar. 22 -
Vote now: Who is The Star Press IU Health Athlete of the Week for March 24-29?
Make your pick for The Star Press Athlete of the Week for March 24-29, sponsored by IU Health. The poll will remain open until noon Friday.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
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 - 3d -
Bird flu could be heading north this spring with fewer federal health officials working to stop it
Bird flu cases could rise as birds migrate north. But the sweeping cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services include workers focused on the virus.NBC News - 14h -
Urgent health warning about 'stealth' cholesterol
New research is sounding the alarm about "stealth" cholesterol, which is undetectable by traditional tests. As NBC News Medical Reporter Erika Edwards reports there is hope to treat it.NBC News - 5d -
Pope Francis’ Health Continues to Improve, Vatican Says
A little over a week after returning to the Vatican guesthouse to convalesce, the pope was showing gradual improvements in his movements and speech.The New York Times - 3d -
Layoffs Begin at U.S. Health and Human Services Department
The agencies responsible for research, tracking disease and regulating food are expected to lay off 10,000 people.Inc. - 3d -
Who Wins the Battle of CEO Health Hacks?
From cold plunges to sleep deprivation, tech titans Jack Dorsey and Elon Musk take radically different approaches to optimizing performance. Who has the better strategy for you?Inc. - 3d -
Twelve standouts nominated for the Public Opinion Boys Basketball Player of the Year
This week's weekly poll asks readers to choose among 12 candidates for the P.O. Boys Basketball Player of the YearYahoo Sports - 5d -
Indonesia’s new sovereign wealth fund vows transparency ‘like a public company’
Danantara has been dogged by questions over governance and political interferenceFinancial Times - 4d -
Stablecoin issuer Circle files for IPO as public markets open to crypto
JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup are serving as lead underwriters in Circle's IPO, according to the prospectus.CNBC - 3d -
English authority led by Ben Houchen told to improve use of public money
Tees Valley Combined Authority to be issued with a “best value” notice by ministersFinancial Times - 2d -
Read our latest Inside Sports publication for April 3 today
Apr. 3—MITCHELL — Published weekly online November through May, Inside Sports is a complete look at the South Dakota's prep sports scene, along with a snapshot of the week's top college sports ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Trump Administration Threatens to Withhold Funds From Public Schools
State education officials will be required to verify that they have eliminated all programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion that the administration deems unlawful, according to a new ...The New York Times - 1d -
You be the judge: should my boyfriend stop spitting in public?
Where Ahmed grew up, spitting was a playground sport for boys. Xenia finds it disgusting. You decide who should keep their mouth shut Find out how to get a disagreement settled or become a juror ...The Guardian - 1d -
How Might the Trump Administration Target D.E.I. in Public Schools?
A letter from the administration promised to withdraw funding from schools that allow certain D.E.I. programs. But what counts as D.E.I. may prove murky.The New York Times - 1d -
New York Warns Trump It Will Not Comply With Public School D.E.I. Order
New York’s stance differed from the muted and deferential responses from other major institutions to the administration’s threats.The New York Times - 9h -
Health department layoffs mean that data on drug use and mental health could sit unused
A 50-year-old government survey on drug use may be in jeopardyABC News - 2d -
Cutting Off NPR and PBS
Republicans say there is no reason for the government to fund the public broadcasters.The New York Times - 3d -
Dylan Mulvaney on transition, mental health and life after Bud Light fallout
Dylan Mulvaney opens up about the challenges of living as a trans woman in America, the fall out of the Bud Light campaign backlash and her new memoir.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Trump Administration Abruptly Cuts Billions From State Health Services
States have been told that they can no longer use grants that were funding infectious disease management and addiction services.The New York Times - Mar. 27 -
Bishop T.D. Jakes reveals "health incident" was a heart attack
Jakes confirmed in an interview with the "Today" that he had a massive heart attack.CBS News - 5d
