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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 -
Kansas City Chiefs rival opens up about possibly joining the team in free agency
Kansas City #Chiefs long-time rival Justin Simmons opens up about possibly joining the team in free agency | @EdEastonJrYahoo Sports - 4h -
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 -
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 -
NFL free agency: Browns bring back Joe Flacco on one-year deal
The Browns are bringing back their hero from the 2023 season, re-signing NFL Comeback Player of the Year Joe FlaccoYahoo Sports - 2h -
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 -
Pilot Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Matt Wallace, X Influencer
Jo Ellis, a National Guard pilot, is suing an influencer who falsely identified her as the captain of a helicopter that collided with a passenger plane in January.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 -
Elon Musk's DOGE Is Getting Audited
The Government Accountability Office’s audit examines DOGE’s handling of data at a number of federal agencies, according to sources and records reviewed by WIRED.Wired - 1d -
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 -
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 - 11h -
Colts add to tight end position, re-signing one of their own free agents
The Indianapolis Colts have added to the tight end position in free agency, re-signing one of their own free agents.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Andrew Tate accused of pointing gun at woman's face ahead of London civil case
One of four women suing influencer and self-styled misogynist Andrew Tate for sexual assault said he whipped her with a belt and once stuck a gun in her face, according to court documents that have ...ABC News - 23h -
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 -
Andrew Tate Is Accused of Rape and Threatening a Woman with Gun in U.K. Lawsuit
Four women, who are suing the influencer in Britain, gave accounts of being choked and assaulted in encounters that took place between 2013 and 2015. Mr. Tate has denied the accusations.The New York Times - 6h -
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 -
Social Security Rolls Back Restrictions on Filing for Benefits by Phone
The agency’s plan to curtail phone services, which was expected to send tens of thousands to its offices each week, had been widely criticized.The New York Times - 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 -
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 -
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 -
Senate Confirms Dan Caine as Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff
Lt. Gen. Dan Caine will serve as the senior military adviser to President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.The New York Times - 8h -
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. 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 -
Government files memo in case against Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil
In the memo, which was obtained by CBS News, Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote that Mahmoud Khalil's role in Columbia's protests is in conflict with American foreign policy objectives.CBS News - 17h -
Mahmoud Khalil’s Lawyers Will Seek Testimony From Marco Rubio
Lawyers for the detained Columbia graduate said that the lack of substantive charges against him requires more information from the secretary of state. They acknowledge they are likely to fail.The New York Times - 14h -
DOGE’s AI Monitoring of Federal Workers Is Alarming — but Not Illegal
Employee surveillance isn’t new, but after gutting several agencies, Elon Musk’s team is now using AI to monitor communications, which could involve secure data that could leak.Inc. - 2d -
Hackers breach Morocco's social security database in an unprecedented cyberattack
Morocco’s social security agency says troves of data were stolen from its systems during a cyberattack this week that resulted in personal information being leaked on the Telegram messaging appABC News - 21h -
Weather tracker: early heatwave sweeps northern India
Temperatures exceeding 40C trigger deadly thunderstorms, as Mali agency issues hot weather warning. Northern India has been experiencing early extreme heat this week as temperatures topped 40C ...The Guardian - 7h -
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 -
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 -
Hegseth to Attend Ukraine Defense Group Only Virtually
His predecessor as defense secretary, Lloyd J. Austin III, started the roughly 50-nation group to support Kyiv after Russia invaded in 2022, but Mr. Hegseth has given up leadership.The New York Times - 12h -
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 -
Bessent moves to center of Trump world
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stepped up his role on President Trump’s economic team, taking center stage on the president’s plans for tariffs. Bessent spearheaded the roll out of Trump’s ...The Hill - 6h -
Hegseth announces $5.1B in Defense Department spending cuts
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum Thursday outlining $5.1 billion in cuts to Department of Defense spending through terminated contracts. The Pentagon leader said the contracts ...The Hill - 43m