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Staff working on childhood lead exposure and cancer clusters fired from CDC
Staff members who fought childhood lead exposure and those who worked on cancer clusters were among those fired from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), a now former employee told ...The Hill - 1d -
HHS staff to brief House committee following massive agency layoffs
House Democrats on the Energy and Commerce committee are demanding a hearing with Health and Human Services Secretary (HHS) Robert F Kennedy Jr. about the massive layoffs happening at his agency. ...The Hill - 1d -
Hoots and grunts from bonobos show signs of complex communication, researchers say
The peeps, hoots and grunts of wild bonobos, a species of great ape living in the African rainforest, can convey complex thoughts in a way that mirrors some elements of human language, a new study ...NBC News - 1d -
AI lie detector: How HallOumi’s open-source approach to hallucination could unlock enterprise AI adoption
Oumi's open-source HallOumi tool helps enterprises combat AI hallucinations through sentence-level verification that provides confidence scores, citations and human-readable explanations.VentureBeat - 1d -
Kennedy suggests 20 percent of HHS cuts may be reversed
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that he expects about 20 percent of fired employees to be reinstated as the agency backtracks after making cuts ...The Hill - 1d -
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 - 21h -
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 - 17h -
Ousted FDA vaccine director calls Kennedy's start 'very scary'
Peter Marks, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) official pressured to resign over his disagreements with Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., warned in an interview ...The Hill - 12h -
Vitamin A, While Helpful for Measles, Is Not a Replacement for Vaccination
This is a MedPage Today story. Both the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend vitamin A for all patients with measles -- not just severe cases ...ABC News - Mar. 7 -
SpaceX Rocket Launch Creates Glowing Spiral in the Night Sky for Europe
Frozen fuel from the Falcon 9 rocket launched Monday created a luminous display for several minutes, and was seen by people from England to Eastern Europe.The New York Times - Mar. 25 -
Timeline: The Trump administration's shifting stance on the Signal chat debacle
The Trump administration is still grappling with the revelation from Monday that several senior officials discussed plans to strike Houthi rebels in Yemen in a Signal chat that inadvertently ...NBC News - Mar. 27 -
DOGE Was Created to Save the Government Money. It May End Up Costing Billions Instead
DOGE reports it has saved $130 billion, but between lost tax income and severance costs, the unit may wind up costing the U.S.Inc. - 6d -
Airlines Cut Seats to the U.S. as Canadians Stay Away
Several airlines have reduced the number of seats on U.S.-bound flights in April, while industry data shows that bookings have declined significantly.The New York Times - 6d -
Four pulled from rubble nearly 60 hours after quake
At least 1,700 people have died in Myanmar, and while many countries have sent aid and support, a lack of equipment is severely hampering rescue efforts.BBC News - 5d -
2025 Elite Eight odds, NCAA Tournament predictions: Michigan State vs. Auburn picks by expert on 22-10 roll
SportsLine expert Matt Severance has revealed his Michigan State vs. Auburn Tigers picks for the Elite Eight of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on SundayCBS Sports - 5d -
Bills general manager doesn't plan to give Pro Bowl running back contract extension soon
Bills GM Brandon Beane negotiated several important contract extensions but the team wasn't quite on the same page with its starting running back.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
After 44 seasons, Nick Nickson's retirement will mark end of an era for Kings
Nick Nickson, who has witnessed several different eras of the Kings during his 44 years as a team broadcaster, is planning to retire at the end of the season.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Wisconsin reportedly pursuing former Illinois transfer forward, top-ranked portal recruit
Wisconsin is one of several programs expressing interest in Illinois transfer forward Morez Johnson Jr., according to a report from CBS' Jon RothsteinYahoo Sports - 4d -
'Dibling is the antidote to robotic, structured & predictable football'
BBC Sport speaks to several coaches about what makes Tyler Dibling one of the most sought after teenagers in the Premier League.BBC News - 4d -
Sky Sports reporter confirms European club’s interest in Liverpool midfielder as another player linked with summer exit
Liverpool are bracing for significant departures at the end of the season, with several key players facing uncertain futures.Trent Alexander-Arnold is reportedly close to joining Real Madrid, with ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Why the U.S. has a shortage of air traffic controllers
The U.S. has a severe shortage of air traffic controllers. There are currently 10,800 certified controllers but the country needs to have more than 14,000.CNBC - 4d -
What to watch in Wisconsin's Supreme Court race, special Florida elections
Voters in Wisconsin and Florida are set to decide on several key statewide and congressional races that are shaping up to be the first critical bellwethers of the national mood since the 2024 ...The Hill - 4d -
Burst gas pipe sparks column of flame in Malaysia, injuring more than 100 people
A fire caused by a burst gas pipe spread to several homes and sent a fireball into the sky outside Malaysia’s largest city, injuring more than 100 people.NBC News - 4d -
Texas basketball: 5 players who new coach Sean Miller could target in transfer portal
Former Xavier players and several big men look like the top portal priorities as new coach Sean Miller begins rebuilding the Texas basketball roster.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Recapping the approved NFL rule changes coming for 2025
The NFL adopted several rules proposals, including changes to overtime and replay assist, but show down one of the Lions' proposals and tabled anotherYahoo Sports - 3d -
Lego Mario Kart Building Sets Get Nice Discounts At Amazon
Several of the adorable building sets in Lego's new Mario Kart lineup are available for discounts at Amazon . While none of the deals are massive in terms of dollar amount, these offers are ...GameSpot - 3d -
Texas basketball: Former Xavier star Dailyn Swain first to join new coach Sean Miller
A highly recruited high school player in his native Ohio, Dailyn Swain picked Texas basketball over several other power conference suitors.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
China launches large-scale war games all around Taiwan
China's launches drills around Taiwan to "severely punish" the island's pro-independence leader, as the U.S. boosts its war footing in Japan to deter Chinese "aggression."CBS News - 3d -
"Everybody's happy:" Inaugural baseball game at Spartanburg's new stadium a hit with fans
Fifth Third Park, home of the Spartanburgers, opened with a game between USC Upstate and Wofford but also will host several other community eventsYahoo Sports - 3d -
Millions of Americans still without a Real ID as deadline nears
After several lengthy delays, the deadline to get a Real ID is May 7, which will be needed to get into federal buildings and through airport security.CBS News - 2d -
Nintendo offers Switch 2 editions of Zelda, Mario Party and more
Nintendo announced several original Switch games are getting Switch 2 upgrades via Enhanced Editions, which can be bought separately.VentureBeat - 2d -
Rising Cowboys WR opts for new jersey number with major history, big-name recognition
With just 10 catches as a rookie, Ryan Flournoy hopes to break out in Season 2. He'll do it wearing the jersey number of several franchise greats.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
VOTE for the top high school baseball so far this season
The high school baseball is in full swing, with several teams now in the meat of their league schedules. Now you can VOTE for the top baseball player.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
'Fat Man Triathlon' returns to raise money for Monroe's Community Uplift Program
Money raised has gone to several programs including therapy for veterans, homeless outreach, and a program with the Sheriff's Office to mentor troubled youths.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Tornadoes Reported in South and Midwest Amid Powerful Storm System
At least two people were killed in Tennessee, officials said, and millions of people were under severe weather advisories. Flooding was reported in Nashville.The New York Times - 1d -
A front-row seat to a multi-time USGA champ motivates Bob Tennant to compete, too
For the past several years, Bob Tennant has had a front-row seat to one of the top senior amateurs in the game: his wife Lara Tennant.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Napoli Eye Bologna Pillar to Add to Scottish Colony
Napoli were interested in Lewis Ferguson in the past and they are ready to rekindle such a chase next summer, especially should Frank Anguissa leave. The midfielder was on the radar of several big ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
How Trump Has Tuned Out a Key Justice Dept. Legal Office
The Office of Legal Counsel issues opinions that are supposed to bind the executive branch. The Trump administration has taken steps and made claims in tension with several of them.The New York Times - 23h -
Faced with Trump's new tariff, French wine producers expect rough times ahead
France’s wine producers are deeply concerned that the 20% tariff slapped by President Donald Trump will deal a severe blow to the sector that relies on the U.S. as its top marketABC News - 22h
