Threatens America’s Health

RFK Jr. threatens America’s health

Kennedy is prepared to gut the National Institutes of Health, which is the largest funder of health research in the world, by immediately replacing experienced and qualified workers with his own ...

Politics - The Hill - 9 hours ago

Dangerous levels of lead in Syracuse water threaten health crisis

Syracuse, New York, is facing a crisis over high levels of lead in its water, the Natural Resources Defense Council said. CBS News' Lilia Luciano spoke to residents about the dangerous exposure.

In Western North Carolina, Helene’s Devastation Is Threatening Health Care Access

Dozens of volunteer doctors, nurses and psychologists traveled to the region to treat people whose routines, including medical appointments, were disrupted by the storm.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

'Obamacare' enrollment opens, as Republicans threaten the health insurance program used by millions

Americans can start signing up Friday for health care coverage offered through the Affordable Care Act marketplace for 2025

Health - ABC News - October 31

How strict abortion bans threaten health care for all women

In some states, overturning Roe v. Wade has impacted health care for women, regardless of whether they are pregnant.

Tropical Storm Sara makes landfall in northern Honduras and brings heavy rain to Central America

Tropical Storm Sara has made landfall in northern Honduras and threatens to dump torrential rains across parts of Central America and southern Mexico

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Can America’s Health Survive Robert F. Kennedy Jr.?

What Kennedy gets right.

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Online gambling has fueled an industry boom that threatens public health, commission finds

The rise of online betting has led the commercial gambling industry to grow worldwide, posing a threat to public health, according to a report from an international commission of health experts.

Tropical Storm Sara forms in the Caribbean and threatens flash floods and mudslides in Central America, forecasters say

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Harris: RFK Jr. 'last person in America' who should set health policy

Vice President Harris on Friday blasted Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s possible role as a public health authority in a second Donald Trump administration, calling him the "last person" who should be ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Our health care system is dysfunctional: Here’s how to make America healthy again

Americans are spending more money on health care but are not getting healthier, and a paradigm shift towards health care freedom is needed to address the issue of chronic diseases and overmedication.

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Late Night Feels Queasy About America’s Next Health Czar, R.F.K. Jr.

Stephen Colbert urged viewers to keep an open mind about the pick, “because that’s how the worm gets in.”

Top stories - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Trump threatens Mexico with tariffs

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump threatens tariffs on Mexico over border crossings Former President Trump on ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

It’s ‘Trump’s America’

We take a look at how Trump won, and what’s next. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Trump: RFK Jr. will work on 'health and women's health'

Former President Trump said Thursday he would have Robert F. Kennedy Jr. work on "health and women's health" and look at the nation's food supply, the latest indication that the former independent ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

Trump threatens to use the military against the ‘enemy within’

For Trump, strongman rhetoric and tactics are the first resort.

Politics - The Hill - October 22

Walmart and Amazon threaten US drugstores in prescription delivery

Launch of same-day services adds to pressure on struggling pharmacy chains such as CVS and Walgreens

Business - Financial Times - October 22

The many ways Donald Trump threatens American prosperity

Whatever errors the Biden administration may have made pale in significance to the damage Trump’s harebrained economic plans would do.

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Policymakers warn protectionism threatens global economic recovery

Officials fear rules-based order is under threat as race for US presidency enters final days

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Man Sentenced for Threatening Fani Willis With Racist Calls

Ms. Willis spoke of the fear she felt after a man made “vile” calls targeting her and another Black official in Georgia. The man was sentenced to almost two years in prison.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Volkswagen Profit Shrinks as Unions Threaten Strike

Germany’s biggest automaker said its profit dropped 42 percent in the third quarter, as union leaders warned that workers were ready to walk out over a wage dispute.

Business - The New York Times - October 30

Iranian Officials Threaten Retaliation for Israeli Strikes

It was unclear how or when Iran plans to respond, or whether the rhetoric could be bluster. Iranian officials had downplayed the damage of Israel’s last attack.

World - The New York Times - October 31

'Rangers rudderless as big picture plan threatens to unravel'

A poor start to the season heaps pressure on manager Phillipe Clement, leaving the rebuild at Rangers looking rather rocky, writes Tom English.

Khamenei Threatens Israel With ‘Crushing Response’ to Attacks

His comments came as the Pentagon said it would send additional fighter jets and destroyers to the Middle East.

World - The New York Times - November 2

No, Trump did not threaten Liz Cheney with a firing squad

The “firing squad” claim isn’t even a little bit true. It doesn’t lack context. He simply didn’t say what they said he said.

Politics - The Hill - November 3

José Andrés threatens to challenge Maryland Republican in Congress

Celebrity chef José Andrés could trade the kitchen for Congress if he follows through on a threat to challenge a Maryland Republican, saying the state "deserves better." "I will retire and run for ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Wildfire emergency in Southern California threatens homes

A wildfire in Southern California grew to more than 10,000 acres, threatening homes and prompting evacuation orders. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports.

Qatar ends mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas, citing lack of good-faith negotiations

Qatar has halted its mediation efforts between Israel and Hamas, citing a lack of willingness from both sides to engage constructively, according to a diplomatic source briefed on the matter.

Restaurant workers' jobs threatened by Budget, bosses warn

Hospitality bosses are calling for changes to what they describe as "unsustainable" tax rises.

Brazil’s growing gambling habit threatens to hit economy

Explosion of online sports betting in South American nation sparks warnings about its damaging impact

World - Financial Times - November 10

Sara Sharif's dad 'threatened to kill ex-partners'

Three former partners accuse Urfan Sharif of threats to kill and false imprisonment since 2004.

Man threatens to throw girl, 9, in Edinburgh canal

A man threatened to push a nine-year-old girl in the Union Canal as she cycled home from football training.

Typhoon Usagi Slams Into the Philippines

The storm made landfall on the island of Luzon. Forecasters warned of torrential rain and landslides in the north of the country.

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

"Human … Please die": Chatbot responds with threatening message

In an online conversation about aging adults, Google's Gemini AI chatbot responded with a threatening message, telling the user to "please die."

GOP victories threaten Democrats' landmark climate legislation

With Republicans securing control of the House, Senate and White House in the election, they are poised to claw back major legislation Democrats have passed to fight climate change. Chief in the ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

College football scores, results: Kansas stuns No. 6 BYU and No. 12 Georgia gets key SEC win

Georgia kept its playoff hopes alive with a big win over Tennessee.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

Trump victory threatens to throw G20 initiatives into disarray

Argentina veto warning sparks fears conservatives will be emboldened to ditch global deals on climate and tax

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

As Beijing Threatens, Taiwan Looks Nervously at Trump

The president-elect pressed Taiwan during his campaign to spend significantly more to defend against the growing threat of attack by China. Some in Taiwan say it can’t afford to spend what Donald ...

World - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday

The 2024 Stakes on Health Care

We explore the presidential candidates’ health policy proposals.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 28

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