Kennedy praises cellphone bans in schools, citing mix of science and misinformation

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took aim at a new target this week as part of his “Make America Healthy Again” agenda: cell phones in schools.

NBC News - 1d

Kennedy praises cellphone bans in schools, citing mix of science and misinformation

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. took aim at a new target this week as part of his “Make America Healthy Again” agenda: cell phones in schools.

NBC News - 1d

Stand Up for Science Rally Sees Mix of Science, Politics and Anxiety

Thousands of protesters gathered in Washington for Stand Up for Science, a rally in response to President Trump’s federal-funding and job cuts.

The New York Times - Mar. 9

Conservatives push for ban on phones in schools

Opposition says it will attempt to amend a Labour government bill to include the ban.

BBC News - Mar. 16

Kennedy Links Measles Outbreak to Poor Diet and Health, Citing Fringe Theories

In a recent interview, the health secretary also suggested that the measles vaccine had harmed children in West Texas, center of an outbreak.

The New York Times - Mar. 11

Mizzou commit Anthony Kennedy Jr. relishes family joining him on visit

When Anthony Kennedy Jr. plotted his spring schedule, he saw an opportunity for his entire family to see the school he committed to four months ago. Kennedy traveled up to Missouri for his second ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

NTSB urges helicopter ban near DCA after deadly midair crash

The NTSB is calling for a strict ban on helicopter flights near Reagan National Airport after a deadly midair collision killed 67 people. Chair Jennifer Homendy urged the FAA to act immediately, ...

NBC News - Mar. 11

UNICEF calls on the Taliban to lift ban on girls' education as new school year begins in Afghanistan

A United Nations agency is urging Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers to immediately lift a lingering ban on girls’ education to save the future of millions who have been deprived of their right to ...

ABC News - 1d

RFK Jr praises beef tallow on Fox News show with burger and fries

Health secretary, under fire for his response to the measles outbreak, attacked seed oils in Sean Hannity interview. Robert F Kennedy Jr, the health secretary, appeared with a cheeseburger and ...

The Guardian - Mar. 12

At least a dozen US states rush to ban common food dyes, citing health risks

RFK Jr’s ‘Maha’ giving fresh momentum to longtime efforts to outlaw additives, which is now a bipartisan movement. At least a dozen US states – from traditionally conservative Oklahoma to ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

Chinese students slam GOP bill that would ban them from U.S. schools, say it's ‘new Chinese Exclusion Act’

Several Chinese students slammed legislation that was introduced last week by Republican lawmakers that seeks to keep them out of American schools.

NBC News - 4d

West Virginia jumps into the mix for 2026 four-star Britt

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Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15

Deluge of complaints over 'too fat' models - but brand says it doesn't glamorise obesity

Snag clothing is cited in an online debate over whether adverts showing models who appear "unhealthily fat" should be banned.

BBC News - Mar. 14

Poland, Baltic states recommend leaving land mine treaty, citing threat from Russia

Poland and the three Baltic nations say they want to withdraw from an international convention that bans antipersonnel land mines due to the growing threat from Russia to front-line NATO states

ABC News - 5d

With Medicaid cuts looming, misinformation about immigrants, especially Latinos, spreads

As Republican lawmakers move to cut Medicaid spending, misinformation about immigrants, especially about Latinos, is spreading on social media.

NBC News - Mar. 13

Afghan school year begins with millions of girls banned from studying

Yahoo News - 1d

The misinformation discourse is a distraction

Media fragmentation and the erosion of shared sources of truth are bigger threats

Financial Times - 1d

Failure is more than an option in rocket science — it’s a necessity

The second attempt by Intuitive Machines to land on the moon and the eighth test of the SpaceX Starship, proved an old adage: Rocket science is really hard.

The Hill - Mar. 16

EPA considers eliminating its science arm

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering the elimination of its science arm and firing most of that branch's employees according to documents reviewed by the Democratic staff of the ...

The Hill - 5d

A Skeptical G.O.P. Senator Makes His Peace With Kennedy

After voting to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary, Senator Bill Cassidy, a doctor and Republican of Louisiana, is embracing the “gestalt” of Kennedy’s measles response.

The New York Times - Mar. 6

France’s Peato Mauvaka cited for head-first lunge at Scotland’s Ben White

Hooker cited for foul play after Six Nations finale Mauvaka had received yellow card over incident The France hooker Peato Mauvaka has been cited for foul play after an off-the-ball incident ...

The Guardian - 5d

Ohio State DC Matt Patricia: 'It's (Ohio) where all the good players come from'

Super Bowl-winning coordinator Matt Patricia, now at Ohio State, had nothing but praise for the Buckeye State's top high school players.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Madrid plans to limit computer and tablet use in primary schools to two hours a week

Teachers will be banned from setting homework involving screens in effort to tackle ‘risks’ of intensive use of IT at young age. The regional government of Madrid has unveiled plans to limit the ...

The Guardian - 3d

Out of the lab and into the streets, researchers and doctors rally for science against Trump cuts

Researchers, doctors, their patients and supporters are venturing out of labs, hospitals and offices across the country to stand up to what they call an attack on life-saving science by the Trump ...

ABC News - Mar. 7

Stand up for Science rallies protesting Trump cuts held across U.S.

Thousands of people, including researchers, scientists, medical professionals and cancer survivors rallied across the U.S. in protest of the Trump Administration’s firings, budget and grants cuts ...

NBC News - Mar. 8

The Science-Backed Way to Save Your Relationship When Work Is Super Stressful: Connection Rituals

Entrepreneurship can be rough on relationships. Science suggests a simple way to keep your partnership strong anyway: connection rituals.

Inc. - Mar. 7

Broncos CB Pat Surtain praises QB Bo Nix's confidence and leadership

Broncos star QB Pat Surtain was full of praise for QB Bo Nix.

Yahoo Sports - 12h

Farewell Mister Haffmann — Nazi occupation play mixes comedy and dread

Story of a Parisian Jew forced into hiding uses dark humour to tackle tyranny — with mixed results — at London’s Park Theatre

Financial Times - Mar. 12

Report: Cooper Kupp could make decision tonight, Broncos 'firmly in the mix'

Cooper Kupp could make his decision as early as tonight and the Broncos 'are firmly in the mix.'

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

PFF has mixed reviews on Tennessee Titans' offensive linemen signings

Pro Football Focus offered mixed reviews on the Tennessee Titans' offensive linemen signings.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Trump Kennedy Center board appointee pitches Mideast franchise, Potomac marina

One of President Trump's first-term appointees to the Kennedy Center board for the performing arts is floating big ideas to revamp the Washington, D.C., cultural mainstay, including a Jacqueline ...

The Hill - Mar. 10

Yale Scholar Banned After A.I. News Site Accuses Her of Terrorist Link

The deputy director of a liberal project at Yale Law School was put on leave over allegations that she is linked to Samidoun, a group the U.S. government has said funds terrorists.

The New York Times - Mar. 12

Kennedy Center actor discusses Trump's takeover

President Trump attended a board meeting at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on Monday. The meeting came just over a month after Mr. Trump announced the termination of several board members ...

CBS News - 6d

Shielded Kennedy Files Hid Spies, Not Conspiracies

Newly unredacted documents reveal details about Cold War spycraft, not a second gunman on grassy knolls. The revelations have “nothing to do with who killed Kennedy,” one expert said.

The New York Times - 4d

Trump expected to attend Kennedy Center board meeting Monday

In February, Mr. Trump dissolved the Kennedy Center's board of directors and named himself chairman.

CBS News - 6d

How money Cooper Kupp reportedly wants and where Patriots stand in mix

Former All-Pro wide receiver Cooper Kupp reportedly has a high asking price for his services in 2025. Where do the Patriots stand in the mix?

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

2025 Tennessee Titans free agency: Experts, insiders offer mixed grades

The Tennessee Titans are a week into the 2025 free agency period and have made some interesting moves that have been met with some mixed reviews.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Report: Russell Wilson is 'still in the mix' for New York Giants

Despite signing QB Jameis Winston, the New York Giants are reportedly "still in the mix" for veteran QB Russell Wilson (and Aaron Rodgers).

Yahoo Sports - 14h

Trump sharply denies Musk China briefing, citing business conflicts

President Trump on Friday denied that his administration would show billionaire Elon Musk details of the Pentagon’s planning for a potential war with China, citing Musk’s various business dealings ...

The Hill - 2d

Kennedy praises cellphone bans in schools, citing mix of science and misinformation

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