Utah Republicans push to let patients supply their own blood as vaccine concerns linger

Ohio Republican pushes for Congress to act on Trump's orders

Rep. Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) on Thursday urged Congress to act on President Trump's executive orders, saying the national legislature "must do its job." "It’s up to us on Capitol Hill to make ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Senate Republicans voice DOGE concerns in meeting with White House chief of staff

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles worked to alleviate concerns by Senate Republicans Wednesday over Elon Musk’s dismantling of the federal bureaucracy.

NBC News - 1d

Senate Republicans approve budget framework, pushing past Democratic objections

Republican senators pushed a $340 billion budget framework to passage over Democratic objections after a nearly all-night vote

ABC News - Feb. 21

Republicans pushing forward on Medicaid changes, despite potential political fallout

House Republicans signaled they’re going full steam ahead on significant changes to Medicaid, despite pressure from Democrats and even some moderates in their party.

ABC News - 1d

Anxious Prayers as Pope Francis Lingers in Critical Condition

Eleven days after the pope was hospitalized, speculation is mounting and prayers for his recovery verge on a vigil.

The New York Times - 3d

Nature: Arches National Park in Utah

We leave you this Sunday morning taking in the sights at Arches National Park in Utah. Videographer: Brad Markel.

CBS News - 5d

Who Gets to Own Scotland?

A new land-reform bill aims to unwind a long history of inequality. But centuries of feudalism are difficult to shake.

The New York Times - 2d

Doctor on trial for abusing hundreds of patients in France confesses

Yahoo News - 4d

GPs accused of leaving bills unpaid and patients in danger

GP firm says it is "committed to delivering the highest standards of care" in wake of criticism.

BBC News - 2d

What possible compounded semaglutide ban means for patients

The FDA declared the shortage of Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drugs over, giving compounders until May to stop making alternatives. An industry group representing compounders is suing. Dr. Angela ...

CBS News - 1d

Cancer patients 'may starve' without vital drug

Creon, a pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, helps digestion but stocks are desperately low.

BBC News - 21h

Berkshire shares rise on surge in operating earnings, but questions linger about cash

The conglomerate's operating profit — earnings from the company's wholly owned businesses — skyrocketed 71% to $14.5 billion in the fourth quarter.

CNBC - 4d

Tropical Cyclone Alfred yet to intensify as it lingers off Queensland coast

BoM says category 2 Tropical Cyclone Alfred is about 930km north-east of Mackay and is tracking slowly south through Coral Sea. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...

The Guardian - 2d

Chris Mason: Starmer wins Trump over - but Ukraine uncertainty lingers

No 10 thinks the talks were a success but questions remain on defence, our political editor writes.

BBC News - 14h

Ukraine is launching a new drone supply model to slash delivery times to troops

Yahoo News - Feb. 21

Trump tasks son’s hunting pal with keeping the US food supply safe

Kyle Diamantas, Florida attorney with ties to Donald Trump Jr, will oversee about 80% of US food supply. The acting federal government official overseeing the vast majority of the US’s food supply ...

The Guardian - 3d

High housing costs and low home supply are stifling American mobility

American opportunity has been synonymous with people on the move, but high housing costs and low home supply has stifled American mobility. Yoni Appelbaum joins to discuss.

CBS News - 1d

Ravens: Allegations against Tucker 'concerning'

Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said the number of sexual misconduct allegations made against kicker Justin Tucker is "serious and concerning" but indicated that the team will wait before ...

ESPN - 2d

Growing concern over measles outbreak

In Texas, officials are reporting that one unvaccinated child has died of measles. Officials say at least 124 people have been infected and 18 people hospitalized. Almost all have been babies and ...

NBC News - 1d

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama to miss rest of NBA season with blood clot

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will miss remainder of NBA season due to a blood clot in his shoulder, the team said.

NBC News - Feb. 20

Victor Wembanyama Expected to Miss Rest of N.B.A. Season Because of Blood Clot

The San Antonio Spurs said they discovered deep vein thrombosis when Wembanyama returned from All-Star weekend.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

‘The music industry is as cold blooded as Scrooge McDuck’: the return of rapper Yasiin Bey

Under the radar for a decade, the artist formerly known as Mos Def is back. He talks about rejection, revival, and his new partnership with the Alchemist. It’s the penultimate night of Paris ...

The Guardian - Feb. 21

Gallery owner Larry Gagosian on the art world's "blood sport"

With 18 galleries around the globe, he's been called "the biggest art dealer in the history of the world." Larry Gagosian talks about his estimated billion-dollar-a-year business and why, at age ...

CBS News - 5d

Travelling with children: the blood, sweat and tears – and the determination to keep going | Lucille Wong

If you feel there are not enough challenges in your life as a parent, may I suggest taking your kids on a flight. Sharing the Load is a column about parenting children of all ages We landed in ...

The Guardian - 3d

LIV Golf's Kim announces he has blood clot in leg

LIV Golfer Anthony Kim said he has been diagnosed with a blood clot in his leg, which doctors discovered after he complained of not feeling good as he was preparing for the early February LIV event ...

ESPN - 2d

Source: Rams let Stafford's agent gauge value

The Rams have given quarterback Matthew Stafford's agent permission to speak to other teams about his market value, a source confirmed to ESPN on Saturday.

ESPN - 5d

Scientists Describe Rare Syndrome Following Covid Vaccinations

In a small study, patients with the syndrome were more likely to experience reactivation of Epstein-Barr virus and high levels of a coronavirus protein.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Questioning the risks and benefits of vaccines isn’t spreading misinformation

I could discuss risks and benefits in a more sophisticated way if I better understood a patient's risk versus their protection against a given virus or bacteria.

The Hill - 3d

FDA cancels meeting to choose flu vaccine strain

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) abruptly canceled a vaccine advisory meeting where members were slated to discuss influenza vaccine strains. The meeting was scheduled for March 13. Committee ...

The Hill - 1d

FDA unexpectedly cancels flu vaccine meeting

The Food and Drug Administration cancelled a regular meeting with the Department of Health and Human Services and other advisers on recommendations for the flu vaccine that will go into production ...

CBS News - 1d

Measles booster may be an option for some vaccinated adults

People who were vaccinated as a child are considered less likely to become infected.

The Hill - 8h

It’s Jekyll and Hyde, says son of French surgeon accused of abusing 299 patients

Relatives of Joël Le Scouarnec, who allegedly sexually assaulted young patients, tell court of split personality. Members of a French surgeon’s family have described discovering the “Jekyll and ...

The Guardian - 1d

Musk to meet with House Republicans

Politico - 1d

Penn State DE Abdul Carter will not work out at NFL combine due to lingering shoulder injury

Carter, a top edge rusher and projected top-10 pick, suffered the injury during the Fiesta Bowl, but has been cleared to resume training.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Congratulations to insults... Trump and Zelensky, in their own words

The US and Ukrainian presidents, who have traded barbs in the past, began a new war of words this week.

BBC News - Feb. 20

Betty White is getting her own postage stamp

Legendary TV icon Betty White will be honored in March with a stamp, the U.S. Postal Service announced.

CBS News - 6d

Sources: Fresno athletes played DFS on own stats

Fresno State and the NCAA are investigating allegations that two men's basketball players participated in daily fantasy contests based on their own performances, according to multiple sources.

ESPN - 1h