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EPA leader Zeldin supports slashing agency budget by half at contentious congressional hearings

President Donald Trump's administration proposes cutting the Environmental Protection Agency’s budget by roughly half, sparking heated congressional hearings this week

EPA leader Zeldin supports slashing agency budget by half at contentious congressional hearings
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

This ‘miracle tree’ can filter more than 98% of microplastics from tap water

This ‘miracle tree’ can filter more than 98% of microplastics from tap water

This ‘miracle tree’ can filter more than 98% of microplastics from tap water
Crime|Education|Environment|Health

Camp Mystic owners apologize for deadly flood plan failures and push to reopen over Texas lawmakers’ objections

Camp Mystic owners apologize for deadly flood plan failures and push to reopen over Texas lawmakers’ objections

Camp Mystic owners apologize for deadly flood plan failures and push to reopen over Texas lawmakers’ objections
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

Eli Lilly investors are eager for Foundayo insight after early launch data

Eli Lilly investors will be searching for something they won't find in any first-quarter financial figures reported on Thursday: insight into

Eli Lilly investors are eager for Foundayo insight after early launch data
Economy|Environment|Health|World

A lifeline for Haiti could soon be severed by the US Supreme Court

A lifeline for Haiti could soon be severed by the US Supreme Court

A lifeline for Haiti could soon be severed by the US Supreme Court
Arts|Entertainment|Health|Interview|Sports

Simone Biles has left the door open to competing at 2028 Olympics. One key factor could determine if it happens

Simone Biles has left the door open to competing at 2028 Olympics. One key factor could determine if it happens

Simone Biles has left the door open to competing at 2028 Olympics. One key factor could determine if it happens
Business|Economy|Health|Political|Science

US seeks new nominees for key preventive health panel

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, overseen by Secretary Robert F.

US seeks new nominees for key preventive health panel
Health|Political|Science|World

Kennedy's US advisory board puts focus on 'profound autism', improved medical care

A U.S. advisory committee appointed by Health Secretary Robert F.

Kennedy's US advisory board puts focus on 'profound autism', improved medical care
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

The race to mine critical minerals for AI and clean energy is creating ‘sacrifice zones’ that harm water and health of world’s poor

The rapid expansion of critical mineral extraction is trading away human and ecological well-being for technological breakthroughs. There are ways to fix this.

The race to mine critical minerals for AI and clean energy is creating ‘sacrifice zones’ that harm water and health of world’s poor
Crime|Health|World

Oakland attributes a 6-decade low in homicides, in part, to life coaches

The California city of Oakland has driven homicides to historic lows by offering services including life coaches to people most likely to get pulled into gang-related shootings

Oakland attributes a 6-decade low in homicides, in part, to life coaches
Health|Sports

Kevin Durant out for Game 5 vs the Lakers with a left ankle sprain

Houston’s Kevin Durant is out for Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers with a left ankle sprain

Kevin Durant out for Game 5 vs the Lakers with a left ankle sprain
Business|Environment|Health

Washington state says Geo Group refuses to let health inspectors into detention facility

Washington state has asked a federal judge to force private prison operator The Geo Group to allow health inspectors into its for-profit immigration detention center in Tacoma, which has been the subject of thousands of complaints from detainees in recent years

Washington state says Geo Group refuses to let health inspectors into detention facility
Crime|Education|Environment|Health

Camp Mystic director offers tearful apology to victims' families during legislative hearing

One of the directors of Camp Mystic has offered a tearful apology to the families of the 25 girls and two teen counselors killed in the 2025 Texas flood

Camp Mystic director offers tearful apology to victims' families during legislative hearing
Crime|Health|Political|Science

Trump administration indicts former NIH official over COVID records

The Trump administration has indicted a former National Institutes of Health official over allegations of evading federal records requests related to COVID-19 pandemic

Trump administration indicts former NIH official over COVID records
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health

Purdue Pharma receives $5.5 billion sentence, paving way for opioid settlement

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma was sentenced on Tuesday to $5.5 billion in fines and penalties stemming from its 2020 guilty plea to charges

Purdue Pharma receives $5.5 billion sentence, paving way for opioid settlement
Health|Science|US|World

FDA's Makary expects decision on Prasad successor in coming weeks

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FDA's Makary expects decision on Prasad successor in coming weeks
Health|Sports

Austin Reaves hopes to return to Lakers for pivotal Game 5 vs Rockets after nearly 4 weeks out

Austin Reaves and the Los Angeles Lakers will wait until right before Game 5 to determine whether he is ready to return from nearly four weeks on the sidelines with a strained oblique muscle

Austin Reaves hopes to return to Lakers for pivotal Game 5 vs Rockets after nearly 4 weeks out
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel

Family drives into sinkhole on 96-year-old Franklin County, Kansas, bridge

Family drives into sinkhole on 96-year-old Franklin County, Kansas, bridge

Family drives into sinkhole on 96-year-old Franklin County, Kansas, bridge
Business|Health|Science|Technology|World

US FDA to monitor clinical trial data in real time in pilot program aimed at speeding approvals

The U.S.

US FDA to monitor clinical trial data in real time in pilot program aimed at speeding approvals
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Golden Knights family finds comfort in Mammoth hockey community after having a baby in the NICU

Golden Knights family finds comfort in Mammoth hockey community after having a baby in the NICU

Golden Knights family finds comfort in Mammoth hockey community after having a baby in the NICU
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Neighbors breathe sigh of relief after explosives removed from home

Neighbors breathe sigh of relief after explosives removed from home

Neighbors breathe sigh of relief after explosives removed from home
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Healing through humor: Local comedian steps back into the spotlight after husband’s tragic death

Healing through humor: Local comedian steps back into the spotlight after husband’s tragic death

Healing through humor: Local comedian steps back into the spotlight after husband’s tragic death
Health|Sports

Marathoner runs to support trauma survivors

Marathoner runs to support trauma survivors

Marathoner runs to support trauma survivors
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Campaign launched to save SF Golden Gate Park's last public pianos from vandalism, weather

Campaign launched to save SF Golden Gate Park's last public pianos from vandalism, weather

Campaign launched to save SF Golden Gate Park's last public pianos from vandalism, weather
Crime|Health

Lawmakers push to bring back 'dog court' amid rise in canine bites

Lawmakers push to bring back 'dog court' amid rise in canine bites

Lawmakers push to bring back 'dog court' amid rise in canine bites
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Farmers face tough choices to keep permanent crops alive during the statewide drought emergency

Farmers face tough choices to keep permanent crops alive during the statewide drought emergency

Farmers face tough choices to keep permanent crops alive during the statewide drought emergency
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Health|Political|US

Florida redistricting and a rocky special session put Ron DeSantis back in the Republican spotlight

Ron DeSantis is back in the national spotlight as he pushes for a new congressional map in Florida

Florida redistricting and a rocky special session put Ron DeSantis back in the Republican spotlight
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|US|World

'You can lose someone at any second': Wife of man killed in Pewaukee lightning strike warns others ahead of severe weather

'You can lose someone at any second': Wife of man killed in Pewaukee lightning strike warns others ahead of severe weather

'You can lose someone at any second': Wife of man killed in Pewaukee lightning strike warns others ahead of severe weather
Crime|Health|Political|World

Former Fauci adviser indicted for allegedly concealing communications related to COVID-19 research

A former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci has been indicted on federal charges alleging he conspired to hide his communications related to COVID-19 research as the pandemic unfolded

Former Fauci adviser indicted for allegedly concealing communications related to COVID-19 research
Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Driver uses taxi service to spread hope, help those in need

Driver uses taxi service to spread hope, help those in need

Driver uses taxi service to spread hope, help those in need
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Europe|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology|World

Students injured in Brown University shooting sue school, alleging security failures

Brown University is facing lawsuits from three students injured in a campus shooting on December 13

Students injured in Brown University shooting sue school, alleging security failures
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Cancer survivor returns to hospital as volunteer to support patients

Cancer survivor returns to hospital as volunteer to support patients

Cancer survivor returns to hospital as volunteer to support patients
Business|Crime|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|World

European Parliament backs EU-wide consent-based definition of rape

European Parliament lawmakers voted on Tuesday in favour of a consent-based definition of rape — known as "only yes means yes" — and urged the European

European Parliament backs EU-wide consent-based definition of rape
Crime|Europe|Health|World

UN court orders medical review of jailed Bosnian Serb general Mladic amid release bid

The U.N. war crimes court has ordered an independent medical assessment of lifetime inmate Ratko Mladic, after the 84-year-old Bosnian Serb general sought early release

UN court orders medical review of jailed Bosnian Serb general Mladic amid release bid
Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Daughter remembers father killed in North Texas tornado as family faces unimaginable loss

Daughter remembers father killed in North Texas tornado as family faces unimaginable loss

Daughter remembers father killed in North Texas tornado as family faces unimaginable loss
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Nonprofit brings aging horses into mutually-therapeutic contact with seniors

Nonprofit brings aging horses into mutually-therapeutic contact with seniors

Nonprofit brings aging horses into mutually-therapeutic contact with seniors
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

Kimberly-Clark flags potential $170 million cost impact from higher oil prices

Kimberly-Clark warned on Tuesday that persistently higher oil prices could add up to $170 million in costs in the second half of the

Kimberly-Clark flags potential $170 million cost impact from higher oil prices
Health|Science|Technology

Nuclear medicine being called new frontier in cancer care: "A new era"

Nuclear medicine being called new frontier in cancer care: "A new era"

Nuclear medicine being called new frontier in cancer care: "A new era"
Health|Lifestyle|Science

Fire Chief seeks kidney donor as genetic disease worsens, highlighting disparities for Black patients

Fire Chief seeks kidney donor as genetic disease worsens, highlighting disparities for Black patients

Fire Chief seeks kidney donor as genetic disease worsens, highlighting disparities for Black patients
Education|Health|Technology

This skill can protect kids from the harms of social media

This skill can protect kids from the harms of social media

This skill can protect kids from the harms of social media
Africa|Education|Environment|Health|World

Children at 'breaking point' in Darfur as they face extreme hunger and violence, UN says

Five million children across Sudan's Darfur region are facing extreme deprivation, the United Nations children's agency said on Tuesday, issuing an

Children at 'breaking point' in Darfur as they face extreme hunger and violence, UN says
Health|Science|Technology

Tapping your genome with AI and quantum computing could deliver on the promise of personalized medicine – but practical and ethical hurdles remain

Combining AI with quantum computing could enable doctors and researchers to analyze the human body at an unprecedented molecular level, unlocking breakthroughs in personalized medicine. Yet significant quantum technology hurdles remain before this vision becomes reality.

Tapping your genome with AI and quantum computing could deliver on the promise of personalized medicine – but practical and ethical hurdles remain
Education|Health|Science

How the concept of ‘medical freedom’ is reshaping the military’s decades-long stance on the flu vaccine mandate − and endangering troops’ readiness

The US military helped create the first flu vaccine to keep service members in action – and the logic for requiring vaccination has not changed.

How the concept of ‘medical freedom’ is reshaping the military’s decades-long stance on the flu vaccine mandate − and endangering troops’ readiness
Health|Science|Technology

Wearable glucose monitors offer real-time data, but for healthy people no guidelines exist to interpret the numbers

Tracking glucose numbers in real time is an increasingly popular wellness trend, but monitoring a constant stream of data can lead to confusion and needless anxiety.

Wearable glucose monitors offer real-time data, but for healthy people no guidelines exist to interpret the numbers
Health|Lifestyle|Science

More than 140,000 Americans die from COPD each year – here’s why survival depends on more than avoiding smoking

Research shows that social isolation plays a major role in quality of life and risk of death in people with COPD.

More than 140,000 Americans die from COPD each year – here’s why survival depends on more than avoiding smoking
Crime|Health|Travel|World

Tourist dies after being bitten at snake show while on vacation in Egypt

Tourist dies after being bitten at snake show while on vacation in Egypt

Tourist dies after being bitten at snake show while on vacation in Egypt
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Political|World

US seeks to accelerate deportations of migrant children in custody, CNN reports

The U.S. administration is bringing forward immigration hearings for deportations of migrant children in custody by weeks or even months in a bid to accelerate the process, CNN

US seeks to accelerate deportations of migrant children in custody, CNN reports
Business|Economy|Health|World

Ghana rejects proposed US health aid deal, citing data concerns, source says

Ghana has rejected a bilateral health deal with the U.S., a source familiar with the negotiations told Reuters, the latest stumbling block to the

Ghana rejects proposed US health aid deal, citing data concerns, source says
Business|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel

Baby on board: Paramedics help passenger give birth just before Delta flight lands

Two paramedics helped deliver a baby girl on a Delta flight as it landed in Portland, Oregon

Baby on board: Paramedics help passenger give birth just before Delta flight lands