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Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he's rolling out a new screening program for “testosterone deficiency” among troops

Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone
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Southern Colorado man suing hospital he says switched him at birth

Southern Colorado man suing hospital he says switched him at birth

Southern Colorado man suing hospital he says switched him at birth
Health|Political|Science|World

CDC nominee says she won't betray science — while declining to challenge Kennedy's actions

The Trump administration’s latest nominee to lead the nation’ top public health agency drew frustrated reactions from some U.S. senators when they pressed her on whether she would protect the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from political meddling

CDC nominee says she won't betray science — while declining to challenge Kennedy's actions
Crime|Education|Environment|Health

Arkansas girl swept into storm drain during heavy rain rescued safely

Arkansas girl swept into storm drain during heavy rain rescued safely

Arkansas girl swept into storm drain during heavy rain rescued safely
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|US

‘I knew I was going to step into hell’: Mother mourns son who drowned during her birthday party

‘I knew I was going to step into hell’: Mother mourns son who drowned during her birthday party

‘I knew I was going to step into hell’: Mother mourns son who drowned during her birthday party
Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Kentucky couple working to rescue forgotten animals in rural areas

Kentucky couple working to rescue forgotten animals in rural areas

Kentucky couple working to rescue forgotten animals in rural areas
Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Technology|US|World

YouTube joins Meta in appealing a jury verdict that faulted them for users' social media addiction

YouTube has appealed a landmark social media addiction lawsuit verdict in Los Angeles

YouTube joins Meta in appealing a jury verdict that faulted them for users' social media addiction
Health|Political|Science|World

Trump CDC nominee sidesteps questions on standing up to Kennedy on vaccines

Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S.

Trump CDC nominee sidesteps questions on standing up to Kennedy on vaccines
Europe|Health|Political|World

French parliament approves landmark assisted-dying bill

French lawmakers on Wednesday adopted a bill that will create a legal right to assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses, capping an intense ethical and political

French parliament approves landmark assisted-dying bill
Entertainment|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|US

New York barber's 24-hour haircut marathon grows into community festival for suicide prevention

New York barber's 24-hour haircut marathon grows into community festival for suicide prevention

New York barber's 24-hour haircut marathon grows into community festival for suicide prevention
Education|Health

Teacher donates kidney to help student's mother move up donor list

Teacher donates kidney to help student's mother move up donor list

Teacher donates kidney to help student's mother move up donor list
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

J&J medtech miss overshadows earnings beat

Johnson & Johnson said on Wednesday that its medical device unit underperformed in the second quarter, even as strong sales of Tremfya for

J&J medtech miss overshadows earnings beat
Health|Science|Technology

A new blood test may predict Alzheimer’s risk but should be used carefully

A new blood test may predict Alzheimer’s risk but should be used carefully

A new blood test may predict Alzheimer’s risk but should be used carefully
Crime|Health|Lifestyle

Florida woman accused of sexually assaulting dog after camera captures alleged abuse

Florida woman accused of sexually assaulting dog after camera captures alleged abuse

Florida woman accused of sexually assaulting dog after camera captures alleged abuse
Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Health

Biden will publish 'Promise Me, America' memoir after the November midterm elections

Former President Joe Biden plans to publish his memoir, "Promise Me, America," this fall

Biden will publish 'Promise Me, America' memoir after the November midterm elections
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Sports|Travel

Anglers encouraged to catch, keep fish in Northern Colorado reservoir as water levels to dry up

Anglers encouraged to catch, keep fish in Northern Colorado reservoir as water levels to dry up

Anglers encouraged to catch, keep fish in Northern Colorado reservoir as water levels to dry up
Europe|Health|Science|World

Medici family mystery may be solved after more than 400 years

Medici family mystery may be solved after more than 400 years

Medici family mystery may be solved after more than 400 years
Business|Health|Science|World

FDA examines produce items in US cyclosporiasis outbreak as cases rise

The U.S.

FDA examines produce items in US cyclosporiasis outbreak as cases rise
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Science|Stock Markets|Technology

Celcuity shares fall as launch delay eclipses US approval for breast cancer drug

Shares of Celcuity fell nearly 19% in morning trading on Wednesday, as the delayed commercial launch of its newly approved breast cancer drug and label concerns

Celcuity shares fall as launch delay eclipses US approval for breast cancer drug
Environment|Health|World

Israel kills four people in Gaza, including a child, medics say

An Israeli airstrike killed a man, his wife and their six-year-old daughter in the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, Palestinian health

Israel kills four people in Gaza, including a child, medics say
Business|Health|Lifestyle

Minnesota's "Grandparent's Happy Hour" bill signed into law

Minnesota's "Grandparent's Happy Hour" bill signed into law

Minnesota's "Grandparent's Happy Hour" bill signed into law
Crime|Environment|Health|Technology

Heartbroken homeowner praises camera alert after dog turned on toaster, caused fire

Heartbroken homeowner praises camera alert after dog turned on toaster, caused fire

Heartbroken homeowner praises camera alert after dog turned on toaster, caused fire
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

‘Heartstopper’ is helping LGBTQ+ fans find hope and community across time and space

Stories about young queer people coming of age and finding love have touched people across age and identity, bringing healing after the AIDS crisis and harsh upbringings.

‘Heartstopper’ is helping LGBTQ+ fans find hope and community across time and space
Health|Science|World

More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo exceed 2,000, including 754 deaths

Ebola cases in Congo have reached 2,011, with 754 deaths, according to government data

More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo exceed 2,000, including 754 deaths
Americas|Europe|Health|Political|World

EU provides extra €20 million in aid for Venezuela after earthquake

The European Union is providing a further €20 million ($22.8 million) in humanitarian aid to help Venezuela deal with last month's earthquake, it said on Wednesday.

EU provides extra €20 million in aid for Venezuela after earthquake
Education|Health|Technology|World

UK unveils plans for social media curfew for older teens — but it's voluntary

The British government has announced plans for a six-hour social media curfew from midnight for 16- and 17-year-olds

UK unveils plans for social media curfew for older teens — but it's voluntary
Health|Science

‘We just need someone who’s not crazy’: How the White House decided on Erica Schwartz for CDC director

‘We just need someone who’s not crazy’: How the White House decided on Erica Schwartz for CDC director

‘We just need someone who’s not crazy’: How the White House decided on Erica Schwartz for CDC director
Environment|Health|Science|World

New Zealand detects first H5N1 bird flu case, starts vaccination of endangered species

New Zealand reported its first case of the deadly H5N1 bird flu after a migratory seabird found on a beach near the capital, Wellington, tested positive, Biosecurity

New Zealand detects first H5N1 bird flu case, starts vaccination of endangered species
Asia|Health|Lifestyle|World

Tai chi practitioners seek balance and well-being in fast-paced Beijing

Hundreds of people gather in Beijing’s parks every morning to practice tai chi and other traditional exercises

Tai chi practitioners seek balance and well-being in fast-paced Beijing
Business|Health|Technology

26 Meta employees sue, alleging AI-driven layoff picks hit workers on medical and parental leave

A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used artificial intelligence systems that disproportionately targeted those on medical or family leave for layoffs

26 Meta employees sue, alleging AI-driven layoff picks hit workers on medical and parental leave
Arts|Asia|Crime|Entertainment|Health

Death toll in Thai pub fire rises to 32, officials say, with dozens still in hospital

The death toll from an explosive fire at a Bangkok live music pub has risen to 32 after two people died from their injuries, the Police Hospital said on Wednesday, as

Death toll in Thai pub fire rises to 32, officials say, with dozens still in hospital
Health|Science

Study shows a blood test can help identify healthy people at high risk for Alzheimer's disease

A blood test that helps diagnose Alzheimer's might also forecast if healthy older adults will develop symptoms

Study shows a blood test can help identify healthy people at high risk for Alzheimer's disease
Environment|Health|Science

New cases slow in NYC Legionnaires' disease outbreak; Met museum among buildings with positive tests

Health officials say a Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Manhattan’s Upper East Side now counts 60 cases, but new diagnoses are slowing

New cases slow in NYC Legionnaires' disease outbreak; Met museum among buildings with positive tests
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot has early-stage Alzheimer’s disease

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'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot has early-stage Alzheimer’s disease
Business|Crime|Health|World

Brutal killing of 11-year-old highlights unrelenting sexual violence in India

On a Saturday evening this month, an 11-year-old girl left her home for a friend's birthday party in a small town in eastern India. 

Brutal killing of 11-year-old highlights unrelenting sexual violence in India
Crime|Europe|Health|World

Wife of Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of plane window recalls incident

Svetlana Maksimovic and her husband Ljubisa Karovic had just settled into a Ryanair flight last week when a loud

Wife of Ryanair passenger partially sucked out of plane window recalls incident
Environment|Health|Science|World

What to know about the US outbreak of cyclosporiasis intestinal illness

The U.S.

What to know about the US outbreak of cyclosporiasis intestinal illness
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Cuba plunged into 3rd nationwide blackout in 2 weeks as fuel runs low

Cuba is suffering another nationwide blackout, leaving the entire country without power

Cuba plunged into 3rd nationwide blackout in 2 weeks as fuel runs low
Environment|Health|Science|World

Dangerous smoke from Canadian wildfires moves into the Great Lakes and Northeast

Dangerous smoke from Canadian wildfires moves into the Great Lakes and Northeast

Dangerous smoke from Canadian wildfires moves into the Great Lakes and Northeast
Environment|Health|Science

Dozens of New York cooling towers test positive for Legionnaires’ bacteria as outbreak reaches 63 cases

Dozens of New York cooling towers test positive for Legionnaires’ bacteria as outbreak reaches 63 cases

Dozens of New York cooling towers test positive for Legionnaires’ bacteria as outbreak reaches 63 cases
Business|Economy|Food|Health|Science

Yum's Taco Bell removes select items, says no confirmed link to US cyclosporiasis outbreak

Yum Brands' Taco Bell said on Tuesday it had removed limited items from some restaurants as a precaution but said U.S. health officials have not linked the widening outbreak of

Yum's Taco Bell removes select items, says no confirmed link to US cyclosporiasis outbreak
Business|Economy|Education|Health

House passes bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent

House passes bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent

House passes bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent
Business|Economy|Food|Health

PepsiCo's turnaround stutters as Americans rethink snacking

Americans built one of the world's great snacking cultures. Now PepsiCo is discovering just how fast that can shift.

PepsiCo's turnaround stutters as Americans rethink snacking
Health|Political|Science|Technology

US FDA sued for allowing unauthorized vaping products

A coalition of public health organizations, pediatricians and parents sued the U.S.

US FDA sued for allowing unauthorized vaping products
Africa|Economy|Health|World

Nigeria to lead humanitarian response as UN support evolves, minister says

Nigeria plans to take on a bigger role in coordinating humanitarian responses inside the country, as it shifts away from a system led largely by international donors and U.N

Nigeria to lead humanitarian response as UN support evolves, minister says
Entertainment|Health|Science|US|World

Miracle on the Hudson pilot Sully Sullenberger announces Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis

Miracle on the Hudson pilot Sully Sullenberger announces Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis

Miracle on the Hudson pilot Sully Sullenberger announces Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis
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Subaru issues recall for 541,000 SUVs over label with incorrect weight rating

Subaru of America is recalling over 541,000 Crosstrek, Forester and Ascent vehicles in the U.S. due to an inaccurate label

Subaru issues recall for 541,000 SUVs over label with incorrect weight rating
Africa|Health|Science|World

Ebola is spreading faster in eastern Congo than it can be tracked, as deaths pass 700

The World Health Organization’s emergencies chief has warned that most Ebola cases in eastern Congo come from unknown transmission chains

Ebola is spreading faster in eastern Congo than it can be tracked, as deaths pass 700
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

Indonesian free meals operators protest moratorium on new kitchens

Thousands of Indonesian free meals kitchens complained on Tuesday they had been left in the lurch by the government's move to scale down President Prabowo Subianto's

Indonesian free meals operators protest moratorium on new kitchens
Business|Health|Technology|World

NHTSA receives complaint related to some Honda minivan air bags

The United States' auto safety regulator said on Tuesday it received a request to open a probe into 806,963 Honda minivans over concerns related to their air bags.

NHTSA receives complaint related to some Honda minivan air bags
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science

US schools, research advocates urge withdrawal of proposed rule on federal grants

Top U.S. universities and research advocates urged President Donald Trump's administration on Monday to withdraw a proposed rule on federal grants

US schools, research advocates urge withdrawal of proposed rule on federal grants
Business|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Pollution from Musk’s unpermitted xAI power project hits hardest in Black communities

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company xAI has installed 59 natural gas turbines for its Colossus 2 data center project in

Pollution from Musk’s unpermitted xAI power project hits hardest in Black communities
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Sudan risks deeper hunger crisis due to war, aid cuts and Hormuz disruption, says WFP

Sudan risks sliding backwards into deeper hunger as conflict, aid funding cuts and rising agricultural costs driven by disruption linked to the Iran

Sudan risks deeper hunger crisis due to war, aid cuts and Hormuz disruption, says WFP
Business|Economy|Health|Technology|World

Meta used AI to target workers with medical conditions for layoffs, lawsuit claims

Twenty-six employees of Meta Platforms have filed a novel lawsuit accusing the tech giant of using AI-powered software that disproportionately targeted people

Meta used AI to target workers with medical conditions for layoffs, lawsuit claims
Africa|Health|Science|World

WHO says it has less than half funding needed to fight Ebola 

The World Health Organization has received less than half the funding it needs to fight the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a WHO official said on

WHO says it has less than half funding needed to fight Ebola 
Food|Health|Science

As cyclospora illnesses surge to a record, Michigan officials eye lettuce as a possible cause

Infections from the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora are surging, with 2026 already the nation's worst year for reported cases

As cyclospora illnesses surge to a record, Michigan officials eye lettuce as a possible cause
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli fire kills 10 in Gaza, including a 10-year-old, officials say

An Israeli strike and gunfire killed at least 10 Palestinians, including a 10-year-old boy, and a senior Hamas police officer, in the Gaza Strip on

Israeli fire kills 10 in Gaza, including a 10-year-old, officials say
Crime|Health|Political

Trump says FBI is ‘wasting their time’ if they’re pursuing conspiracy theories in Graham death investigation

Trump says FBI is ‘wasting their time’ if they’re pursuing conspiracy theories in Graham death investigation

Trump says FBI is ‘wasting their time’ if they’re pursuing conspiracy theories in Graham death investigation
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Health|Political|US

Wyden alleges RFK Jr. broke the law in calls urging Libertarians to quit Iowa races

Senator Ron Wyden has accused Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of breaking the law by urging third-party candidates to drop out of Iowa congressional races

Wyden alleges RFK Jr. broke the law in calls urging Libertarians to quit Iowa races
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Health|Political

Trump administration ends attempt to freeze $10B in federal funds for blue states

Trump administration ends attempt to freeze $10B in federal funds for blue states

Trump administration ends attempt to freeze $10B in federal funds for blue states
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|World

CVS settles with FTC, agrees to count TrumpRx drug purchases towards insurance

CVS Health's Caremark has finalized a settlement with the U.S.

CVS settles with FTC, agrees to count TrumpRx drug purchases towards insurance
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

Outbreak of diarrhea from parasite expands to more states as US cases soar beyond last year’s level

Outbreak of diarrhea from parasite expands to more states as US cases soar beyond last year’s level

Outbreak of diarrhea from parasite expands to more states as US cases soar beyond last year’s level
Environment|Health|World

Earthquake aid keeps flowing from Florida to Venezuela, as volunteers unite to help recovery

Eighteen-year-old Alessandra Izaguirre is part of a massive grassroots effort to help Venezuela after devastating earthquakes

Earthquake aid keeps flowing from Florida to Venezuela, as volunteers unite to help recovery
Health|Political

After Lindsey Graham's death, questions linger about aging politicians and health transparency

The sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham is renewing focus on the country’s aging lawmakers

After Lindsey Graham's death, questions linger about aging politicians and health transparency
Americas|Environment|Health|World

Border Angels prepares for water drops as extreme heat grips San Diego

Border Angels prepares for water drops as extreme heat grips San Diego

Border Angels prepares for water drops as extreme heat grips San Diego
Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

More than 25% of Gen Z patients don’t have doctors. Experts weigh in on the cost of skipping care

More than 25% of Gen Z patients don’t have doctors. Experts weigh in on the cost of skipping care

More than 25% of Gen Z patients don’t have doctors. Experts weigh in on the cost of skipping care
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

At least 30 cats rescued from Pittsburgh home that smelled like "ammonia and death"

At least 30 cats rescued from Pittsburgh home that smelled like "ammonia and death"

At least 30 cats rescued from Pittsburgh home that smelled like "ammonia and death"
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Meet a cheerleading squad with an 80-year age gap between members

Meet a cheerleading squad with an 80-year age gap between members

Meet a cheerleading squad with an 80-year age gap between members
Crime|Education|Health|Lifestyle|World

New Florida laws increase penalties for repeat domestic violence offenders, study online reporting portal for victims

New Florida laws increase penalties for repeat domestic violence offenders, study online reporting portal for victims

New Florida laws increase penalties for repeat domestic violence offenders, study online reporting portal for victims
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|US

South Florida mother accused of chaining 13-year-old daughter to fence in Florida faces child abuse charges

South Florida mother accused of chaining 13-year-old daughter to fence in Florida faces child abuse charges

South Florida mother accused of chaining 13-year-old daughter to fence in Florida faces child abuse charges
Business|Entertainment|Health|Sports

Jazz guard Trey Alexander stretchered off with bruised rib in NBA Summer League game

Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken from the court on stretcher Monday night with a bruised rib suffered on a drive to the basket in an NBA Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls

Jazz guard Trey Alexander stretchered off with bruised rib in NBA Summer League game
Health|Science

An experimental Alzheimer's drug shows promise targeting a different brain protein, new study shows

An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than current treatments — by lowering the brain's production of a protein called tau

An experimental Alzheimer's drug shows promise targeting a different brain protein, new study shows
Education|Health|Science

A lack of pies for a pack of lies – what spoonerisms reveal about how the brain produces speech

Spoonerisms can be silly and make you laugh. But linguists see something more: a rare glimpse of how the mind plans speech before we even open our mouths.

A lack of pies for a pack of lies – what spoonerisms reveal about how the brain produces speech
Health

Most Americans prefer to die at home, but the US healthcare system often prevents it

‘Fix-it’ medical approaches often go against people’s wishes near the end of life, creating unnecessary and preventable suffering.

Most Americans prefer to die at home, but the US healthcare system often prevents it