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Trump administration cannot alter homelessness funding conditions, US court rules

A federal appeals court on Wednesday refused to allow the Trump administration to impose new restrictions on billions of dollars in grant funding used to

Trump administration cannot alter homelessness funding conditions, US court rules
Business|Economy|Health|Political

Trump administration readies new tariffs on select drugmakers, Bloomberg News reports

The Trump administration is set to announce tariffs as soon as Thursday on drugmakers that have not struck deals guaranteeing low prices in the U.S., Bloomberg News reported on

Trump administration readies new tariffs on select drugmakers, Bloomberg News reports
Health|Science

Cannabis sales and use are high in Michigan – but federal law means research lags behind

Researchers are anxiously awaiting government action on rescheduling cannabis.

Cannabis sales and use are high in Michigan – but federal law means research lags behind
Business|Crime|Health|US

Luigi Mangione's state murder trial delayed until September, throwing federal trial into question

A New York state judge on Wednesday delayed Luigi Mangione's trial on charges of murdering a health insurance executive to September

Luigi Mangione's state murder trial delayed until September, throwing federal trial into question
Business|Economy|Health|Science

Lilly's weight-loss pill wins US approval, sets up next battle with rival Novo Nordisk

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Lilly's weight-loss pill wins US approval, sets up next battle with rival Novo Nordisk
Economy|Health|Political|World

Mexico's foreign minister leaves post for health reasons

Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramon de la Fuente will leave his post due to health reasons and be replaced by Roberto Velasco,

Mexico's foreign minister leaves post for health reasons
Australia|Crime|Education|Health|World

Alleged Bondi gunman loses bid to give family anonymity

A man accused of one of Australia's worst ever mass shootings on Thursday lost a bid to prevent media from reporting the identities of his family. 

Alleged Bondi gunman loses bid to give family anonymity
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Trump expected to sign executive order urging more research into psychedelic ibogaine

Trump expected to sign executive order urging more research into psychedelic ibogaine

Trump expected to sign executive order urging more research into psychedelic ibogaine
Australia|Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

Australia hits gambling advertising, advocates say not hard enough

Australia said it would ban gambling advertisements featuring celebrities and limit online gambling advertisements to internet users over

Australia hits gambling advertising, advocates say not hard enough
Health|Science|Technology

Paramedics can now give blood on scene. It's transforming trauma care.

Paramedics can now give blood on scene. It's transforming trauma care.

Paramedics can now give blood on scene. It's transforming trauma care.
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Santa Cruz County groups plan straw bale tiny home village to address housing crisis

Santa Cruz County groups plan straw bale tiny home village to address housing crisis

Santa Cruz County groups plan straw bale tiny home village to address housing crisis
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Switch off and read, France's Macron tells teenagers

French President Emmanuel Macron urged high school pupils on Thursday to switch off their phones and read,

Switch off and read, France's Macron tells teenagers
Crime|Education|Environment|Health

After days of wrenching testimony about camp deaths, judge says Camp Mystic’s flood site must remain untouched

After days of wrenching testimony about camp deaths, judge says Camp Mystic’s flood site must remain untouched

After days of wrenching testimony about camp deaths, judge says Camp Mystic’s flood site must remain untouched
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Kennedy touts new food policies but avoids vaccines in remarks to US Congress

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Kennedy touts new food policies but avoids vaccines in remarks to US Congress
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Abbott trims 2026 profit forecast on Exact deal hit, shares fall

Abbott cut its annual profit forecast on Thursday due to an impact from its $23 billion acquisition of cancer test maker Exact Sciences,

Abbott trims 2026 profit forecast on Exact deal hit, shares fall
Business|Economy|Health

CVS distribution center workers plan to go on strike

More than 500 CVS Health drivers and warehouse workers at the healthcare conglomerate's Fredericksburg, Virginia distribution center have voted to authorize a

CVS distribution center workers plan to go on strike
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Neighbors, acquaintances 'heartbroken' after baby allegedly murdered by his mother

Neighbors, acquaintances 'heartbroken' after baby allegedly murdered by his mother

Neighbors, acquaintances 'heartbroken' after baby allegedly murdered by his mother
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How this woman and her pup are helping domestic violence survivors

How this woman and her pup are helping domestic violence survivors

How this woman and her pup are helping domestic violence survivors
Arts|Celebrity|Crime|Health|Sports

Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case

Tiger Woods' attorney plans to fight prosecutors' attempts to subpoena the golfer's prescription drug records

Tiger Woods’ lawyer vows to fight subpoena for prescription records in DUI case
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Wall Street sees multi-billion dollar debut for Lilly's obesity pill despite Novo lead

Eli Lilly's newly approved weight-loss pill is expected to generate billions in sales as soon as this year, with analysts betting it will quickly narrow Novo

Wall Street sees multi-billion dollar debut for Lilly's obesity pill despite Novo lead
Health|Science

Kennedy sidelining of US advisory panel delays updates to cancer screening guidelines

The sidelining by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Kennedy sidelining of US advisory panel delays updates to cancer screening guidelines
Health|Science|World

Pfizer, BioNTech halt US COVID vaccine study after recruitment struggles

Vaccine makers Pfizer and BioNTech halted a large U.S. trial of their updated COVID-19 vaccine in healthy adults aged 50 to 64, saying enrollment in the

Pfizer, BioNTech halt US COVID vaccine study after recruitment struggles
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'Everyone got a good laugh out of it': Welfare check on elderly resident leads police to a surprise

'Everyone got a good laugh out of it': Welfare check on elderly resident leads police to a surprise

'Everyone got a good laugh out of it': Welfare check on elderly resident leads police to a surprise
Crime|Health|Interview|Lifestyle

Dad speaks out following knife attack on his son

Dad speaks out following knife attack on his son

Dad speaks out following knife attack on his son
Crime|Health|Lifestyle

'He wants to be tough': Family of child injured in deadly incident at Omaha Walmart speaks out

'He wants to be tough': Family of child injured in deadly incident at Omaha Walmart speaks out

'He wants to be tough': Family of child injured in deadly incident at Omaha Walmart speaks out
Education|Entertainment|Health|Interview|Lifestyle

Dance instructor turns cancer battle into a mission of movement and hope

Dance instructor turns cancer battle into a mission of movement and hope

Dance instructor turns cancer battle into a mission of movement and hope
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Expelled from camp, Palestinian refugees now face Iranian rockets

The sight and sound of Iranian rockets arcing overhead have become near-daily for the Palestinian Ghanem family, expelled by the Israeli military

Expelled from camp, Palestinian refugees now face Iranian rockets
Health|Political|World

Medical needs surging in Iran and supplies under threat, Red Cross warns

Emergency medical needs in Iran are rising exponentially, and stocks of trauma kits and

Medical needs surging in Iran and supplies under threat, Red Cross warns
Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

Meet Yuji, the Mexican baby monkey finding comfort in a plush companion

Yuji, a 6-week-old patas monkey, wakes up every day clinging to a stuffed dog

Meet Yuji, the Mexican baby monkey finding comfort in a plush companion
Business|Economy|Health|World

Regeneron says it expects to avoid new US pharma tariffs

Drugmaker Regeneron said on Thursday it expects to be excluded from a list of pharmaceutical companies that could face new tariffs from the U.S. government.

Regeneron says it expects to avoid new US pharma tariffs
Education|Europe|Health|Technology

Ahead of Greek social media ban, parents desperate to separate children from phones

Greek mother Georgia Efstathiou has tried everything to loosen the grip that social media has on her 14-year-old son: heart-to-

Ahead of Greek social media ban, parents desperate to separate children from phones
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

Drugmakers face 100% tariff unless they cut prices or produce drugs in US

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday imposing 100% tariffs on branded pharmaceuticals imported into the U.S. unless

Drugmakers face 100% tariff unless they cut prices or produce drugs in US
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

A year after 'Liberation Day,' Trump sets new drug tariffs, adjusts metals duties

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A year after 'Liberation Day,' Trump sets new drug tariffs, adjusts metals duties
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

He’s taught millions about unhealthy attachments. Now, he wants to help you become secure

He’s taught millions about unhealthy attachments. Now, he wants to help you become secure

He’s taught millions about unhealthy attachments. Now, he wants to help you become secure
Business|Economy|Health|World

Global pharma companies that have publicly announced Trump drug pricing agreements

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Global pharma companies that have publicly announced Trump drug pricing agreements
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US employment growth likely rebounded in March, war casting shadow over labor market

U.S. job growth likely rebounded in March as a strike by healthcare workers ended and temperatures warmed up, but downside risks to the labor market

US employment growth likely rebounded in March, war casting shadow over labor market
Business|Economy|Health|Political|World

Inspection finds 49 violations of detention standards at largest US migrant detention camp

An inspection found 49 violations of detention standards at the largest U.S. migrant detention camp, located in El Paso, Texas, which has faced

Inspection finds 49 violations of detention standards at largest US migrant detention camp
Economy|Health|World

US upends global supply program for malaria and HIV amid warnings of gaps 

The U.S. is upending the way it delivers medical supplies for diseases such as HIV and malaria to lower-income countries,

US upends global supply program for malaria and HIV amid warnings of gaps 
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Science

India's 'Mounjaro brides': weight-loss injections become part of pre-wedding preparation

Soon-to-be brides and grooms seeking shortcuts to shed pounds before the big day have become the latest consumer target for weight-loss drugs in

India's 'Mounjaro brides': weight-loss injections become part of pre-wedding preparation
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Younger adult colon cancer deaths are concentrated in people with less education, study says

A new study finds the worrisome rise in colorectal cancer deaths among younger adults is concentrated in people with less education

Younger adult colon cancer deaths are concentrated in people with less education, study says
Environment|Health|Political|Science

US agencies to monitor drinking water for microplastics, pharmaceuticals

The U.S.

US agencies to monitor drinking water for microplastics, pharmaceuticals
Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Simple ways to make meetings work better for employees on the autism spectrum

Employees on the autism spectrum and employers that want to embrace neurodiversity can make work environments more welcoming for people who may struggle with job-related social interactions

Simple ways to make meetings work better for employees on the autism spectrum
Business|Economy|Health|World

US labor market posts largest jobs gain in 15 months, but clouds brewing from Iran war

U.S. job growth rebounded more than expected in March as a strike by healthcare workers ended and temperatures warmed up, but downside risks for the

US labor market posts largest jobs gain in 15 months, but clouds brewing from Iran war
Business|Crime|Europe|Health|MidEast|Political|World

UK police arrest fourth suspect at court over attack on Jewish ambulances

British police arrested a fourth person in connection with an arson attack on Jewish community ambulances, with the detention happening at a London court

UK police arrest fourth suspect at court over attack on Jewish ambulances
Crime|Health|Political|World

Israeli fire kills four Palestinians in Gaza, medics say

An Israeli airstrike killed four Palestinians in the northern Gaza Strip on Sunday, local health authorities said, in the latest violence to overshadow a fragile ceasefire

Israeli fire kills four Palestinians in Gaza, medics say
Health|Political|World

At least 11 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon on Easter Sunday

An Israeli airstrike on Kfarhata, a village in south Lebanon, killed seven people on Sunday, including a 4-year-old child, Lebanon's health ministry said in a

At least 11 killed in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon on Easter Sunday
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Neurocrine expands into metabolic diseases with $2.9 billion Soleno buyout

Neurocrine Biosciences will acquire rare-disease drugmaker Soleno Therapeutics for $2.9 billion in cash, the companies said on Monday, marking the neuroscience-

Neurocrine expands into metabolic diseases with $2.9 billion Soleno buyout
Education|Entertainment|Health|Science|Technology

Health information delivered as a video game can bridge the communication gap between patients and providers

By letting people make choices and experience the outcomes of those choices, gaming provides a much more hands-on way of learning about health.

Health information delivered as a video game can bridge the communication gap between patients and providers
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

National Healthcare Properties moves closer to public markets with US IPO filing

National Healthcare Properties made public its paperwork for a U.S. initial public offering on Monday, the latest real estate investment trust looking to tap public markets this

National Healthcare Properties moves closer to public markets with US IPO filing
Business|Health|Science|Technology

Maker of Stanley tumblers prevails in lawsuit over lead scare

A federal judge dismissed a proposed class-action lawsuit accusing the maker of Stanley tumblers of concealing that the popular water bottles contained lead.

Maker of Stanley tumblers prevails in lawsuit over lead scare
Environment|Health|Opinion|Science|Technology

Washington DC’s 240 million-gallon sewage spill is a symptom of nationwide trouble

The largest sewage spill in US history wasn’t the first, and it won’t be the last.

Washington DC’s 240 million-gallon sewage spill is a symptom of nationwide trouble
Education|Health|Science

Students expect their university will mishandle sexual misconduct, if they ever report it

Students guessed how their school would handle sexual misconduct based on how their university had previously responded to anti-LGBTQ+ incidents and other kinds of harm.

Students expect their university will mishandle sexual misconduct, if they ever report it
Environment|Europe|Health|World

German rescuers plan to use air cushions to save Timmy the stranded whale

Germans are preparing a rescue operation for a sick humpback whale stranded off the Baltic Sea coast

German rescuers plan to use air cushions to save Timmy the stranded whale
Education|Environment|Health

Spoiled food found at Denver elementary school concerns parents

Spoiled food found at Denver elementary school concerns parents

Spoiled food found at Denver elementary school concerns parents
Education|Environment|Health

Sacramento parents fight move to replace grass with artificial turf at elementary school

Sacramento parents fight move to replace grass with artificial turf at elementary school

Sacramento parents fight move to replace grass with artificial turf at elementary school
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|World

Danish Refugee Council warns 4 million more face displacement as aid drops

Over 4 million people are set to be newly displaced around the world by the end of next year as donors step back from providing life-saving aid, the Danish Refugee Council

Danish Refugee Council warns 4 million more face displacement as aid drops
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Detroit boxing program gives youth a safe space: "We want this to be a teen takeover"

Detroit boxing program gives youth a safe space: "We want this to be a teen takeover"

Detroit boxing program gives youth a safe space: "We want this to be a teen takeover"
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Technology

OpenAI CEO Altman seeks dismissal of sister's punitive damages claims in sexual abuse lawsuit

Sam Altman is seeking the dismissal of punitive damages claims in his sister's civil lawsuit accusing the OpenAI co-founder and chief executive of repeated

OpenAI CEO Altman seeks dismissal of sister's punitive damages claims in sexual abuse lawsuit
Australia|Celebrity|Europe|Health|Technology|Travel|World

Prince Harry praises Australia's leadership on social media ban as Meghan tells of online bullying

Britain's Prince Harry on Thursday praised Australia's "epic" leadership on curbing harmful social media use for teens, as his wife Meghan, Duchess of

Prince Harry praises Australia's leadership on social media ban as Meghan tells of online bullying
Health|World

Gaza's war amputees short of prostheses under Israeli restrictions

Fourteen-year-old Fadel al-Naji used to be a keen footballer but is now largely confined to his home in

Gaza's war amputees short of prostheses under Israeli restrictions
Business|Health|Science

Americans want weight-loss pills for cost and convenience

Americans starting weight-loss medicines for the first time want lower cost and greater convenience as they consider pills from Novo Nordisk or Eli

Americans want weight-loss pills for cost and convenience
Business|Economy|Finance|Health

US to raise Medicare Advantage payments to insurers by 2.48% in 2027, insurance stocks surge

The U.S. government said on Monday it would raise payments to private insurers offering Medicare Advantage plans to older adults in 2027 by

US to raise Medicare Advantage payments to insurers by 2.48% in 2027, insurance stocks surge
Crime|Health|World

Israeli airstrike kills at least 10 near Gaza school as ceasefire strains

An Israeli airstrike killed at least 10 people and wounded several others outside a school housing displaced Palestinians on

Israeli airstrike kills at least 10 near Gaza school as ceasefire strains
Health|Political|Science

Kennedy rewrites rules for membership on US vaccine advisory panel

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Kennedy rewrites rules for membership on US vaccine advisory panel
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Novo Nordisk launches higher-dose Wegovy in the United States

Novo Nordisk said on Tuesday that it has made a higher-dose version of its blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy available across the United States.

Novo Nordisk launches higher-dose Wegovy in the United States
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Technology|World

Vape makers turn to 'Made in America' credentials amid Trump's tariffs, crackdown

The U.S. vaping market, long dominated by Chinese imports, is seeing an uptick of "Made in America" products, in what some analysts and industry executives

Vape makers turn to 'Made in America' credentials amid Trump's tariffs, crackdown
Business|Economy|Health|World

World Bank says Nigerian economy to grow in 2026 but Iran war lifts inflation

Nigeria's economy is resilient and set to grow in the first half of 2026 despite the Iran war, the World Bank said on

World Bank says Nigerian economy to grow in 2026 but Iran war lifts inflation
Business|Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

Gatorade invented hydration drinks. Now it’s fighting to own them again

Gatorade invented hydration drinks. Now it’s fighting to own them again

Gatorade invented hydration drinks. Now it’s fighting to own them again
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|World

Bayer US head says tariffs will not affect its 2026 forecasts

A top Bayer AG executive said on Tuesday the German drugmaking and crop science company saw no need to adjust its 2026 forecasts because of tariffs on

Bayer US head says tariffs will not affect its 2026 forecasts
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

Health insurers rise after US lifts 2027 Medicare Advantage payment rates

Shares of U.S. health insurers climbed on Tuesday after the government set Medicare Advantage payment rates above expectations, an increase that would result in

Health insurers rise after US lifts 2027 Medicare Advantage payment rates
Business|Economy|Health|Technology|World

Hyundai resuming new Palisade SUV sales after finalizing fix

Hyundai Motor said on Tuesday it is lifting a halt on sales of recalled 2026 Palisade SUVs after finalizing a fix for a power seat issue that

Hyundai resuming new Palisade SUV sales after finalizing fix
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

Modi is pushing to get more women into India's Parliament. That could have other consequences

India’s Parliament has opened debate on a landmark bill to reserve one-third of seats for women, a reform that could also trigger a sweeping redrawing of electoral boundaries and heighten political tensions

Modi is pushing to get more women into India's Parliament. That could have other consequences
Arts|Health|Sports

Singer leading Jackie Robinson festivities collapses before White Sox game against Rays

A singer leading the “Jackie Robinson Day” festivities before the Chicago White Sox’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays collapsed and was taken to a hospital

Singer leading Jackie Robinson festivities collapses before White Sox game against Rays
Business|Economy|Health|World

New York City apartment building workers authorize a possible strike as contract talks stall

Thousands of New York City apartment building doorpersons, superintendents and other workers have approved a potential strike in the coming days

New York City apartment building workers authorize a possible strike as contract talks stall