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Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO

Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to federal charges in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Health|Sports

Baltimore ultra-marathon swimmer Katie Pumphrey completes six-hour swim in Inner Harbor

Baltimore ultra-marathon swimmer Katie Pumphrey completes six-hour swim in Inner Harbor

Baltimore ultra-marathon swimmer Katie Pumphrey completes six-hour swim in Inner Harbor
Health|Sports

USC basketball recruit Alijah Arenas is out of an induced coma after vehicle crash in Los Angeles

The family of Southern California basketball recruit Alijah Arenas says he is out of an induced coma after a vehicle crash in Los Angeles

USC basketball recruit Alijah Arenas is out of an induced coma after vehicle crash in Los Angeles
Africa|Economy|Health|World

World Food Programme to reduce food support in Sudan due to funding shortages

The World Food Programme warned on Friday it is facing a funding shortfall that could affect its ability to support people facing acute food shortages in Sudan

World Food Programme to reduce food support in Sudan due to funding shortages
Business|Economy|Health|Stock Markets|US

HCA Healthcare beats profit estimates on strong demand for medical care

HCA Healthcare beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Friday, as the hospital operator benefited from sustained demand for elective procedures in the United States.

HCA Healthcare beats profit estimates on strong demand for medical care
Asia|Business|Economy|Health|World

US business lobby in China: Some pharma firms reporting tariff exemptions

Pharmaceutical companies in China are reporting that they have been able to import some drugs over the past week with tariff exemptions, the Beijing

US business lobby in China: Some pharma firms reporting tariff exemptions
Business|Economy|Health|US|World

US pharma tariffs would raise US drug costs by $51 billion annually, report finds

A 25% U.S. tariff on pharmaceutical imports would increase U.S. drug costs by nearly $51 billion annually, boosting U.S. prices by as much as 12.9% if passed on, a

US pharma tariffs would raise US drug costs by $51 billion annually, report finds
Celebrity|Entertainment|Food|Health|Lifestyle

Gwyneth Paltrow has started eating carbs and cheese again

Gwyneth Paltrow has started eating carbs and cheese again

Gwyneth Paltrow has started eating carbs and cheese again
Health|Lifestyle|US

Veteran support group to raise awareness for comabt vets struggling with PTSD

Veteran support group to raise awareness for comabt vets struggling with PTSD

Veteran support group to raise awareness for comabt vets struggling with PTSD
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

These 4 tips can make screen time good for your kids and even help them learn to talk

In moderation, watching educational TV shows, movies and apps can boost language development among young children. 2 experts explain.

These 4 tips can make screen time good for your kids and even help them learn to talk
Health|Science

Hotter and drier climate in Colorado’s San Luis Valley contributes to kidney disease in agriculture workers, new study shows

A prolonged drought in the San Luis Valley has contributed to kidney issues in agricultural workers.

Hotter and drier climate in Colorado’s San Luis Valley contributes to kidney disease in agriculture workers, new study shows
Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle

Youth homelessness is increasing in Wisconsin. One shelter hopes a new expansion will help change that

Youth homelessness is increasing in Wisconsin. One shelter hopes a new expansion will help change that

Youth homelessness is increasing in Wisconsin. One shelter hopes a new expansion will help change that
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Your tight hips are hurting your knees. Here’s how to fix them

Your tight hips are hurting your knees. Here’s how to fix them

Your tight hips are hurting your knees. Here’s how to fix them
Crime|Health|Political|World

As immigrant arrests surge, complaints of abuse mount at America's oldest detention center in Miami

As President Donald J

As immigrant arrests surge, complaints of abuse mount at America's oldest detention center in Miami
Economy|Health|Political

988 suicide prevention service for LGBTQ+ youth would be eliminated under leaked budget proposal

988 suicide prevention service for LGBTQ+ youth would be eliminated under leaked budget proposal

988 suicide prevention service for LGBTQ+ youth would be eliminated under leaked budget proposal
Economy|Education|Health|Science|Technology|World

China’s data protection rules prompt pause from major European research funders

Several of Europe’s biggest funders of scientific collaboration with China, in fields such as viruses and air quality, have put bilateral research programmes on

China’s data protection rules prompt pause from major European research funders
Health|Political|World

Thai prime minister discharged from hospital after high fever

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was discharged from hospital after recovering from a high fever, a government official said on Friday. 

Thai prime minister discharged from hospital after high fever
Business|Health|US

Ozempic copies restricted after US judge denies injunction

A U.S. judge on Thursday rejected a bid by compounding pharmacies to keep making copies of Novo Nordisk's popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic

Ozempic copies restricted after US judge denies injunction
Africa|Business|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Catholics remember Pope Francis as a friend of Africa, with some setting theology aside

Pope Francis visited a record 10 African countries throughout his pontificate, often venturing to areas ravaged by war, poverty or natural disaster

Catholics remember Pope Francis as a friend of Africa, with some setting theology aside
Health|Political

San Francisco inches closer to adopting drug policy with abstinence as its primary goal

San Francisco has moved closer to adopting a “recovery first” drug policy that sets abstinence from illicit drugs as its primary goal

San Francisco inches closer to adopting drug policy with abstinence as its primary goal
Health|Science|US

US may have millions more measles cases over next 25 years if childhood vaccination rates continue to decline, study says

US may have millions more measles cases over next 25 years if childhood vaccination rates continue to decline, study says

US may have millions more measles cases over next 25 years if childhood vaccination rates continue to decline, study says
Environment|Health

Man charged with arson after authorities say he sparked New Jersey Pine Barrens fire

Authorities say a man set wooden pallets on fire and failed to properly put them out in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens, sparking a quick-moving wildfire with smoke affecting the air quality in the New York City area

Man charged with arson after authorities say he sparked New Jersey Pine Barrens fire
Health|Political

After criticism, HHS reverses plan to cut funds for a landmark study on women’s health

After criticism, HHS reverses plan to cut funds for a landmark study on women’s health

After criticism, HHS reverses plan to cut funds for a landmark study on women’s health
Crime|Health|Sports

A cardiologist testifies that Maradona was a high-risk patient and should have recovered in a clinic

A cardiologist testified that Diego Maradona was considered a “high-risk patient” and said that the authorities at the clinic where he underwent surgery days before his death recommended that the former national team captain should recover in a rehabilitation clinic rather than in a private home

A cardiologist testifies that Maradona was a high-risk patient and should have recovered in a clinic
Health|Lifestyle|Political|World

Pope Francis sought to make LGBTQ+ people more welcome, but church doctrine didn't change much

The papacy of Pope Francis ended with the same core doctrine for LGBTQ+ people that he had inherited

Pope Francis sought to make LGBTQ+ people more welcome, but church doctrine didn't change much
Economy|Health|Political|US

Four states have asked USDA to let them ban soda, candy from food assistance program

Four Republican states have asked the U.S.

Four states have asked USDA to let them ban soda, candy from food assistance program
Americas|Health|World

PAHO warns against vaccine hesitancy in Latin America amid rise in measles, yellow fever

The Pan American Health Organization said on Thursday it is seeking collaboration with neighboring countries to fight vaccine hesitancy for yellow fever and measles among

PAHO warns against vaccine hesitancy in Latin America amid rise in measles, yellow fever
Business|Economy|Finance|Health

Gilead posts profit, says HIV prevention drug on track for mid-June

Gilead Sciences on Thursday reported a first-quarter profit, but revenue was flat, as higher sales of drugs for HIV and liver disease, along with expense tightening, offset

Gilead posts profit, says HIV prevention drug on track for mid-June
Crime|Health|Political|World

Middle East latest: Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 50, many of them women and children

Gaza's Health Ministry says Israeli strikes have killed at least 50 people, many of them women and children

Middle East latest: Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 50, many of them women and children
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World

Pope Francis' ordinary shoes bring pride to his Argentine neighborhood — and his cobbler

The man who would become Pope Francis always bought his shoes in the same place

Pope Francis' ordinary shoes bring pride to his Argentine neighborhood — and his cobbler
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

Germany's Merck says in late-stage discussions to buy SpringWorks for $3.5 billion

Germany's Merck KGaA said on Thursday it is in late-stage talks to acquire U.S.-based SpringWorks Therapeutics for about $3.5 billion, a deal that could give it access to a

Germany's Merck says in late-stage discussions to buy SpringWorks for $3.5 billion
Health|Political|World

Dominican Republic deports dozens of Haitian pregnant women and children in hospital crackdown

Dominican Republic deports dozens of Haitian pregnant women and children in hospital crackdown

Dominican Republic deports dozens of Haitian pregnant women and children in hospital crackdown
Business|Health|Science

USDA withdraws a plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry

The Agriculture Department says it is withdrawing a plan to limit salmonella bacteria in poultry products

USDA withdraws a plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry
Health|Political

RFK Jr. recounts heroin addiction and spiritual awakening, urges focus on prevention and community

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F

RFK Jr. recounts heroin addiction and spiritual awakening, urges focus on prevention and community
Business|Environment|Health

North Dakota enacts nation's first law shielding Roundup's maker from some cancer lawsuits

North Dakota has become the first state to enact a law that could shield the maker of the popular Roundup brand of weedkiller from lawsuits

North Dakota enacts nation's first law shielding Roundup's maker from some cancer lawsuits
Health|Science|US

Whooping cough cases are rising again in the US

Preliminary data from the U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention says the U.S. has seen 8,485 cases of whooping cough in 2025

Whooping cough cases are rising again in the US
Crime|Health|US

Officials praise worker for helping man who fell 20 feet behind gas station

Officials praise worker for helping man who fell 20 feet behind gas station

Officials praise worker for helping man who fell 20 feet behind gas station
Business|Food|Health|Political|US

US farm agency withdraws proposal aimed at lowering Salmonella risks in poultry

The U.S.

US farm agency withdraws proposal aimed at lowering Salmonella risks in poultry
Health|Political|World

Health of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has worsened since surgery, doctors say

Health of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has worsened since surgery, doctors say

Health of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has worsened since surgery, doctors say
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

Roche Q1 sales up 7% on drugs Phesgo, Vabysmo

Swiss drugmaker Roche said on Thursday its first-quarter sales rose a forecast-beating 7% driven by breast cancer drug Phesgo, eye drug Vabysmo and allergy treatment Xolair.

Roche Q1 sales up 7% on drugs Phesgo, Vabysmo
Health|Political|World

Pope Francis died quickly and without suffering, his doctor says

Pope Francis died quickly on Monday morning from an unexpected stroke without suffering undue pain, and there was nothing that doctors could have done to

Pope Francis died quickly and without suffering, his doctor says
Economy|Health|Political

Gov. Tim Walz pledges to protect Minnesota from the 'chaos' he says Trump has unleashed on the world

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has pledged to do everything in his power to protect Minnesotans from the chaos that he says President Donald Trump has unleashed on the country and world

Gov. Tim Walz pledges to protect Minnesota from the 'chaos' he says Trump has unleashed on the world
Business|Economy|Health

Merck posts higher profit, puts tariffs cost at $200 million

Merck on Thursday said its first-quarter adjusted profit rose 7% as lower costs helped offset a 2% decline in sales, reflecting a January decision to pause shipments of its

Merck posts higher profit, puts tariffs cost at $200 million
Health|Political|US|World

As FDA delays Novavax' COVID vaccine approval, patients fight back

Thousands of Americans campaigning for the Novavax COVID-19 booster got some good news this week: the FDA signaled it might still win approval after Health

As FDA delays Novavax' COVID vaccine approval, patients fight back
Business|Economy|Health|Political

Roche seeks US tariff relief in direct talks with Trump administration

Swiss drugmaker Roche is petitioning the U.S. government in direct talks for import tariff exemptions, arguing the products it ships into the United States are offset by

Roche seeks US tariff relief in direct talks with Trump administration
Health|Political|World

Istanbul's strong quake triggers nerves and new pledges to prepare

More than a thousand people in Istanbul turned to mosques, schools and other temporary shelters on Thursday after a strong earthquake rattled the Turkish metropolis a day earlier,

Istanbul's strong quake triggers nerves and new pledges to prepare
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US|World

Drugmakers brace for Trump tariffs, while weighing numerous other worries

Major drugmakers were a standout on a tumultuous day of corporate earnings on Thursday, beating expectations even as they grapple with

Drugmakers brace for Trump tariffs, while weighing numerous other worries
Health|Science|US|World

US at tipping point for return of endemic measles

The United States is at a tipping point for the return of endemic measles a quarter century after the disease was declared eradicated in the country, researchers warned on

US at tipping point for return of endemic measles
Business|Economy|Health

UPS deepens healthcare push with $1.6 billion deal for Canada's Andlauer

Parcel giant UPS said on Thursday it would buy Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group in an all-cash deal valued at $1.6 billion, boosting its healthcare

UPS deepens healthcare push with $1.6 billion deal for Canada's Andlauer
Education|Health|Lifestyle

How these Virginia moms are advocating for autism awareness this April

How these Virginia moms are advocating for autism awareness this April

How these Virginia moms are advocating for autism awareness this April
Business|Economy|Health|US

Bristol Myers posts higher-than-expected quarterly revenue on cancer drug sales

Bristol Myers Squibb reported higher-than-expected first-quarter revenue on Thursday and raised its full-year forecast due to growth from its portfolio of drugs that spur a

Bristol Myers posts higher-than-expected quarterly revenue on cancer drug sales
Health|Sports

Injured skier rescued from Sierra Nevada in near total darkness

Injured skier rescued from Sierra Nevada in near total darkness

Injured skier rescued from Sierra Nevada in near total darkness
Crime|Health|Political

Justice Department axes hundreds of grants that help crime victims and fight opioid abuse

Justice Department axes hundreds of grants that help crime victims and fight opioid abuse

Justice Department axes hundreds of grants that help crime victims and fight opioid abuse
Crime|Health

Virginia nurse charged with abusing 4 premature babies since 2022 remains free on bond

Virginia nurse charged with abusing 4 premature babies since 2022 remains free on bond

Virginia nurse charged with abusing 4 premature babies since 2022 remains free on bond
Health|Lifestyle

Virginia nurse becomes 'family' after showing extraordinary compassion to dying patient

Virginia nurse becomes 'family' after showing extraordinary compassion to dying patient

Virginia nurse becomes 'family' after showing extraordinary compassion to dying patient
Crime|Health|Political|World

Victim's advocates criticise cardinal's role in Pope Francis' funeral

Advocates for Catholic clergy sexual abuse victims are criticising the appointment of a retired U.S. cardinal who has been accused of mishandling abuse cases

Victim's advocates criticise cardinal's role in Pope Francis' funeral
Health|Political

Concerned about US vaccine misinformation and access, public health experts start Vaccine Integrity Project

Concerned about US vaccine misinformation and access, public health experts start Vaccine Integrity Project

Concerned about US vaccine misinformation and access, public health experts start Vaccine Integrity Project
Health|Sports

Alcaraz blames 'demanding sport' for Madrid withdrawal but should be fit for French Open

Home-crowd favorite Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Madrid Open because of muscle injuries

Alcaraz blames 'demanding sport' for Madrid withdrawal but should be fit for French Open
Health|Lifestyle

EMS honored for heroic efforts saving teen in serious car accident

EMS honored for heroic efforts saving teen in serious car accident

EMS honored for heroic efforts saving teen in serious car accident
Business|Health|Lifestyle

Drain worker stuck in 14-foot-hole rescued hours later

Drain worker stuck in 14-foot-hole rescued hours later

Drain worker stuck in 14-foot-hole rescued hours later
Health|Sports

Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog returns to lineup for Game 3 after missing 3 years with knee injury

Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog returned to the lineup and played his first NHL game in nearly three years Wednesday night in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Dallas Stars in Game 3

Avalanche captain Gabe Landeskog returns to lineup for Game 3 after missing 3 years with knee injury
Crime|Health|Technology

'This is our chance to fight back': Family testifies for harsher sextortion laws after death of 15-year-old son

'This is our chance to fight back': Family testifies for harsher sextortion laws after death of 15-year-old son

'This is our chance to fight back': Family testifies for harsher sextortion laws after death of 15-year-old son
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Jay Leno is embracing being a caregiver for his wife: ‘I like that I’m needed’

Jay Leno is embracing being a caregiver for his wife: ‘I like that I’m needed’

Jay Leno is embracing being a caregiver for his wife: ‘I like that I’m needed’
Health|Political|Science

Ivermectin is now available over the counter in some US states. What is it used for?

Ivermectin is now available over the counter in some US states. What is it used for?

Ivermectin is now available over the counter in some US states. What is it used for?
Health|Political

New law guarantees dogs, cats used for health research the chance for adoption before euthanasia

New law guarantees dogs, cats used for health research the chance for adoption before euthanasia

New law guarantees dogs, cats used for health research the chance for adoption before euthanasia
Crime|Health|Political

Maryland man struggled with mental health, didn't deserve to be shot by police, son says

Maryland man struggled with mental health, didn't deserve to be shot by police, son says

Maryland man struggled with mental health, didn't deserve to be shot by police, son says
Health|Opinion|Science

Pope Francis’ death right after Easter sounds miraculous – but patients and caregivers often work together to delay dying

Some patients with a terminal illness seem to be able to ‘hold on’ until after an anticipated holiday or event. This might be less about staying positive and more about being supported in your goals.

Pope Francis’ death right after Easter sounds miraculous – but patients and caregivers often work together to delay dying
Europe|Health|World

Pope Francis' doctor says pontiff died 'without suffering, at home'

Pope Francis’ doctor has recounted the pope's last moments in Italian newspaper interviews

Pope Francis' doctor says pontiff died 'without suffering, at home'
Education|Health|Opinion|Science

Gratitude comes with benefits − a social psychologist explains how to practice it when times are stressful

Some people are more inclined toward gratitude than others, but there are specific ways that everyone can cultivate more of it.

Gratitude comes with benefits − a social psychologist explains how to practice it when times are stressful
Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

Uncertainty around NIH funding leaves Alzheimer’s studies in limbo

Uncertainty around NIH funding leaves Alzheimer’s studies in limbo

Uncertainty around NIH funding leaves Alzheimer’s studies in limbo
Health|Sports

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is ready for more celebratory hugs that can turn into heavy lifting

Nobody lifts more weight at the NFL draft than Commissioner Roger Goodell

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is ready for more celebratory hugs that can turn into heavy lifting
Health|Science|World

Unearthed skeletons reveal tough lives of Early Medieval women

Unearthed skeletons reveal tough lives of Early Medieval women

Unearthed skeletons reveal tough lives of Early Medieval women
Crime|Health|World

Pope Francis took vital steps on abuse, but it will be up to his successor to ensure reforms are enacted

Pope Francis took vital steps on abuse, but it will be up to his successor to ensure reforms are enacted

Pope Francis took vital steps on abuse, but it will be up to his successor to ensure reforms are enacted
Business|Economy|Health

Novo Nordisk's stellar Wegovy-fuelled run of hiking sales guidance could be ending

Since launching its wildly popular weight-loss drug Wegovy in 2021, Novo Nordisk has raised its annual sales guidance several times a year.

Novo Nordisk's stellar Wegovy-fuelled run of hiking sales guidance could be ending