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Pregnant cancer survivor takes on Philadelphia 8K, her toughest test since 2024 Olympics

Pregnant cancer survivor takes on Philadelphia 8K, her toughest test since 2024 Olympics

Pregnant cancer survivor takes on Philadelphia 8K, her toughest test since 2024 Olympics
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Cancer survivor battling disease with an inspiring outlook and unique friendship

Cancer survivor battling disease with an inspiring outlook and unique friendship

Cancer survivor battling disease with an inspiring outlook and unique friendship
Education|Entertainment|Health|Sports

Rodney Rogers, the 'Durham Bull' who starred at Wake Forest before a 12-year NBA career, dies at 54

Former Wake Forest star and 12-year NBA player Rodney Rogers has died at the age of 54

Rodney Rogers, the 'Durham Bull' who starred at Wake Forest before a 12-year NBA career, dies at 54
Business|Economy|Health|Lifestyle

‘A whole bunch of financial mess’: Affordability feels out of reach in PA district crucial to Trump

‘A whole bunch of financial mess’: Affordability feels out of reach in PA district crucial to Trump

‘A whole bunch of financial mess’: Affordability feels out of reach in PA district crucial to Trump
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

71-year-old worker pinned under equipment in cranberry bog in Massachusetts dies

71-year-old worker pinned under equipment in cranberry bog in Massachusetts dies

71-year-old worker pinned under equipment in cranberry bog in Massachusetts dies
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political

Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK’s granddaughter, reveals terminal cancer diagnosis

Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK’s granddaughter, reveals terminal cancer diagnosis

Tatiana Schlossberg, JFK’s granddaughter, reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Crime|Health|Political|World

Israeli airstrikes kill at least 20 people in Gaza, medics say

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza killed at least 20 people and wounded more than 80, local health authorities said on Saturday, in a further test of a fragile ceasefire

Israeli airstrikes kill at least 20 people in Gaza, medics say
Health|Sports|US

Joe Burrow questionable to make return from toe injury against the Patriots

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a turf toe injury

Joe Burrow questionable to make return from toe injury against the Patriots
Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Babies who drank ByHeart formula got sick months before botulism outbreak, parents say

At least five families say their babies were treated for infant botulism after consuming ByHeart formula months before a current outbreak was detected

Babies who drank ByHeart formula got sick months before botulism outbreak, parents say
Health|Science|World

Washington state resident believed to be the first to die from a rare strain of bird flu

A Washington state resident is believed to be the first person to die from a rare strain of bird flu, but state health officials say the risk to the public is low

Washington state resident believed to be the first to die from a rare strain of bird flu
Health|World

North Dakota's top court revives state's abortion ban

Abortion has again become illegal in North Dakota after the state’s Supreme Court on Friday reversed a lower court’s ruling that its near-total ban on abortion was

North Dakota's top court revives state's abortion ban
Americas|Environment|Health|Science|US|World

Washington resident dies of complications from bird flu strain never before reported in humans

Washington resident dies of complications from bird flu strain never before reported in humans

Washington resident dies of complications from bird flu strain never before reported in humans
Health|Political|Science|World

Top FDA official Pazdur raises alarm about expediting approvals, Washington Post reports

The U.S.

Top FDA official Pazdur raises alarm about expediting approvals, Washington Post reports
Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Cat trapped in wall for three weeks survives without food or water

Cat trapped in wall for three weeks survives without food or water

Cat trapped in wall for three weeks survives without food or water
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Meet the newest member of the force: Milwaukee police surprise young boy fighting cancer

Meet the newest member of the force: Milwaukee police surprise young boy fighting cancer

Meet the newest member of the force: Milwaukee police surprise young boy fighting cancer
Health|Science

Flu activity is low, but experts worry about a new strain and vaccination rates

The U.S. flu season is starting slowly, and it’s not clear if it will be as bad as last winter’s

Flu activity is low, but experts worry about a new strain and vaccination rates
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Jamaica reports deadly leptospirosis outbreak after Hurricane Melissa

KINGSTON -Jamaica has declared an outbreak of the bacterial disease leptospirosis, suspected of causing six deaths, following the devastation from Hurricane Melissa in late October.

Jamaica reports deadly leptospirosis outbreak after Hurricane Melissa
Business|Economy|Education|Health|World

UN human rights expert urges US to lift sanctions on Cuba

A United Nations human rights expert on Friday urged the United States to lift sanctions imposed on Cuba, citing the impact of long-standing trade and financial

UN human rights expert urges US to lift sanctions on Cuba
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Lilly becomes first drugmaker to hit $1 trillion valuation on weight-loss demand

Eli Lilly hit $1 trillion in market value on Friday, making it the first drugmaker to enter the exclusive club dominated by tech giants and underscoring its rise as a

Lilly becomes first drugmaker to hit $1 trillion valuation on weight-loss demand
Economy|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Over 20,000 people fed this Thanksgiving thanks to Florida students

Over 20,000 people fed this Thanksgiving thanks to Florida students

Over 20,000 people fed this Thanksgiving thanks to Florida students
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Pennsylvania man with amnesia seeks to rebuild life after being found unconscious in Florida

Pennsylvania man with amnesia seeks to rebuild life after being found unconscious in Florida

Pennsylvania man with amnesia seeks to rebuild life after being found unconscious in Florida
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|US

Elanco's drug gets emergency nod to treat deadly flesh-eating parasite in cats

The U.S.

Elanco's drug gets emergency nod to treat deadly flesh-eating parasite in cats
Health|Political|Science|World

White House asks for resignation of top aide to FDA chief, Politico reports

The White House has asked for the resignation of top aide to U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary, Politico reported on Friday, citing administration officials.

White House asks for resignation of top aide to FDA chief, Politico reports
Business|Health|Science

US FDA investigates Takeda's blood disorder drug after pediatric death

The U.S.

US FDA investigates Takeda's blood disorder drug after pediatric death
Business|Health|Political|US|World

Lawmakers urge US to enforce Biden wheelchair air travel rules

A group of U.S.

Lawmakers urge US to enforce Biden wheelchair air travel rules
Health|Science|World

Kennedy says he told CDC to change website's language on autism and vaccines

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in an interview with the New York Times that he personally instructed the U.S.

Kennedy says he told CDC to change website's language on autism and vaccines
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

WHO declares end of Indonesia's polio outbreak following yearslong vaccination campaign

The World Health Organization has declared Indonesia’s polio outbreak officially over following nearly three years of intensive response efforts

WHO declares end of Indonesia's polio outbreak following yearslong vaccination campaign
Economy|Education|Health|Sports

Colorado students turn high school into community food bank during shutdown

Colorado students turn high school into community food bank during shutdown

Colorado students turn high school into community food bank during shutdown
Education|Health|Interview|Political|Science|US|Videos|World

RFK Jr. says he personally directed CDC's new guidance on vaccines and autism

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told The New York Times in an interview that he personally directed the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to update its website to contradict its longtime guidance that vaccines don’t cause autism

RFK Jr. says he personally directed CDC's new guidance on vaccines and autism
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

AstraZeneca to invest $2 billion as part of US manufacturing push

AstraZeneca said on Friday it will invest $2 billion to expand its manufacturing footprint in Maryland as part of its previously announced $50 billion plan to expand manufacturing and

AstraZeneca to invest $2 billion as part of US manufacturing push
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

Lilly becomes first healthcare firm to join trillion-dollar club, Wall Street reacts

Eli Lilly hit $1 trillion in market value on Friday, making it the first drugmaker to enter the exclusive club dominated by tech giants and underscoring its rise as a weight-loss powerhouse

Lilly becomes first healthcare firm to join trillion-dollar club, Wall Street reacts
Economy|Election|Finance|Health|Political|US

Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan, the ex-congressman who lost a Senate bid to JD Vance, won’t run for governor

Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan has decided not to run for Ohio governor next year

Ohio Democrat Tim Ryan, the ex-congressman who lost a Senate bid to JD Vance, won’t run for governor
Business|Health|Science|World

Indian officials probe whether safety lapses led to children dying from cough syrup

By Krishna N.

Indian officials probe whether safety lapses led to children dying from cough syrup
Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Corpus Christi neighbors sleep outside to raise awareness for youth homelessness

Corpus Christi neighbors sleep outside to raise awareness for youth homelessness

Corpus Christi neighbors sleep outside to raise awareness for youth homelessness
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Sports

EHV OUTBREAK: Equine world on hold as disease hits Oklahoma

EHV OUTBREAK: Equine world on hold as disease hits Oklahoma

EHV OUTBREAK: Equine world on hold as disease hits Oklahoma
Economy|Health|Science|Technology

A new crash test dummy that better resembles women gets key government endorsement

The U.S. government has released a new crash test dummy design that advocates believe will help make cars safer for women

A new crash test dummy that better resembles women gets key government endorsement
Health|Sports|US

Lions TE Sam LaPorta likely out for season after having back surgery

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta is likely out for the rest of the season after having back surgery

Lions TE Sam LaPorta likely out for season after having back surgery
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Dolly Parton skips events as she further deals with ‘health challenges’

Dolly Parton skips events as she further deals with ‘health challenges’

Dolly Parton skips events as she further deals with ‘health challenges’
Health|Sports

Jets goalie Hellebuyck to undergo arthroscopic procedure on his knee and miss 4 to 6 weeks

The Winnipeg Jets say goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on his knee and be out four to six weeks

Jets goalie Hellebuyck to undergo arthroscopic procedure on his knee and miss 4 to 6 weeks
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

At least one Israeli killed and three injured after attack at West Bank junction

At least one Israeli killed and three injured after attack at West Bank junction

At least one Israeli killed and three injured after attack at West Bank junction
Health|Science|Technology|US|World

She never smoked, then a CT scan found cancer in both lungs. Now she champions early detection for all.

She never smoked, then a CT scan found cancer in both lungs. Now she champions early detection for all.

She never smoked, then a CT scan found cancer in both lungs. Now she champions early detection for all.
Arts|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Technology|World

Just follow orders or obey the law? What US troops told us about refusing illegal commands

A majority of service members understand the distinction between legal and illegal orders.

Just follow orders or obey the law? What US troops told us about refusing illegal commands
Europe|Health|Sports|World

Olympics in doubt for Swiss ski star Gut-Behrami after knee injury in training

Ski star Lara Gut-Behrami has suffered a potentially career-ending left knee injury during training in the United States

Olympics in doubt for Swiss ski star Gut-Behrami after knee injury in training
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Lilly, Novo Nordisk back direct-to-employer programs to expand access to weight-loss drugs

Eli Lilly said on Friday it plans to roll out an employer-focused obesity care model early next year, aiming to expand access to its blockbuster weight-loss drug through partnerships with

Lilly, Novo Nordisk back direct-to-employer programs to expand access to weight-loss drugs
Health|Sports

Giants QB Jaxson Dart remains in concussion protocol and won't play at Detroit

New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart will miss a second consecutive game because of a concussion

Giants QB Jaxson Dart remains in concussion protocol and won't play at Detroit
Crime|Health

Car crashes into doctor's office, couple in waiting room hurt

Car crashes into doctor's office, couple in waiting room hurt

Car crashes into doctor's office, couple in waiting room hurt
Arts|Entertainment|Health

New play looking at friendship between AIDS activist Larry Kramer and Anthony Fauci in the works

A new play titled “Kramer/Fauci” explores the complex relationship between playwright and AIDS activist Larry Kramer and Dr. Anthony Fauci

New play looking at friendship between AIDS activist Larry Kramer and Anthony Fauci in the works
Crime|Health|Political|World

South African women stage lie-down protest against gender-based violence ahead of G20 summit

Hundreds of women wearing black have gathered in a Johannesburg park to protest gender-based violence in South Africa

South African women stage lie-down protest against gender-based violence ahead of G20 summit
Health|Science

A surprisingly common liver disease affects millions in the US. What to know, according to a doctor

A surprisingly common liver disease affects millions in the US. What to know, according to a doctor

A surprisingly common liver disease affects millions in the US. What to know, according to a doctor
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Food supply improving in Gaza since truce but long way to go, says UN

More food supplies are getting into Gaza since the October ceasefire but are still falling short of huge humanitarian needs as winter rains risk spoiling

Food supply improving in Gaza since truce but long way to go, says UN
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Health

The ‘Wicked: For Good’ press tour gave Ariana Grande something wicked (it’s Covid)

The ‘Wicked: For Good’ press tour gave Ariana Grande something wicked (it’s Covid)

The ‘Wicked: For Good’ press tour gave Ariana Grande something wicked (it’s Covid)
Health|Science|Technology

Off-label use of COVID-19 vaccines was once discouraged but has become common amid new guidelines

A cascade of changes to eligibility guidelines for the updated COVID-19 vaccines left Americans unsure whether they could still get the shot. That’s where off-label use comes in.

Off-label use of COVID-19 vaccines was once discouraged but has become common amid new guidelines
Health|Political|World

Gaza women, children injured by Israeli military during shaky ceasefire, MSF says

Medecins Sans Frontieres said on Friday that its medical teams in Gaza had treated Palestinian women and children this week for injuries from Israeli airstrikes and gunfire, almost

Gaza women, children injured by Israeli military during shaky ceasefire, MSF says
Health|Science|World

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake in central Bangladesh kills at least 8 people

Authorities and local media in Bangladesh say that a 5.5 magnitude earthquake killed at least eight people and left more than 300 injured in the central part of the country

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake in central Bangladesh kills at least 8 people
Business|Economy|Health|Political

Senior citizens will pay a lot more for Medicare in 2026

Senior citizens will pay a lot more for Medicare in 2026

Senior citizens will pay a lot more for Medicare in 2026
Health|Science|Technology

MAHA idealism meets political reality as RFK Jr. attempts to wrangle a growing movement

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is fending off criticism from his own base as some of the environmental and anti-vaccine activists who propelled him into politics have said they want stronger action against vaccines and pharmaceutical companies

MAHA idealism meets political reality as RFK Jr. attempts to wrangle a growing movement
Crime|Education|Health|Opinion|Science

‘Jeffrey Epstein is not unique’: What his case reveals about the realities of child sex trafficking

Child sex traffickers are typically white, wealthy men who often insulate themselves from detection and charges, according to a sexual exploitation scholar.

‘Jeffrey Epstein is not unique’: What his case reveals about the realities of child sex trafficking
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Don’t be a Grinch — but heed this advice if you want your kids to sleep on Christmas Eve

Don’t be a Grinch — but heed this advice if you want your kids to sleep on Christmas Eve

Don’t be a Grinch — but heed this advice if you want your kids to sleep on Christmas Eve
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

Flood threat for soaked Dallas and Texas Hill Country persists overnight as storms keep firing

Flood threat for soaked Dallas and Texas Hill Country persists overnight as storms keep firing

Flood threat for soaked Dallas and Texas Hill Country persists overnight as storms keep firing
Crime|Health|Science|World

New Jersey high court first in US to ban Shaken Baby Syndrome testimony

New Jersey’s top court on Thursday became the first in the U.S. to prohibit prosecutors from presenting expert testimony that shaking a baby can on its own cause

New Jersey high court first in US to ban Shaken Baby Syndrome testimony
Health|Political|Science|World

Republican-led states challenge FDA approval of new generic abortion pill

Three Republican-led states have moved to broaden their lawsuit seeking to restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone, aiming to block the U.S.

Republican-led states challenge FDA approval of new generic abortion pill
Health|Science

What happens when your immune system hijacks your brain

Sometimes our immune system runs amok and attacks the organ that makes us “us” — the brain

What happens when your immune system hijacks your brain
Health|Science

CDC website changed to include false claims that link autism and vaccines

CDC website changed to include false claims that link autism and vaccines

CDC website changed to include false claims that link autism and vaccines
Health|Lifestyle|Science

If worries keep you from falling back asleep, experts know what to try

If worries keep you from falling back asleep, experts know what to try

If worries keep you from falling back asleep, experts know what to try
Americas|Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Stepbrother of woman who died on Carnival cruise now a suspect

The teenage stepbrother of an 18-year-old woman who died on a Carnival cruise ship is a suspect in the FBI investigation, according to court papers filed this week

Stepbrother of woman who died on Carnival cruise now a suspect
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|World

A timeline of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard’s disappearance and her mother’s arrest

A timeline of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard’s disappearance and her mother’s arrest

A timeline of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard’s disappearance and her mother’s arrest
Education|Health|Political|Science|World

US CDC adopts Kennedy's anti-vaccine views on recast website

The U.S.

US CDC adopts Kennedy's anti-vaccine views on recast website
Crime|Health|Travel|US|World

Buddhist monks resume 2,300-mile walk for peace after accident near Houston

A group of Buddhist monks is continuing a 2,300-mile walk across the U.S. to promote peace after two were injured in a traffic accident near Houston

Buddhist monks resume 2,300-mile walk for peace after accident near Houston
Health|Interview|Sports

Jets' Jermaine Johnson's sweet strategy to sack Ravens' Lamar Jackson: No sugary drinks

Jermaine Johnson revealed his unique strategy for more sacks this season

Jets' Jermaine Johnson's sweet strategy to sack Ravens' Lamar Jackson: No sugary drinks
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

At 85, Clayton Mannausau is still playing league hockey 3 nights a week

At 85, Clayton Mannausau is still playing league hockey 3 nights a week

At 85, Clayton Mannausau is still playing league hockey 3 nights a week
Europe|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Death toll reaches 33 in some of the deadliest Israeli strikes in Gaza since the ceasefire's start

Israeli strikes across Gaza over a roughly 12-hour period have resulted in the deaths of 33 people

Death toll reaches 33 in some of the deadliest Israeli strikes in Gaza since the ceasefire's start
Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

‘God likes kind’: 9-year-old Charlestown boy creates 'Blessings Box' to feed neighbors

‘God likes kind’: 9-year-old Charlestown boy creates 'Blessings Box' to feed neighbors

‘God likes kind’: 9-year-old Charlestown boy creates 'Blessings Box' to feed neighbors
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Milwaukee WWII veteran and crossing guard to turn 100 next month, with no plans to retire

Milwaukee WWII veteran and crossing guard to turn 100 next month, with no plans to retire

Milwaukee WWII veteran and crossing guard to turn 100 next month, with no plans to retire
Health|Science

High-stakes Novo Nordisk Alzheimer's studies could yield answers on GLP-1 benefit

Studies from Novo Nordisk due early next month will give the strongest indication yet of whether blockbuster GLP-1 drugs - a class being used by

High-stakes Novo Nordisk Alzheimer's studies could yield answers on GLP-1 benefit
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology|Travel|US|World

Evidence of fatigue cracks a 'major clue' in fatal UPS cargo jet crash, experts say

The National Transportation Safety Board said on Thursday it has found evidence of fatigue cracks in a key part of a UPS MD-11 cargo jet that crashed

Evidence of fatigue cracks a 'major clue' in fatal UPS cargo jet crash, experts say
Arts|Health|Political|US|World

Respect and remembrance for Cheney from Bush, Biden and past vice presidents as Trump is excluded

Washington National Cathedral hosted a bipartisan show of respect and remembrance for Dick Cheney, the consequential and polarizing vice president who became an acidic scold of fellow Republican President Donald Trump

Respect and remembrance for Cheney from Bush, Biden and past vice presidents as Trump is excluded
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

How to help your anxious child sleep, according to 'Inside Out 2' psychologist

If anxiety is preventing you — or your child — from a good night's rest, clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour has advice. An expert on teens and parenting, she consulted on "Inside Out 2" to ensure the emotions portrayed were accurate.

How to help your anxious child sleep, according to 'Inside Out 2' psychologist
Health|Political|Science|World

UK’s Covid response was ‘too little, too late’ and cost thousands of lives, inquiry says

UK’s Covid response was ‘too little, too late’ and cost thousands of lives, inquiry says

UK’s Covid response was ‘too little, too late’ and cost thousands of lives, inquiry says
Business|Economy|Health|Science

As infant botulism cases climb to 31, recalled ByHeart baby formula is still on some store shelves

Health officials say at least 31 babies in 15 states have been treated for botulism as an outbreak tied to ByHeart formula continues to grow

As infant botulism cases climb to 31, recalled ByHeart baby formula is still on some store shelves
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Novartis sees sales boost from key cancer drugs

Swiss drugmaker Novartis on Thursday forecast sales growth of 5% to 6% per year to 2030, on a currency-adjusted basis, as higher forecast peak

Novartis sees sales boost from key cancer drugs
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Moderna takes $1.5 billion loan, expects 10% revenue growth next year

Moderna said on Thursday it secured a five-year loan of $1.5 billion from Ares Management, as it targets up to 10% revenue growth next year.

Moderna takes $1.5 billion loan, expects 10% revenue growth next year
Health|Political|World

As US migration rates drop, life on the San Diego border has changed

A year ago, San Diego trauma surgeon Dr.

As US migration rates drop, life on the San Diego border has changed
Economy|Health|Political|World

Trump and Republicans once more face a tough political fight over Obama-era health law

President Donald Trump is once more targeting former President Barack Obama’s signature health care law, and Trump is picking a political fight before next year’s elections

Trump and Republicans once more face a tough political fight over Obama-era health law
Business|Health|Science|Technology

Merck KGaA to draw on Valo's drug discovery AI in potential $3 billion deal

Germany's Merck KGaA on Thursday agreed to use Boston-based Valo Health's drug research services in a collaboration focused on Parkinson's and related diseases

Merck KGaA to draw on Valo's drug discovery AI in potential $3 billion deal
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Abbott bets on cancer screening with $23 billion Exact Sciences deal

Abbott will buy cancer test maker Exact Sciences in a deal valued at up to $23 billion, including debt, marking one of its largest purchases in nearly

Abbott bets on cancer screening with $23 billion Exact Sciences deal
Health|Political|Science

CDC website changed to contradict scientific conclusion that vaccines don't cause autism

The Trump administration has revised a website to contradict the scientific consensus that vaccines don't cause autism

CDC website changed to contradict scientific conclusion that vaccines don't cause autism
Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|US

Vice President Dick Cheney’s life followed the arc of the biggest breakthroughs in cardiovascular medicine

Life-changing advances in cardiovascular medicine enabled Cheney to live a productive life well beyond what many heart patients experience. But prevention is the most effective tool of all.

Vice President Dick Cheney’s life followed the arc of the biggest breakthroughs in cardiovascular medicine
Crime|Europe|Health|World

Two trains collide in Czech Republic, injuring dozens

Two passenger trains in the Czech Republic collided on Thursday, injuring dozens of people, four of them seriously, officials and local media reported.

Two trains collide in Czech Republic, injuring dozens
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Travel

Preparing to study abroad requires knowing what might go wrong during and after the trip

Students preparing to study abroad often have long checklists, but the experience of learning and living in another country can be challenging in unexpected ways

Preparing to study abroad requires knowing what might go wrong during and after the trip
Crime|Health|Political|World

Israeli fire kills five in Gaza, casting further doubt on ceasefire

Israeli airstrikes killed five people and wounded 18 others in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip on Thursday, local health authorities said, after Hamas

Israeli fire kills five in Gaza, casting further doubt on ceasefire
Education|Health|Sports

Women’s college soccer team wins conference championship just 3 days after its beloved goalie died

Women’s college soccer team wins conference championship just 3 days after its beloved goalie died

Women’s college soccer team wins conference championship just 3 days after its beloved goalie died
Education|Health|Lifestyle|World

College students are now slightly less likely to experience severe depression, research shows – but the mental health crisis is far from over

College students experience high levels of stress that are often the result of a mix of factors, including academic pressures and financial concerns.

College students are now slightly less likely to experience severe depression, research shows – but the mental health crisis is far from over
Business|Education|Health|Science|Technology

AI is providing emotional support for employees – but is it a valuable tool or privacy threat?

People are increasingly using AI chatbots for emotional and psychological support. Now, companies are using it to support employees – raising a host of issues.

AI is providing emotional support for employees – but is it a valuable tool or privacy threat?
Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

The White House wants to eliminate ‘gender ideology’ and ‘trans ideology.’ What does that mean?

The White House wants to eliminate ‘gender ideology’ and ‘trans ideology.’ What does that mean?

The White House wants to eliminate ‘gender ideology’ and ‘trans ideology.’ What does that mean?
Arts|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|Technology|World

House gets back to work and quickly falls into a cycle of punishing its own

The U.S. House is back in session after a multi-week hiatus

House gets back to work and quickly falls into a cycle of punishing its own
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Lifestyle

Building an emergency fund can feel daunting, but these tips can help

Maybe your car broke down, your computer was stolen, or you had a surprise visit to urgent care

Building an emergency fund can feel daunting, but these tips can help
Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

Thousands of US hazardous sites are at risk of flooding because of sea level rise, study finds

A new study finds that thousands of hazardous sites across the U.S. are at risk of flooding due to sea level rise that could pose public health threats to neighboring communities

Thousands of US hazardous sites are at risk of flooding because of sea level rise, study finds
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

UN children's agency to move majority of jobs out of Geneva and New York following funding cuts

The majority of staff jobs at the United Nations children's agency in Geneva and New York will be relocated to cheaper locations, as the

UN children's agency to move majority of jobs out of Geneva and New York following funding cuts
Health|Science|World

US HHS proposes new CDC programs, including hepatitis B screening for pregnant women, Bloomberg News reports

The U.S.

US HHS proposes new CDC programs, including hepatitis B screening for pregnant women, Bloomberg News reports
Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

Data shows a spike in military aircraft accidents in 2024. This year doesn't look any better

Internal Pentagon figures show the number of major accidents involving military aircraft spiked in 2024

Data shows a spike in military aircraft accidents in 2024. This year doesn't look any better
Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Owl partially covered in concrete is cleaned up and recovering after rescue in Utah

An owl found partially encased in concrete after it got inside a cement mixer in southwestern Utah is expected to fly free again after it was painstakingly cleaned by animal sanctuary workers who described the bird as a “fighter.”

Owl partially covered in concrete is cleaned up and recovering after rescue in Utah
Crime|Health|Political|US

New Jersey organ procurement organization under congressional investigation after ‘alarming’ whistleblower claims

New Jersey organ procurement organization under congressional investigation after ‘alarming’ whistleblower claims

New Jersey organ procurement organization under congressional investigation after ‘alarming’ whistleblower claims
Business|Economy|Health|Political|US

US Social Security scraps plan to limit disability benefits, WaPo reports

The Social Security Administration has scrapped a plan that would have stopped thousands of Americans from qualifying for disability benefits, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday,

US Social Security scraps plan to limit disability benefits, WaPo reports
Health|Science|Technology

Researchers move closer to matching patients with GLP-1 drug that works best for them

U.S. researchers are beginning to identify clinical characteristics that distinguish “super responders” to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound from patients who

Researchers move closer to matching patients with GLP-1 drug that works best for them
Education|Health|Science

Fluoride in drinking water does not negatively affect cognitive ability — and may actually provide benefit, study finds

Fluoride in drinking water does not negatively affect cognitive ability — and may actually provide benefit, study finds

Fluoride in drinking water does not negatively affect cognitive ability — and may actually provide benefit, study finds
Health|Sports

Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green to miss game against Miami, as Warriors end 6-game trip

Stephen Curry is sitting out Wednesday night's game against the Miami Heat due to right ankle soreness

Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green to miss game against Miami, as Warriors end 6-game trip
Business|Election|Finance|Health|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Joe Biden to attend Dick Cheney's funeral, as Donald Trump continues to remain silent on his death

Former president Joe Biden plans to attend Thursday’s memorial service for former vice president Dick Cheney at the Washington National Cathedral

Joe Biden to attend Dick Cheney's funeral, as Donald Trump continues to remain silent on his death
Business|Crime|Health|Technology|World

US jury convicts founder of ADHD startup in Adderall fraud scheme

The founder and a former top doctor at Done Global were convicted by a San Francisco jury of conspiring to distribute Adderall and other stimulants, in the first federal

US jury convicts founder of ADHD startup in Adderall fraud scheme
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Jaxson Dart is progressing toward playing for the Giants at Detroit, interim coach Mike Kafka says

Jaxson Dart continues to progress through concussion protocol, and New York Giants interim coach Mike Kafka said the rookie quarterback is trending toward playing Sunday at Detroit as long as there are no setbacks

Jaxson Dart is progressing toward playing for the Giants at Detroit, interim coach Mike Kafka says
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Senate committee advances a Trump-aligned pick for HHS watchdog, a role long seen as nonpartisan

A U.S. Senate committee has advanced a candidate openly supportive of President Donald Trump to be inspector general for the Department of Health and Human Services

Senate committee advances a Trump-aligned pick for HHS watchdog, a role long seen as nonpartisan
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Falcons quarterback Penix will have season-ending knee surgery, leaving Cousins as starter

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. will have season-ending surgery to repair the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee

Falcons quarterback Penix will have season-ending knee surgery, leaving Cousins as starter
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Novartis to build manufacturing hub in North Carolina, creating 700 jobs

Novartis will expand its operations in North Carolina and build a manufacturing hub there as part of a planned $23 billion of U.S. infrastructure investment over the next five years,

Novartis to build manufacturing hub in North Carolina, creating 700 jobs
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Israeli airstrikes kill 25 Palestinians in Gaza, rattling ceasefire, medics say

At least 25 Palestinians were killed in four Israeli airstrikes on Wednesday in a part of Gaza under Hamas control since a shaky ceasefire took effect in October,

Israeli airstrikes kill 25 Palestinians in Gaza, rattling ceasefire, medics say
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Speculation intensifies in the death of a Florida high schooler on a cruise

The mysterious death of a high school student on a Carnival cruise ship earlier this month is drawing international attention and intense speculation on social media

Speculation intensifies in the death of a Florida high schooler on a cruise
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Panthers' Eetu Luostarinen will miss time because of a barbecue mishap, adding to team's injury woes

The Florida Panthers are facing more injuries, including one from a grilling accident

Panthers' Eetu Luostarinen will miss time because of a barbecue mishap, adding to team's injury woes
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Fiber is something most people could use more of. But experts advise caution with 'fibermaxxing'

U.S. consumers who have had their fill of protein-enhanced cereal and ice cream are about to meet the next big food fad

Fiber is something most people could use more of. But experts advise caution with 'fibermaxxing'
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'Heart is pounding': Flight instructor and teen pilot make emergency landing on highway

'Heart is pounding': Flight instructor and teen pilot make emergency landing on highway

'Heart is pounding': Flight instructor and teen pilot make emergency landing on highway
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Caught on camera: Story County Sheriff’s Office releases jaw-dropping video of drunk driving crash

Caught on camera: Story County Sheriff’s Office releases jaw-dropping video of drunk driving crash

Caught on camera: Story County Sheriff’s Office releases jaw-dropping video of drunk driving crash
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'Fight or flight:' Hair stylist rushes to save co-worker after vehicle crashes into salon

'Fight or flight:' Hair stylist rushes to save co-worker after vehicle crashes into salon

'Fight or flight:' Hair stylist rushes to save co-worker after vehicle crashes into salon
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Woman taken to hospital in critical condition after vehicle drove into Inner Harbor, officials say

Woman taken to hospital in critical condition after vehicle drove into Inner Harbor, officials say

Woman taken to hospital in critical condition after vehicle drove into Inner Harbor, officials say
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Trump administration ‘inadvertently’ deported transgender woman to Mexico despite judge’s concern she may face torture there

Trump administration ‘inadvertently’ deported transgender woman to Mexico despite judge’s concern she may face torture there

Trump administration ‘inadvertently’ deported transgender woman to Mexico despite judge’s concern she may face torture there
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An American man went to Israel 13 years ago. He is now imprisoned in Iran

An American man went to Israel 13 years ago. He is now imprisoned in Iran

An American man went to Israel 13 years ago. He is now imprisoned in Iran
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A health center closure in New England town reveals toll of federal cuts on rural communities

Medicaid cuts are being blamed for the closure of a community health center in New Hampshire's White Mountains

A health center closure in New England town reveals toll of federal cuts on rural communities
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Amazing Grace Equine Therapy lifts veterans and others back into the saddle of life

Amazing Grace Equine Therapy lifts veterans and others back into the saddle of life

Amazing Grace Equine Therapy lifts veterans and others back into the saddle of life
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Thousands of Tunisian doctors strike, say health system close to collapse

Thousands of young doctors went on strike across Tunisia on Wednesday to demand higher pay and warn of an impending collapse of the health system, part of a broader

Thousands of Tunisian doctors strike, say health system close to collapse
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Gaza water provider resumes services after Hamas frees employee

A Gaza company that operates water desalination plants serving nearly half of the enclave's population said on Tuesday it had resumed operations after Hamas-led security freed a staff

Gaza water provider resumes services after Hamas frees employee
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Gaza storms bring flooding, sewage and misery in tent camps

Crammed into flimsy tent camps hard up against the seashore, Gazans have been flooded by heavy rain and storm surges in recent days, destroying some shelters

Gaza storms bring flooding, sewage and misery in tent camps
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Man self-funds homeless shelter, says need is urgent

Man self-funds homeless shelter, says need is urgent

Man self-funds homeless shelter, says need is urgent
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Sales of AI-enabled teddy bear suspended after it gave advice on BDSM sex and where to find knives

Sales of AI-enabled teddy bear suspended after it gave advice on BDSM sex and where to find knives

Sales of AI-enabled teddy bear suspended after it gave advice on BDSM sex and where to find knives
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Teva seeks startups to help solve global pharmaceutical challenges

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries said on Wednesday it was calling on startups to join its new platform to develop technologies to deal with a host of challenges

Teva seeks startups to help solve global pharmaceutical challenges
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Thirteen people killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon's Sidon, Lebanese health ministry says

An Israeli strike on the southern Lebanese city of Sidon killed 13 people and wounded several others, the Lebanese Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

Thirteen people killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon's Sidon, Lebanese health ministry says
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Florida residents’ anxiety is linked to social media use and varies with age, new study shows

A survey looking at 500 Floridians finds that Gen Zers are far more anxious than older generations.

Florida residents’ anxiety is linked to social media use and varies with age, new study shows
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Man used "excessive self-defense" in deadly attack, prosecutor alleges

Man used "excessive self-defense" in deadly attack, prosecutor alleges

Man used "excessive self-defense" in deadly attack, prosecutor alleges
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Israeli airstrike on a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon kills 13 people, Lebanese ministry says

State media and the Health Ministry in Lebanon say that an Israeli airstrike on a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon has killed 13 people and wounded others

Israeli airstrike on a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon kills 13 people, Lebanese ministry says
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Ultra-processed foods are danger to global public health, experts warn

Ultra-processed foods are a major public health threat that must be urgently addressed, according to a new series of papers authored by 43 global experts in the

Ultra-processed foods are danger to global public health, experts warn
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Scientists criticize food manufacturers for massive profits from sales of unhealthy ultraprocessed food

Scientists criticize food manufacturers for massive profits from sales of unhealthy ultraprocessed food

Scientists criticize food manufacturers for massive profits from sales of unhealthy ultraprocessed food
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Court blocks new Texas congressional map drawn by Republicans

A federal court on Tuesday blocked Texas from using a new congressional map intended to flip several Democratic-held U.S.

Court blocks new Texas congressional map drawn by Republicans
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Rebecca Gayheart discusses the ‘complicated’ challenges of parenting her daughters with Eric Dane amid his ALS diagnosis

Rebecca Gayheart discusses the ‘complicated’ challenges of parenting her daughters with Eric Dane amid his ALS diagnosis

Rebecca Gayheart discusses the ‘complicated’ challenges of parenting her daughters with Eric Dane amid his ALS diagnosis
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What would have been the most restrictive abortion bill in the US stalls in South Carolina

A South Carolina bill that could sentence women who get abortions to decades in prison has stalled in South Carolina

What would have been the most restrictive abortion bill in the US stalls in South Carolina
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Israeli strike on a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon kills 13 people, Lebanon’s health ministry says

Israeli strike on a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon kills 13 people, Lebanon’s health ministry says

Israeli strike on a Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon kills 13 people, Lebanon’s health ministry says
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FACT FOCUS: There's no proof each strike on alleged drug boats saves 25,000 lives, as Trump claims

President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that strikes on suspected drug boats his administration began carrying out in September in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean are saving hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. from fatal drug overdoses

FACT FOCUS: There's no proof each strike on alleged drug boats saves 25,000 lives, as Trump claims
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Here's what's in the opioid settlement against OxyContin maker Purdue and the Sackler family

A bankruptcy court judge has approved the settlement of thousands of lawsuits against Purdue Pharma, maker of the powerful prescription painkiller OxyContin

Here's what's in the opioid settlement against OxyContin maker Purdue and the Sackler family
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Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers and his broken wrist could still play against the Bears

Pittsburgh quarterback Aaron Rodgers and his fractured left wrist could still play when the Steelers visit Chicago

Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers and his broken wrist could still play against the Bears
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UN estimates over 2,000 Sudanese pregnant women have fled el-Fasher to escape conflict

Nadra Mohamed Ahmed fled her hometown in Sudan's el-Fasher amid conflict while seven months pregnant

UN estimates over 2,000 Sudanese pregnant women have fled el-Fasher to escape conflict
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French court rejects case against Perrier over its claims as 'natural' mineral water

A French court on Tuesday rejected a case against Perrier brought by consumer group UFC-Que Choisir, which had sought a recall of all bottles of the sparkling

French court rejects case against Perrier over its claims as 'natural' mineral water
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New evidence reveals fifth child dead in murder case

New evidence reveals fifth child dead in murder case

New evidence reveals fifth child dead in murder case
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MacArthur Foundation awards $100M to outbreak surveillance network, a boost amid global health cuts

The MacArthur Foundation is awarding $100 million to a private pandemic prevention network across Africa, offering critical support to infectious disease surveillance at a time when governments are deprioritizing global health spending

MacArthur Foundation awards $100M to outbreak surveillance network, a boost amid global health cuts
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Billionaire Cari Tuna on why the organization she started will offer free advice to other donors

For more than 15 years, San Francisco-based billionaire Cari Tuna has strived to do the most good with the money she gives away

Billionaire Cari Tuna on why the organization she started will offer free advice to other donors
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Republicans are racing to find a plan for enhanced ACA subsidies. Here’s what they’re considering

Republicans are racing to find a plan for enhanced ACA subsidies. Here’s what they’re considering

Republicans are racing to find a plan for enhanced ACA subsidies. Here’s what they’re considering
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Kids get diseases like lupus, too. As researchers hunt better treatments, this camp brings joy

It may sound surprising but kids can get diseases like lupus and arthritis, too, when their immune system mistakenly attacks their own body

Kids get diseases like lupus, too. As researchers hunt better treatments, this camp brings joy
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U.S. Marshal announces results of Florida-based child rescue operation

U.S. Marshal announces results of Florida-based child rescue operation

U.S. Marshal announces results of Florida-based child rescue operation
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Eswatini is the first African country to get twice-yearly HIV prevention shot

Eswatini has become the first African country to receive lenacapavir, a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection that global health officials call a game-changer

Eswatini is the first African country to get twice-yearly HIV prevention shot
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UnitedHealth names former US FDA chief Scott Gottlieb to its board

UnitedHealth Group said on Tuesday it had named former U.S. Food and Drug Administration commissioner Scott Gottlieb to its board, effective immediately.

UnitedHealth names former US FDA chief Scott Gottlieb to its board
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Black families pay more to keep their houses warm than average American families

More than 12 million US households keep their homes either too cold or too hot, sacrificing comfort because they can’t afford to pay their energy bills.

Black families pay more to keep their houses warm than average American families
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A new virus variant and lagging vaccinations may mean the US is in for a severe flu season

A new virus variant and lagging vaccinations may mean the US is in for a severe flu season

A new virus variant and lagging vaccinations may mean the US is in for a severe flu season
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Americans are unprepared for the expensive and complex process of aging – a geriatrician explains how they can start planning

Addressing the financial and personal aspects of aging proactively helps to ensure that you will receive the care you need – and want – as you age.

Americans are unprepared for the expensive and complex process of aging – a geriatrician explains how they can start planning
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I treat menopause and its symptoms, and hormone replacement therapy can help – here’s the science behind the FDA’s decision to remove warnings

Hormone therapy is not a silver bullet that reverses aging, but it can significantly improve bothersome symptoms that can diminish people’s quality of life.

I treat menopause and its symptoms, and hormone replacement therapy can help – here’s the science behind the FDA’s decision to remove warnings
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UN food agency warns of deepening hunger crisis as funding falls short

The world is facing a deepening hunger crisis with resources falling far short of needs, the United Nations World Food Programme warned on Tuesday, citing sharp declines in

UN food agency warns of deepening hunger crisis as funding falls short
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Why we pay less for art made by women

Why we pay less for art made by women

Why we pay less for art made by women
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Cambridge Dictionary’s 2025 word of the year captures an ‘unhealthy’ modern phenomenon

Cambridge Dictionary’s 2025 word of the year captures an ‘unhealthy’ modern phenomenon

Cambridge Dictionary’s 2025 word of the year captures an ‘unhealthy’ modern phenomenon
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Gazans say they paid $2,000 per seat for flight to South Africa

Gazans said they paid $2,000 per seat to fly their families to

Gazans say they paid $2,000 per seat for flight to South Africa
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As wellness trends go upscale, Nestle's mass-market vitamins lose some shine

Nestle wants out of mass-market vitamins.

As wellness trends go upscale, Nestle's mass-market vitamins lose some shine
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At least 98 Palestinians died in Israeli prisons in two years, Israeli human rights group finds

At least 98 Palestinians died in Israeli prisons in two years, Israeli human rights group finds

At least 98 Palestinians died in Israeli prisons in two years, Israeli human rights group finds
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Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson to be removed from the ICU but will remain hospitalized

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson to be removed from the ICU but will remain hospitalized

Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson to be removed from the ICU but will remain hospitalized
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Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot avoids additional jail time for mid-flight sabotage attempt

A U.S. judge ruled on Monday that a former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to disable the engines of a passenger jet mid-flight while riding off-duty in the

Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot avoids additional jail time for mid-flight sabotage attempt
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Ex-Browns QB Bernie Kosar has a new liver after more than a year on transplant waiting list

Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar has received a liver transplant after being on the waiting list for more than a year

Ex-Browns QB Bernie Kosar has a new liver after more than a year on transplant waiting list
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Off-duty pilot who tried to cut a flight’s engines midair won't serve prison time, judge rules

A federal judge has decided that a former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to cut the engines of a passenger flight in 2023 won't serve prison time

Off-duty pilot who tried to cut a flight’s engines midair won't serve prison time, judge rules
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Cowboys honor Marshawn Kneeland before facing Raiders in 1st game since his death

Dallas Cowboys players bowed their heads during a moment of silence in honor of their late teammate, Marshawn Kneeland, before Monday night’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders

Cowboys honor Marshawn Kneeland before facing Raiders in 1st game since his death
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Trump administration sues to stop California’s law enforcement mask ban

Trump administration sues to stop California’s law enforcement mask ban

Trump administration sues to stop California’s law enforcement mask ban
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Judges question dismissal of private Tylenol lawsuits; Kenvue shares fall

Kenvue could face the revival of more than 500 private lawsuits alleging its Tylenol painkiller causes autism, after a U.S. appeals court panel on Monday

Judges question dismissal of private Tylenol lawsuits; Kenvue shares fall
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Renewable energy is cheaper and healthier – so why isn’t it replacing fossil fuels faster?

Politics is just one challenge. The cost of borrowing to build wind and solar farms is another, especially in fast-growing developing countries. There are solutions.

Renewable energy is cheaper and healthier – so why isn’t it replacing fossil fuels faster?
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One issue is uniting Americans in a time of polarization, according to a new poll

A new survey from the American Communities Project shows that pessimism about the country’s future has risen in cities since last year, but rural America is more optimistic about what’s ahead for the U.S. The poll also found that despite President Donald Trump’s insistence that crime is out of control in big cities, residents of the nation’s largest metropolitan centers are less likely to say that crime and gun violence are among the chief concerns facing their communities than they were a...

One issue is uniting Americans in a time of polarization, according to a new poll
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San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama to miss at least 2-3 weeks with strained calf, AP source says

Victor Wembanyama will miss at least two to three weeks due to a strained left calf

San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama to miss at least 2-3 weeks with strained calf, AP source says
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Merck sees over $5 billion opportunity in Cidara's experimental flu drug

Merck said on Monday it expects a commercial opportunity exceeding $5 billion from Cidara Therapeutics' experimental flu drug, and does not anticipate it

Merck sees over $5 billion opportunity in Cidara's experimental flu drug
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US and European aid cuts could result in 22.6 million deaths worldwide, study finds

Abrupt cuts to development aid by major donor countries could cause up to 22.6 million additional deaths in developing countries by 2030, including 5.4 million

US and European aid cuts could result in 22.6 million deaths worldwide, study finds
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Novo Nordisk cuts Wegovy price as CEO pledges to go 'all in' on weight loss pill

Novo Nordisk said on Monday it would lower the U.S. price of its injectable Wegovy obesity drug and pledged to go "all in" on its

Novo Nordisk cuts Wegovy price as CEO pledges to go 'all in' on weight loss pill
Business|Health|Technology

Welsh Carson-backed Lumexa Imaging reveals narrower loss in US IPO filing

Lumexa reported a narrower loss for the first nine months of 2025, the Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe-backed medical imaging firm revealed in its U.S. initial public offering paperwork on

Welsh Carson-backed Lumexa Imaging reveals narrower loss in US IPO filing
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LeBron James returns to practice with Lakers but hasn't decided whether to make season debut Tuesday

LeBron James returned to practice with the Los Angeles Lakers and is waiting to see how he feels before deciding whether to make his season debut Tuesday

LeBron James returns to practice with Lakers but hasn't decided whether to make season debut Tuesday
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Falcons QB Penix headed to injured reserve, will miss at least 4 games with left knee injury

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix will be placed on injured reserve and will miss at least four games with a left knee injury, leaving Kirk Cousins as the starter

Falcons QB Penix headed to injured reserve, will miss at least 4 games with left knee injury
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J&J expands cancer portfolio with $3.05 billion Halda buy

Johnson & Johnson said on Monday it would buy privately held Halda Therapeutics for $3.05 billion in cash, aiming to expand its presence in treatments targeting solid

J&J expands cancer portfolio with $3.05 billion Halda buy
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He came to the US as a child refugee from the former Soviet Union. Now he’s a father facing deportation to Ukraine

He came to the US as a child refugee from the former Soviet Union. Now he’s a father facing deportation to Ukraine

He came to the US as a child refugee from the former Soviet Union. Now he’s a father facing deportation to Ukraine
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Florida’s new open carry ruling combines with ‘stand your ground’ to create new freedoms – and new dangers

Evidence shows that 20 years on, Florida’s stand your ground law hasn’t made communities in the state any safer.

Florida’s new open carry ruling combines with ‘stand your ground’ to create new freedoms – and new dangers
Crime|Health

Milwaukee mother charged with neglect in 3-year-old son's death

Milwaukee mother charged with neglect in 3-year-old son's death

Milwaukee mother charged with neglect in 3-year-old son's death
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About a quarter of pregnant women in the US don’t get prenatal care in their first trimester, report says

About a quarter of pregnant women in the US don’t get prenatal care in their first trimester, report says

About a quarter of pregnant women in the US don’t get prenatal care in their first trimester, report says
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Coral from the sea is being used in some knee surgeries in NYC. Here's how, and why.

Coral from the sea is being used in some knee surgeries in NYC. Here's how, and why.

Coral from the sea is being used in some knee surgeries in NYC. Here's how, and why.
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Reconnecting with an old friend is a story of distance, loss and rediscovery

Reconnecting with old friends can be challenging

Reconnecting with an old friend is a story of distance, loss and rediscovery
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NIH funding cuts have affected over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments, a new report says

A new report finds over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments have been affected by the National Institutes of Health’s funding cuts

NIH funding cuts have affected over 74,000 people enrolled in experiments, a new report says
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Dozens gather in Northeast Philadelphia as 24-hour Knitathon kicks off

Dozens gather in Northeast Philadelphia as 24-hour Knitathon kicks off

Dozens gather in Northeast Philadelphia as 24-hour Knitathon kicks off
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Novo Nordisk further lowers prices for weight loss, diabetes drugs for those who pay cash

Novo Nordisk further lowers prices for weight loss, diabetes drugs for those who pay cash

Novo Nordisk further lowers prices for weight loss, diabetes drugs for those who pay cash
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Don’t stress out about overeating during the holidays – a dietitian explains how a day of indulgence won’t harm your overall health

Guilt and discomfort around food can be especially challenging during the holidays. But trusting your body and remembering the social value of sharing meals can help you enjoy yourself.

Don’t stress out about overeating during the holidays – a dietitian explains how a day of indulgence won’t harm your overall health
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Novo Nordisk rolls out $349 Wegovy cash price ahead of plan

Novo Nordisk said on Monday it has begun selling its popular weight-loss drug Wegovy for $349 a month to cash payers, months ahead of the timeline set out with the Trump

Novo Nordisk rolls out $349 Wegovy cash price ahead of plan
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Takeaways from AP’s report on a surge in Palestinian deaths in Israeli custody

A report by an Israeli human rights group says at least 98 Palestinians have died in Israeli custody since the war in Gaza began

Takeaways from AP’s report on a surge in Palestinian deaths in Israeli custody
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Palestinian deaths in Israeli custody have surged. A prison guard describes rampant abuse

A report by an Israeli human rights group says at least 98 Palestinians have died in Israeli custody since the war in Gaza began

Palestinian deaths in Israeli custody have surged. A prison guard describes rampant abuse
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Bernie Kosar says he will receive a liver transplant Monday morning

Former NFL quarterback Bernie Kosar is set to receive a liver transplant Monday morning

Bernie Kosar says he will receive a liver transplant Monday morning
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Novo cuts Wegovy prices, but doctors still see cost challenges for patients

Novo Nordisk is chopping prices again for its popular obesity treatment Wegovy, but doctors say the expense will remain challenging for patients without insurance

Novo cuts Wegovy prices, but doctors still see cost challenges for patients
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US jury says Apple must pay Masimo $634 million in smartwatch patent case

A federal jury in California said on Friday that Apple owes medical-monitoring technology company

US jury says Apple must pay Masimo $634 million in smartwatch patent case
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Walmart insider John Furner to steer next chapter amid AI bets and economic turbulence

By Siddharth Cavale -In 2020, as COVID-19 raged, John Furner - then chief of Walmart's largest U.S. division - consulted colleagues in China, drawing on their pandemic playbook to swiftly adjust

Walmart insider John Furner to steer next chapter amid AI bets and economic turbulence
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Car carrying 3 people crashes into house in Washington County

Car carrying 3 people crashes into house in Washington County

Car carrying 3 people crashes into house in Washington County
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If evolution is real, then why isn’t it happening now? An anthropologist explains that humans actually are still evolving

We are indeed still evolving, though it can be hard to tell because it happens over generations and often involves things you can’t see, such as what foods different people are able to digest.

If evolution is real, then why isn’t it happening now? An anthropologist explains that humans actually are still evolving