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Trump moves to merge wildland firefighting into single force, despite ex-officials warning of chaos

President Donald Trump has told government agencies to consolidate their wildland firefighting into a single program

Trump moves to merge wildland firefighting into single force, despite ex-officials warning of chaos
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RFK Jr’s shakeup of vaccine advisory committee raises worries about scientific integrity of health recommendations

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices guides the CDC’s hand on vaccine policy, but some of its new members have voiced anti-vaccine views.

RFK Jr’s shakeup of vaccine advisory committee raises worries about scientific integrity of health recommendations
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At least 5 dead, 2 missing after torrential rain floods San Antonio

At least 5 dead, 2 missing after torrential rain floods San Antonio

At least 5 dead, 2 missing after torrential rain floods San Antonio
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Is air travel safe? Deadly Air India plane crash renews concerns after a string of other crashes

The Air India plane crash that killed at least 240 people is just the latest aviation disaster this year

Is air travel safe? Deadly Air India plane crash renews concerns after a string of other crashes
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After Trump feud, role of Musk's SpaceX in Golden Dome missile shield in question 

The role of Elon Musk's SpaceX in an ambitious new U.S. missile defense system is in question following the dramatic feud last week between the

After Trump feud, role of Musk's SpaceX in Golden Dome missile shield in question 
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US FDA puts on hold Rein Therapeutics' lung disease drug trial

Rein Therapeutics has paused patient enrollment and dosing in a mid-stage trial of its lung disease drug in the U.S. after the Food and Drug Administration placed a clinical hold, the drug

US FDA puts on hold Rein Therapeutics' lung disease drug trial
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Trump says US remains committed to a diplomatic solution to Iran nuclear issue

President Donald Trump on Thursday said the United States remains committed to resolving the Iran nuclear issue through diplomacy, but added that the Islamic Republic must first give up

Trump says US remains committed to a diplomatic solution to Iran nuclear issue
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US sees no immediate reason to ground Boeing 787 after Air India crash

U.S. officials said on Thursday they have not seen any immediate safety data that would require halting Boeing 787 flights after a fatal Air India accident

US sees no immediate reason to ground Boeing 787 after Air India crash
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FAA says probe closed into SpaceX Starship Flight 8

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it closed an agency-required investigation into a SpaceX Starship Flight 8 mishap, citing the probable cause as a hardware

FAA says probe closed into SpaceX Starship Flight 8
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US takes first step for potential mineral lease sale near American Samoa

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US takes first step for potential mineral lease sale near American Samoa
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US health chief says he promised Senator Cassidy a vaccine panel member selection

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Thursday he promised to allow U.S.

US health chief says he promised Senator Cassidy a vaccine panel member selection
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AMD unveils AI server as OpenAI taps its newest chips

By Max A.

AMD unveils AI server as OpenAI taps its newest chips
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House approves Trump's request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid

The House has voted to cut about $9.4 billion in spending as President Donald Trump’s administration looks to follow through on work done by the Department of Government Efficiency when it was overseen by Elon Musk

House approves Trump's request to cut funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid
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Democratic governors defend immigration policies before Republican-led House panel

Republicans in Congress called several Democratic governors to Washington on Thursday to question them over policies limiting cooperation with federal immigration authorities

Democratic governors defend immigration policies before Republican-led House panel
Environment|Health|Science

PFAS exposure before birth could put your teen at risk for high blood pressure, study finds

PFAS exposure before birth could put your teen at risk for high blood pressure, study finds

PFAS exposure before birth could put your teen at risk for high blood pressure, study finds
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NY State Public Service Commission approves 29 power projects, valued at $636.2 million

The New York State Public Service Commission approved 29 infrastructure projects worth $636.2 million, enabling 642 megawatts of electrification upgrades, the commission said on Thursday.

NY State Public Service Commission approves 29 power projects, valued at $636.2 million
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AI tools collect and store data about you from all your devices – here’s how to be aware of what you’re revealing

AI tools that provide information to you also gather lots of information from you and may provide it to third parties.

AI tools collect and store data about you from all your devices – here’s how to be aware of what you’re revealing
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House GOP narrowly approves $9.4 billion package of DOGE cuts

House GOP narrowly approves $9.4 billion package of DOGE cuts

House GOP narrowly approves $9.4 billion package of DOGE cuts
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Nvidia will stop including China in its forecasts amid US chip export controls, CEO says

Nvidia will stop including China in its forecasts amid US chip export controls, CEO says

Nvidia will stop including China in its forecasts amid US chip export controls, CEO says
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Conservative activists have waited decades to defund PBS and NPR. They’re finally getting their chance

Conservative activists have waited decades to defund PBS and NPR. They’re finally getting their chance

Conservative activists have waited decades to defund PBS and NPR. They’re finally getting their chance
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US Army’s image of power and flag-waving rings false to Gen Z weary of gun violence − and long-term recruitment numbers show it

Generations already suffering a shattered sense of safety from US gun violence do not see the military as a viable option, a terrorism scholar argues.

US Army’s image of power and flag-waving rings false to Gen Z weary of gun violence − and long-term recruitment numbers show it
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Trump signs measure blocking California's ban on new sales of gas-powered cars

President Donald Trump signed a resolution on Thursday that blocks California’s first-in-the-nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035

Trump signs measure blocking California's ban on new sales of gas-powered cars
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Arabica growers in Brazil's Cerrado Mineiro testing Conilon plants, Nestle manager says

Brazilian coffee producers in the country's Cerrado Mineiro, a stronghold for growing Arabica beans, are testing Conilon varieties amid climate change and other

Arabica growers in Brazil's Cerrado Mineiro testing Conilon plants, Nestle manager says
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US IPO market revival takes root as Chime soars in debut

New listings in the U.S. have bounced back sharply in recent weeks, with some eye-popping debuts stoking hopes of a sustained revival after a dry spell

US IPO market revival takes root as Chime soars in debut
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Space station air leaks trigger delay to private astronaut mission

NASA indefinitely delayed a four-person crew's mission to the International Space Station on Thursday over an escalating probe into air leaks aboard the orbiting laboratory's Russian

Space station air leaks trigger delay to private astronaut mission
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US FDA approves UroGen's bladder cancer drug

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US FDA approves UroGen's bladder cancer drug
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Osprey rescued from 30-foot nest after becoming tangled in nylon line in Florida

Osprey rescued from 30-foot nest after becoming tangled in nylon line in Florida

Osprey rescued from 30-foot nest after becoming tangled in nylon line in Florida
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US EPA set to propose biomass-based diesel quotas below industry expectations, sources say

By Stephanie Kelly and Jarrett Renshaw NEW YORK -The U.S.

US EPA set to propose biomass-based diesel quotas below industry expectations, sources say
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Trump is expected to sign a measure blocking California's nation-leading vehicle emissions rules

President Donald Trump is expected to sign a measure Thursday that blocks California’s first-in-the-nation rule banning the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035

Trump is expected to sign a measure blocking California's nation-leading vehicle emissions rules
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Cicada flies into car window, causing driver to lose control, crash into pole

Cicada flies into car window, causing driver to lose control, crash into pole

Cicada flies into car window, causing driver to lose control, crash into pole
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Novo Nordisk plans to start late-stage trials of obesity drug amycretin next year

Novo Nordisk said on Thursday it plans to start late-stage trials of its experimental weight-loss drug, amycretin, in injection and oral forms during the first quarter of 2026 for adults

Novo Nordisk plans to start late-stage trials of obesity drug amycretin next year
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Russian scientist at Harvard released on bail while awaiting US smuggling trial

A Russian-born scientist at Harvard University who was detained by U.S. immigration authorities in February after returning from a trip to France was granted bail on

Russian scientist at Harvard released on bail while awaiting US smuggling trial
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Los Angeles ICE raids spark nationwide protests. Trump is determined not to let it ruin his parade

Los Angeles ICE raids spark nationwide protests. Trump is determined not to let it ruin his parade

Los Angeles ICE raids spark nationwide protests. Trump is determined not to let it ruin his parade
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Piece of pristine asteroid gives Field Museum scientists a look billions of years into the past

Piece of pristine asteroid gives Field Museum scientists a look billions of years into the past

Piece of pristine asteroid gives Field Museum scientists a look billions of years into the past
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Harvard researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos is released from federal custody on bail

A Russian-born scientist and Harvard University researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos into the United States has been released on bail

Harvard researcher charged with smuggling frog embryos is released from federal custody on bail
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Kennedy's new vaccine adviser was expert witness against Merck vaccine

One of the new vaccine advisers picked by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Kennedy's new vaccine adviser was expert witness against Merck vaccine
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Trump frustrated about the recent rise in oil prices

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Trump frustrated about the recent rise in oil prices
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Kilauea’s 25th episode creates stunning lava display

Kilauea’s 25th episode creates stunning lava display

Kilauea’s 25th episode creates stunning lava display
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Russia's military casualties top 1 million in 3-year-old war, Ukraine says

Ukraine says Russia’s military losses have topped 1 million, noting the huge price Moscow has paid for its 3-year-old invasion

Russia's military casualties top 1 million in 3-year-old war, Ukraine says
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Space station leak concerns will delay visit by astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary

A chartered spaceflight for India, Poland and Hungary's first astronauts in decades has been delayed indefinitely because of leak concerns at the International Space Station

Space station leak concerns will delay visit by astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary
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Ping, ping ping. Here's what it's like to drive into a big hailstorm in the name of science

A team of about 60 researchers are spending six weeks in the Great Plains chasing hail

Ping, ping ping. Here's what it's like to drive into a big hailstorm in the name of science
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AI chatbots need more books to learn from. These libraries are opening their stacks

Everything ever said on the internet was just the start of teaching artificial intelligence about humanity

AI chatbots need more books to learn from. These libraries are opening their stacks
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

Micron boosts US investment plan by $30 billion amid Trump's onshoring push

Memory chip maker Micron Technology said on Thursday it is expanding its U.S. investments by $30 billion as President Donald Trump presses

Micron boosts US investment plan by $30 billion amid Trump's onshoring push
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Shark attacks 9-year-old girl snorkeling off Florida beach

Shark attacks 9-year-old girl snorkeling off Florida beach

Shark attacks 9-year-old girl snorkeling off Florida beach
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This painting survived the Beirut explosion. Here’s how conservators restored it

This painting survived the Beirut explosion. Here’s how conservators restored it

This painting survived the Beirut explosion. Here’s how conservators restored it
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Oman foreign minister says there will be sixth round of negotiations between Iran and US on Sunday

Oman’s foreign minister says there will be a sixth round of negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program this weekend

Oman foreign minister says there will be sixth round of negotiations between Iran and US on Sunday
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Webb telescope spots infant planets in different stages of development

The James Webb Space Telescope has observed two large planets at different stages of infancy - one with an atmosphere brimming with dusty clouds and the other

Webb telescope spots infant planets in different stages of development
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BioNTech takes over CureVac in $1.25 billion all-stock deal among COVID rivals

German biotech firm BioNTech has agreed to acquire domestic peer CureVac for about $1.25 billion worth of BioNTech shares, it said on Thursday, to boost its work on new

BioNTech takes over CureVac in $1.25 billion all-stock deal among COVID rivals
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Kennedy's new CDC panel includes members who have criticized vaccines and spread misinformation

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F

Kennedy's new CDC panel includes members who have criticized vaccines and spread misinformation