US Senate Banking delays crypto bill after Coinbase CEO opposition - Reuters
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US Senate Banking delays crypto bill after Coinbase CEO opposition Reuters
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DHS reports non-fatal shooting of man sought in immigration enforcement stop - Reuters
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DHS reports non-fatal shooting of man sought in immigration enforcement stop Reuters
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US Senate narrowly blocks effort to rein in Trump's Venezuela war powers - Reuters
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US Senate narrowly blocks effort to rein in Trump's Venezuela war powers Reuters
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Trump says Zelensky is holding up peace deal
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President Trump said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is slowing down a peace deal for the war in Ukraine, according to Reuters. “I think he’s ready to make a deal,” Trump said during a Reuters interview, talking about Russian President Vladimir Putin. “I think Ukraine is less ready to make a deal.” When Reuters pressed the…
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China drafting purchase rules for Nvidia H200 chips, Nikkei Asia reports - Reuters
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China drafting purchase rules for Nvidia H200 chips, Nikkei Asia reports Reuters
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Iran warns of retaliation if Trump strikes, US withdraws some personnel from bases - Reuters
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Iran warns of retaliation if Trump strikes, US withdraws some personnel from bases Reuters
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Zelensky declares emergency in Ukraine's energy sector as biting cold persists
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The move comes as US President Donald Trump said Ukraine is "less ready" than the Russian president to make a peace deal.
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xAI puts limits on Grok image editing after concerns from California, Europe - Reuters
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xAI puts limits on Grok image editing after concerns from California, Europe Reuters
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Trump says he has no plans to oust Powell from Fed
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President Trump said on Wednesday that he does not currently have any plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. “I don’t have any plan to do that,” Trump said in an interview with Reuters when asked if he would move to oust Powell from his position. The comments come after Trump’s Department of Justice opened an…
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Verizon making progress resolving network issue snarling cellphone service - Reuters
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Verizon making progress resolving network issue snarling cellphone service Reuters
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Denmark warns of 'fundamental disagreement' after White House talks on Greenland
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There was no major breakthrough during the meeting, and President Trump reiterated his interest in acquiring the island shortly afterwards.
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Trump says he supports Venezuela remaining in OPEC
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President Trump said in an interview on Wednesday that he supports Venezuela staying in the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, also known as OPEC.  “Well, I think it’s better for them if they do it,” Trump told Reuters when asked if he backed the South American country staying in the oil cartel.  “I don’t know that…
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Man shot in Minneapolis during federal immigration operation, local media reports - Reuters
Man shot in Minneapolis during federal immigration operation, local media reports Reuters
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OpenAI signs $10 billion computing deal with Nvidia challenger Cerebras - Reuters
OpenAI signs $10 billion computing deal with Nvidia challenger Cerebras Reuters
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France to conduct military drills in Greenland
France is set to conduct military drills in Greenland in the wake of tensions between the U.S. and Denmark over the territory. “At the request of Denmark, I have decided that France will participate in the joint exercises organized by Denmark in Greenland, Operation Arctic Endurance. The first French military elements are already on their…
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Alibaba upgrades Qwen app to order food, book travel - Reuters
Alibaba upgrades Qwen app to order food, book travel Reuters
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Exclusive: Trump questions Reza Pahlavi's ability to garner support in Iran - Reuters
Exclusive: Trump questions Reza Pahlavi's ability to garner support in Iran Reuters
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Four space station crewmates, one ailing, begin emergency return flight - Reuters
Four space station crewmates, one ailing, begin emergency return flight Reuters
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Oil prices sink more than 2% as Trump remarks calm concern about Iran - Reuters
Oil prices sink more than 2% as Trump remarks calm concern about Iran Reuters
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US and UK pulling some personnel from Qatar military base
US officials say it is a "precautionary measure" and comes as Donald Trump weighs up whether to take action against Iran.
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STAT+: Pharmacy compounder files antitrust lawsuit against Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk
In the latest fracas over the burgeoning market for weight loss drugs, a compounding pharmacy has filed a lawsuit accusing Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk of using anticompetitive tactics to…
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Key quotes from President Trump's interview with Reuters - Reuters
Key quotes from President Trump's interview with Reuters Reuters
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Exclusive: Trump backs Venezuela staying in OPEC - Reuters
Exclusive: Trump backs Venezuela staying in OPEC Reuters
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Exclusive: Trump says he has no plan to fire Fed's Powell despite investigation - Reuters
Exclusive: Trump says he has no plan to fire Fed's Powell despite investigation Reuters
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Exclusive: Trump says Zelenskiy, not Putin, is holding up a Ukraine peace deal - Reuters
Exclusive: Trump says Zelenskiy, not Putin, is holding up a Ukraine peace deal Reuters
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Exclusive: Trump calls Minnesota ICE shooting 'sad to see on both sides' - Reuters
Exclusive: Trump calls Minnesota ICE shooting 'sad to see on both sides' Reuters
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Why two Canadian provinces are in a spat over Crown Royal whisky
The UK-owned, Canadian-made whisky is testing a united "Team Canada" approach in the face of US tariffs.
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Trump officials rebuff Greenland, Denmark’s calls to drop talk of taking territory
Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio rejected calls by Denmark and Greenland for the Trump administration to drop its talk of taking over Greenland during a high-profile meeting at the White House on Wednesday. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said there was a “fundamental disagreement” between the countries following the meeting,…
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Trump officials rebuff Greenland, Denmark calls to drop talk of taking territory
President Trump is not giving up in his pursuit of the U.S. owning Greenland, despite the complete rejection of such a move by officials from Copenhagen and Nuuk.  There remains a “fundamental disagreement” between the positions of Denmark, Greenland and the U.S., Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen told reporters following a meeting with Vice…
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Iran minister says 'there is no plan for hanging' when asked about protests - Reuters
Iran minister says 'there is no plan for hanging' when asked about protests Reuters
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A British redcoat’s lost memoir resurfaces
Shadrack Byfield lost his left arm in the War of 1812; his life sheds light on post-war re-integration.
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Newsom rejects Louisiana call to extradite California doctor over abortion pills
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Wednesday rejected the request from Louisiana officials to extradite a California doctor accused of illegally mailing abortion medication. “Louisiana’s request is denied,” Newsom said in a statement. “My position on this has been clear since 2022: We will not allow extremist politicians from other states to reach into California…
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Trump imposes 25% tariff on imports of some AI chips - Reuters
Trump imposes 25% tariff on imports of some AI chips Reuters
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Trump says no critical minerals tariffs for now, will seek overseas supplies - Reuters
Trump says no critical minerals tariffs for now, will seek overseas supplies Reuters
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Musk and Hegseth vow to “make Star Trek real” but miss the show’s lessons
AI weapons systems may annihilate their creators.
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Murphy says he believes in ‘correlation between’ Trump’s falling approval and ‘authoritarian behavior’
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said Wednesday he believes in a “correlation between” President Trump’s falling approval rating and “his increasing authoritarian behavior.” “I do think there’s a correlation between the two things that you’re opening this hour talking about: his declining approval, the unpopularity of his policies and his increasing authoritarian behavior,” Murphy told MS…
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Google says US transmission system is biggest challenge for connecting data centers - Reuters
Google says US transmission system is biggest challenge for connecting data centers Reuters
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2 Republicans flip, defeating war powers resolution after intense Trump pressure
Senate Republicans on Wednesday defeated a war powers resolution to block President Trump from using military force “within or against” Venezuela after two Republicans who voted last week to advance the measure reversed their votes and joined their leaders in quashing it. Sens. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) voted on Wednesday to support…
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Trump says killings in Iran subsiding as experts warn on military intervention - Reuters
Trump says killings in Iran subsiding as experts warn on military intervention Reuters
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Actor Tim Busfield makes first appearance in court on child abuse charges - Reuters
Actor Tim Busfield makes first appearance in court on child abuse charges Reuters
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Live updates: Senate Republicans, in victory for Trump, block Venezuela war powers resolution
Senate Republicans on Wednesday evening narrowly blocked a final vote on a war powers resolution, which would have prevented President Trump from taking any further military action in Venezuela. Vice President Vance cast the tie-breaking vote, 51-50. Last week, five Senate Republicans voted to advance the measure — a sharp rebuke of the president. But…
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US completes first sale of Venezuelan oil
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story  US completes first sale of Venezuelan oil The Trump administration has completed its first Venezuelan oil sale, valued at $500 million, an administration official confirmed to The Hill on Wednesday.  © AP Photo/Evan Vucci The official also said additional sales are expected in the…
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Albacete stun Real Madrid in thrilling 3-2 Copa del Rey upset - Reuters
Albacete stun Real Madrid in thrilling 3-2 Copa del Rey upset Reuters
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Decline in overdose deaths slowing: Government data
The number of drug overdose deaths continued to fall in 2025, albeit at a slower pace than the year prior, new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows.  The data, released Wednesday, projects that nearly 73,000 people died of a drug overdose in the 12-month period ending August 2025, a decline…
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SC measles outbreak has gone berserk: 124 cases since Friday, 409 quarantined
On Jan. 6, there were 211 cases. The outbreak, which began in October, is now at 434.
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Kaiser Permanente, DOJ reach $556 million Medicare Advantage fraud settlement, the largest of its kind
Kaiser Permanente and the DOJ reached a $556 million Medicare Advantage fraud settlement, the largest of its kind.
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Trump, Venezuela's Rodriguez tout positive phone call - Reuters
Trump, Venezuela's Rodriguez tout positive phone call Reuters
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House Democrat contacted by DOJ over ‘illegal orders’ video
Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) has been contacted by the Department of Justice (DOJ) over his appearance in a video with five other Democratic lawmakers released last fall.  The video, in which lawmakers told members of the military they can refuse illegal orders, followed President Trump’s decision to carry out deadly boat strikes in the Caribbean.…
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RFK Jr. dismissed members of childhood vaccine injury panel
Numerous members of a little-known committee that advises on modifications to the U.S. vaccine injury compensation program have been dismissed before their terms expired, a potential sign that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is planning further upheaval of federal vaccine policy.  At least half of the eight members of the Advisory Commission on Childhood Vaccines (ACCV) have been removed, The Hill has confirmed.   Clinician…
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy to declare energy emergency to tackle aftermath of Russian attacks - Reuters
Ukraine's Zelenskiy to declare energy emergency to tackle aftermath of Russian attacks Reuters
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Venezuelan oil priced at a premium to competing Canadian barrels for US Gulf Coast refiners, traders say - Reuters
Venezuelan oil priced at a premium to competing Canadian barrels for US Gulf Coast refiners, traders say Reuters
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Minneapolis mayor: ‘I don’t support abolishing ICE’
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D) on Wednesday said he does not support abolishing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), while criticizing how the agency is operated under the Trump administration. Frey was asked about his position during an appearance on “Fox & Friends” with co-host Griff Jenkins on Fox News. Tensions have risen in Minneapolis after…
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Virginia Democrats advance redistricting effort
Virginia House Democrats passed their redistricting constitutional amendment for a second time on Wednesday, teeing it up for a vote in the state Senate as the party looks to quickly redraw the Old Dominion’s House map before the November midterms. In a 62-33 vote, Democrats in the lower chamber passed a constitutional amendment giving the state…
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House passes two-bill package to fund Treasury, State departments
House lawmakers in both parties joined forces on Wednesday to pass a two-bill spending package to fund large parts of the federal government, marking the latest victory for bipartisan leaders racing to prevent a shutdown at month’s end. The lopsided, 341-79 vote reflected the delicate bipartisan talks that produced the package, brought party leaders on…
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Rubio announces aid for Cuba: Trump ‘stands with the Cuban people’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that the U.S. was sending the “first humanitarian shipment” to Cuba to help residents recovering from Hurricane Melissa. “We are working with the Catholic Church and partners to ensure aid reaches the Cuban people directly – not the illegitimate regime,” Rubio wrote on the social platform X. “The…
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US to suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 nations - Reuters
US to suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 nations Reuters
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Banks, crypto clash over stablecoin rewards in key Senate bill
A fight over whether stablecoin holders can receive reward payments has taken center stage in a push to secure bipartisan support for a key cryptocurrency market bill and advance the legislation out of the Senate Banking Committee. Despite initially being addressed in the GENIUS Act, a stablecoin President Trump bill signed into law in July,…
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Powell ‘first-ballot hall of fame Fed chair:’ Goolsbee
Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Austan Goolsbee praised Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell amid the investigation into his handling of the central bank’s renovation.  “I consider Chair Powell to be a first-ballot hall of fame Fed chair,” Goolsbee told NPR in an interview published Wednesday. “And if we’re going to get into a circumstance where…
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GOP-led Jan. 6 panel debuts as hub for debates and Trump defense
Five years later, debates over conspiracy theories about the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol — and attempts to shift blame away from former President Trump — are more than alive and well in Congress: They’re being institutionalized in a Republican-run House panel. The Select Subcommittee to Investigate the Remaining Questions Surrounding January 6…
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TSMC likely to post fourth-quarter profit leap driven by AI boom - Reuters
TSMC likely to post fourth-quarter profit leap driven by AI boom Reuters
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Exclusive: SK Hynix speeds up new chip fab opening to meet memory demand, executive says - Reuters
Exclusive: SK Hynix speeds up new chip fab opening to meet memory demand, executive says Reuters
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Exclusive: Chevron expected to receive expanded Venezuela license from US this week, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: Chevron expected to receive expanded Venezuela license from US this week, sources say Reuters
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A single click mounted a covert, multistage attack against Copilot
Exploit exfiltrating data from chat histories worked even after users closed chat windows.
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Department of War name change could cost as much as $125M: CBO
President Trump’s administration’s move to formally change the name of the Department of Defense (DOD) to the Department of War could cost as much as $125 million, according to a new report from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO).  The CBO said on Wednesday that a “modest implementation” of the name change, if it occurred within…
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Musk says he’s not aware of any Grok-generated ‘naked underage images’
Tech billionaire Elon Musk said he’s unaware of any instances in which his AI chatbot, Grok, generated nude photos of minors, pushing back on concerns about the spread of sexualized deepfakes on his social media platform X. “I [am] not aware of any naked underage images generated by Grok. Literally zero,” Musk said Wednesday on…
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I can’t stop shooting Oddcore’s endless waves of weird little guys
Zippy action, fun upgrade system make for a great pick-up-and-play shooter.
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Cracked part in fatal UPS crash flagged in 2011 by Boeing - Reuters
Cracked part in fatal UPS crash flagged in 2011 by Boeing Reuters
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FBI fights leaks by seizing Washington Post reporter’s phone, laptops, and watch
FBI searches home and devices of reporter who has over 1,100 government contacts.
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Wall Street Journal: ‘Inflation isn’t rising, but it also isn’t coming down’
The editorial board of The Wall Street Journal said President Trump “ought to worry more about inflation” amid concerns about affordability. “The consumer-price index came in somewhat hotter than expected with an increase of 0.3% in December and 2.7% over the past 12 months. Overall inflation isn’t rising, but it also isn’t coming down,” the…
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56 percent say Trump has ‘gone too far’ with military intervention abroad: Poll
More than half of U.S. adults say President Trump has “gone too far” with military intervention abroad, according to a new poll.  A survey from the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs found that 56 percent of people say the president has “gone too far” with military operations abroad. Thirty-five percent say his intervention has…
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Trump told that executions in Iran will stop; does not rule out US military action
President Trump on Wednesday said he was told by “sources on the other side” that executions in Iran will stop amid the ongoing nationwide protests. “We’ve been told that the killing in Iran is stopping,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office ahead of a bill signing.  “And that there’s no plan for executions. I’ve…
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FBI searches Washington Post journalist's home in national security probe - Reuters
FBI searches Washington Post journalist's home in national security probe Reuters
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Judges reject GOP bid to block California’s Democratic-favored congressional map
A federal court on Wednesday refused a GOP effort to invalidate California’s new congressional map that’s set to add up to five Democratic-leaning seats as a part of a mid-decade redistricting war. In a 2-1 vote, the three-judge panel rejected arguments that California Democrats unconstitutionally racially gerrymandered the map by boosting Hispanic voting power. It marks a major defeat for the Trump administration and the California Republican Party, both…
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Musk’s Starlink offering free satellite internet service in Iran, activists say
SpaceX has made its Starlink technology free for users in Iran after the government implemented an internet blackout last week to stifle information about ongoing deadly protests, according to activists inside the country. The company, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, waived fees for its service, meaning Iranians with Starlink devices can now access satellite internet…
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STAT+: On Day 3 of JPM, pharma threads a needle with the White House, and Novo Nordisk has an eye on M&A
Some analysts believe both the White House and drugmakers won in the standoff over drug prices. Sanofi CEO Paul Hudson isn't so sure.
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US launches phase two of Gaza peace plan with new technocratic government
It includes the establishment of a technocratic Palestinian government, as well as the reconstruction and demilitarisation of Gaza, US envoy Steve Witkoff says.
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US gov’t: House sysadmin stole 200 phones, caught by House IT desk
Scheme allegedly cost taxpayers $150,000.
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Trump's greenlight for Nvidia AI chips to China draws fire from lawmakers, former officials - Reuters
Trump's greenlight for Nvidia AI chips to China draws fire from lawmakers, former officials Reuters
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STAT+: Secretive Project Prometheus takes VC Bob Nelsen beyond just health care
Venture capitalist Bob Nelsen believes his latest AI project will be “one of the most important companies in the world.”
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Britain temporarily closes embassy in Tehran - Reuters
Britain temporarily closes embassy in Tehran Reuters
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US completes first Venezuelan oil sales valued at $500 million, US official says - Reuters
US completes first Venezuelan oil sales valued at $500 million, US official says Reuters
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Grok was finally updated to stop undressing women and children, X Safety says
California's AG will investigate whether Musk’s nudifying bot broke US laws.
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DOJ sues Minnesota over affirmative action
The Department of Justice sued Minnesota on Wednesday for having an affirmative action “regime,” alleging the state is violating the Trump administration’s policies against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). “From suing over sanctuary city policies to a wide-ranging fraud investigation, today’s lawsuit is the Department of Justice’s latest effort to bring Minnesota into compliance with…
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Minnesota Democrat likens ICE operations to ‘1930s in Germany’
Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) likened Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations to the “1930s in Germany” a week after a woman was fatally shot by a federal officer in Minneapolis. “Do you think Congress should shut down the government over ICE and [Department of Homeland Security (DHS)] funding to make a statement?” MS NOW’s Ana…
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'Appropriate and unambiguous': White House defends Trump over middle-finger gesture at heckler
Thousands of people have sent donations totalling nearly $700,000 (£521,000) to the heckler, who was suspended from his job at Ford.
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US makes initial $500M Venezuelan oil deal; some proceeds headed to Qatari bank
The Trump administration has completed its first Venezuelan oil sale, valued at $500 million, an administration official confirmed to The Hill on Wednesday. The official also said additional sales are expected in the coming days and weeks. Semafor first reported the deal, including that revenue from it is being held in bank accounts, including one…
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Minneapolis officials slam continued ICE ‘occupation’ in city: ‘Get out’
A contingent of Minneapolis officials slammed the continued presence of federal immigration enforcement in the city Wednesday, a week after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shot Renee Good. During a press conference at the Minneapolis City Hall rotunda, multiple officials referred to ICE officers remaining in the city as an “occupation,” with…
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Oracle sued by bondholders over losses tied to AI buildout - Reuters
Oracle sued by bondholders over losses tied to AI buildout Reuters
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House Homeland Democrats launch investigation into Noem with eyes on impeachment
Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee said they will begin their own investigation into Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, a process they say could well lead to her impeachment. Gathered next to a photo of Renee Good, the Democrats said her death at the hands of an immigration officer highlights the need for accountability…
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Federal data underscores meteoric rise of streaming subscription prices in 2025
Streaming services played a big role in 2025 inflation.
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McConnell: Trump’s seizure of Greenland would ‘incinerate’ NATO alliances
Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) warned in a speech on the Senate floor Wednesday that President Trump’s talk of seizing Greenland by force threatens to “incinerate” the nation’s long-standing ties with NATO allies. McConnell declared that burning the treaty organization that formed after World War II to contain Soviet aggression would be an…
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Half say ICE making cities less safe: Survey
Roughly half of the respondents in a new survey said they believe U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations are making cities “less safe” amid President Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration. The CNN poll, released Wednesday, found that 51 percent believe the presence of ICE officers in cities across the U.S. has made people “less safe.”…
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Ugandans, Iranians turn to Dorsey's messaging app Bitchat in web crackdowns - Reuters
Ugandans, Iranians turn to Dorsey's messaging app Bitchat in web crackdowns Reuters
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Germany joins European partners with troop deployment to Greenland - Reuters
Germany joins European partners with troop deployment to Greenland Reuters
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Venezuelan journalist freed in prisoner release as liberations continue - Reuters
Venezuelan journalist freed in prisoner release as liberations continue Reuters
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Trump admin reportedly slashes billions in grants for mental health, addiction
The Trump administration reportedly sent out notices late Tuesday announcing it was cutting hundreds of grants funding mental health and addiction services. NPR reported Wednesday that several programs were informed late Tuesday that their federal funding through the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) had been cut after officials determined their missions…
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Tesla’s self-driving feature switching to subscription only
For Musk to earn additional shares under his pay package, the company needs a certain number of subscriptions.
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7 in 10 say US should not take military action over deadly Iran protest crackdown: Survey
An overwhelming majority of Americans say they do not back U.S. military intervention in Iran amid its crackdown on antigovernment protesters, according to new polling from Quinnipiac University released Wednesday. The poll found that 7 in 10 respondents believe the U.S. should not become involved in Iran, while 18 percent said they favor intervention. Twelve…
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State Department pauses visa processing from 75 countries
The State Department announced on Wednesday that it is pausing the processing of immigrant visas from 75 countries as it seeks to screen out immigrants they argue will rely on welfare programs. The move, which will affect nearly 40 percent of the countries on the globe, impacts only those seeking to immigrate to the U.S. and does not apply to student…
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House tees up final vote on bills to fund financial services and national security
The House on Wednesday advanced a two-bill package to fund large parts of the government, teeing up a final vote later in the day. The lower chamber voted 213-210 on the rule governing the spending package, which sets up debate and a vote on final passage. The legislation provides roughly $76 billion to fund the Department of…
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RFK Jr.: Trump ‘eats really bad food’ but has ‘constitution of a deity’
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says President Trump has the least healthy eating habits of anyone in his administration but praised the commander in chief for what he described as his remarkable stamina nonetheless. In an interview released Tuesday on “The Katie Miller Podcast,” Kennedy pointed to the president when asked…
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Trump’s imperial overreach is a clear and present danger to the US
President Trump is leading the US into a dangerous trap of military intervention at the expense of the economy, as evidenced by his aggressive foreign policy, and neglect of domestic needs.
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Hawley changes stance on war powers resolution after Trump backlash
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) is shifting his position and says he will now vote with Senate Republican leaders to defeat a resolution that aims to block President Trump from using military force against Venezuela. Hawley, who backed advancing the measure last week, said he had received assurances from Secretary of State Marco Rubio that Trump…
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Poll finds 57 percent of voters against US running Venezuela
More than half of surveyed U.S. voters oppose the Trump administration “running” Venezuela, according to a new poll. The survey results from Quinnipiac University found that 57 percent of respondents oppose U.S. intervention in Venezuelan politics until the Trump administration is satisfied that the government there will operate the way the U.S. wants it to,…
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Phone in SOS mode? Here’s what you can do
Here's how to make your phone work again if it's stuck on "SOS."
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Verizon outage resolved: Company apologizes, promises credits after phones stuck in ‘SOS’ mode
Verizon, the country's largest cellphone provider, apologized Wednesday night after issues lasting much of the day left subscribers suddenly left without service and stuck in "SOS" mode.
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Civilization VII is headed to iPhone and iPad with “Arcade Edition”
Apple's platforms are also getting Retrocade, a library of classic arcade games.
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UAW backs worker who yelled at Trump, condemns ‘vulgar’ behavior
The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is standing behind one of its members who was suspended Tuesday following a tense exchange with President Trump at a Michigan Ford plant. In a statement, UAW criticized Trump’s use of an obscene gesture toward the worker as “vulgar.” “The autoworker at the Dearborn Truck Plant is a proud…
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Six prosecutors quit over push to investigate Renee Good’s widow
When justice is real, it doesn’t pick sides, shield power or shift scrutiny away from the hardest questions. It serves everyone equally, or it fails the very purpose it claims to uphold.
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House panel advances GOP-backed stock trading bill
The House Administration Committee on Wednesday advanced a Republican-backed congressional stock trading bill, despite Democratic objections that the legislation falls short.  The bill, introduced by committee Chair Bryan Steil (R-Wis.) on Monday, would allow members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children to hold onto stocks they already own but prevent them from buying new…
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California commits economic suicide as tech investors flee wealth tax
The best we can hope for is this tax gets voted down — and serves as a lesson to would-be plunderers elsewhere.
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Visa crypto chief bets on stablecoin settlement, sees volumes growing - Reuters
Visa crypto chief bets on stablecoin settlement, sees volumes growing Reuters
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U.S. overdose deaths fell through most of 2025, federal data reveals
U.S. overdose deaths fell through most of last year, suggesting a lasting improvement in an epidemic that had been worsening for decades.
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Uganda election chief says he has had threats over results declaration
This follows comments by a presidential assistant that Bobi Wine would not be declared president, even if he wins.
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Starlink reportedly made free in Iran - but protesters are taking huge risks by using it
The satellite technology has become a vital communications lifeline after the government shut down the internet last week.
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Dozens of ships anchor outside Iran's ports as US tensions rise - Reuters
Dozens of ships anchor outside Iran's ports as US tensions rise Reuters
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Live from JPM 2026, a sit-down with Novo Nordisk’s CEO and VC Bob Nelsen
This week on "The Readout LOUD," a special live taping from #JPM26 featuring new Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar and biotech VC Bob Nelsen.
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German general 'shaken' by abuse cases in elite paratroop unit - Reuters
German general 'shaken' by abuse cases in elite paratroop unit Reuters
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Bandcamp bans purely AI-generated music from its platform
Indie music store says it wants fans to have confidence music was largely made by humans.
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FBI searches home of Washington Post reporter in classified documents probe
Attorney General Bondi accused the journalist of reporting classified information allegedly leaked by a federal contractor, who she said has been arrested.
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Man got $2,500 whole-body MRI that found no problems—then had massive stroke
The MRI showed a problem in a brain artery that should have been flagged, man claims.
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Quebec premier quitting ahead of election that separatists look set to win - Reuters
Quebec premier quitting ahead of election that separatists look set to win Reuters
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Italian influencer Chiara Ferragni cleared of cake fraud
Chiara Ferragni had been accused of misleading consumers in her promotion of Christmas cakes and Easter eggs.
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Scientists sequence a woolly rhino genome from a 14,400-year-old wolf’s stomach
Fortunately for paleogeneticists, wolf puppies don't chew their food thoroughly.
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Tehran morgue videos show the brutality of Iran's crackdown on protesters
Distressing footage reveals nearly 200 bodies with one victim identified as young as 16.
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Gemini can now scan your photos, email, and more to provide better answers
The feature will start with paid users only, and it's off by default.
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Swiss regions ban pyrotechnics after ski bar fire
The blaze is believed to have started when sparklers attached to champagne bottles set foam padding on the ceiling alight.
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Trump administration reverses course on $1.9 billion in cuts to addiction and mental health grants
The Trump administration reversed a decision to cancel addiction and mental health grants
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Deny, deny, admit: UK police used Copilot AI “hallucination” when banning football fans
Police finally come clean about botched use of AI tools.
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STAT+: The 5 biggest health AI storylines of the last month
In this edition of AI Prognosis: Biggest storylines in health AI as 2026 kicks off
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Emoji have entered the chat. Is that a good thing for electronic health records?
New research asks if emoji use in clinical records could impact patient understanding, perceived professionalism, and legal liability.
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LA opens ticket draw for 2028 Olympics - with seats starting at $28
If chosen via the draw, fans will be notified via email and will be given a time slot to purchase tickets in April.
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Iran tops Netanyahu's many challenges as Israeli elections loom - Reuters
Iran tops Netanyahu's many challenges as Israeli elections loom Reuters
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Exclusive: Armed Kurdish groups sought to cross into Iran from Iraq, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: Armed Kurdish groups sought to cross into Iran from Iraq, sources say Reuters
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a change in obesity drug warnings, FDA approvals, and more
After an agency review, the FDA asked drugmakers to remove warnings about a potential risk of suicidal thoughts from widely used GLP-1 weight loss drugs
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EPA makes it harder for states, tribes to block pipelines
A new rule aims to speed up and streamline the permitting process.
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Exclusive: US withdrawing some troops from key Middle East bases as precaution, US official says - Reuters
Exclusive: US withdrawing some troops from key Middle East bases as precaution, US official says Reuters
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Is 2026 the year buttons come back to cars? Crash testers say yes.
The requirements won't go far enough for many, but it's a start.
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At least 32 killed after crane collapses on train in Thailand
Sixty-four people were left injured, including a one-year-old and an 85-year-old.
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'Grim scene': BBC on site after crane collapses on train in Thailand
Correspondent Jonathan Head says the 'devastating' accident is an enormous setback for Thailand's efforts to modernise its infrastructure.
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Hungary's main opposition widens lead over PM Orban's Fidesz, two surveys show - Reuters
Hungary's main opposition widens lead over PM Orban's Fidesz, two surveys show Reuters
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Amateur stuns world's best to win A$1m in Melbourne
Amateur Jordan Smith is the shock winner of the Million Dollar One Point Slam at the Australian Open, beating reigning men's champion Jannik Sinner along the way.
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Iranians arrive in Turkey through border gate as crackdown persists - Reuters
Iranians arrive in Turkey through border gate as crackdown persists Reuters
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Trans rights are once again at the Supreme Court
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Russian doctors arrested after 9 babies die in maternity hospital
The newborns died during the long New Year holiday in a Siberian hospital.
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Opinion: States no longer have to report Medicaid, CHIP vaccination rates to CMS, further undermining immunization
Medicaid and CHIP cover almost half of American children. A new CMS policy means we will know less about their health.
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STAT+: Should Medicare automatically pay for medical devices that the FDA deems ‘breakthrough’?
Questions about cost and patient benefit loom as Congress considers automatic Medicare coverage for 'breakthrough' medical devices.
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Opinion: We know how to prevent bird flu. So why aren’t we?
Lower egg prices have subdued public discussion about bird flu. But the virus is expected to devastate farms this winter.
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Trump vows 'very strong action' if Iran executes protesters
Relatives of 26-year-old Erfan Soltani, who was detained last week, have told BBC Persian he is due to be executed on Wednesday.
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No power or water and -19C: Kyiv seeks relief from Russian strikes and cold
Residents of Ukraine's capital talk about their difficulties keeping warm and enduring power outages, as Russian attacks deepen the energy crisis.
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K-pop drum duet between Japan and South Korea's leaders caps off summit talks
Leaders of the two East Asian nations played drums to hits from BTS and KPop Demon Hunters.
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Dubai chocolate-inspired dessert takes S Korea by storm
Shops are selling hundreds of cookies within minutes as the frenzy sends prices of ingredients surging.
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'Welcome to 2976' - North Africa's Amazigh people ring in the new year
The Amazigh calendar places them almost a thousand years ahead of much of the rest of the world.
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Canada's Mark Carney faces delicate balancing act in China visit
The PM is seeking to deepen trade and repair ties with China after years of tense relations - without compromising national security or provoking the US.
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BMW’s first electric M car is coming in 2027—with one motor per wheel
Here's what we know about the first BMW EV to wear a proper M badge.
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The RAM shortage’s silver lining: Less talk about “AI PCs”
“General interest in AI PCs has been wavering for a while..."
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What message do Greenlanders have for Trump?
The BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler hears from Greenlanders, whose island is embroiled in a geopolitical storm.
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Never-before-seen Linux malware is “far more advanced than typical”
VoidLink includes an unusually broad and advanced array of capabilities.
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STAT+: HHS dismisses members of vaccine injury advisory panel
RFK Jr. is considering changes to the federal vaccine injury compensation program.
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'Now there's the threat of executions' in Iran
An Iranian security official says 2,000 people have been killed so far after a crackdown on weeks of anti-government protests.
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STAT+: On Day 2 of JPM, Gilead lays outs it next test, a VC looks to raise funds, and one firm has FDA whiplash
Day 2 at #JPM26: You’re back. We’re sort of back. We’re definitely not exhausted or delirious yet.
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Watch: At JPM, former drug regulator Richard Pazdur rings the alarm about politics at FDA
Here's full footage from a STAT event with former top FDA official Richard Pazdur, who expressed grave concern about politicization at the agency.
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Kennedy adds two OB-GYNs to vaccine advisory panel amid review of shots for pregnant women
ACIP is reviewing the shots recommended for pregnant women as RFK Jr. upends federal vaccine policy.
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Opinion: 46% of U.S. counties don’t have a cardiologist. ARPA-H’s new agentic AI program could bring them specialized care
Haider Warraich was once the only cardiologist for more than 150,000 people in a rural county. Now he’s running an ARPA-H program to use agentic AI to provide universal access…
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Bowen: Authoritarian regimes die gradually then suddenly, but Iran is not there yet
The regime's opponents will hope for more pressure to accelerate the process, writes the BBC's international editor.
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STAT+: At JPM 2026, Mehmet Oz and top Trump health officials explain their thinking to hospital leaders
Oz downplayed the effects of cuts to Medicaid and defended RFK Jr.'s moves on vaccines.
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Mortuary videos show how deadly Iran crackdown has become
BBC Verify has been examining disturbing footage from a mortuary in Tehran, showing scores of bodies. These images could hold clues about what’s happening inside Iran.
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Watch: Moment skier and dog swept along by avalanche
Footage recorded by Spanish skier Ares Masip shows the incident on Pic de l'Hortell, a mountain in Andorra.
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