Nine killed in second Turkish school shooting in two days
🗞️ Breaking! — 12:13 PM(2h or newer)
Eight students and one teacher died in the attack, according to Interior Minister Mustafa Cifci.
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How to file a tax extension and avoid IRS penalties
🗞️ Breaking! — 12:00 PM(2h or newer)
Running out of time to file your taxes? Here's how to get an extension and avoid late-filing penalties.
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Taxing millionaires and billionaires is a political no brainer for Democrats
🗞️ Breaking! — 12:00 PM(2h or newer)
The American financial elite have benefited from tax breaks while the rest of the population struggles, leading to a push for tax reform and increased taxation on the wealthy.
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Prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti assaulted three times in a month, family says
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:59 AM(2h or newer)
The Israeli Prison Service says the allegation that Barghouti was subjected to physical violence by prison guards are "false and baseless".
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Thune urges Trump administration to ‘wrap up’ investigation of Fed chair
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:57 AM(2h or newer)
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Wednesday urged the Trump administration to “wrap up” its investigation of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, arguing that it’s in “everybody’s best interest” to end the Justice Department’s controversial criminal probe. “I think it’s in everybody’s best interest to wrap up the investigation. I’ve said that before, it…
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Swalwell accused of sexual assault as legal questions mount: Join the live discussion
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:53 AM(2h or newer)
Join The Hill’s Legal Affairs Reporters Ella Lee and Zach Schonfeld for a live discussion on how the courts are interacting with politics. Former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) was recently hit with sexual assault allegations, leading him to resign from Congress and drop his California gubernatorial bid. Will calls for accountability — or his efforts to fight…
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Jackson says Supreme Court emergency rulings posing ‘potentially corrosive’ effect
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:53 AM(2h or newer)
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson expressed deep concerns about the court’s recent emergency decisions during a lecture to law students earlier this week, telling them it is having a “potentially corrosive” effect on the judiciary and she hopes to be a “catalyst for change.” “There is value in avoiding having the court continually touching…
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Boebert says Congress should go after pensions of Swalwell, Gonzales
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:45 AM(2h or newer)
GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert (Colo.) urged Congress to revoke the pensions of two ex-lawmakers who recently resigned after facing separate allegations of sexual misconduct. Former Reps. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) and Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) both formally exited their roles on Tuesday. “I think they should’ve been expelled and not resigned,” Boebert told CNN’s Manu Raju outside…
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Iran embassy in Tajikistan posts AI video of Jesus punching Trump in the face
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:44 AM(2h or newer)
Iran’s embassy in Tajikistan on Tuesday posted an AI-generated video of Jesus Christ punching President Trump in the face. The embassy posted the video on its account on the social platform X. Christ is seen emerging from the skies seen above Trump in an image the president initially posted on his own Truth Social account.…
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Chinese national given one year in prison for smuggling ants out of Kenya
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:36 AM(2h or newer)
Zhang Kequn was arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants.
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Hegseth set to meet lawmakers on Pentagon’s $1.5 trillion budget ask
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:35 AM(2h or newer)
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to head to Capitol Hill next week to meet with top House and Senate lawmakers and hash out the Pentagon’s proposed $1.5 trillion budget. Hegseth will meet Monday with the so-called “big eight,” the top Republicans and Democrats on the Armed Services and Defense Appropriations committees, Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) told the Hill…
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Live updates: Vought defends Trump’s budget in House hearing; FISA renewal comes up for debate
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:31 AM(2h or newer)
It’s a busy day on Capitol Hill. The House is set to start floor debate on the renewal of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Section 702, which expires Monday. But even passage of the rule, the first procedural hurdle, is in question. The House Budget Committee is questioning Office of Management and Budget Chair Russ…
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America’s strength comes from the Constitution and checks on power
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:30 AM(2h or newer)
The strength of America lies in its Constitution, which has protected the rights of the people for over 250 years, and it is the responsibility of all Americans to defend it and the balance of power it provides.
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Starmer says he's 'not going to yield' to pressure from Trump on Iran war
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:27 AM(2h or newer)
It follows a warning from the US president that America's trade deal with the UK "can always be changed".
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Watch live: White House briefs on Trump tax cuts with Iran tensions in backdrop
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:21 AM(2h or newer)
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will brief reporters Wednesday afternoon on the “historic” tax cuts included in the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, just hours before the Internal Revenue Service’s filing deadline. “It’s Tax Day!” Leavitt wrote in a post on social media platform X, announcing she will be joined at the briefing…
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Allbirds shares jump over 400% on plans to pivot to AI from sneakers - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:19 AM(2h or newer)
Allbirds shares jump over 400% on plans to pivot to AI from sneakers Reuters
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House GOP punts vote on FISA spy powers amid last-minute scramble
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:18 AM(2h or newer)
House GOP leaders on Wednesday punted a key procedural vote on reauthorizing the U.S.’s foreign spy powers as they scramble to woo privacy-focused Republicans angling for a last-minute amendment. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) had aimed to get enough Republican support to push through on Wednesday afternoon a procedural rule vote to tee up debate on…
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Cleveland Federal Reserve President: Interest rates on hold ‘for a good while’
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:17 AM(2h or newer)
The Cleveland Federal Reserve President on Wednesday predicted that interest rates may stay where they’re at for a “good while” as economists debate the best response to the impact of tariffs and the war in Iran. “My baseline is that we’re going to remain on hold for a good while, but I do think that…
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IMF cautions countries against broad fuel subsidies to deal with war-driven energy shock - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:13 AM(2h or newer)
IMF cautions countries against broad fuel subsidies to deal with war-driven energy shock Reuters
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AI ruling prompts warnings from US lawyers: Your chats could be used against you - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:10 AM(2h or newer)
AI ruling prompts warnings from US lawyers: Your chats could be used against you Reuters
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‘Summer House’ alum Luke Gulbranson launches House bid in Minnesota
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:07 AM(2h or newer)
Former “Summer House” star Luke Gulbranson says he’s leaving behind the antics of reality TV and aiming to go where the “real drama” is in Washington. “Yeah, I’ve been on reality TV,” the 42-year-old model and actor said in an ad released Wednesday announcing the launch of his campaign for Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District. The seat is currently…
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Artemis II astronauts made most of professional photography training - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:07 AM(2h or newer)
Artemis II astronauts made most of professional photography training Reuters
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Artemis II astronauts made most of professional photography training - Reuters
Artemis II astronauts made most of professional photography training Reuters
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Pope Leo says world needs message of peace and coexistence - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:05 AM(2h or newer)
Pope Leo says world needs message of peace and coexistence Reuters
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Democrats to force House GOP vote on ending Iran war
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:04 AM(2h or newer)
House Democrats will force a vote this week on legislation designed to end the Iran War, despite lingering questions about whether it has enough backing to pass. The vote was expected, although party leaders had vowed to stage it only after they had secured the support to pass. That plan has changed, according to Rep.…
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Israeli security cabinet to discuss possible Lebanon ceasefire, senior official says - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:56 AM(2h or newer)
Israeli security cabinet to discuss possible Lebanon ceasefire, senior official says Reuters
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Prosecutors make surprise visit to Federal Reserve construction site: Reports
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:56 AM(2h or newer)
Prosecutors from the Department of Justice (DOJ) visited the Federal Reserve’s headquarters on Tuesday as part of a probe into the central bank and its chair, Jerome Powell, according to multiple reports.  The New York Times reported that prosecutors Carlton Davis and Steven Vandervelden, along with investigator Matthew Fox-Moles, visited the Fed’s construction site but…
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Majority of America’s farmers say they can’t afford fertilizer in new survey
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:50 AM(2h or newer)
A new survey revealed that a majority of U.S. farmworkers say they cannot afford fertilizer due to rising costs caused by the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran. The survey released by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) on Tuesday shows that 70 percent say fertilizer is too expensive and has left them unable to purchase the…
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Talarico raises $27 million for Texas Senate campaign in first quarter
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:48 AM(2h or newer)
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico (D) brought in $27 million in the first quarter of the year, a massive haul as he prepares for a November contest against whichever Republican emerges from next month’s messy GOP primary runoff. Talarico’s campaign announced Wednesday that he raised more than $10 million since last month’s Democratic primary, when…
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Honda to recall over 440,000 minivans in US over faulty deployment of airbags - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:38 AM(2h or newer)
Honda to recall over 440,000 minivans in US over faulty deployment of airbags Reuters
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Jane Street signs $6 billion AI cloud deal with CoreWeave, boosts stake - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:36 AM(2h or newer)
Jane Street signs $6 billion AI cloud deal with CoreWeave, boosts stake Reuters
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US Senator Warren voices concern over Nvidia's acquisition of Slurm - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:35 AM(2h or newer)
US Senator Warren voices concern over Nvidia's acquisition of Slurm Reuters
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Pizza chains Papa John's and Pizza Hut edge closer to finding new owners, sources say - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:33 AM(2h or newer)
Pizza chains Papa John's and Pizza Hut edge closer to finding new owners, sources say Reuters
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Trump posts AI image of being embraced by Jesus Christ amid criticism for other religious posts
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:32 AM(2h or newer)
President Trump shared a post on Truth Social Wednesday that featured an image of him being embraced by Jesus Christ amid the criticism he has received for another image that featured him as Jesus. “The Radical Left Lunatics might not like this, but I think it is quite nice!!!” Trump wrote. The image was originally…
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S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as focus shifts to earnings - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:32 AM(2h or newer)
S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as focus shifts to earnings Reuters
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Watch live: House Democrats give remarks in wake of Swalwell resignation
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:30 AM(2h or newer)
House Democratic leaders will speak with reporters Wednesday morning in the wake of controversy surrounding former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.), who resigned Tuesday amid mounting sexual misconduct allegations. Many Democrats have sought to distance themselves from Swalwell over the claims and pressed him to step aside and drop his gubernatorial bid to replace Gov. Gavin…
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Watch live: House Republicans give remarks on Tax Day
House Republicans will give remarks Wednesday morning highlighting the tax relief measures and pro-worker policies included in President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” ahead of the April 15 filing deadline. The law, signed by Trump last summer, made the 2017 tax breaks from the president‘s first term permanent. It also includes language to block taxes…
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All public schools should be making their curricula transparent
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:30 AM(2h or newer)
When a group of parents in Philadelphia approached us about their children’s new social studies curriculum, they said they couldn’t review it. They had heard concerns about how it portrayed American history, but the district would not provide the materials. Eventually, one parent connected us with a teacher willing to share it — but only…
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Chevron executive says ‘people should try to drive less’ amid Iran war
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:29 AM(2h or newer)
Chevron executive Andy Walz said that “people should try to drive less” to offset higher energy prices during the U.S. military operation in Iran. “People should drive less. They should try to conserve energy,” Walz told CBS News this week. “We should be doing that all the time,” he continued. “Energy’s essential for people’s lives,…
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EU warns Meta WhatsApp AI fee breaches antitrust rules, orders rollback - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:26 AM(2h or newer)
EU warns Meta WhatsApp AI fee breaches antitrust rules, orders rollback Reuters
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American Eagle rallies again after launching second Sydney Sweeney campaign - Reuters
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:26 AM(2h or newer)
American Eagle rallies again after launching second Sydney Sweeney campaign Reuters
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GOP senator calls on House to impeach Boasberg after contempt hearings halted
🗞️ Breaking! — 10:25 AM(2h or newer)
Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is calling on House Republicans to impeach James Boasberg, the chief judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, after a federal appeals court halted Boasberg’s contempt investigation into Trump administration officials. Accusing Boasberg of judicial “abuse,” Schmitt, an outspoken proponent…
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Israel and Hezbollah continue attacks after Israel-Lebanon talks in US
Israel strikes hit southern Lebanon and Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel, a day after rare direct negotiations.
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Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn't leave in May
Donald Trump's threat marks the latest escalation in his ongoing spat with Jerome Powell.
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Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn't quit Fed board; ongoing probe clouds Warsh confirmation - Reuters
Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn't quit Fed board; ongoing probe clouds Warsh confirmation Reuters
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Student kills four in Turkey's second school shooting in two days - Reuters
Student kills four in Turkey's second school shooting in two days Reuters
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Snap to cut 1,000 jobs after activist pressure, bets on AI efficiency - Reuters
Snap to cut 1,000 jobs after activist pressure, bets on AI efficiency Reuters
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What’s the deal with Alzheimer’s disease and amyloid?
For decades, scientists have concentrated on what now looks to be a blind alley.
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House Democrats file 5 impeachment articles against Hegseth
House Democrats will introduce five articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, accusing him of war crimes in connection with the Iran war, abuse of power and mishandling of the Department of Defense (DOD). Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.), the first Iranian American Democrat in Congress, will introduce the impeachment resolution, Axios reported…
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Bank of America beats profit estimates as trading, investment banking shine - Reuters
Bank of America beats profit estimates as trading, investment banking shine Reuters
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Eric Swalwell’s case shows that #MeToo is alive and well
Although we celebrate and hold common cause with the courage of the Swalwell survivors who came forward, we must also be clear-eyed about what Congress refuses to fix — and how it ultimately protects abusers, perhaps deliberately, within the institution.
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Trump administration ends lease for consumer protection bureau's headquarters, records show - Reuters
Trump administration ends lease for consumer protection bureau's headquarters, records show Reuters
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Magyar calls for fast handover of power in talks with Hungary's president
Péter Magyar, the man who ended Viktor Orbán's 16 years of continuous rule, wants the new parliament to convene in early May.
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Watch live: Vought testifies before House on 2027 White House budget request
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought will testify before a House Budget Committee panel on Wednesday morning on President Trump’s fiscal 2027 White House budget request. The request calls for $1.5 trillion in defense spending — roughly 42 percent higher than 2026 — and proposes cutting non-defense spending by $73 billion. The…
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Maine passes first-in-nation freeze on big data centers
The Maine legislature passed the first state ban in the nation on the development of large data centers on Tuesday.  The temporary measure, which lasts for 1.5 years, restricts the construction of new data centers that use over 20 megawatts of power.  The bill now heads to the desk of Gov. Janet Mills (D) for…
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STAT+: Novartis CEO joins Anthropic’s board
Revolution Medicines $2B fundraise, Structure's new hire hints at acquisition efforts, and more Readout biotech news
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Blue Origin has a new employee stock plan, but not everyone is happy
"We are being intentional about creating liquidity events."
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STAT+: FDA panel will meet to discuss allowing broader access to certain peptides
The FDA will convene an outside panel of advisers to discuss whether to allow compounding pharmacies to manufacture certain peptides
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Can anyone stop Trump’s preemptive pardon-palooza?
Supreme Court caselaw involving the pardon power is extremely sparse, mostly dating back to the Civil War. So there is room for future prosecutors to maneuver here.
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Protect Our Care publishes scathing report of Kennedy’s tenure ahead of congressional hearing marathon
The progressive health care advocacy group Protect Our Care is releasing a highly critical review of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s first 14 months in office ahead of a marathon series of hearings he will have in the House and Senate this month to defend President Trump’s budget request. In the…
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STAT+: A $15 AI test, Project Glasswing, and how Doctronic pilot blindsided Utah medical board
In this edition of STAT's AI Prognosis: A $15 AI test, what Project Glasswing means for health care, and an update on Doctronic's AI pilot in Utah.
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It's Tax Day, and no one knows how to file for prediction market winnings
It's time for Americans to pay taxes on prediction market winnings, but no one knows how.
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South Africa names apartheid-era politician as new ambassador to the US
Roelf Meyer played a key role as a negotiator during talks to end white-minority rule in South Africa.
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Vance says young voters ‘do not love’ Trump’s Middle East policy at Turning Point event
Vice President Vance on Tuesday defended President Trump’s Middle East policy toward Iran and Gaza, saying young voters “do not love” the president’s actions in the region, during an event with Turning Point USA in Athens, Ga. Members of the audience heckled the vice president 10 minutes into the start of the event, The New…
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about FDA seeking more data on a Lilly obesity pill, a pharma 340B win, and more
The FDA asked Eli Lilly for more data on liver injury linked to its newly approved obesity pill, Foundayo
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about an FDA push for trial transparency, a Novo-OpenAI deal, and more
The FDA told more than 2,200 companies and researchers that they are required to report clinical trial results, or they may face fines
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Trump’s empty promises and the ruin of rural America
Rural Americans deserve better than Trump’s empty promises. This year they will have an opportunity to remind Republicans that their votes shouldn’t be taken for granted.
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Russia's Putin scolds top officials for economic contraction - Reuters
Russia's Putin scolds top officials for economic contraction Reuters
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Trump: ‘Prepared’ to nominate new Supreme Court justice if Alito, Thomas retire
President Trump said he is “prepared” to name another justice to the Supreme Court if one of the older members retires. No justice has suggested that they would be stepping down from their lifetime appointments, but there has been speculation surrounding Justice Samuel Alito, 76, who was hospitalized in March. “It could be two, could…
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Trump: China ‘very happy’ that US efforts will reopen strait
President Trump insisted Wednesday that he is “permanently” opening Iran’s Strait of Hormuz, saying that China was “happy” about the decision and, in exchange, Beijing would no longer send weapons to Tehran. But his statement left a host of questions on what he means by opening the strait after he imposed a blockade on ships…
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Mexico refuses to designate Iran’s proxies as terrorist groups
Mexico is a great country but a complicated partner.
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Two cities, 100 days: Socialism delivers disappointment once again
When one political philosophy dominates without opposition, businesses depart, those with options leave and those without options absorb the consequences.
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Video shows Oklahoma principal tackle Columbine-inspired gunman: affidavit
Documents say the gunman admitted he “wanted to conduct his own school shooting like the Columbine shooters did.”
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Dubai's landmark Burj Al Arab hotel will shut for 18-month refurb amid tourism decline - Reuters
Dubai's landmark Burj Al Arab hotel will shut for 18-month refurb amid tourism decline Reuters
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Silver faces sixth year of deficit with stock drawdown raising squeeze risks, research shows - Reuters
Silver faces sixth year of deficit with stock drawdown raising squeeze risks, research shows Reuters
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Trump says he asked China's Xi not to give Iran weapons - Reuters
Trump says he asked China's Xi not to give Iran weapons Reuters
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Russia ready to help China with energy ahead of Putin's visit, foreign minister says - Reuters
Russia ready to help China with energy ahead of Putin's visit, foreign minister says Reuters
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Swalwell sexual misconduct allegations spur legal storm
Allegations of sexual misconduct against Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) spurred the end of his gubernatorial bid and tenure in Congress. But legal scrutiny over the claims are just getting started.  Swalwell announced his resignation Monday evening, just days after initial reports emerged alleging that he twice sexually assaulted a former aide and engaged in sexual…
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Imminence is no longer the criterion for military preventive action
Even the U.N. has acknowledged that a threat of nuclear annihilation by a hostile country need not be imminent in order to justify preventive military action.
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US military turns around 6 ships, ‘completely’ halts trade from Iran’s ports amid blockade
The U.S. military on Tuesday said it has turned six ships around in its effort to “completely” halt trade from Iran’s ports — the first effort since President Trump imposed a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. Within the first 24 hours of the blockade, six merchant vessels complied with U.S. forces to turn around…
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Trump DOJ report says Biden administration treated anti-abortion protestors unfairly
New CDC tetanus shot analysis, AI scans for heart risk, and more health news from Morning Rounds
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EU age verification app ready as Europe moves to curb children's social media access - Reuters
EU age verification app ready as Europe moves to curb children's social media access Reuters
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Sorry, Stephen Miller: Immigrant kids have a right to an education, too
Taking aim at undocumented children flies in the face of legal precedent, existing law and common sense. It would be bad policy as well as bad politics for any state to target kids based on their immigration status.
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Trump's rift with Pope is playing out in public - it's costing him valuable support
Leading conservative Catholics tell the BBC why they back the American pontiff in his spat with Trump.
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EU warns of prolonged energy shock, forced cuts if Iran war continues - Reuters
EU warns of prolonged energy shock, forced cuts if Iran war continues Reuters
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Trump says Iran war 'close to over'; army chief of mediator Pakistan arrives in Tehran - Reuters
Trump says Iran war 'close to over'; army chief of mediator Pakistan arrives in Tehran Reuters
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STAT+: New Bain biotech startup, building on BMS drugs, gets a name and a CEO
Beeline Medicine is focused on development of five inflammatory and immune disorder drugs, starting with a potential daily pill for lupus.
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Europeans aren’t prepared for what it means to align with Iran, Russia
Europeans are not prepared for what alignment with China, Iran, or Russia truly entails.
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Erdogan says Turkey working to extend Iran ceasefire, continue talks - Reuters
Erdogan says Turkey working to extend Iran ceasefire, continue talks Reuters
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Morning Bid: Back to business - Reuters
Morning Bid: Back to business Reuters
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Netflix to refocus on ads, content after failed Warner Bros bid - Reuters
Netflix to refocus on ads, content after failed Warner Bros bid Reuters
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Dollar sheds bulk of Iran war premium, but few expect a sharper drop - Reuters
Dollar sheds bulk of Iran war premium, but few expect a sharper drop Reuters
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Meghan to appear as guest judge on MasterChef Australia
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on a four-day visit to Australia - their first since 2018.
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Sri Lanka repatriates 238 Iranian sailors stranded after US torpedo attack
The survivors of the US attack on Iranian vessel Iris Dena, which claimed the lives of 104 people, were among those sent home.
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2028 buzz builds as shadow presidential primary takes shape
The shadow primary for the next presidential race is already underway as both parties ramp up this year’s midterm fight.  Potential Democratic contenders, from established names to rising stars, are openly weighing 2028 bids, signaling a wide-open field as their base searches for a new standard-bearer. Several top names, including former Vice President Kamala Harris, addressed…
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Dems race to distance themselves from Swalwell amid allegations of rape, assault
The mounting accusations of sexual misconduct against Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) have sparked a reckoning of sorts among his Democratic colleagues on Capitol Hill, who are now racing to distance themselves from a figure who went, in the course of one weekend, from rising political star to toxic poster boy of #MeToo infamy. Swalwell had…
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White House ramps up pressure to pass crypto bill as Congress returns
The Trump administration is turning up pressure to pass a major cryptocurrency bill as Congress returns from a two-week recess with a shrinking window to get the legislation across the finish line.  The White House appears keen to move past a dispute between the banking and crypto industries that has held up Senate negotiations on…
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GOP faces rising political tides on Iran, affordability in midterm year
Republicans are facing an increasingly difficult political environment in a midterm election year where their majorities in the House and Senate are on the line. The Iran war has been a drag on President Trump’s approval ratings while lifting prices for gas, undercutting GOP arguments on affordability and inflation.  The Cook Political Report on Monday…
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House gears up for tough vote on spy powers
The House is gearing up for another battle over renewing the nation’s warrantless spy powers, teeing up a potential showdown with Congress’s left and right wings. The House Rules Committee on Tuesday advanced a clean extension of the nation’s spy powers, cutting off the chance for amendments despite resistance from some conservatives who want to…
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Screen time opponents target 1-on-1 devices in schools after success with cellphone bans
Personal laptops, Chromebooks and iPads are on the chopping block in many classrooms as parents and advocates look to expand efforts to limit technology in schools. Despite millions of dollars spent by districts before and especially during the COVID-19 pandemic to give students 1-to-1 personal devices, the tides are turning as some worry about the distractions and…
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Senate GOP divided over Trump push for Iran war funding
Senate Republicans are deeply divided over how to handle an expected request from President Trump to fund the military conflict with Iran, which some GOP lawmakers worry has no end in sight. Several Republican senators are talking with Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) about crafting a resolution to authorize military force against Iran beyond the 60-…
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Japan offers $10 billion support to help Asian neighbours secure oil - Reuters
Japan offers $10 billion support to help Asian neighbours secure oil Reuters
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Hungary's election winner Magyar to meet president, calls on him to resign - Reuters
Hungary's election winner Magyar to meet president, calls on him to resign Reuters
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Three years of messages at once - a chronicle of Sudan's war pours in as trapped reporter's phone turns on
As the conflict enters its fourth year, journalist Mohamed Suleiman shudders at what has been lost.
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Kenya fuel prices rise sharply despite reduction in tax due to Iran war
Diesel prices rise by a record margin despite a reduction in value added tax.
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Moment gunman tackled by school principal
CCTV footage shows a high school principal charging towards a former student who was armed in Oklahoma.
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Exclusive: China moves to block entrance to disputed South China Sea shoal, images show - Reuters
Exclusive: China moves to block entrance to disputed South China Sea shoal, images show Reuters
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The human cost of the war in Sudan, three years on
The conflict, which erupted in 2023, has left behind a human toll which is "simply staggering", reports the BBC's Barbara Plett Usher.
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STAT+: AI could check millions of CT scans for heart risk. Who will pay for it?
New AI tools could screen existing CT scans to asses risk for heart disease. But, who'll pay for it, and will it improve health outcomes?
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Opinion: Hosting the ‘intellectual wrestling match’ between MAHA, public health
“These sides aren't talking to each other. And there's a lot riding on it”: the podcast trying to bridge MAHA and public health.
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STAT+: Flawed study on the antidepressant Paxil came with a cautionary note — if you knew how to find it
When scientific journals publish expressions of concerns, they have an obligation to do so prominently, Ed Silverman writes.
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Opinion: Medical schools must continue to teach students about structural barriers to care
“Patients don’t experience illness in a vacuum,” writes Uché Blackstock.
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Kanye West postpones France gig following UK ban
It comes a week after the UK government announced it would block the rapper from entering the country.
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Portugal, unlike Spain, rejects separate European army - Reuters
Portugal, unlike Spain, rejects separate European army Reuters
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Exclusive: China weighs curbs on exports of solar manufacturing equipment to US - Reuters
Exclusive: China weighs curbs on exports of solar manufacturing equipment to US Reuters
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250 missing after migrant boat sinks in Indian Ocean
The trawler "reportedly sank due to heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding", the United Nations said.
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Ukraine broaches 'stolen' Russian grain cargo on call with Israel - Reuters
Ukraine broaches 'stolen' Russian grain cargo on call with Israel Reuters
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Australian pleads guilty to creating deepfake porn in landmark case
The 19-year-old is the first person to be charged under a new national law.
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South Korea says secures 273 mln barrels of crude via routes outside Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
South Korea says secures 273 mln barrels of crude via routes outside Strait of Hormuz Reuters
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Russia launches more than 300 drones, missiles at Ukraine overnight - Reuters
Russia launches more than 300 drones, missiles at Ukraine overnight Reuters
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Europe's summer flights at risk as Iran war exposes refining decline - Reuters
Europe's summer flights at risk as Iran war exposes refining decline Reuters
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China told Maersk and MSC to drop Panama port operations, FT reports - Reuters
China told Maersk and MSC to drop Panama port operations, FT reports Reuters
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Hungary's Magyar targets mid-May cabinet formation, outlines key reforms - Reuters
Hungary's Magyar targets mid-May cabinet formation, outlines key reforms Reuters
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Iranian crew members return home from Sri Lanka - Reuters
Iranian crew members return home from Sri Lanka Reuters
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Xi assures Russia of China's friendship as ties grow with other nations - Reuters
Xi assures Russia of China's friendship as ties grow with other nations Reuters
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Trump tells ABC News reporter he was not concerned about Orban's loss in Hungary - Reuters
Trump tells ABC News reporter he was not concerned about Orban's loss in Hungary Reuters
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ASML lifts 2026 forecast as surging AI chip demand boosts new orders - Reuters
ASML lifts 2026 forecast as surging AI chip demand boosts new orders Reuters
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Exclusive: Russia-linked hackers compromised scores of Ukrainian prosecutors’ email accounts, data shows - Reuters
Exclusive: Russia-linked hackers compromised scores of Ukrainian prosecutors’ email accounts, data shows Reuters
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Australia's richest person must share part of her mining fortunes, court rules
The long-running legal dispute is over a lucrative iron ore project in the top west corner of Australia.
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South Korea jails American YouTuber for public nuisance
Johnny Somali sparked outrage after kissing a statue representing World War Two sex slaves.
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Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases, FT reports, Beijing denies story - Reuters
Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases, FT reports, Beijing denies story Reuters
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Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan's biggest arms opening since WW2 - Reuters
Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan's biggest arms opening since WW2 Reuters
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Trump doubles down in criticizing Pope Leo over Iran - Reuters
Trump doubles down in criticizing Pope Leo over Iran Reuters
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Miller on Swalwell: Dems have ‘blackmail files’ for when it suits them
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller on Tuesday claimed that Democrats keep “blackmail files” for when it suits them, following a push to oust Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) from his seat due to allegations of sexual misconduct and sexual assault. “The real story here is how the Democrat Party controls its members through…
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Watch: Vance heckled as he chides Pope
The US Vice-President was speaking at a Turning Point USA event, where he said Pope Leo should "be careful when he talks about matters of theology."
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New search engine reveals if ancestors were in Nazi party
Christian Rainer told the BBC he found his grandfather within seconds using the online tool, which also helped clear other members of his family.
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Ukraine’s military robot surge aims to offset drone risks to humans
Ukraine is replacing more soldiers with robots in the battlefield kill zone.
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Sony killing features for antenna, set-top box users of Bravia smart TVs in May
Some 2023 and 2024 models are also affected.
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Man wins €1m Picasso painting in €100 charity raffle
"How do I know this isn't a prank?" the winner asked when he answered a video call from Christie's auction house in Paris.
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Canada was once a dream destination for Indian students. Is that changing?
Tighter rules, rising costs and visa risks are forcing Indian students to rethink studying in Canada.
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Israel and Lebanon hold first direct talks since 1993
A US statement said the two sides had agreed to launch direct negotiations, at a time and place to be determined.
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Another woman accuses Swalwell of rape, saying he drugged her in 2018
Lonna Drewes accused Swalwell of drugging her drink before assaulting her in a hotel room.
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Americans ask AI for health care. Hospitals think the answer is more chatbots.
Do you trust AI chatbots for health advice? What about one in your patient portal?
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Two-year-old Surface PCs get $300 price hikes as sub-$1,000 models go away
"Paying more for the same stuff" is the story of consumer technology in 2026.
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Apple chooses Amazon satellites for iPhone, years after rejecting Starlink offer
Amazon announces $11.6B merger with Globalstar and satellite deal with Apple.
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'Bit of pain' worth long-term security from Iran, Bessent tells BBC
US Treasury Secretary said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.
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UK gov's Mythos AI tests help separate cybersecurity threat from hype
New model is the first AI system to complete a difficult multistep infiltration challenge.
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Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?
Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
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STAT+: Congress returns to a packed health care agenda
The key health care issues we're watching as Congress returns from recess.
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Google introduces "Skills" in Chrome to make Gemini prompts instantly reusable
You can save custom prompts you find useful or grab a premade Skill from Google's library.
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Physicists think they've resolved the proton size puzzle
"We believe this is the final nail in the coffin of the proton radius puzzle."
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Partner of US influencer who died in Zanzibar speaking to police as witness
The police said Ashly Robinson, known online as Ashlee Jenae, had died after attempting to take her own life.
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NASA chose the right crew to launch a new era of human space exploration
"It’s a special thing to be human, and it’s a special thing to be on planet Earth."
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Google will begin punishing sites for back button hijacking in June
Google says it could penalize back button hijacking by demoting websites in search ranking.
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IONNA Rechargeries are coming to more than 350 Circle K stations
The OEM-backed charging network offers 400 kW NACS and CCS DC fast chargers.
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JD Vance defends backing 'great guy' Orbán's campaign after landslide defeat
Hungary's leader was a "great guy" who did a "very good job", the US vice-president said, but he was sure he could work with Péter Magyar.
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STAT+: FDA pressures drugmakers to report trial results
Ben Sasse on enrolling in Rev Med's drug trial, more ADC investment, and other biotech news from The Readout
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US blockade of Iran ports irresponsible and dangerous, China says
China, the biggest buyer of Iranian oil, says the US naval blockade undermines an "already fragile ceasefire".
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Hamas rejects Gaza disarmament plan, Palestinian official says
The official tells the BBC that the armed group will not move forward with talks until Israel fully complies with its commitments.
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STAT+: Hospitals offer chatbots to fight off ChatGPT
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: Hospitals offer their own chatbots, Medicare's ACCESS pilot, and an update Utah's 'AI doctor' experiment.
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A fluoride shortage for some U.S. water systems
An experimental Medicare program, how family dynamics affect brain recovery, and other health news from Morning Rounds
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For Ben Sasse, Revolution Medicines’ pancreatic cancer trial felt like his best, only option
Former Sen. Ben Sasse gives a glimpse of what it's like to be a participant in an tough but promising new drug for pancreatic cancer.
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A top WHO official confronts Iran war fallout, and weighs bid for an even bigger role
The director of WHO's Eastern Mediterranean region is weighing whether to run to be the next director-general at a time of tumult over Iran and beyond.
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STAT+: Dana-Farber CEO talks untangling from Mass General Brigham and building new cancer hospital
Dana-Farber CEO Benjamin Ebert has no shortage of ideas and vision for the cancer institute as it untangles from Mass General Brigham and builds a new hospital.
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Opinion: My brother can’t access a just-approved breakthrough drug for his rare disease
Rare disease clinical trials, policy discussions, and advocacy initiatives often leave adults behind.
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Greek police using masked migrants to forcibly push other migrants back across border
Mercenaries recruited since at least 2020 for illegal migrant ‘pushbacks’ in Greece, BBC told
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STAT+: Maryland state affordability board sets its first price cap for a medicine
The board will now oversee a process to lower the cost of the type 2 diabetes medicine Jardiance by January 2027.
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Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win?
With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?
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Can this man broaden the appeal of a South African party seen by some as 'too white'?
The Democratic Alliance's new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party's support is too narrow.
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Hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in undercover filming
Footage shows staff in Pakistan injecting without gloves and reusing syringes, but the hospital boss refuses to acknowledge it is genuine.
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Lebanon seeks peace, but Hezbollah needs to be convinced first
The Lebanese government go into peace talks with limited influence over the group.
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Democrats were already scrambling in California's governor race. Then Swalwell dropped out
California Democrats were already fretting about the race due to troubling polls and low name recognition
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Retro Rewind re-creates the glorious drudgery of working a '90s video store
What the nostalgic throwback lacks in complexity it makes up for in repetitive charm.
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Measles takes a plane to Idaho, which has worst vaccination rate in US
In the 2024-2025 school year, only 78.5% of kindergartners had measles vaccination.
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Google shoehorned Rust into Pixel 10 modem to make legacy code safer
Cellular modems are complex black boxes of legacy code, but Google is making them safer with Rust.
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NZXT agrees to let customers keep their rental PCs in class-action settlement
NZXT will forgive up to $5,000 in debt for customers of the Flex program.
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Your tech support company runs scams. Stop—or disguise with more fraud?
Fake it till you make it.
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Hungarian voters celebrate 'much-needed' change
Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule is over, defeated by 45-year-old ex-party insider Péter Magyar.
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Sunrise on the Reaping teaser brings us a Second Quarter Quell
"You have no idea what's in store for you. Twice the number of tributes, twice the glory."
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US blockade of Iranian ports explained in two minutes
The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner explains how the US blockade of Iranian ports will work.
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The US blockade of Iran is a gamble. Will it work?
The US military is gambling on the blockade denying Iran vital trade - but questions remain on whether the bet will pay off.
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Celebrities and fans pay tributes to Asha Bhosle
Asha Bhosle died in Mumbai on Sunday after being admitted to the hospital following a heart attack.
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