'No-one feels safe now': Residents of Romanian city hit by drone share fears
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:34 PM(2h or newer)
People have just begun returning to check on their homes in the block that was hit early on Friday morning.
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A Jewish prosecutor filed charges based on law and was recused based on ideology
🗞️ Breaking! — 01:00 PM(2h or newer)
A defendant is not entitled to a prosecutor with no worldview, only one who can be trusted to apply the law fairly.
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Ebola spread in DR Congo 'alarming', charity warns, as WHO chief visits worst-hit area
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Médicins Sans Frontières says that never before has an Ebola outbreak recorded so many cases so soon after its declaration.
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Mace: ‘No regrets’ on Epstein files vote after Trump endorses rival in SC gov race
🗞️ Breaking! — 12:49 PM(2h or newer)
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) said on Saturday that she has “no regrets” about her decision to push for the release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, even after President Trump endorsed her challenger in the upcoming GOP primary for South Carolina governor. “I voted to release the Epstein files. NO REGRETS,” Mace…
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Canada's broader citizenship rules draw strong American interest, data shows - Reuters
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Canada's broader citizenship rules draw strong American interest, data shows Reuters
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Dart defends Trump rally appearance amid backlash: ‘I’ve always loved this country’
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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart on Friday defended a recent appearance at a New York rally where he introduced President Trump, saying he acted out of patriotism, not partisanship. “Obviously, this was a unique opportunity. Being asked and given the opportunity to introduce the President of the United States, my thinking was pretty simple,…
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'I will sleep with fear': Romanians shaken after block of flats hit by drone
🗞️ Breaking! — 12:21 PM(2h or newer)
A Russian drone hit a block of flats in Romania on Friday, causing a fire and injuring two people, Romanian officials say.
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When is enough enough for the Iran war hawks?
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For many of the Iran war hawks, “the cost is worth the benefit.” Of course, the ultimate “cost” is dead and wounded American troops — potentially thousands of them.
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How Ukraine turned the tide against Russia
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Ukraine appears to be gaining momentum on the battlefield in its grinding fight with Russia, regaining territory for the first time in years as it outflanks Moscow’s forces through its domination of drone warfare.  Defense analysts this week said the war had entered a new phase, with Kyiv poised to break a stalemate that has…
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WHO chief rallies community in Congo's Ebola response, calls for more funding - Reuters
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WHO chief rallies community in Congo's Ebola response, calls for more funding Reuters
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STAT+: China competition, ‘destruction’ at FDA give agency chance to restructure, Rick Pazdur says
🗞️ Breaking! — 11:48 AM(2h or newer)
Rick Pazdur on the FDA: “We've had a lot of destruction here, and it doesn't mean that we have to just go back and say, well, let's rebuild it as…
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Hegseth says Iran blockade ‘very much still in place’ as Trump mulls deal
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday said the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is “very much still in place,” as President Trump weighs a ceasefire extension with Iran that would unlock the critical energy corridor. Hegseth told NewsNation’s Kellie Meyer that the prolonged closure of the strait “came up relatively often” in…
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Italy bans Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over security concerns
Local authorities say the cancellation of other West concerts had played a role in the decision.
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Italy bans Kanye West, Travis Scott concerts over security concerns - Reuters
Italy bans Kanye West, Travis Scott concerts over security concerns Reuters
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Russia's Rosatom says Ukrainian drone struck Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant - Reuters
Russia's Rosatom says Ukrainian drone struck Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant Reuters
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Ousted Turkish opposition leader Ozel draws thousands in Ankara protest - Reuters
Ousted Turkish opposition leader Ozel draws thousands in Ankara protest Reuters
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Vibrio season is here: How can you avoid the flesh-eating bacterial infection?
Some vibrio infections can lead to necrotizing fasciitis, a serious form of bacterial infection commonly referred to as "flesh-eating" disease. People who get this serious form of vibrio infection may need intensive care or limb amputation.
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Trump backs HHS overhaul of childhood vaccine schedule with new order
President Trump is signing off on a decision from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) earlier this year to cut down on the number of required vaccinations for children.  The president endorsed these adjusted immunization requirements in an executive order on Friday. Trump cited his administration’s commitment to “protecting religious liberty and parental…
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Anything less than total victory in Iran is a risk to US global influence
Once perceptions of weakness take hold, adversaries move aggressively to exploit them.
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Austrian protesters shut vital motorway connecting Germany to Italy - Reuters
Austrian protesters shut vital motorway connecting Germany to Italy Reuters
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Maher ribs Trump over falling poll numbers, America 250 bash
Comedian Bill Maher ribbed President Trump on Friday over his dismal poll numbers and the blowback to a massive upcoming bash on the National Mall celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Trump’s job approval rating slipped to a record low of 34 percent this week, according to a poll conducted by YouGov and The Economist, amid a…
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First Windows PC powered by Nvidia chips to debut next week, Axios reports - Reuters
First Windows PC powered by Nvidia chips to debut next week, Axios reports Reuters
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Tiny Guyana poised for big Iran oil gains and growth strains - Reuters
Tiny Guyana poised for big Iran oil gains and growth strains Reuters
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US, UK and Australia to develop underwater drone technology
The technology, developed under the Aukus military pact, is aimed at protecting undersea cables and boosting naval defence.
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What are the cheapest, priciest states for EV ownership?
With the price of gas hitting a four-year high over Memorial Day weekend, car shoppers may be considering switching to electric – but where you live can still make a difference when it comes to the cost of owning an EV.
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Mamdani introduces New York to socialism, ‘block by block’
For landlords, it has been clear that the fix was in for some time.
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Trump blasts judge over Kennedy Center ruling in angry statement
President Trump said on Friday that a federal judge should be “ashamed of himself” for blocking his administration’s move to add Trump’s name to the Kennedy Center and ruling that board members improperly voted to close the iconic performing arts center for renovations this summer. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper, an appointee of former President…
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Philippines remains under threat from China despite Trump-Xi summit, minister says - Reuters
Philippines remains under threat from China despite Trump-Xi summit, minister says Reuters
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Credit cards: Share of balances 90-plus days late hits highest mark since 2011
More than 13% of credit card balances were at least 90 days past due in the first quarter — the highest rate since 2011.
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US not 'turning back' on Asia allies, but expects them to boost defence, says Hegseth
The US defense secretary is questioned about US commitment, including further arms deals, at an Asian security summit in Singapore.
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STAT+: Revolution Medicines starts shipping experimental pancreatic cancer drug
CEO Mark Goldsmith says Revolution Medicines will submit pancreatic cancer drug daraxonrasib for FDA approval soon.
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Senate Republicans face a political knife-edge over Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund - Reuters
Senate Republicans face a political knife-edge over Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund Reuters
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Ex-CDC director warns Ebola outbreak could rank second largest in history
Robert Redfield, the former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). warned Friday that the current Ebola outbreak could become the second-largest spread of this virus in history. “It’s already the third-largest outbreak of Ebola in the world,” Redfield told NewsNation, The Hill’s broadcast partner.  Redfield referenced the largest-ever Ebola outbreak in…
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Rescuers pull four from flooded cave in Laos, two still missing - Reuters
Rescuers pull four from flooded cave in Laos, two still missing Reuters
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How unpaid caregiving derails retirement security — and what we can do about it
Caregiving has many direct costs — financial, physical and emotional. Yet the most devastating are the costs to our future security. The question is no longer whether we can afford to credit caregiving. The question is if we can afford not to.
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Hegseth disputes claim Iran war delayed Taiwan arms sale
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday pushed back against a statement from a U.S. military official that the Iran war has delayed a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan.  Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao told senators last week that the U.S. was holding off on the deal in order to preserve America’s dwindling munitions stockpiles. …
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Church with Underground Railroad ties named to historic marker
Every Sunday, a congregation gathers for worship at the Union Baptist Church in Blackfork, Ohio.
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Liverpool sack Slot after title defence turns into European scramble - Reuters
Liverpool sack Slot after title defence turns into European scramble Reuters
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Win the lottery? Where you’ll lose the most to taxes
Winning the lottery is great and all, but the taxman can knock your prize down a few rungs.
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Trump defends revamp of Reflecting Pool: ‘It was a disgusting, garbage strewn dump’
President Trump on Friday defended his administration‘s renovations of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, taking aim at media coverage that has been critical of the project.  “Finally, we have professionals doing the right job for a tiny fraction of the money that has been spent, and The Failing New York Times continues to demean the…
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Ukrainian drones strike port, oil depot in southern Russia, authorities say - Reuters
Ukrainian drones strike port, oil depot in southern Russia, authorities say Reuters
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No deal announced after Trump meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran
The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.
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Blue Origin faces months of delays after rocket explosion damages launch pad - Reuters
Blue Origin faces months of delays after rocket explosion damages launch pad Reuters
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Navy plans to use Ford-class aircraft carrier to power Naval Station Norfolk
The U.S. Navy is planning to use the nuclear-powered U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford to help charge Naval Station Norfolk, in an effort to provide a reliable source of power for energy resilience and mission assurance.
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Grifters, cynics, and true believers: The family tree of vaccine opponents
A new book looks into the long history of people who have opposed vaccines.
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How did tattoo artists become legal in South Korea?
The BBC is in Seoul, where tattooist from all over the country have gathered to celebrate their art, following decades of underground work.
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AUKUS to develop unmanned undersea vehicles, delivery set for 2027 - Reuters
AUKUS to develop unmanned undersea vehicles, delivery set for 2027 Reuters
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Exclusive: Better China ties can help regional peace, security, Vietnam's top leader says - Reuters
Exclusive: Better China ties can help regional peace, security, Vietnam's top leader says Reuters
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Flights briefly halted at Munich Airport over possible drone sighting - Reuters
Flights briefly halted at Munich Airport over possible drone sighting Reuters
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Week in Review: Hot inflation, trillion-dollar chips, and Blue Origin - Reuters
Week in Review: Hot inflation, trillion-dollar chips, and Blue Origin Reuters
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Environmentalists turn out in force to oppose Trump coal ash rollbacks
Trump admin wants to rely on states for coal ash monitoring, enforcement, allow them to bypass national standards.
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STAT+: As Ebola outbreak grows, Trump administration veers from previous government playbook
Trump officials are disregarding the Biden administration's detailed pandemic plans in favor of their own strategy.
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STAT+: As Ebola outbreak in Central Africa grows, the U.S. turns itself into a fortress
The U.S. is taking extraordinary steps to keep Ebola out. But its policies may create risks for Americans infected overseas and discourage volunteers from responding to the outbreak.
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Trump focuses on keeping Ebola out of US over fighting outbreak abroad
The Trump administration has turned inward in response to the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda, with increasingly isolationist policies that are alarming and disappointing infectious disease experts.   According to the World Health Organization (WHO), suspected Ebola cases have passed 1,000, with nearly 250 suspected deaths. The outbreak is growing rapidly, and countries around the world have mobilized with funds, personnel and…
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What to know about ‘UFC 250’ at the White House
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is bringing its high-octane show to Washington, D.C., next month, staging a prime-time fight at the White House as part of the country’s “America 250” celebrations and commemorating President Trump’s 80th birthday. Preparations have been underway for weeks ahead of the widely buzzed-about combat sports spectacle, which the president is expected to attend. It…
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Red, white and Trump: How America’s 250th is drawing controversy
President Trump is eagerly celebrating America’s 250th birthday in a big way, taking extraordinary steps to incorporate his brand and likeness into the revelry celebrations and courting controversy along the way. Trump’s actions, which include hosting a UFC fight on the White House lawn and efforts to put his face on a $250 bill, have…
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Four more men freed from flooded Laos cave after 10 days
Two of the seven villagers who entered the narrow tunnels in search for gold on 20 May are still missing.
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Russia recalls envoy to Armenia over EU ties ahead of vote - Reuters
Russia recalls envoy to Armenia over EU ties ahead of vote Reuters
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'Where is China' ask delegates at Asian defence forum - Reuters
'Where is China' ask delegates at Asian defence forum Reuters
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Voting starts in Malta parliamentary elections, ruling party set to win - Reuters
Voting starts in Malta parliamentary elections, ruling party set to win Reuters
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Exclusive: From lottery draws to fiscal spending, China broadens digital yuan footprint - Reuters
Exclusive: From lottery draws to fiscal spending, China broadens digital yuan footprint Reuters
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New Jersey state police assert control outside migrant detention center - Reuters
New Jersey state police assert control outside migrant detention center Reuters
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Pentagon chief says U.S. ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal - Reuters
Pentagon chief says U.S. ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal Reuters
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White House memo says Trump ‘remains in excellent health’ after physical
President Trump “remains in excellent health,” his physician wrote in a memo released by the White House late Friday following Trump‘s annual physical and dental exam earlier this week. The president visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday for the physical, where he underwent cardiac, neurological, dermatologic and other types of examinations, according…
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Trump in excellent health with leg swelling, hand bruising, doctor says - Reuters
Trump in excellent health with leg swelling, hand bruising, doctor says Reuters
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'Men written by women': How ice hockey romances like Off Campus became TV's hottest new genre
The Amazon Prime adaptation of Elle Kennedy's ice hockey romance book is an early hit with viewers.
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'Gifts' from a lover and 'botched' cocaine raids: Police inquiry grips South Africa
South Africa's Madlanga Commission hears about Brazilian butt lift bribe denials and alleged drug heists.
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Bovino cheers ICE agents at New Jersey facility criticized for violence: ‘Give them hell’
Former U.S. Border Patrol commander-at-large Greg Bovino issued a message of support to immigration agents on Friday amid clashes between federal officers and protesters outside of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in New Jersey this week. Bovino urged Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to “give them hell and live the moment!!” in his post. …
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US military kills 3 in latest strike on suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific
The U.S. military on Friday killed three men in its latest strike on a boat accused of carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean. U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) wrote in a post on the social platform X that the vessel was “transiting along known narco-trafficking routes” and being operated by designated terrorist organizations, but the…
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Spain's Sánchez digs in after eight years as PM as wave of scandals threatens survival
Corruption probes of colleagues and relatives have put Spain's premier into a fight for survival.
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Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend - Reuters
Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defence spend Reuters
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Southcom commander meets with Cuban military officials as Trump amps up pressure on island
The head of U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) met with senior leaders of the Cuban military on Friday amid heightened tensions between the two countries’ governments. Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan joined Cuba’s First Deputy Minister of the Chief of the General Staff Roberto Legrá Sotolongo and other leaders near Naval Station Guantánamo Bay, Southcom announced…
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Ex-US attorney general defends Epstein files handling in congressional probe
The testimony comes about a month after America's top prosecutor was ousted by US President Donald Trump.
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Three Latvian climbers die in fall from Mount McKinley in Alaska - Reuters
Three Latvian climbers die in fall from Mount McKinley in Alaska Reuters
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Ukraine using AI drones to strike vital convoys supplying Russian troops
BBC Verify has analysed videos of attacks in occupied Ukraine on Russian trucks carrying ammunition, fuel and food.
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US judge temporarily blocks Trump's $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund - Reuters
US judge temporarily blocks Trump's $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund Reuters
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Ghana's parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill
Same-sex acts are punishable by jail terms under Ghana's new bill targeting those identifying as gay, lesbian or transgender.
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Trump snubs Mace with endorsement of Pam Evette for South Carolina governor
President Trump endorsed a GOP challenger to Rep. Nancy Mace’s (R-S.C.) campaign for South Carolina governor on Friday, backing Lt. Gov. Pam Evette in the contest.  The president lauded Evette as an “America First Patriot” who “never wavered” in a Truth Social post on Friday evening.  “Pam Evette is a good friend, fighter, and WINNER,…
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Major airline is cutting free in-flight meals, moving to pre-paid menu
The new program starts July 1.
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Social media companies to pay $27 million to settle Kentucky school district's lawsuit, records show - Reuters
Social media companies to pay $27 million to settle Kentucky school district's lawsuit, records show Reuters
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Trump administration wants to raise North American auto content to 82%, with half from US - Reuters
Trump administration wants to raise North American auto content to 82%, with half from US Reuters
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Can Americans spell the National Spelling Bee’s winning words?
Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old, won the competition this year after correctly spelling 32 words in a 90-second lighting round tiebreaker.
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Airlines and business groups warn of chaos if US restricts international flights - Reuters
Airlines and business groups warn of chaos if US restricts international flights Reuters
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Mumbai's famed dabbawalas fed millions for over 100 years - now they are disappearing
Dabbawalas, who deliver home-cooked meals, are leaving the trade as remote work and rising costs threaten their future.
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Judge agrees to reopen Trump’s $10B IRS case for further scrutiny
A federal judge in Florida agreed to reopen President Trump’s bid to sue the IRS for $10 billion, siding with intervenors who said a settlement to create an “anti-weaponization” fund tainted the case. The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Trump agreed to voluntarily dismiss his suit against the IRS in exchange for the creation of…
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Israeli forces cross key Lebanon river in expanded ground offensive - Reuters
Israeli forces cross key Lebanon river in expanded ground offensive Reuters
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Proposed new US funding rules: We can cancel any grant at any time
Peer review now optional, political staff would screen grants for forbidden topics.
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SpaceX wins $4.16 billion US Space Force contract for threat-detection satellites - Reuters
SpaceX wins $4.16 billion US Space Force contract for threat-detection satellites Reuters
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Spain favorites to win 2026 World Cup, Goldman model shows - Reuters
Spain favorites to win 2026 World Cup, Goldman model shows Reuters
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Talarico leads Paxton by 3 points in Texas Senate race post-runoff poll
The Democratic candidate in the Texas Senate race has a slight edge over his Republican opponent in a new poll released Friday.   Forty-seven percent of likely general election voters in the state backed state Rep. James Talarico (D) in the poll from Texas Public Opinion Research, compared with 44 percent for Texas Attorney General Ken…
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Trump signs order to use HHS vaccine assessment as federal guide - Reuters
Trump signs order to use HHS vaccine assessment as federal guide Reuters
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After decades risking arrest, South Korea's tattoo artists step into the limelight
Only licensed doctors were allowed to ink tattoos in Korea - breaking the law could lead to heavy fines or jail.
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US immigration agent arrested in Texas for Minneapolis shooting - Reuters
US immigration agent arrested in Texas for Minneapolis shooting Reuters
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Bessent: ‘President Trump should be on’ $250 bill
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday endorsed a $250 bill to commemorate the U.S. semiquincentennial featuring President Trump. Larry Kudlow, a conservative contributor for Fox Business, asked the Trump administration official about his opinion of the proposed currency during a sit-down interview at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California. “We are going to have the…
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Ghana lawmakers approve bill criminalizing LGBTQ 'promotion', official says - Reuters
Ghana lawmakers approve bill criminalizing LGBTQ 'promotion', official says Reuters
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Pentagon’s $9B Dell deal sparks Trump conflict of interest concerns
The Pentagon’s new $9.7 billion contract with Dell is raising questions about potential conflicts of interest after President Trump touted the company’s products and purchased significant amounts of its stock. The Department of Defense (DOD) on Wednesday announced a five-year agreement with Dell for Microsoft software and cloud services as part of an effort consolidate…
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'Poison seller' who sold toxic chemicals online to people across world admits aiding suicides
Kenneth Law admitted charges relating to Canadian victims - but families say he should also be charged in the UK over 79 deaths in Britain.
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STAT+: At ASCO, positive data for Bristol in multiple myeloma and Pfizer in lung cancer
You’re reading the web edition of ASCO in 30 Seconds, STAT’s guide to the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting. Sign up for email editions here. We’re ASCOmaxxing. Rest…
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Exclusive: US general meets Cuban military officials at edge of Guantanamo Bay - Reuters
Exclusive: US general meets Cuban military officials at edge of Guantanamo Bay Reuters
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Kenyan court blocks Trump admin from dumping Ebola-exposed Americans there
The US has previously built specialized facilities just for this purpose.
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Blackstone-backed Liftoff targets $3.7 billion valuation in US IPO - Reuters
Blackstone-backed Liftoff targets $3.7 billion valuation in US IPO Reuters
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Castlelake mulls possible offer for British budget carrier easyJet - Reuters
Castlelake mulls possible offer for British budget carrier easyJet Reuters
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Bulgaria to end US military aircraft stay after visa program dispute
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev said Friday that his country will cut the stay of the U.S. military aircraft in Sofia at the end of June after the Trump administration did not greenlight a visa-free pass for Bulgarian visitors to the U.S. “I called for the suspension of visas for Bulgarian citizens during my conversation…
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UnitedHealthcare removing prior approval for most pediatric services
Insurance giant UnitedHealthcare said it will drastically cut down its prior authorization requirements for pediatric care, as the company further scales back a process that physicians say adds an unnecessary barrier to timely and necessary medical care.  UnitedHealthcare said it is removing two-thirds of authorization requirements for members under age 18 by the end of the year.   The company said it…
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Ex-Iowa schools chief gets 2-year sentence on immigration, gun charges
Ian Roberts, the former school superintendent of Des Moines, Iowa, was sentenced Friday to two years in prison after he pleaded guilty on federal charges of falsely claiming to be a citizen and illegally possessing a firearm. Roberts had led one of the state’s largest school districts, which serves more than 30,000 students, from 2023…
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Exclusive: Devon Energy gets $8 billion offer for Marcellus position, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: Devon Energy gets $8 billion offer for Marcellus position, sources say Reuters
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Jill Biden calls husband’s cancer diagnosis ‘shocking’: ‘Somehow that was missed’
Former first lady Jill Biden opened up about her husband’s battle with prostate cancer in a new interview.  She said in a preview clip released Friday from an interview with CBS News’s Rita Braver that former President Biden’s cancer diagnosis was “shocking.”  The former president revealed his diagnosis last year in May, and a spokesperson…
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Live updates: Judge tells Kennedy Center to stay open, removes Trump’s name; Bondi casts blame on Epstein files missteps
A federal judge on Friday afternoon paused the Kennedy Center’s July closure and said President Trump’s renaming of the cultural institution was not legal. U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper sided with Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), an ex officio member of the center’s board who challenged the remaking of the storied performing arts center. Former Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared before the…
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FAA head says air traffic system is ‘safe, but it’s not efficient’
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford says that while the nation’s air traffic control infrastructure is safe, it is still operating on decades-old technology that needs improvement. “We still have, I think, some real reliability risk in the system because we’re running off of 1970s and ‘80s computing power, compact disks. It’s crazy what…
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Judge blocks Kennedy Center closure, Trump renaming
A federal judge on Friday blocked the rebranding of the Kennedy Center to include President Trump’s name and ruled that officials improperly voted to close it starting this summer.  U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper sided with Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), an ex officio member of the center’s board who challenged the remaking of the storied performing arts center in the nation’s capital.  “The Kennedy Center’s…
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ICE officer charged in nonfatal Minnesota shooting arrested
State law enforcement officers on Friday arrested a federal immigration officer in Texas who officials say was involved in a nonfatal shooting in Minneapolis earlier this year.  Agents from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of the Inspector General and the Texas Rangers arrested Christian Castro after he was located by the Minnesota Bureau…
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Teen sensation Fonseca comes of age by taming Djokovic at French Open - Reuters
Teen sensation Fonseca comes of age by taming Djokovic at French Open Reuters
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Trump says he will 'transfer' Kennedy Center to Congress after court setback - Reuters
Trump says he will 'transfer' Kennedy Center to Congress after court setback Reuters
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Iran's strongest card in nuclear talks: its highly enriched uranium - Reuters
Iran's strongest card in nuclear talks: its highly enriched uranium Reuters
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STAT+: Trump administration seeks to overhaul federal grantmaking process, alarming researchers
The Trump administration has released a sweeping proposal to overhaul the bedrock regulation for all federal grants.
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Botnet of more than 17 million devices dismantled
The botnet was reportedly tied to a Russia-based residential proxy network.
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Israel put on UN sexual violence in warzones blacklist for first time
Israel says it rejects allegations in a new report by the office of the UN secretary general.
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Analysis of Texas measles outbreak shows just how dangerous virus is
About 1 in 5 cases were hospitalized and most of those developed complications.
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House of the Dragon S3 trailer revels in dragons, fire, and blood
"The crown is a weight that crushes. You'll do things that spell death for all involved."
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Bondi points finger at Blanche in House interview on Epstein files
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi repeatedly pointed the finger at acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel when asked about issues with the release of the Epstein files during her interview with congressional investigators Friday, Democrats said, and she refused to answer any questions about President Trump’s involvement. Democrats on the House…
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Texas man indicted in shooting near Washington Monument
A Texas man has been indicted on federal charges tied to a shooting near the Washington Monument on the National Mall in which a civilian bystander was struck, the Justice Department (DOJ) announced Friday. A federal grand jury indicted 45-year-old Michael Marx of Midland, Texas, on charges of “assaulting certain officers using a dangerous weapon…
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Trump FCC warns all broadcasters to follow orders or be punished like ABC
ABC says early renewal for all stations is unprecedented, has no legitimate purpose.
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SEC moves to formally rescind corporate climate disclosure requirements
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) formally proposed Friday to rescind its 2024 rule that would have required publicly traded companies to disclose certain information related to climate change. The SEC, which made up of three Republican commissioners and no Democrats, issued a statement outlining its plans to scrap the rule. The rule in question, which passed when…
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Bolton slams proposed Iran deal: ‘Big defeat for the United States’
Former national security adviser John Bolton sharply criticized the Trump administration’s approach to negotiating with Iran, calling a tentative deal under consideration “mistake” driven by President Trump’s concerns about high gas prices ahead of the midterm elections. “It’s a big defeat for the United States,” Bolton, who served in Trump’s first term, said in an…
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Zelenskiy says Russia is preparing major new attack on Ukraine - Reuters
Zelenskiy says Russia is preparing major new attack on Ukraine Reuters
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DOJ sues states that rejected ICE requests for undercover license plates
DOJ keeps accusing ICE monitoring sites of doxing, but evidence remains scarce.
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JFK Airport to screen airline passengers from Ebola outbreak nations
John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City will now begin enhanced Ebola screenings for travelers arriving from countries affected by the ongoing outbreak in Central and East Africa, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Thursday. Beginning at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, John F. Kennedy International Airport was added to the list…
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US sanctions just targeted Hezbollah’s real shield — the Lebanese state itself
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned nine individuals, including Hezbollah parliamentarians, Amal Movement security figures, and Lebanese Army Intelligence officers, signaling that state uniforms no longer confer immunity if the person wearing them serves the militia's security architecture.
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Nato and EU condemn Russia after drone hits Romanian residential block
Romania says the Russian drone was likely hit over Ukraine by its air defences and altered its trajectory.
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Drag queen Pattie Gonia sounds off on trademark battle with Patagonia
Pattie Gonia has urged the 1973-founded outdoor gear and apparel brand to drop the lawsuit.
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Louisiana Legislature passes new GOP-favored map after Supreme Court ruling
The Louisiana Legislature passed a new GOP-favored House map Friday that eliminates one of the state’s Black-majority congressional districts after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Bayou State’s map unconstitutional earlier this month.  The new map, approved in a 28-10 vote, eliminates Rep. Cleo Fields’ (D-La.) seat, the 6th Congressional District, which runs from Shreveport to Baton…
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Coinbase, Kalshi bring regulated perpetual crypto futures to US investors - Reuters
Coinbase, Kalshi bring regulated perpetual crypto futures to US investors Reuters
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Startup offers free home cleaning—if it can record it all for robot training
The latest twist in paying humans to wear head cameras for robot training data.
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After years of stability, F1 reliability can no longer be taken for granted
Until recently, a driver had maybe a six in ten chance of finishing a race.
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Ex-head monk of China's 'kung fu temple' jailed for embezzlement
Shi Yongxin is sentenced to 24 years in prison for embezzlement and bribery.
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Severed sea cucumber appendages don't seem to die
They seem to reorganize their tissues and then just keep living.
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Trump says meeting Friday to make final decision on deal with Iran - Reuters
Trump says meeting Friday to make final decision on deal with Iran Reuters
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Kenya court suspends U.S. plan for Ebola quarantine facility for Americans
A court in Kenya on Friday suspended a U.S. plan to establish a quarantine facility for Americans exposed to a rare type of Ebola virus spreading in northeastern Congo.
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Trump says he will soon decide on Iran deal, demands reopening of Hormuz Strait - Reuters
Trump says he will soon decide on Iran deal, demands reopening of Hormuz Strait Reuters
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Replimune drug getting third try at FDA approval, a Pfizer deal in China, and more
Pharma updates from the Pharmalot campus via the Pharmalittle newsletter
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a hepatitis B drug, CVS returns Lilly obesity drug to formularies, and more
In this morning's Pharmalittle roundup, we're reading about a hepatitis B drug, CVS returns Lilly obesity drug to formularies, and more.
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Russian official warns Europe to brace for more drone incidents after Romania episode - Reuters
Russian official warns Europe to brace for more drone incidents after Romania episode Reuters
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STAT+: Allogene CEO David Chang stepping down
Pfizer invests billions to buy Chinese drugs, WHO maps experimental response to Ebola outbreak, and other biotech news from The Readout
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Breakingviews - A new US-Iran deal could be as useless as the last - Reuters
Breakingviews - A new US-Iran deal could be as useless as the last Reuters
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Rocket Report: A dark day for Blue Origin; Pentagon eyes new launch site
A new crew launched to China's Tiangong space station, and one of the astronauts will stay for a year.
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STAT+: Massachusetts sues UnitedHealth, alleging fraud in state’s Medicaid plans for seniors
State AG alleges UnitedHealthcare claimed some members were sicker to boost its profits.
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What does Blue Origin rocket mishap mean for Nasa's Moon mission?
Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why the explosion is a setback for space exploration.
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Which vaccines will curb the Ebola outbreak? WHO debates
The growing Ebola outbreak, the unknowns of microdosing GLP-1s, and more health news from Morning Rounds
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Here's why the failure of Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is so catastrophic
"I hope that it makes it far enough away from the pad that it does not cause pad damage."
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STAT+: Up and down the ladder: The latest comings and goings
From new hires to departures, promotions and transfers, here are the latest comings and goings in the pharmaceutical industry.
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Eight students arrested in Kenya after suspected deadly school arson attack
Sixteen pupils died in the fire that ripped through a dormitory while they were asleep.
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Exploding rocket casts doubts over Nasa's Moon plans
Explosion of Blue Origin rocket is a setback for the company and for Nasa's Moon plans.
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These researchers would be in Africa fighting ebola—but Trump cut their funding
US Infectious diseases centers launched during COVID have lost their funding under Trump.
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Opinion: I’m a weight-loss doctor. Here’s why I worry about GLP-1 ‘microdoses’
Long term, we don’t know what tiny doses of GLP-1s for cosmetic weight loss can do, writes a weight-loss doctor.
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STAT+: The woman behind the world’s biggest longevity competition
Jamie Justice of XPRIZE Healthspan on the most promising research and "purely scammy" treatments in the world of longevity.
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Netanyahu says he has directed IDF to increase control of Gaza to 70%
The expansion in control by Israel would contradict the terms of the ceasefire Israel and Hamas agreed to in October 2025.
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The most spectacular rocket explosion since N1 just happened in Florida
New Glenn was due to play a starring role in NASA's Artemis Program.
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Italy restores lucky testicles on bull mosaic worn down by tourists
The artwork is the centre of a tradition that involves visitors performing three spins on it for good fortune.
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Survival before safety for Delhi's poor as temperatures hit 45C
As temperatures peak, Delhi’s informal workers continue working despite growing health risks.
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2027 Audi RS5 first drive: A performance PHEV with split personalities
Audi has developed an entirely new electric torque-vectoring rear differential.
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LLMs believe false statements even after explicit warnings that they're false
Fine-tuning tests show "bias... toward confidently representing the claims as true."
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Fed up with vibe coders, dev sneaks data-nuking prompt injection into their code
Undisclosed addition in jqwik instructed AI coding agents to delete app output.
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US healthcare still stupidly expensive, with pathetic outcomes, study finds
There are strategies to improve healthcare, but US isn't trying them.
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STAT+: Biotech veteran Jeremy Levin on why the industry’s future is secure, but American leadership is at risk
Biotech is producing scientific breakthroughs that once seemed impossible. But according to longtime industry executive Jeremy Levin, the institutions that support these advances, from regulators, to investors, and even public…
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Biotech exec Jeremy Levin on the industry’s strategic turning point
This week on "The Readout LOUD," longtime biotech exec Jeremy Levin talks about his new book and the industry's strategic turning point. Listen now.
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Learning from Ukraine war, Hezbollah is now using fibre-optic drones to hit Israel
Fibre-optic drones are now Hezbollah's primary weapon against Israel's soldiers and civilians.
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STAT+: Trump’s pharma deals get tested
We still have a lot of questions about Trump's MFN deals with pharma companies.
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Opinion: Ebola at the World Cup? Here’s what we should actually worry about
“Infectious disease threats during the World Cup will almost certainly look much more familiar than frightening headlines suggest,” writes Krutika Kuppalli.
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STAT+: Oura brings rings to the cuffless blood pressure party
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: A new wave of blood pressure monitoring wearables, Stanford asking patients about AI, and more.
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Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices
New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations.
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We analysed thousands of Trump's posts - here's what we found
The BBC's Ros Atkins and BBC Verify sifted through thousands of the president's posts.
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Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?
With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.
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How my brother went from liberal Hollywood actor to manosphere 'messiah'
The sister of Mexican influencer El Temach tells the BBC she does not recognise him any more.
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