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Young scientists see career pathways vanish as schools adapt to federal funding cuts

Reductions to federal support for research at universities and other institutions under President Donald Trump are dimming young scientists’ prospects, cutting off pathways to career-building projects and graduate programs

Young scientists see career pathways vanish as schools adapt to federal funding cuts
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Sports

Dick Vitale tears up on ACC Championship broadcast while talking about recent cancer battle

Dick Vitale became emotional Saturday night while talking about his most recent cancer battle while announcing top-ranked Duke’s 73-62 victory over No. 13 Louisville in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament championship

Dick Vitale tears up on ACC Championship broadcast while talking about recent cancer battle
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Health|US

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's dog likely died of dehydration and starvation, report says

An examination of the dog found dead along with actor Gene Hackman and his wife in their Santa Fe home shows dehydration and starvation were likely what led to the animal's demise

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa's dog likely died of dehydration and starvation, report says
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

How a serious health scare changed Gary Woodland's perspective on golf and life

Golfer Gary Woodland won his first major title at the US Open in 2019, but a serious health issue in the years that followed made his life "hell" -- on and off the course.

How a serious health scare changed Gary Woodland's perspective on golf and life
Europe|Health|World

Improving Pope reduces use of ventilation for oxygen, Vatican says

Pope Francis is improving slowly as he battles double pneumonia in hospital and is reducing the use of mechanical ventilation at night to help with breathing,

Improving Pope reduces use of ventilation for oxygen, Vatican says
Europe|Health|Political|World

Pope Francis signals intention to remain in post with sign-off on three-year reform plan

Pope Francis signals intention to remain in post with sign-off on three-year reform plan

Pope Francis signals intention to remain in post with sign-off on three-year reform plan
Health|Lifestyle

Your boozy nightcap is disrupting your sleep. Try these tips instead

Your boozy nightcap is disrupting your sleep. Try these tips instead

Your boozy nightcap is disrupting your sleep. Try these tips instead
Health|MidEast|World

Nine killed in Israeli attack in northern Gaza, officials say, in deadliest strike since ceasefire began

Nine killed in Israeli attack in northern Gaza, officials say, in deadliest strike since ceasefire began

Nine killed in Israeli attack in northern Gaza, officials say, in deadliest strike since ceasefire began
Health|Political|US

A father of a trans man voted for Trump. Now he fears an order targeting gender-affirming care will upend his son’s treatment

A father of a trans man voted for Trump. Now he fears an order targeting gender-affirming care will upend his son’s treatment

A father of a trans man voted for Trump. Now he fears an order targeting gender-affirming care will upend his son’s treatment
Europe|Health|Political|World

Pope Francis, showing plans to stay on, starts new Catholic reform process

Pope Francis approved a new three-year process to consider reforms for the global Catholic Church, the Vatican said on Saturday, in a sign the 88-year-old

Pope Francis, showing plans to stay on, starts new Catholic reform process
Europe|Health|World

Pope works on signature reform from hospital as Vatican cuts back on updates on medical progress

Pope Francis has entered the fifth week of hospital treatment for double pneumonia very much looking ahead as he worked on a signature priority of his papacy

Pope works on signature reform from hospital as Vatican cuts back on updates on medical progress
Asia|Health|Sports

Dodgers' Betts dealing with illness in Japan, Roberts hopeful he'll be ready for opening day

Shortstop Mookie Betts will miss the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two exhibition games in Japan because of an illness

Dodgers' Betts dealing with illness in Japan, Roberts hopeful he'll be ready for opening day
Europe|Health|Political|World

At the Vatican switchboard, nuns soothe anxious callers about Pope Francis

The nuns who operate the Vatican’s switchboard are fielding a growing number of calls

At the Vatican switchboard, nuns soothe anxious callers about Pope Francis
Business|Economy|Health|US

Drugmakers agree to participate in second round of price negotiations

All drug manufacturers, including Novo Nordisk and Teva Pharmaceuticals, whose medicines are part of the second round of price talks have agreed to participate in the negotiation process, a

Drugmakers agree to participate in second round of price negotiations
Food|Health|Science

H5N1 bird flu virus is infectious in raw milk cheese for months, posing risk to public health, study shows

H5N1 bird flu virus is infectious in raw milk cheese for months, posing risk to public health, study shows

H5N1 bird flu virus is infectious in raw milk cheese for months, posing risk to public health, study shows
Health|Political|US

US FDA's top lawyer Hilary Perkins resigns two days into role

The U.S.

US FDA's top lawyer Hilary Perkins resigns two days into role
Americas|Health|US

Measles cases in Texas, New Mexico rise to 294 as outbreak spreads

Measles cases in Texas and New Mexico rose to 294 on Friday, surpassing all U.S. cases recorded in 2024, as an outbreak that began in late January in West Texas spreads. 

Measles cases in Texas, New Mexico rise to 294 as outbreak spreads
Health|Science|US

FDA warns of misuse of laughing gas sold in colorful, flavored canisters

Federal health officials are tracking a rise in injuries tied to the misuse of laughing gas, including some brands sold in colorful, flavored canisters

FDA warns of misuse of laughing gas sold in colorful, flavored canisters
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|US

Trump environmental rollbacks would boost pollution and endanger lives, former EPA heads say

Three former Environmental Protection Agency leaders say rollbacks proposed by the Trump administration endanger the lives of millions of Americans and abandon the agency’s mission to protect the environment and human health

Trump environmental rollbacks would boost pollution and endanger lives, former EPA heads say
Health|Science|US|World

US FDA warns against recreational use of 'laughing gas'

The U.S.

US FDA warns against recreational use of 'laughing gas'
Crime|Health|Political|US

Senate passes bill that would increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers

The Senate has passed a bill that would result in more prison sentences for fentanyl traffickers

Senate passes bill that would increase penalties for fentanyl traffickers
Health|Political|US

Judge finds frozen embryos are not divisible property in cancer survivor's case against ex-husband

A judge finds that Virginia law does not consider frozen embryos to be property that can be divided up in a partition lawsuit

Judge finds frozen embryos are not divisible property in cancer survivor's case against ex-husband
Health|US

Three months into 2025, US measles cases surpass total for 2024

Three months into 2025, US measles cases surpass total for 2024

Three months into 2025, US measles cases surpass total for 2024
Health|Political|US

Oz pledges to fight health care fraud but makes no commitments on Medicaid funding cuts

Dr. Mehmet Oz is promising to fight health care fraud and push to make Americans healthier if he becomes the next leader of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Oz pledges to fight health care fraud but makes no commitments on Medicaid funding cuts