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Israeli strikes kill three Palestinians, including a child, in Gaza, medics say

Israeli strikes killed at least three Palestinians, including a child, and wounded several others in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, health officials said.

Israeli strikes kill three Palestinians, including a child, in Gaza, medics say
Business|Economy|Health|World

UnitedHealthcare removes prior approval requirements for 30% of healthcare services

UnitedHealth will eliminate prior approval requirements for 30% of healthcare services, its insurance unit said on Tuesday, further reducing delays and paperwork for patients and

UnitedHealthcare removes prior approval requirements for 30% of healthcare services
Business|Economy|Health|Political

Trump's drugmaker deals may save economy $529B over 10 years, White House says

President Donald Trump’s deals with drugmakers requiring many of their U.S. prescription prices to drop could save the economy $529 billion over the next decade

Trump's drugmaker deals may save economy $529B over 10 years, White House says
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

New program helps drivers with health conditions safely interact with first responders in Missouri

New program helps drivers with health conditions safely interact with first responders in Missouri

New program helps drivers with health conditions safely interact with first responders in Missouri
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|World

KCPD: Child under 5 struck, killed by Amazon delivery vehicle

KCPD: Child under 5 struck, killed by Amazon delivery vehicle

KCPD: Child under 5 struck, killed by Amazon delivery vehicle
Economy|Education|Health

The lasting appeal of homeschooling: What motivated families to continue after schools reopened post-pandemic

Homeschooling trends are on the rise, bucking the narrative that most of its growth was caused by the pandemic.

The lasting appeal of homeschooling: What motivated families to continue after schools reopened post-pandemic
Health|Lifestyle|Science

What to know about a viral menopause trend, according to a doctor

What to know about a viral menopause trend, according to a doctor

What to know about a viral menopause trend, according to a doctor
Environment|Health|Science

Pollen allergies are brutal this year – a doctor explains why, and how to find relief

Two big factors influence the length of the allergy season and how bad people’s allergies will be, and both are expanding.

Pollen allergies are brutal this year – a doctor explains why, and how to find relief
Health|Science

How workplace stress hijacks the nervous system to cause headaches − and a neurologist’s guide to managing them

A high-pressure work environment can exacerbate headaches, but taking steps to manage stress throughout the day can help.

How workplace stress hijacks the nervous system to cause headaches − and a neurologist’s guide to managing them
Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

Financial strain, lockdowns and fear of infection during disease outbreaks magnify violence against women and girls − new research

Disease outbreaks can make women and girls especially vulnerable to violence, but health surveillance systems do a poor job tracking these trends.

Financial strain, lockdowns and fear of infection during disease outbreaks magnify violence against women and girls − new research
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|US

In rural Appalachia, abortion pill offers reproductive choice and privacy − but police may see a crime

A Kentucky woman was arrested for ordering abortion meds online. Her case shows how bad policy can trap people just trying to cope with an unintended pregnancy.

In rural Appalachia, abortion pill offers reproductive choice and privacy − but police may see a crime
Health|Political|World

Zambia blasts the US over a $2 billion health deal in exchange for critical minerals

Zambia accuses the U.S. of linking a $2 billion health assistance deal to access to its rich mineral resources

Zambia blasts the US over a $2 billion health deal in exchange for critical minerals
Education|Entertainment|Health|Science|Technology

Photographic memory is a myth – here’s what research really says about remembering

Hollywood loves a character who has the perfect total recall of a photographic memory. But this idea is a fantasy. It’s not how memory works – for good reason.

Photographic memory is a myth – here’s what research really says about remembering
Crime|Health|Lifestyle

Former Oklahoma dental assistant sentenced to 55 years for assaulting sedated patients

Former Oklahoma dental assistant sentenced to 55 years for assaulting sedated patients

Former Oklahoma dental assistant sentenced to 55 years for assaulting sedated patients
Business|Education|Health|Science|Technology

Child safety lab launching ‘independent crash testing’ for AI tools

Child safety lab launching ‘independent crash testing’ for AI tools

Child safety lab launching ‘independent crash testing’ for AI tools
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Health|World

Weight-loss drugs fuel protein-rich whey craving

Global dairy companies and food producers are investing heavily to meet

Weight-loss drugs fuel protein-rich whey craving
Economy|Environment|Health|World

With wood scarce, Gaza carpenters make simple beds from pallets

As Israeli restrictions continue to curb the entry of goods into Gaza, local carpenters are turning to scrap wood and shipping pallets to make much-needed

With wood scarce, Gaza carpenters make simple beds from pallets
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Science

Use of Gilead's HIV prevention shot rises, but US insurance gaps remain

Use of Gilead Sciences' Yeztugo, a twice-yearly injection to prevent HIV infection, has climbed since its June launch, but U.S. health providers say not all patients

Use of Gilead's HIV prevention shot rises, but US insurance gaps remain
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

Exclusive: VA conducted internal investigations into employees who attended vigil for Alex Pretti

Exclusive: VA conducted internal investigations into employees who attended vigil for Alex Pretti

Exclusive: VA conducted internal investigations into employees who attended vigil for Alex Pretti
Business|Economy|Europe|Health|World

Novo Nordisk's weight-loss pill boom faces price war test

Novo Nordisk is seeing brisk early demand for its new weight-loss pill as competition with U.S. rival Eli Lilly intensifies.

Novo Nordisk's weight-loss pill boom faces price war test
Entertainment|Health|Sports

Lakers' Doncic, Thunder's Williams ruled out for Game 1 of West semifinals with hamstring injuries

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams have been ruled out of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals

Lakers' Doncic, Thunder's Williams ruled out for Game 1 of West semifinals with hamstring injuries
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Political|US

Abortion pill rulings bring the issue back to the forefront in a midterm election year

Recent court rulings on abortion pill access have reignited a contentious political issue in a midterm year

Abortion pill rulings bring the issue back to the forefront in a midterm election year
Health|Science|Travel|World

How an ocean cruise turned into a hantavirus nightmare

The first victim of a suspected hantavirus outbreak had already been dead 21 days when fellow passenger Jake Rosmarin posted a video about cows he had seen

How an ocean cruise turned into a hantavirus nightmare
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A United jet narrowly avoided catastrophe when it struck a truck near Newark airport during landing

A United Airlines jet came dangerously close to disaster Sunday when it hit a semitrailer truck and a light pole on the New Jersey turnpike as it came into land at Newark Liberty International Airport

A United jet narrowly avoided catastrophe when it struck a truck near Newark airport during landing
Health|Sports

Anthony Edwards was supposed to miss the first 2 games. Instead, he stole Game 1 for Timberwolves

Anthony Edwards announced his return to the San Antonio Spurs

Anthony Edwards was supposed to miss the first 2 games. Instead, he stole Game 1 for Timberwolves
Business|Crime|Health|Technology

New Mexico seeks child safety restrictions on Meta apps and algorithms in trial's 2nd phase

New Mexico state prosecutors are seeking fundamental changes to Meta’s social media apps and algorithms to safeguard children in the second phase of a landmark trial on allegations that platforms such as Instagram have created a public safety hazard

New Mexico seeks child safety restrictions on Meta apps and algorithms in trial's 2nd phase
Health|US|World

Supreme Court temporarily restores ability to receive abortion drug mifepristone by mail

Elie Honig joins The Lead.

Supreme Court temporarily restores ability to receive abortion drug mifepristone by mail
Education|Health

Department of Education opens investigation into Smith College for admitting trans women

Department of Education opens investigation into Smith College for admitting trans women

Department of Education opens investigation into Smith College for admitting trans women
Health|Political|US

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani hospitalized, spokesperson says

81-year-old, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani was admitted to hospital Sunday, and is in critical but stable condition, a spokesperson has said. The statement did not say why Giuliani was taken to hospital.

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani hospitalized, spokesperson says
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|Technology|US|World

Two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to have elbow surgery to remove loose bodies

Two-time American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal will have surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow after being scratched from Monday’s start against the Boston Red Sox

Two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to have elbow surgery to remove loose bodies
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

Vertex tops profit estimates as sales of new cystic fibrosis drug surge

Vertex Pharmaceuticals on Monday beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter adjusted profit, helped by a near eight-fold surge in sales of its new cystic fibrosis treatment.

Vertex tops profit estimates as sales of new cystic fibrosis drug surge
Health|Political|World

Brazil's Bolsonaro returns to house arrest after shoulder surgery

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was discharged from hospital on Monday after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder on Friday, his doctor Brasil Caiado told

Brazil's Bolsonaro returns to house arrest after shoulder surgery
Health|Lifestyle

Veterans walk 100 miles to bring awareness to PTSD

Veterans walk 100 miles to bring awareness to PTSD

Veterans walk 100 miles to bring awareness to PTSD
Health|Sports

Man bear crawling 12K race for addiction awareness finishes in just under 24 hours

Man bear crawling 12K race for addiction awareness finishes in just under 24 hours

Man bear crawling 12K race for addiction awareness finishes in just under 24 hours
Education|Health|Science|Sports|Technology

A professor, a Paralympian and a mentor: How Dr. Cassie Mitchell is shaping lives at Georgia Tech

A professor, a Paralympian and a mentor: How Dr. Cassie Mitchell is shaping lives at Georgia Tech

A professor, a Paralympian and a mentor: How Dr. Cassie Mitchell is shaping lives at Georgia Tech
Health|US|World

Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies

The Supreme Court has restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, blocking a ruling that had threatened to upend one of the main ways abortion is provided across the nation

Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

‘The happiest I’ve ever seen her’: Local teenager’s kindness turns a special needs prom into pure magic

‘The happiest I’ve ever seen her’: Local teenager’s kindness turns a special needs prom into pure magic

‘The happiest I’ve ever seen her’: Local teenager’s kindness turns a special needs prom into pure magic
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Special Olympics builds a special community and a swim team

Special Olympics builds a special community and a swim team

Special Olympics builds a special community and a swim team
Health|Political|US

Rudy Giuliani is breathing on his own while hospitalized with pneumonia, spokesperson says

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is breathing on his own after being hospitalized with pneumonia and placed on a ventilator

Rudy Giuliani is breathing on his own while hospitalized with pneumonia, spokesperson says
Crime|Health

Couple accused of disabling 3-month-old son

Couple accused of disabling 3-month-old son

Couple accused of disabling 3-month-old son
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Symphony will play for boy healing after heart transplant

Symphony will play for boy healing after heart transplant

Symphony will play for boy healing after heart transplant
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Bystanders help save human trafficking victim, deputies say

Bystanders help save human trafficking victim, deputies say

Bystanders help save human trafficking victim, deputies say
Health|Science|World

South Carolina confirms second measles case in Saluda County

The South Carolina Department of Public Health on Monday confirmed a second measles case in Saluda County, saying it was linked to the initial case reported on April 17.

South Carolina confirms second measles case in Saluda County
Health|Political|US|World

Former New York City Mayor Giuliani recovering from pneumonia

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was recovering from pneumonia on Monday and remained hospitalized in critical but stable condition, according to his spokesperson.

Former New York City Mayor Giuliani recovering from pneumonia
Health|Political|Science|World

US Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery restart for now

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US Supreme Court lets abortion pill mail delivery restart for now
Health|Science|World

Evacuations planned as suspected hantavirus outbreak traps 150 on ship off Cape Verde

Medics were working on Monday to evacuate two people with symptoms of the deadly

Evacuations planned as suspected hantavirus outbreak traps 150 on ship off Cape Verde
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|US

Witnesses describe aftermath of mass shooting at Arcadia Lake that left at least 13 injured

Witnesses describe aftermath of mass shooting at Arcadia Lake that left at least 13 injured

Witnesses describe aftermath of mass shooting at Arcadia Lake that left at least 13 injured
Education|Entertainment|Health|Interview|Lifestyle

Man turns scooter accident into mission to help others

Man turns scooter accident into mission to help others

Man turns scooter accident into mission to help others
Economy|Health

Iowa lawmakers pass vape tax to fund pediatric cancer research

Iowa lawmakers pass vape tax to fund pediatric cancer research

Iowa lawmakers pass vape tax to fund pediatric cancer research
Arts|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Exhibit celebrates 99-year-old artist who began drawing later in life

Exhibit celebrates 99-year-old artist who began drawing later in life

Exhibit celebrates 99-year-old artist who began drawing later in life
Education|Entertainment|Health|Interview|Lifestyle

This therapist wasn’t ready for the unexpected thoughts that came with motherhood

This therapist wasn’t ready for the unexpected thoughts that came with motherhood

This therapist wasn’t ready for the unexpected thoughts that came with motherhood
Education|Health|Lifestyle

Middle school autism class runs coffee shop to build life skills

Middle school autism class runs coffee shop to build life skills

Middle school autism class runs coffee shop to build life skills
Environment|Health

'It appears their nutrition has not been correct,' zoo CEO says after second rescued sloth dies

'It appears their nutrition has not been correct,' zoo CEO says after second rescued sloth dies

'It appears their nutrition has not been correct,' zoo CEO says after second rescued sloth dies
Health|Sports

'A chance to be a kid again': Charity helping 11-year-old get new legs

'A chance to be a kid again': Charity helping 11-year-old get new legs

'A chance to be a kid again': Charity helping 11-year-old get new legs
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel

Wish granted: Louisville man in hospice attends his 80th Kentucky Derby in a row

Wish granted: Louisville man in hospice attends his 80th Kentucky Derby in a row

Wish granted: Louisville man in hospice attends his 80th Kentucky Derby in a row
Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Man hit by garbage truck while riding bike reunites with doctors who saved his life

Man hit by garbage truck while riding bike reunites with doctors who saved his life

Man hit by garbage truck while riding bike reunites with doctors who saved his life
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

New program helps drivers with health conditions safely interact with first responders

New program helps drivers with health conditions safely interact with first responders

New program helps drivers with health conditions safely interact with first responders
Arts|Business|Economy|Health

FACT FOCUS: Why nearly 4.3 million people are no longer receiving food stamps

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins this week attributed a multimillion-person drop in the number of participants receiving food stamps through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to the tamping down of fraud and an improved economy

FACT FOCUS: Why nearly 4.3 million people are no longer receiving food stamps
Crime|Health|US

Bystander rescues driver from burning car after crash

Bystander rescues driver from burning car after crash

Bystander rescues driver from burning car after crash
Americas|Crime|Environment|Health|Science|World

A second sloth dies after transfer to a central Florida zoo from troubled Sloth World

A second sloth has died after being taken to a central Florida zoo for rehabilitation

A second sloth dies after transfer to a central Florida zoo from troubled Sloth World
Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

'Back to reality': Sober living center helps reintegrate into society

'Back to reality': Sober living center helps reintegrate into society

'Back to reality': Sober living center helps reintegrate into society
Health|Science|World

What is hantavirus and how does it spread?

What is hantavirus and how does it spread?

What is hantavirus and how does it spread?
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Former foster youth to deliver keynote address at Cal State San Marcos graduation

Former foster youth to deliver keynote address at Cal State San Marcos graduation

Former foster youth to deliver keynote address at Cal State San Marcos graduation
Economy|Health|Political|World

Zambia says US health deal must be uncoupled from minerals access

Zambia's government said on Monday that it opposed a U.S. attempt to tie health funding to access to critical minerals, giving details for the first time about why

Zambia says US health deal must be uncoupled from minerals access
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology|World

Amgen to invest additional $300 million to boost US manufacturing footprint

Amgen said on Monday it was investing an additional $300 million in Puerto Rico to expand its U.S. manufacturing network.

Amgen to invest additional $300 million to boost US manufacturing footprint
Crime|Health|World

Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City injures 10, more feared

The tally of injured from a shooting at a party at a lake near Oklahoma City is expected to rise beyond the 10 taken to hospital by rescuers, police said on Monday, as others among

Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City injures 10, more feared
Arts|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Denmark’s ‘hands-off’ approach to parenting could offer a blueprint for raising more resilient, self-reliant kids

Unstructured play – especially the kind that allows kids to test their limits – can help children become competent, independent adults.

Denmark’s ‘hands-off’ approach to parenting could offer a blueprint for raising more resilient, self-reliant kids
Arts|Business|Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Your beliefs could add or subtract years to your life

Your beliefs could add or subtract years to your life

Your beliefs could add or subtract years to your life
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

A cruise ship is waiting for help after a suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus onboard killed 3

A Dutch cruise ship with nearly 150 people on board including 17 Americans is waiting for help off Cape Verde after a suspected hantavirus outbreak killed three passengers

A cruise ship is waiting for help after a suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus onboard killed 3
Education|Health|Science

Bullying is common in elementary school – and it’s more likely to happen in classrooms that are chaotic

New research suggests that bullying prevention work should address the broader classroom environment, not just students’ individual characteristics and behaviors.

Bullying is common in elementary school – and it’s more likely to happen in classrooms that are chaotic
Crime|Health|US

VIDEO: Firefighter pulls woman from burning SUV, family calls him a hero

VIDEO: Firefighter pulls woman from burning SUV, family calls him a hero

VIDEO: Firefighter pulls woman from burning SUV, family calls him a hero
Education|Health|Science

Why do you have to wear a helmet when you’re skateboarding?

An expert in traumatic brain injuries explains why you need to protect your noggin.

Why do you have to wear a helmet when you’re skateboarding?
Arts|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Is it wrong to pay incarcerated people in jail? This Pennsylvania county says no

A new policy at Allegheny County Jail allows incarcerated people to earn money for their work. The goal is to improve conditions for everyone involved.

Is it wrong to pay incarcerated people in jail? This Pennsylvania county says no
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|Technology|US

KKR-backed GMR eyes $5 billion valuation in US IPO

Emergency medical services provider GMR Solutions said on Monday it was targeting a valuation of up to $5 billion in its U.S. initial public

KKR-backed GMR eyes $5 billion valuation in US IPO