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Trump administration sued by government workers over cuts to USAID

The largest U.S. government workers' union and an association of foreign service workers sued the Trump administration on Thursday in an effort to reverse its aggressive

Trump administration sued by government workers over cuts to USAID
Economy|Health|Political|US|World

Labor groups sue to halt Trump admin’s dismantling of USAID as workforce is expected to be slashed to under 300

Labor groups sue to halt Trump admin’s dismantling of USAID as workforce is expected to be slashed to under 300

Labor groups sue to halt Trump admin’s dismantling of USAID as workforce is expected to be slashed to under 300
Africa|Economy|Health|Political|World

South African president alludes to Trump's threat in speech to the nation: 'We will not be bullied'

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appeared to respond to threats from U_S_ counterpart Donald Trump by saying in his annual speech to the nation that his country would “not be bullied.”

South African president alludes to Trump's threat in speech to the nation: 'We will not be bullied'
Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Your smartphone is ruining your sleep. Here's what you can do about it.

Spokeo explored the negative impacts of smartphone usage on sleep and what people can do to get more restful downtime.

Your smartphone is ruining your sleep. Here's what you can do about it.
Africa|Health|Science|World

US CDC sends health alert on Uganda's Ebola outbreak

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday warned doctors and other healthcare workers about an outbreak of Ebola cases in Uganda.

US CDC sends health alert on Uganda's Ebola outbreak
Africa|Economy|Food|Health|MidEast|Political|US|World

Halt in U.S. aid cripples global efforts to relieve hunger

The Trump administration’s effort to slash and reshape American foreign aid is crippling the intricate global

Halt in U.S. aid cripples global efforts to relieve hunger
Americas|Education|Health|Political|Technology

New law in Brazil is making students put away their smartphones at school

Brazilian students returned to class this week with a new task: staying away from their smartphones under a new law restricting the use of devices in schools

New law in Brazil is making students put away their smartphones at school
Health|US

'My son, he saved my life': 13-year-old teen saves mom's life through CPR

'My son, he saved my life': 13-year-old teen saves mom's life through CPR

'My son, he saved my life': 13-year-old teen saves mom's life through CPR
Arts|Celebrity|Europe|Health

Conductor Daniel Barenboim says he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease

Conductor Daniel Barenboim says he has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease

Conductor Daniel Barenboim says he's been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease
Health|Political|Science|US

'Voice of the CDC' resumes publication, but experts worry about what they're not hearing

A federal scientific publication has returned from a forced two-week hiatus with two papers examining the health effects of wildfires in Hawaii and California

'Voice of the CDC' resumes publication, but experts worry about what they're not hearing
Health|Political|US

White House preparing order to cut thousands of federal health workers, WSJ reports

The White House is working on an executive order to fire thousands of U.S.

White House preparing order to cut thousands of federal health workers, WSJ reports
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health

Kanye West says he has been diagnosed with autism

Kanye West says he has been diagnosed with autism

Kanye West says he has been diagnosed with autism
Education|Health|Political|US

Anti-LGBTQ+ policies harm the health of not only LGBTQ+ people, but all Americans

From access to preventive care to workplace protections, public policies affect the health of LGBTQ+ people and the general public in both direct and indirect ways.

Anti-LGBTQ+ policies harm the health of not only LGBTQ+ people, but all Americans
Africa|Health|Travel|World

Travelers and health-care providers should be on alert due to Ebola disease outbreak in Uganda, CDC warns

Travelers and health-care providers should be on alert due to Ebola disease outbreak in Uganda, CDC warns

Travelers and health-care providers should be on alert due to Ebola disease outbreak in Uganda, CDC warns
Education|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Future looks dire for UN Palestinian refugee agency, says UNRWA chief

The head of the U_N_ agency for Palestinian refugees, Philippe Lazzarini, says an Israeli ban on his institution has not forced it to halt its services so far but that in the long run, the agency faces an “existential threat.”

Future looks dire for UN Palestinian refugee agency, says UNRWA chief
Business|Economy|Food|Health|US

National egg shortage means skyrocketing demand at farm

National egg shortage means skyrocketing demand at farm

National egg shortage means skyrocketing demand at farm
Crime|Health|US

'Bridge Angel' honored by family of man she saved from jumping

'Bridge Angel' honored by family of man she saved from jumping

'Bridge Angel' honored by family of man she saved from jumping
Business|Economy|Health|Political|US

Trump faces pressure from US industry over China tariff on medicines

President Donald Trump is facing pressure from U.S. hospitals and generic drugmakers to exempt medical goods from his new tariffs on Chinese imports,

Trump faces pressure from US industry over China tariff on medicines
Crime|Health|US

71-year-old beachgoer injured after truck runs over her head

71-year-old beachgoer injured after truck runs over her head

71-year-old beachgoer injured after truck runs over her head
Crime|Health|Political|US

Families fear new Sacramento sheriff's office policy on non-criminal mental health calls

Families fear new Sacramento sheriff's office policy on non-criminal mental health calls

Families fear new Sacramento sheriff's office policy on non-criminal mental health calls
Health|Political|US

Colorado hospitals comply with Trump's transgender health order as families scramble to seek care

Colorado hospitals comply with Trump's transgender health order as families scramble to seek care

Colorado hospitals comply with Trump's transgender health order as families scramble to seek care
Crime|Health|US

Woman who went missing after jumping out of medical transport van reunited with her family

Woman who went missing after jumping out of medical transport van reunited with her family

Woman who went missing after jumping out of medical transport van reunited with her family
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Meet the nurse making custom Philadelphia Eagles onesies for babies born at her hospital

Meet the nurse making custom Philadelphia Eagles onesies for babies born at her hospital

Meet the nurse making custom Philadelphia Eagles onesies for babies born at her hospital
Europe|Health|World

Pope Francis has bronchitis but will keep his schedule, Vatican says

Pope Francis is suffering from bronchitis but plans to maintain his scheduled appointments in the coming days, the Vatican said on Thursday.

Pope Francis has bronchitis but will keep his schedule, Vatican says
Crime|Europe|Health|Political

As French cocaine seizures more than double in 2024, new campaign targets users

France is being inundated by a "white tsunami" of cocaine, the interior minister said on Thursday, with authorities seizing more than double the amount of the drug last year in an

As French cocaine seizures more than double in 2024, new campaign targets users
Crime|Fashion and Beauty|Health

Cosmetologist arrested for administering injections she wasn't licensed to give

Cosmetologist arrested for administering injections she wasn't licensed to give

Cosmetologist arrested for administering injections she wasn't licensed to give
Crime|Health|US|World

Father in car was among 7 killed in Philadelphia medevac jet crash. His 9-year-old son is fighting for his life

Father in car was among 7 killed in Philadelphia medevac jet crash. His 9-year-old son is fighting for his life

Father in car was among 7 killed in Philadelphia medevac jet crash. His 9-year-old son is fighting for his life
Health|Political|Science

Certain health information removed from CDC website, leaving doctors scrambling

Certain health information removed from CDC website, leaving doctors scrambling

Certain health information removed from CDC website, leaving doctors scrambling
Health|Lifestyle|US

Dozens offer to help woman with degenerative disc disease pick up motorized wheelchair

Dozens offer to help woman with degenerative disc disease pick up motorized wheelchair

Dozens offer to help woman with degenerative disc disease pick up motorized wheelchair
Health|Political|US

Yes, politics is worsening people's mental health—Here's what the data shows

Charlie Health reveals data-backed findings about the growing emotional toll of political stress and its impact on family relationships and physical well-being, plus tips on coping.

Yes, politics is worsening people's mental health—Here's what the data shows
Business|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Devoted nap-takers explain the benefits of sleeping on the job

People who make a habit of sleeping on the job comprise a secret society of sorts within the U.S. labor force

Devoted nap-takers explain the benefits of sleeping on the job
Food|Health|Lifestyle|Science

People are getting heart conditions at a younger age. Here's what experts say might be behind it

MyFitnessPal explores the reasons behind why people are getting heart conditions at a younger age in the U.S.

People are getting heart conditions at a younger age. Here's what experts say might be behind it
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

Diabetes and obesity drugs fuel Eli Lilly profit in the final quarter of 2024

Eli Lilly’s profit doubled in the fourth quarter, propelled by its hot-selling diabetes and obesity treatments, and the drugmaker debuted a mostly better-than-expected 2025 forecast

Diabetes and obesity drugs fuel Eli Lilly profit in the final quarter of 2024
Health|Science

Why ‘cardiac clearance’ could save your life

Why ‘cardiac clearance’ could save your life

Why ‘cardiac clearance’ could save your life
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

Zimmer Biomet forecasts 2025 profit below estimates

Medical device maker Zimmer Biomet Holdings forecast full-year adjusted profit below Wall Street estimates on Thursday, as it anticipates a hit from a strong dollar.

Zimmer Biomet forecasts 2025 profit below estimates
Africa|Crime|Health|Political|World

Rwanda-backed rebels tell residents of a captured eastern Congolese city they are safe

The Rwanda-backed rebels who captured a major city in eastern Congo have sought to reassure its residents about their safety

Rwanda-backed rebels tell residents of a captured eastern Congolese city they are safe
Business|Food|Health|Science|US

US dodged a bird flu pandemic in 1957 thanks to eggs and dumb luck – with a new strain spreading fast, will Americans get lucky again?

With the devastating 1918 pandemic in mind, US health officials saw an outbreak in Asia and swung into action. What happened offers lessons for today.

US dodged a bird flu pandemic in 1957 thanks to eggs and dumb luck – with a new strain spreading fast, will Americans get lucky again?
Education|Environment|Health|US

What Los Angeles-area schools can learn from other districts devastated by natural disasters

As students and teachers return to school after the fires, educators will have to focus on emotional rehabilitation before academic recovery can begin.

What Los Angeles-area schools can learn from other districts devastated by natural disasters
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

Philip Morris' shares rise on optimistic 2025 outlook

Cigarette giant Philip Morris International on Thursday forecast better-than-expected profit growth for 2025, with estimations for its fast-growing nicotine pouch brand ZYN also ahead of

Philip Morris' shares rise on optimistic 2025 outlook
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

Bristol Myers forecasts steeper drop in 2025 revenue, shares fall

Bristol Myers Squibb on Thursday said its 2025 revenue would fall more sharply than Wall Street had forecast due to generic competition for some of its

Bristol Myers forecasts steeper drop in 2025 revenue, shares fall
Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

Labcorp forecasts 2025 revenue above estimates on diagnostic test demand

Labcorp forecast 2025 revenue above Wall Street estimates after reporting fourth-quarter results beat on Thursday, banking on robust demand for its diagnostic tests.

Labcorp forecasts 2025 revenue above estimates on diagnostic test demand
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|US

Lilly reassures investors that weight-loss drug demand is strong, shares rise

Eli Lilly on Thursday suggested that demand for its popular diabetes and weight-loss treatments was not a concern, easing investor agitation about

Lilly reassures investors that weight-loss drug demand is strong, shares rise
Americas|Business|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

Kenvue sees 2025 profit below estimates as dollar strengthens

Consumer health company Kenvue forecast 2025 adjusted profit below Wall Street estimates on Thursday, hit by a stronger dollar and weak demand for its cough and cold products that include

Kenvue sees 2025 profit below estimates as dollar strengthens
Africa|Health|Political|World

Africa's top health official presses US to resume health aid

Africa's leading public health official will write to the U.S.

Africa's top health official presses US to resume health aid
Africa|Health|Political

Uganda's LGBTQ community faces anxiety and uncertainty after U.S. aid freeze

A non-profit organization supporting LGBTQ people in Uganda says its work is being threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump’s suspension of foreign aid

Uganda's LGBTQ community faces anxiety and uncertainty after U.S. aid freeze
Economy|Health|Political|US

Services for disabled Americans, trans youth and refugees feel the squeeze from Trump’s early actions

Services for disabled Americans, trans youth and refugees feel the squeeze from Trump’s early actions

Services for disabled Americans, trans youth and refugees feel the squeeze from Trump’s early actions
Asia|Health|Political

Indonesia health programmes with USAID on hold, minister says

Indonesia's health partnerships with the U.S.

Indonesia health programmes with USAID on hold, minister says
Health|Political|US|World

Trump team considers demanding WHO reforms, including American in charge

The Trump administration has been considering a plan for reform at the World Health Organization, including putting an American in charge, in order

Trump team considers demanding WHO reforms, including American in charge
Economy|Health|MidEast|World

Two years on, survivors of Turkish earthquake still struggle with loss and hardship

Two years on from a devastating earthquake that shattered Turkey's southern region, nearly half a million people remain in temporary “container cities.”

Two years on, survivors of Turkish earthquake still struggle with loss and hardship