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New York City apartment building workers authorize a possible strike as contract talks stall

Thousands of New York City apartment building doorpersons, superintendents and other workers have approved a potential strike in the coming days

New York City apartment building workers authorize a possible strike as contract talks stall
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USC student who lost an eye at ‘No Kings’ protest disputes federal account of crowd warnings

USC student who lost an eye at ‘No Kings’ protest disputes federal account of crowd warnings

USC student who lost an eye at ‘No Kings’ protest disputes federal account of crowd warnings
Economy|Environment|Health

Arizona utility agrees not to cut off power for nonpayment when it’s 95 degrees Fahrenheit or above

Arizona’s largest utility has agreed not to cut off electrical service to customers for nonpayment while forecasted high temperatures are 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius) or above

Arizona utility agrees not to cut off power for nonpayment when it’s 95 degrees Fahrenheit or above
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Gilead to buy Germany's Tubulis for up to $5 billion to boost cancer pipeline

Gilead said on Tuesday it would acquire Germany-based Tubulis GmbH for up to $5 billion, as it looks to strengthen its cancer drugs pipeline.

Gilead to buy Germany's Tubulis for up to $5 billion to boost cancer pipeline
Health|Science|US|World

US judge pauses Louisiana's challenge to FDA abortion drug rule

A federal judge on Tuesday put on hold the state of Louisiana's lawsuit seeking to limit access to the abortion pill mifepristone nationwide while President

US judge pauses Louisiana's challenge to FDA abortion drug rule
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Italy discovers 'silver housing' as traditional elder care buckles

As Italians live longer and traditional family care weakens, growing numbers of sprightly seniors are tempted by new

Italy discovers 'silver housing' as traditional elder care buckles
Arts|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Are ‘Pitt’ bullies real? Diagnosing the newest fandom menace

Are ‘Pitt’ bullies real? Diagnosing the newest fandom menace

Are ‘Pitt’ bullies real? Diagnosing the newest fandom menace
Health|Political|World

Lebanese man scours home bombed by Israel for mementos of his slain family

Almost every day for the last month, Hussein Saleh has made a somber pilgrimage to the plot of land in south Lebanon where his home once stood,

Lebanese man scours home bombed by Israel for mementos of his slain family
Europe|Health|World

Vatican aid convoy to southern Lebanese town forced back by bombardment

Bombardment in southern Lebanon on Tuesday forced a convoy of humanitarian aid organized by the Vatican's embassy for a besieged Christian town to turn back, a priest in

Vatican aid convoy to southern Lebanese town forced back by bombardment
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Camp Mystic security guard says an early evacuation order could have saved lives

The security guard at Camp Mystic the night of last year’s deadly flood has acknowledged that if there was a general evacuation order early in the storm, lives could've been saved

Camp Mystic security guard says an early evacuation order could have saved lives
Education|Health|Technology|World

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027, calls on EU action

Greece will ban access to social media for children under the age of 15 from January 1, 2027, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday, citing rising anxiety, sleep

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027, calls on EU action
Health|Political|Science

Kennedy to launch public health podcast ahead of US midterm elections

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Kennedy to launch public health podcast ahead of US midterm elections
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Mother bear and cubs take up residence under New Jersey's family's home

Mother bear and cubs take up residence under New Jersey's family's home

Mother bear and cubs take up residence under New Jersey's family's home
Environment|Health|Science

Nature puts heat on blast as scorching temperatures take aim at eastern US

A long-lasting weather pattern is blasting hot air across the eastern United States

Nature puts heat on blast as scorching temperatures take aim at eastern US
Crime|Health|Sports

MLB and Twins are investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a fan told him to kill himself

The Minnesota Twins and Major League Baseball are investigating Jarren Duran’s allegation that a fan he pointed his middle finger at during a game had told the Boston Red Sox outfielder to kill himself

MLB and Twins are investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a fan told him to kill himself
Africa|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Why is Sudan at war, and what is the impact?

The war in Sudan entered its fourth year on April 15 overshadowed by other regional and global turmoil, despite having created what the United Nations calls the world's worst

Why is Sudan at war, and what is the impact?
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Done dirty; Controversial Dirtylicious dance shutters, but hopes to live on elsewhere

Done dirty; Controversial Dirtylicious dance shutters, but hopes to live on elsewhere

Done dirty; Controversial Dirtylicious dance shutters, but hopes to live on elsewhere
Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|World

'Nobody wants to see this': Small community copes with tragic murder-suicide

'Nobody wants to see this': Small community copes with tragic murder-suicide

'Nobody wants to see this': Small community copes with tragic murder-suicide
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Veteran creates support group to combat isolation and suicide among older veterans

Veteran creates support group to combat isolation and suicide among older veterans

Veteran creates support group to combat isolation and suicide among older veterans
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Woman and CU Boulder students building new app to foster pets during times of crisis

Woman and CU Boulder students building new app to foster pets during times of crisis

Woman and CU Boulder students building new app to foster pets during times of crisis
Business|Crime|Environment|Health

Brothers sue landlord, say carbon monoxide poisoning left them with permanent brain damage

Brothers sue landlord, say carbon monoxide poisoning left them with permanent brain damage

Brothers sue landlord, say carbon monoxide poisoning left them with permanent brain damage
Business|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Backyard beekeeper loses hive as warm winter impacts bees, honey production

Backyard beekeeper loses hive as warm winter impacts bees, honey production

Backyard beekeeper loses hive as warm winter impacts bees, honey production
Business|Health|Science

FDA to weigh easing limits on unproven peptides favored by RFK Jr. and other MAHA figures

Federal health officials will meet this summer to consider easing restrictions on a controversial group of drugs popular with followers of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again movement

FDA to weigh easing limits on unproven peptides favored by RFK Jr. and other MAHA figures
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'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years in death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry

A drug dealer dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" was sentenced on Wednesday to 15 years in prison in connection with "Friends" star Matthew

'Ketamine Queen' sentenced to 15 years in death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Political|World

Over 1 million Sudanese refugees in Chad face drastic aid cuts, UN says

More than a million Sudanese refugees face drastic cuts in life-saving aid such as food and water unless donors fill a funding shortfall of over $400 million,

Over 1 million Sudanese refugees in Chad face drastic aid cuts, UN says
Economy|Health|Science|World

WHO says vaccinations save millions in Africa, but US aid cuts and Iran war threaten progress

The World Health Organization says vaccination programs across Africa have saved more than 50 million lives over the past five decades, but progress is slowing in some countries

WHO says vaccinations save millions in Africa, but US aid cuts and Iran war threaten progress
Crime|Health

Family seeks justice after district attorney declines to prosecute drivers who hit bicyclist

Family seeks justice after district attorney declines to prosecute drivers who hit bicyclist

Family seeks justice after district attorney declines to prosecute drivers who hit bicyclist
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Technology

US faces demand to restore $350 million in federal funding to help power Puerto Rico

Nearly 200 organizations are urging the Trump administration and Puerto Rico’s governor to restore $350 million in federal funding that was meant to finance the installation of rooftop solar and battery systems for 12,000 low-income families across the U.S. territory

US faces demand to restore $350 million in federal funding to help power Puerto Rico
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|World

Woman who built B-29 bombers during World War II celebrates her 101st birthday with her family

Woman who built B-29 bombers during World War II celebrates her 101st birthday with her family

Woman who built B-29 bombers during World War II celebrates her 101st birthday with her family
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Patients scramble to find estrogen patches as shortage worsens after US FDA champions use

A surge in demand since last year for estrogen patches to ease menopause symptoms has strained supplies and led to shortages, sparking a scramble

Patients scramble to find estrogen patches as shortage worsens after US FDA champions use
Health|Science|World

US CDC delays publishing report showing COVID vaccine benefits, WaPo reports

The acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has delayed publication of a CDC report showing the COVID-19 vaccine cut the likelihood of emergency

US CDC delays publishing report showing COVID vaccine benefits, WaPo reports
Health|World

Lebanon's hospitals may run out of vital medical supplies within days, WHO warns 

Some of Lebanon's hospitals could run out of life-saving trauma medical kits within days as supplies near depletion following mass casualties from

Lebanon's hospitals may run out of vital medical supplies within days, WHO warns 
Business|Economy|Health|US|World

US FAA proposes fining American, Southwest over alleged drug, alcohol violations

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US FAA proposes fining American, Southwest over alleged drug, alcohol violations
Health|Science

New drug created at Northwestern helps pancreatic cancer patients live longer, oncologist says

New drug created at Northwestern helps pancreatic cancer patients live longer, oncologist says

New drug created at Northwestern helps pancreatic cancer patients live longer, oncologist says
Economy|Health|Science|World

US fertility rates drop to record low in 2025 as births fall

The U.S. fertility rate hit a record low last year, extending a nearly two-decade decline, provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

US fertility rates drop to record low in 2025 as births fall
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Amazon to stock Lilly's new weight-loss pill at US kiosks, offer same-day delivery

Amazon.com said on Thursday its pharmacy unit will stock Eli Lilly's new weight-loss pill at kiosks located at some of the company's primary care clinics

Amazon to stock Lilly's new weight-loss pill at US kiosks, offer same-day delivery
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McKinsey to contribute $125 million to Purdue bankruptcy over opioid sales advice

Consulting firm McKinsey & Co has agreed to contribute $125 million to Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy settlement, resolving potential legal claims over

McKinsey to contribute $125 million to Purdue bankruptcy over opioid sales advice
Business|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

Unilever to buy supplements brand Grüns, boosting wellbeing focus post food spin-off

Unilever said on Thursday it will buy U.S.-based nutritional supplements brand Grüns for an undisclosed amount, as the British consumer goods giant increases its focus on wellbeing

Unilever to buy supplements brand Grüns, boosting wellbeing focus post food spin-off
Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

Scientists stunned as chimpanzees turn on friends in killing spree

For two decades, researchers observed members of the Ngogo chimpanzee group of Kibale National Park in Uganda spend their days eating fruits and leaves, resting,

Scientists stunned as chimpanzees turn on friends in killing spree
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Kennedy broadens vaccine advisory panel's role to focus on risks

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F.

Kennedy broadens vaccine advisory panel's role to focus on risks
Education|Health|Political|US

University of Michigan's next president has brain cancer so won't take job

The next president at the University of Michigan says he can’t take the job because of brain cancer

University of Michigan's next president has brain cancer so won't take job
Health|Science

One type of exercise can cut your risk of developing 8 diseases

One type of exercise can cut your risk of developing 8 diseases

One type of exercise can cut your risk of developing 8 diseases
Africa|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political|World

Israel seeks Lebanon talks after bombardments threaten Iran truce

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday he is seeking direct talks

Israel seeks Lebanon talks after bombardments threaten Iran truce
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

At Beirut hospital, grieving families identify mangled bodies after Israeli strikes

Ambulances arriving at a Beirut hospital on Thursday bypassed the emergency room and drove straight to the morgue, where exhausted medics

At Beirut hospital, grieving families identify mangled bodies after Israeli strikes
Health|Political|Science|World

Cambodia's king undergoing treatment for prostate cancer

Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni said on Friday he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is undergoing treatment in China.  

Cambodia's king undergoing treatment for prostate cancer
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|MidEast|Political|World

World Food Programme warns Lebanon facing food security crisis due to Iran war

Lebanon is facing a food security crisis due to Israel's offensive against militant group Hezbollah, which has disrupted supplies of goods and pushed

World Food Programme warns Lebanon facing food security crisis due to Iran war
Business|Health|Travel|World

Airline pilots fear retribution over refusing to fly in Middle East, aviators' group says

Airline pilots who have safety concerns about flying in the Middle East during the Iran war have told a global

Airline pilots fear retribution over refusing to fly in Middle East, aviators' group says
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Why women in groups face a ‘collaboration penalty’ that solo female stars like Taylor Swift and Coco Gauff escape

All-women groups, whether in sports, music or business, are consistently underpaid compared to men. They’re seen as more threatening to the status quo.

Why women in groups face a ‘collaboration penalty’ that solo female stars like Taylor Swift and Coco Gauff escape
Business|Finance|Health|Technology|World

Meta pulls ads aimed at recruiting plaintiffs for social media addiction lawsuits

Meta Platforms said on Thursday it is pulling ads from Facebook and Instagram aimed at recruiting new plaintiffs for ongoing litigation accusing it

Meta pulls ads aimed at recruiting plaintiffs for social media addiction lawsuits