US Justice Department probing Minnesota Governor Walz, other officials, source says - Reuters
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US Justice Department probing Minnesota Governor Walz, other officials, source says Reuters
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Threat level for Al Udeid US AirĀ Force Base lowered
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This comes as officials indicated there were no imminent plansĀ forĀ the U.S. to attack Iran.
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US justice department investigating Minnesota Democrats over alleged obstruction of ICE
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It comes as fresh details emerged in the death of a Minneapolis woman shot last week by an ICE agent in the city.
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DOJ issues subpoenas for Walz, Minneapolis mayor in criminal investigation
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday issued subpoenas for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (D), accusing them of standing in the way of federal law enforcement officer’s abilities to carry out their jobs, The Washington Post reported. Both were given subpoenas as part of an investigation at the DOJ,…
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Venezuela opposition leader sees eventual elections but cautions about complex path ahead - Reuters
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Venezuela opposition leader sees eventual elections but cautions about complex path ahead Reuters
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Cubans rally against US 'imperialists' before Havana embassy - Reuters
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Cubans rally against US 'imperialists' before Havana embassy Reuters
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From camouflage to tracksuits - Guinea's junta leader poised to become civilian president
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Junta chief Mamadi Doumbouya, set for a seven-year term, has to prove himself as a democratic leader.
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Trump pardons former Puerto Rico governor Vazquez - Reuters
Trump pardons former Puerto Rico governor Vazquez Reuters
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US names Rubio, Blair and Kushner in Gaza board under Trump's plan - Reuters
US names Rubio, Blair and Kushner in Gaza board under Trump's plan Reuters
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Under fire from the sea, families in Odesa try to escape Russian barrage
Ukraine's third largest city has come under sustained attack on its ports in a Russian bid to sap morale.
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Paracetamol is safe in pregnancy, says study refuting Trump autism claims
Researchers say their gold-standard review should put an end to the debate over use of the common painkiller during pregnancy.
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Emergency calls reveal chaos after Minneapolis ICE shooting as city braces for more unrest - Reuters
Emergency calls reveal chaos after Minneapolis ICE shooting as city braces for more unrest Reuters
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Trump grapples with red lines in Iran as protests crushed ā for now
President Trump is appearing to back off immediate action against Iran after promising anti-government forces that āhelp is comingā earlier this week and cautioning the regime against killing protesters ā warnings Iranās leaders ignored.Ā While Iran remains under a nationwide internet blackout, reports from the country indicate that street protests, which rocked the country a…
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California sends xAI cease and desist letter over sexualized deepfakes
California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) sent a cease and desist letter Friday to xAI demanding that it stop producing AI-generated sexualized deepfakes of girls and women online, including on the social platform X. Bonta said in a statement that the “creation, distribution, publication and exhibition” of deepfakes of girls is child sexual abuse material…
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House Ethics Committee investigating allegations against Nancy Mace
The House Ethics Committee announced Friday that it is investigating allegations against conservative firebrand Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.). The Ethics Committee did not go into detail about the probe. However, it noted that the matter regarding Mace was transmitted by the Office of Congressional Conduct (OCC) on Dec. 2, 2025.Ā āThe Committee notes that the…
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Exclusive: US moving fast to expand Chevron's Venezuela license, Energy Secretary Wright tells Reuters - Reuters
Exclusive: US moving fast to expand Chevron's Venezuela license, Energy Secretary Wright tells Reuters Reuters
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Wall Street ends little changed before long weekend - Reuters
Wall Street ends little changed before long weekend Reuters
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Gaza āBoard of Peaceā announced: Witkoff, Kushner among members
The White House announced Friday the composition of the āBoard of Peaceā tasked with implementing President Trumpās 20-point peace plan and steering Gazaās postwar reconstruction.Ā The body, headed by Trump, will also include three of his closest diplomatic advisers ā Secretary of State Marco Rubio, special envoy Steve Witkoff and the president’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner…
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Tylenol use during pregnancy not linked to autism, new study says
Acetaminophen use during pregnancy is not likely to raise the risk of having a child with autism, ADHD, or intellectual disability, according to a new study published Friday.
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Biggest US grid operator appears to stop short of reforms pushed by Trump and bipartisan governors
After the Trump administration and a coalition of bipartisan governors called on the biggest U.S. electric grid operator to enact reformsĀ to cut electricity prices, the operator announced its own plan that does not include key details of the bipartisan proposal. The grid operator, PJM, which serves states on the East Coast and in the Midwest,Ā saidĀ Friday…
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Blair and Rubio among names on Gaza 'Board of Peace'
The former UK prime minister and US secretary of state will sit on the "founding executive board", the White House says.
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Rackspace customers grapple with ādevastatingā email hosting price hike
Reseller says Rackspace plans to charge it 706 percent more.
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STAT+: Limit on multiyear funding of NIH grants is a sticking point in Senate budget talks
A clause limiting the use of multiyear NIH grant funding has become a sticking point as the Senate appropriations panel finalizes the HHS spending bill.
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Florida roadway added to list of things named after Trump - Reuters
Florida roadway added to list of things named after Trump Reuters
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Google asks US judge to defer order forcing it to share data while it appeals - Reuters
Google asks US judge to defer order forcing it to share data while it appeals Reuters
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Nobel Prize committee says Machado decision to give Trump award doesnāt change who won
The committee that awards the Nobel Prize said Friday that the physical symbols of the prize ā a medal and diploma ā can be given away, but the honor itself is āinseparably linkedā to the winner.   āThe medal and the diploma are the physical symbols confirming that an individual or organisation has been awarded…
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Denmark's Arctic commander says focus is on Russia, not U.S., amid security concerns - Reuters
Denmark's Arctic commander says focus is on Russia, not U.S., amid security concerns Reuters
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Tax changes coming for seniors this year
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act that President Trump signed into law last July implemented multiple changes to the tax code, including for seniors.Ā One notable change is a new $6,000 deduction available for people age 65 and older, in addition to the standard deduction previously available.Ā On Thursday, officials from the AARP discussed…
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Venezuelan banks will get $300 million of oil money to sell on exchange market, sources say - Reuters
Venezuelan banks will get $300 million of oil money to sell on exchange market, sources say Reuters
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DOJ seeks life sentence for convicted would-be Trump assassin
The Justice Department is seeking a life sentence for the man convicted of attempting to assassinate President Trump while he golfed in South Florida in 2024. Ryan Routh, 59, was found guilty last year on all five counts he faced following a trial where he mounted his own defense. Federal prosecutors wrote in court filings…
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White House seeks emergency power auction for largest US electric grid - Reuters
White House seeks emergency power auction for largest US electric grid Reuters
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Omar tells protesters throwing projectiles at police: āDo not let your anger get the best of youā
Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar (D) urged those demonstrating against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Minnesota to not let anger win out in response to reports of protesters throwing projectiles at police. āDo not let your anger get the best of you,ā Omar said in an interview with NewsNation’s Mills Hayes on Friday.  āWe are…
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US officials provide shifting accounts of ICE detainee death in Texas military camp - Reuters
US officials provide shifting accounts of ICE detainee death in Texas military camp Reuters
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California demands Elon Musk's xAI stop producing sexual deepfake content - Reuters
California demands Elon Musk's xAI stop producing sexual deepfake content Reuters
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Trump offers to mediate Egypt-Ethiopia dispute on Nile River waters - Reuters
Trump offers to mediate Egypt-Ethiopia dispute on Nile River waters Reuters
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Archaeologists find a supersized medieval shipwreck in Denmark
The sunken ship reveals that the medieval European economy was growing fast.
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Syrian troops poised to attack Kurdish towns as SDF withdraws east of Aleppo - Reuters
Syrian troops poised to attack Kurdish towns as SDF withdraws east of Aleppo Reuters
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'Anger and frustration': BBC reports from Iranian-Armenian border
BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega reports from the Iranian-Armenian border as internet shutdown continues following deadly protests.
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US not currently considering using Venezuelan oil in exchange to fill strategic reserve, Energy Department says - Reuters
US not currently considering using Venezuelan oil in exchange to fill strategic reserve, Energy Department says Reuters
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Trump housing plan would open 401(k)s for down payments: Hassett
President Trump will announce a proposal next week to allow Americans to dip into their 401(k)s for a down payment on a home as part of his housing affordability push, one of his top economic advisers said Friday. Kevin Hassett, the director of the National Economic Council, said Trump will unveil the plan at the upcoming…
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Judge orders Annaās Archive to delete scraped data; no one thinks it will comply
WorldCat operator hopes default judgment will convince web hosts to take action.
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This may be the grossest eye pic everābut the cause is whatās truly horrifying
Hypervirulent germ nearly destroys man, invading brain and blowing out an eye.
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Education Department delays wage garnishment for defaulted student loan borrowers
The Education Department said Friday it would delay plans to garnish the wages of federal student loan borrowers who are in default.Ā The department said it will temporarily delay wage garnishment for those who haven’t paid toward their loans in more than nine months as new student loans reforms are implemented this year. It previously…
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Why is there so much international interest in Greenland?
The BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler has been reporting from Greenland and dissects why the island has so much value in the eyes of President Trump.
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Trump threatens new tariffs on countries opposed to Greenland takeover
The president made the threat while a bipartisan group of US lawmakers were visiting Denmark in the hope of easing tensions over the territory.
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New Venezuela leader calls for warmer relations with US, opening oil industry to outside investors
Venezuelan interim President Delcy RodrĆguez on Thursday called for warmer diplomatic relations with the U.S. and advocated for opening her country’s oil industry to foreign investors in the wake of President Trump’s decision to take control of Venezuela’s oil. “Let us not be afraid of diplomacy,” RodrĆguez said in her first state of the union…
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OpenAI to test ads in ChatGPT as it burns through billions
Ads coming to free tier and new $8/month ChatGPT Go plan in US.
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OpenAI to test ads in ChatGPT in bid to boost revenue - Reuters
OpenAI to test ads in ChatGPT in bid to boost revenue Reuters
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Schatz says US āabsolutely rolledā by China-Canada trade deal
Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) said Friday Americans would be hurt by a trade deal between China and Canada as foreign nations seek new trade partners amid the Trump administrationās tariff wars. āWe just got absolutely rolled in this Canada – China deal. A stark foreign policy failure with domestic economic consequences,ā Schatz wrote in a…
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Mandiant releases rainbow table that cracks weak admin password in 12 hours
Windows laggards still using the vulnerable hashing function: Your days are numbered.
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Uganda's president heads for victory as his main rival cries foul
President Museveni has about 75% of the vote with results in from more than half of all polling stations.
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STAT+: Supreme Court agrees to review āskinny labelingā and generic drug access
The Supreme Court agreed to review a controversy over so-called skinny labels for medicines, a decision that will be closely watched for its implications for the availability of generic medicines.
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Syria's Sharaa grants Kurdish Syrians citizenship, language rights for first time, SANA says - Reuters
Syria's Sharaa grants Kurdish Syrians citizenship, language rights for first time, SANA says Reuters
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Third offshore wind project halted by Trump is allowed to resume construction
A third offshore wind project halted by the Trump administration was allowed to resume construction Friday, dealing yet another blow to the administrationās anti-wind efforts. Federal Judge Jamar Walker, an appointee of former President Biden in Virginia, allowed the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Commercial Project to temporarily keep building. Walker granted a preliminary injunction Friday…
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US Supreme Court to hear Bayer's bid to curb Roundup cases - Reuters
US Supreme Court to hear Bayer's bid to curb Roundup cases Reuters
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Liberian man released for second time after ICE officers broke into home with battering ram
A Liberian national who was arrested by federal immigration officers in Minnesota last weekend after they used a battering ram to break down his door was released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody Friday for the second time in less than 24 hours, according to his attorney, who spoke with The Associated Press. A…
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FAA issues warnings to airlines on Central, South American flights over potential military actions - Reuters
FAA issues warnings to airlines on Central, South American flights over potential military actions Reuters
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US says Canada will regret decision to allow Chinese EVs into their market - Reuters
US says Canada will regret decision to allow Chinese EVs into their market Reuters
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Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of geofence warrants
The Supreme Court agreed Friday to review the constitutionality of geofence warrants, whichĀ allow law enforcement to demand companies turn over information on cellphonesĀ onlineĀ at a locationĀ during a specific time window.Ā In a brief order, the justices said they will review a defendantās appeal that argues such warrants violate hisĀ Fourth AmendmentĀ protectionsĀ againstĀ unreasonable searches.Ā The case will potentially be…
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Supreme Court takes up Bayerās bid to limit Roundup weed killer liability
The Supreme Court on Friday took up a bid from Bayer to limit liability for pesticide makers, including Bayerās Roundup weed killer, which has become the subject of numerous cancer suits. The court said it would take up the companyās petition, which was backed by the Trump administration.  It said it would only evaluate the question of…
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European regulator warns airlines not to fly in Iranian airspace - Reuters
European regulator warns airlines not to fly in Iranian airspace Reuters
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Musk's Starlink faces high-profile security test in Iran crackdown - Reuters
Musk's Starlink faces high-profile security test in Iran crackdown Reuters
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Taiwan to invest more in US chip manufacturing in new trade deal
Taiwan has reached a trade agreement with the U.S., committing to a multibillion-dollar investment in American chip manufacturing in exchange for reduced tariffs, the Commerce Department announced Thursday. As part of the trade deal, Taiwanese companies will invest at least $250 billion in building out advanced semiconductor, energy and AI capacity in the U.S. The…
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Newsom on criticism of fatal ICE shooting post: āThatās fairā
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Thursday called criticism over an online post from his press office about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) “fair” after it equated the agency with state-sponsored terrorists. Newsom addressed the post on his podcast “This is Gavin Newsom” with conservative pundit Ben Shapiro, who said the post “makes our politics…
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Indiana, Florida senators bet gummy bears, cafecitos on college football championship
Sens. Ashley Moody (R-Ind.) and Jim Banks (R-Fla.) agreed to a playful bet ahead of the upcoming college football national championship game between the University of Miami Hurricanes and the Indiana University Hoosiers. The teams will face off Monday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.Ā Moody posted a video to social platform X on Friday…
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RAM shortage chaos expands to GPUs, high-capacity SSDs, and even hard drives
GPU makers may prioritize more profitable models; large SSDs are harder to find.
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Watch: Trump to attend boulevard renaming ceremony near Mar-a-Lago
President Trump’s name will soon be attached to several miles of Sunshine Boulevard in Palm Beach, Fla. The president participated in the renaming ceremony Friday after commissioners voted last summer to designate 4 miles of the stretch running from Palm Beach International Airport to his Mar-a-Lago resort as President Donald J. Trump Boulevard, with honorary…
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Mortgage rates hit lowest level in more than 3 years
The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.06% this week ā down from 7.04% a year ago.
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Exclusive: Shell, Mitsubishi exploring sale options for their stakes in LNG Canada, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: Shell, Mitsubishi exploring sale options for their stakes in LNG Canada, sources say Reuters
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Measles cases jump again in South Carolina, rising to more than 550
Reported measles cases in South Carolina surged by almost 30% in the last few days, state health officials said Friday.
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Harris addresses MLK event in Chicago
The former vice president spoke for about 20 minutes, touching on topics around the theme of āDefending Our Democracy, Protecting Our Rights.ā
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Exiled crown prince calls for US intervention on āinstrument of repressionā in Iran
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince of Iran, on Friday called for the U.S. to take decisive action against the āinstrument of repressionā in Tehran to stop the brutal crackdown on anti-government protests and warned against any deals with the countryās autocratic leaders. āThe United States has a choice,ā Pahlavi said during an event at…
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Exiled crown prince urges world to help protesters topple Iran's government
Reza Pahlavi, a US-based opposition figure, called on the world to target Iran's Revolutionary Guards leadership.
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Tens of thousands demonstrate outside US Embassy in Cuba
Tens of thousands gathered Friday in front of the U.S. Embassy in Havana to protest the deaths of Cuban officers killed during the U.S. operation that captured Venezuelan President NicolĆ”s Maduro.Ā The protesters also called for the release of Maduro, a close ally of Cuba who now faces trial on drug trafficking charges in a…
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Calif. counters FCC attack on DEI with conditions on Verizon/Frontier merger
Verizon touts "expanded reach of almost 30 million fiber passings" across US.
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Iran protests abate after deadly crackdown, Trump says Tehran calls off mass hangings - Reuters
Iran protests abate after deadly crackdown, Trump says Tehran calls off mass hangings Reuters
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Machado vows to lead Venezuela 'when right time comes'
The opposition leader says she has a mandate to lead the country after the US seized its president.
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38K gallons of water recalled over black āsubstanceā
The affected water was sold in gallon-size jugs in six states.
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Son of Iran's last shah appeals for more pressure to help protesters - Reuters
Son of Iran's last shah appeals for more pressure to help protesters Reuters
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Musk and Ryanair CEO clash over cost of Starlink Wi-Fi on planes - Reuters
Musk and Ryanair CEO clash over cost of Starlink Wi-Fi on planes Reuters
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Trump says Canada should do trade deals with China
President Trump said Friday that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney should be making a trade deal with China, an economic U.S. adversary the president has been going after during his second term. āThatās OK. Thatās what he should be doing. I mean, itās a good thing for him to sign a trade deal. If you…
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UK navy launches new crewless helicopter to counter North Atlantic threats - Reuters
UK navy launches new crewless helicopter to counter North Atlantic threats Reuters
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Norwegian lawmakers rip Trump accepting Machado Nobel prize: āEmbarrassing and damagingā
Norwegian Labour Party lawmaker Raymond Johansen on Thursday ripped President Trump for accepting the Nobel Peace Prize from Venezuelan opposition leader MarĆa Corina Machado. Machado presented Trump with the prize Thursday during a White House meeting after months of lauding the president in his push to oust regime leader NicolĆ”s Maduro and for his war…
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Machado āprofoundly confidentā in āorderly transitionā in Venezuela after Trump meeting
A day after her meeting with President Trump, Venezuelan opposition leader MarĆa Corina Machado expressed confidence that the U.S. is moving toward free elections in the country, but she acknowledged it would be a āprocess that has several phases.ā During a press conference hosted by the Heritage Foundation in Washington on Friday, Machado criticized Delcy…
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Live updates: Trump backs off Insurrection Act threat in Minnesota amid ICE scrutiny
President Trump on Friday walked back his threat to invoke the Insurrection Act amid protests in Minnesota following last week’s fatal shooting by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer. āI donāt think thereās any reason right now to use it, but if I needed it, Iād use it,ā Trump told reporters at the White…
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International oil companies push for quick reforms in Venezuela to give them control over oil exports - Reuters
International oil companies push for quick reforms in Venezuela to give them control over oil exports Reuters
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Trump says thereās no reason āright nowā to use Insurrection Act in Minneapolis
President Trump said Friday there is no reason for him to invoke the Insurrection Act, one day after he threatened to use the law in the wake of demonstrations in Minneapolis.Ā āI donāt think thereās any reason right now to use it, but if I needed it, Iād use it,ā Trump told reporters at the…
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Trump touts rural health fund as part of affordability push
President Trump on Friday touted a targetedĀ $50 billionĀ rural health fund as evidence of his administrationās commitment toĀ helpingĀ rural communitiesĀ improve health care costs and access,Ā part of a White House push to focus on affordability ahead ofĀ November’sĀ midterm elections.Ā The fund was added as a last-minute sweetener to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and as a backstop for…
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If the justices donāt reinforce their Janus ruling soon, unions will ignore it to death
The Supreme Court's 2018 ruling in Janus v. AFSCME affirmed the First Amendment rights of public employees to opt out of union participation, but the justices have refused to revisit and enforce the ruling as unions have adopted countermeasures to circumvent it.
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Nobel Prize inseparable from winner but medal can be given away, award body says - Reuters
Nobel Prize inseparable from winner but medal can be given away, award body says Reuters
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EU executive weighs idea of quick, but limited membership for Ukraine - Reuters
EU executive weighs idea of quick, but limited membership for Ukraine Reuters
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Elon Musk's X largely back up after outage affects thousands worldwide - Reuters
Elon Musk's X largely back up after outage affects thousands worldwide Reuters
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White House, bipartisan governors call on biggest US grid operator to lower prices
The Trump administration and a group of bipartisan governors are trying to pressure the nationās largest regional electric grid operator to bring down electric prices, especially in the wake of heavy demand from data centers. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Energy Secretary Chris Wright were joined Friday by Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D), Maryland Gov.…
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Virginia Senate passes redistricting amendment, teeing up special election
Virginia state Senate Democrats passed their redistricting constitutional amendment Friday, putting the party one step closer to redrawing the Old Dominionās congressional lines. Democrats in the upper chamber passed a constitutional amendment for a second time that would allow lawmakers to redraw Virginiaās House map and temporarily bypass the stateās redistricting commission. The measure is…
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Forty-seven Venezuelan soldiers killed in US attack, minister says - Reuters
Forty-seven Venezuelan soldiers killed in US attack, minister says Reuters
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America is sleepwalking into socialism
Democratic socialism is gaining traction among younger Americans due to their dissatisfaction with capitalism, which has failed to provide basic security, and is being championed by figures like Zohran Mamdani, whose focus on food insecurity, housing and public goods has resonated with voters.
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Man accused of murdering woman and toddler in Munich car attack goes on trial
The Afghan suspect is accused of killing a 37-year-old woman and her two-year-old daughter.
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Novo's Wegovy pill makes encouraging start in weight-loss race vs Lilly - Reuters
Novo's Wegovy pill makes encouraging start in weight-loss race vs Lilly Reuters
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Novo's Wegovy pill tracks 3,071 prescriptions in first days of launch - Reuters
Novo's Wegovy pill tracks 3,071 prescriptions in first days of launch Reuters
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Trump to pardon former Puerto Rico governor
President Trump will pardon former Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda VĆ”zquez Garced (R), a White House official confirmed to The Hill.  VĆ”zquez Garced, who was governor of the U.S. territory from 2019 to 2021, was arrested in 2022 for allegedly bribing people to finance her 2020 campaign.  In August, VĆ”zquez Garced pleaded guilty to accepting a…
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Trump sharpens health care affordability message for midterms
12:30 Report is The Hill’s midday newsletter. Subscribe here. Happy Friday! President Trumpās inauguration weekend was exactly a year ago now. Part of me feels like that was just yesterday but most of me feels like itās been two or three years! In today’s issue: Programming note: The Hillās 12:30 Report will not publish Monday…
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Walz appeals for deescalation amid Minneapolis chaos
Right now, Minnesota feels like a pressure cookerĀ āĀ whatāsĀ happening there is bigger than one city, one governor or one president.Ā ItāsĀ a snapshot of what happens when immigration becomes a political weapon instead of a policy problem that demands grown-up solutions.Ā Ā Gov. Tim Walz tried to lower the temperature as tensions escalated in Minneapolis, urging protesters to remain peaceful…
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Mother of Musk child sues over Grok sexualized images
Ashley St. Clair, the mother of one of Elon Muskās children, is suing the tech billionaireās AI company, xAI, after its chatbot Grok produced sexualized images of her. St. Clair filed suit against xAI in New York state court Thursday, alleging that Grok generated images of her āas a child stripped down to a string…
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Maybe we actually should trust the experts
We would never trust a random person with no credentials to fix our cars, so why would we trust them with our physical or mental health?
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Trump adviser suggests 10 percent interest āTrump cardsā in lieu of legislative cap
President Trump’s economic adviser said Friday that the administration has been in touch with major banks regarding the administrationās proposal to temporarily cap credit card interest rates amid concerns about its long-term economic impact.   Kevin Hassett, the director of the National Economic Council, said the administration expects banks to voluntarily provide āTrump cardsā to…
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Kyiv has only half of the electricity it needs, mayor says - Reuters
Kyiv has only half of the electricity it needs, mayor says Reuters
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Trump casts doubt on Kevin Hassett Fed nomination: āWe donāt want to lose himā
President Trump said Friday he was hesitant to nominate his top White House economic adviser to chair the Federal Reserve, suggesting he might be going in a different direction. During remarks at a White House health care event, Trump praised Kevin Hassett ā director of the National Economic Council and a finalist for the Fed…
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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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Trump baffles global allies with his interest in Greenland
President Trump has expressed interest in acquiring Greenland for national security purposes, and has threatened to use the U.S. Military to do so if necessary, despite the fact that Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark and has its own government and culture.
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TSMC says AI demand is āendlessā after record Q4 earnings
Amid fears of bubble, world's top chipmaker TSMC says customers just keep asking for more.
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Fed should be ready to cut rates again amid job market risks, Bowman says - Reuters
Fed should be ready to cut rates again amid job market risks, Bowman says Reuters
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Iran cleric calls for executions, threatens Trump
Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami, a hard-line cleric in Iran, on Friday called for the execution of protesters across Tehran as the government seeks to stifle demonstrations in the capital. āArmed hypocrites should be put to death!ā Khatami said in a sermon carried across state radio, according to The Associated Press. Khatami also offered pointed words for…
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Vulnerable Republicans join Trump to tout rural health care plan
A number of Republicans facing uphill reelection bids in November were present at the White House for a rural health care roundtable with President Trump on Friday.  The roundtable follows the administration announcing that $10 billion would be invested in statesā rural health care under the Rural Health Care Transformation Program last month.  āI hope…
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Trump tells Hassett he may want to keep him at White House - Reuters
Trump tells Hassett he may want to keep him at White House Reuters
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Supreme Court plans rulings for January 20 with Trump's tariffs still undecided - Reuters
Supreme Court plans rulings for January 20 with Trump's tariffs still undecided Reuters
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Trump floats slapping tariffs on countries against US acquiring Greenland
President Trump on Friday floated slapping potential tariffs on countries that oppose the U.S. acquiring the Danish territory of Greenland. Trump made the remarks after describing threatening European allies, including France and Germany, with 25 percent tariffs if they did not pay more for prescription drugs.  āI went through country after country,ā Trump said at…
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CIA director met with Venezuelaās leader in Caracas as Trump huddled with Machado
CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Venezuelaās interim President Delcy RodrĆguez on Thursday in Caracas, the same day President Trump met with Venezuelan opposition leader MarĆa Corina Machado at the White House.  Ratcliffe, the most senior administration official to visit Venezuela since U.S. Army Special Forces captured Venezuelan leader NicolĆ”s Maduro, traveled to the Latin…
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Myanmar begins defence in landmark genocide case at UN court
Myanmar says The Gambia has failed to provide enough evidence of genocide against the Muslim-minority people.
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Two Lisbon policemen charged with torturing vagrants and migrants, and sharing images - Reuters
Two Lisbon policemen charged with torturing vagrants and migrants, and sharing images Reuters
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Latest US sanctions target Houthi funding networks, Treasury says - Reuters
Latest US sanctions target Houthi funding networks, Treasury says Reuters
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Feds give Tesla another five weeks to respond to FSD probe
Regulators want to know why Tesla's system ignores red lights and runs into traffic.
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Over half of Ukrainians oppose pulling back in return for security, poll shows - Reuters
Over half of Ukrainians oppose pulling back in return for security, poll shows Reuters
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Ferrari doing what it does best: The 12Cilindri review
Retro design and a naturally aspirated V12 deliver tremendous appeal, but itāll cost ya.
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Options expiration could clear path for US stock market volatility rise - Reuters
Options expiration could clear path for US stock market volatility rise Reuters
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STAT+: FDA delays reviews for two drugs in new voucher program
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: Weāre reading about FDA voucher worries, weight loss drugs and jet fuel, and more
Some major drugmakers are hesitating to participate in the Trump administration's speedier review program for new medicines over possible legal risks
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STAT+: Pharmalittle: Weāre reading about antitrust claims by a compounder, FDA and EMA AI rules, and more
The FDA delayed reviews of two drugs chosen for the Trump administration's new fast-track program after agency scientists flagged safety and efficacy concerns
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Who is Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last shah?
He has been a prominent voice calling for protests against Iran's authoritarian regime to continue.
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Mother of one of Elon Muskās offspring sues xAI over sexualized deepfakes
Claims Grok chatbot created "countless" sexual images of her without her consent.
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Tesla gets 5-week extension in US probe of Full Self-Driving traffic violations - Reuters
Tesla gets 5-week extension in US probe of Full Self-Driving traffic violations Reuters
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New map reveals hidden landscape under Antarctica's ice sheet - Reuters
New map reveals hidden landscape under Antarctica's ice sheet Reuters
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CIA director Ratcliffe meets with Venezuela's Rodriguez in Caracas - Reuters
CIA director Ratcliffe meets with Venezuela's Rodriguez in Caracas Reuters
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CIA director had two-hour meeting with new Venezuelan leader in Caracas
The pair discussed economic opportunities and preventing Venezuela becoming a place for "America's adversaries", a US official said.
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Munich Security Conference scraps invitation to Iranian minister - Reuters
Munich Security Conference scraps invitation to Iranian minister Reuters
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China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi
Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.
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The flu vaccine is working
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Trump envoy says he plans to visit Greenland in March - Reuters
Trump envoy says he plans to visit Greenland in March Reuters
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'I was hit in the face by pellets': Iranians on border describe violence and more protests
The BBC speaks to Iranians at the border with Iraq, as authorities continue to block the flow of information with an internet blackout.
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Rocket Report: Ariane 64 to debut soon; India has a Falcon 9 clone too?
"We are fundamentally shifting our approach to securing our munitions supply chain."
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US accuses South Africa military of 'cosying up to Iran'
The defence minister orders an inquiry into reports the military flouted orders to expel Iran from naval drills.
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STAT+: JPM Week 2026 is over. It was fantastic. Hereās why
There were no blockbuster deals at #JPM26. That's part of what it made it so great.
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Tragic death of Adichie's young son pushes Nigeria to act on health sector failings
Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her child's death was caused by medical negligence, which the hospital denies.
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Julio Iglesias denies sexual assault allegations
In a statement, the Spanish singer says the allegations are "absolutely false and deeply sadden me".
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MAHA says its new food pyramid is affordable and healthy. We asked experts
How affordable are the new dietary guidelines? Economists and nutrition experts weigh in.
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Opinion: STAT+: CMSā new MAHA ELEVATE innovation model has a fundamental flaw
CMSā new MAHA ELEVATE innovation model has a fundamental flaw, The Workup columnist Vishal Khetpal writes.
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S Korea's ex-president Yoon to be jailed for five years over martial law bid
This is the first of the verdicts in the four trials linked to Yoon's shock decree in 2024.
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South Korea's impeached president found guilty in first of four trials: What you need to know
Yoon Suk Yeol is set to receive the first verdict on charges linked to his 2024 martial law attempt.
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Trump's Fed fight looks like something from another country
Donald Trump's stand-off with the US central bank has recalled episodes in other countries - which ended badly for the economy.
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Cuba counts cost of alliance after 32 troops killed in Venezuela
The recent events in Venezuela have exposed the strategic risks of Cubaās foreign entanglements.
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Actor Timothy Busfield charged with sexually abusing boys on set of TV series
The actor starred in the West Wing TV series and is also known for the baseball film Field of Dreams.
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Israel moves Yellow Line deeper into Gaza, satellite images show
Israel placed and later moved control markers in three areas, with some placed deeper inside Gaza than maps suggested.
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Landscape beneath Antarctica's icy surface revealed in unprecedented detail
Scientists believe the map could shed light on how Antarctica's vast ice sheet will respond to climate change.
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āI am very annoyedā: Pharma execs blast RFK Jr.ās attack on vaccines
Pharma execs had avoided conflict with Trump admin, but now join doctors in rebukes.
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Breaking down JPM 2026: the mood, the big interviews ā and all the AI billboards
STAT's Alex Hogan breaks down #JPM26 on STATus Report: the mood, the big interviews ā and all the AI billboards.
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Why Iām withholding certainty that āpreciseā US cyber-op disrupted Venezuelan electricity
NYT says US hackers were able to turn off power and then quickly turn it back on.
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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy tries something different, and I donāt hate it
An interesting new take on Trek includes some characters you already know.
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Morocco celebrates Afcon win: 'Today is about couscous not jollof'
Moroccan fans celebrated through the night as their beloved Atlas Lions beat Nigeria to make it to the Afcon final.
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NASAās first medical evacuation from space ends with on-target splashdown
This is the first time NASA has called an early end to a space mission for medical reasons.
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What happens in space during a medical emergency?
BBC science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains what happens if an astronaut gets ill in space.
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STAT+: On Day 4 of JPM,Ā a chat with Regeneronās George Yancopoulos, an IPO forecast, and all eyes on J&J
It's the last special edition of The Readout at #JPM26 āĀ full of news and notes about biotech.
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Spotifyās 3rd price hike in 2.5 years hints at potential new normal
Spotify claims the higher fees will help "benefit artists."
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ChatGPT wrote āGoodnight Moonā suicide lullaby for man who later killed himself
ChatGPT used a man's favorite children's book to romanticize his suicide.
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Six months later, Trump Mobile still hasnāt delivered preordered phones
Lawmakers seek FTC investigation, but Trump has taken control of the agency.
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STAT+: Trump releases health care plan amid pressure over affordability
Trump's most consequential proposals would require action from Congress.
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STAT+: Former Emergent BioSolutions CEO sued for insider trading, company reaches $900K settlement in N.Y.
The former CEO of Emergent BioSolutions was accused of insider trading by the New York attorney general in connection with a Covid-era contract.
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STAT+: Negotiations over ACA subsidy bill drag on
This is the web edition of STAT's D.C. Diagnosis newsletter.
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Democrats say Americaās role as a scientific leader is slipping, while Republicans remain unworried
Among Americans, trust in science increased slightly between 2024 and 2025, according to a new Pew Research poll.
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STAT+: Emoji infiltrate the medical record š¤¦
In this edition of STAT Health Tech: Emoji in medical records, Epic's new lawsuit, and news from JPM health care conference.
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āYou see that beautiful milk?ā
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