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Trump's big bill would slash Planned Parenthood's Mass. budget in half

The legislation approved by the Senate and before the House would ban Medicaid payments to any health care nonprofit that offers abortions. Planned Parenthood sees the measure as a back-door way to defund the organization.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Richard A. Boucher, veteran State Department spokesman, dies at 73

Mr. Boucher served longer than anyone else as a State Department spokesperson, working for six secretaries of state, from George H.W. Bush’s administration to George W. Bush’s.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Trump plans to sign bill on July Fourth with flyover and fireworks

With a narrow vote, the House passed the Trump tax and spending bill in a major win for the President. Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries set the record for longest House floor speech as he decried the bill today, but Republicans are celebrating their victory. President Trump says he will sign the bill tomorrow, the 4th of July. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports.

NBC News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Analysis - The Dalai Lama has shared plans for his succession. China has other ideas - News - | July 3

As the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday approaches, a standoff between the Tibetan spiritual leader and the Chinese government has some experts warning of a future where two purported Dalai Lamas each stake claim to the title.

CBC News - World - 3 hours ago

Prairie state's population crisis has Pritzker scrambling as young talent flees

Chicago Tribune editorial warns of Illinois' aging population, citing outmigration of young adults and declining birth rates as threats to the state's economic future.

Fox News - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Supreme Court takes up trans athletes case -- The Supreme Court will consider whether states can ban transgender athletes from participating in girls and women's sports. At issue are laws passed in Idaho and West Virginia that opponents argue violate the Constitution's Equal Protection Clause and Title IX. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks it down.

The Supreme Court will consider whether states can ban transgender athletes from participating in girls and women's sports. At issue are laws passed in Idaho and West Virginia that opponents argue violate the Constitution's Equal Protection Clause and Title IX. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks it down.

CBS News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Microsoft layoffs hit 830 workers in home state of Washington

The 830 Microsoft employees who lost their jobs in Washington included cloud solution architects, game designers and lawyers.

CNBC - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Indian state defends Zumba lessons for students amid protests -- , -- published at -- Indian state defends Zumba lessons for students amid protests

Some religious groups are angry after the government introduced Zumba classes in public schools.

BBC News - Health - 5 hours ago

Seven ways Starmer's plan could change the NHS -- , -- published at -- Seven ways Starmer's plan could change the NHS

The BBC looks at what the government's 10-year NHS plan could mean in practice.

BBC News - Health - 5 hours ago

US Supreme Court to review bans on trans athletes in female sports -- The top court will hear challenges to state laws banning transgender athletes in female sports, in a case that could have nation-wide implications.

The top court will hear challenges to state laws banning transgender athletes in female sports, in a case that could have nation-wide implications.

BBC News - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

SCOTUS set to hear challenges in 2 states regarding biological men competing in women's sports

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) announced on Thursday that it will hear pivotal cases addressing whether biological males who identify as female student-athletes may be lawfully excluded from participating on girls’ and women’s sports teams at public schools.

One America News Network - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Commentary: India's state and central governments still aren't speaking the same language

Some Indian states view national education policy as a veiled scheme to enforce Hindi, say these researchers.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 6 hours ago

'They're playing politics with people's lives': Trump's big bill would slash Planned Parenthood's Mass. budget in half

The legislation approved by the Senate and before the House would ban Medicaid payments to any health care nonprofit that offers abortions. Planned Parenthood sees the measure as a back-door way to defund the organization.

Boston Globe - Business - 6 hours ago

Giant 'Madre Fire' surges across 35,000 acres in Southern California, becoming the states largest wildfire this year

A rapidly spreading wildfire in Southern California quickly became the state’s largest fire of the year after igniting on Wednesday, leading to evacuations.

New York Post - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Democrats Complain About Disrupted Travel Plans After Hakeem Jeffries' Hours-Long Speech

Two disgruntled House Democrats grumbled about Jeffries leaving his colleagues in the dark about his plans to essentially filibuster.

Breitbart - Politics - 7 hours ago

Bob Vylan's Anti-IDF Glastonbury Set Controversy, Explained -- The prime minister is involved; so is the U.S. deputy secretary of State. The BBC is changing policies. But Bob Vylan remains steadfast.

The prime minister is involved; so is the U.S. deputy secretary of State. The BBC is changing policies. But Bob Vylan remains steadfast.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Israel says Trump's plan to move Palestinians from Gaza 'still active'

The White House did not deny that president’s plan to transfer nearly 2 million Palestinians out of Gaza was still a possibility when asked by The Independent

Independent UK - World - 9 hours ago

Seniors from Lampeter-Strasburg and Ephrata high schools elected state FFA president and vice president

Seniors from Lampeter-Strasburg and Ephrata high schools have been selected to top posts in the Pennsylvania FFA.

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Del Monte Foods files for bankruptcy, plans to keep serving customers

Del Monte Foods, the canned vegetables company, said it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and secured financing to continue operations during restructuring.

Fox News - Business - 9 hours ago

'I wish I had the words': Liverpool manager issues statement after Diogo Jota 'tragedy'

Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota has been killed in a car crash in Spain at the age of 28. His brother Andre, also a footballer, died alongside him. Follow the latest as tributes come in.

Sky News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Paramount+'s Summer Sale Is Here: How to Get Two Months of Its Best Streaming Plan for Just $2

The streamer is home to 'Star Trek,' 'Yellowstone,' 'Paw Patrol' and more — find out when the limited-time promo ends and how to secure it.

Hollywood Reporter - Entertainment - 10 hours ago

Arne Slot's heartbreaking Diogo Jota statement in full - 'his name is Diogo'

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has written an emotional tribute to Diogo Jota

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

California Legislators Pass Bill Expanding State's Film and TV Tax Incentive

The legislation, championed by unions and production advocates that have been raising the alarm on the state’s anemic production levels, now moves to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s desk for final approval.

Hollywood Reporter - Business - 10 hours ago

Once again, the state seeks to redevelop a massive complex in the old West End — this time, into housing

The state is taking another swing at finding a developer for the massive, Brutalist, Lindemann and Hurley complex.

Boston Globe - Business - 11 hours ago

'Future looks better for the NHS', Starmer declares as he unveils 10-year plan

The prime minister said there is "a lot more work to do" to improve the NHS, but praised Chancellor Rachel Reeves for enabling more investment.

Sky News - Politics - 11 hours ago

New NHS plan shows 'future already looks better' under Labour – Starmer

Patients will be given more control of their health via the NHS app, while there will be less reliance on hospitals, the plan says.

Evening Standard - Politics - 12 hours ago

Priyanka Chopra Jonas praises John Cena's professionalism in 'Heads of State'

Priyanka Chopra Jonas recently opened up about her experience working with Heads of State co-stars John Cena and Idris Elba following the film’s release.The 42-year-old star, currently...

International The News - Entertainment - 12 hours ago

Startup groups aghast at Parliament draft plan for EU-wide tech companies

Groups are unhappy with plan to push for a Directive instead of a Regulation, fearing differing rules between member states.

Euractiv - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

WA child deaths or near deaths triple in first quarter of 2025, state data show

During the first quarter of 2025, the number of children under state supervision who died or nearly died has tripled compared with the same period last year, according to new data.

The Columbian - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Read official statements released in the Segun Idowu investigation -- An investigation into misconduct allegations against Segun Idowu found that the senior City Hall official did not violate any city policies.

An investigation into misconduct allegations against Segun Idowu found that the senior City Hall official did not violate any city policies.

Boston Globe - Politics - 13 hours ago

Prince William mourns Diogo Jota and brother's death in poignant statement

Prince William has shared a heartfelt tribute following the tragic death of footballer Diogo Jota and his brother in a car crash in Spain earlier today.Taking to social media in his role as patron...

International The News - Opinion - 14 hours ago

Türkiye rejects Israeli calls for annexing West Bank -- Türkiye has rejected "in the strongest terms" statements by Israeli politicians and ministers calling for the annexation of the occupied West Bank.

Türkiye has rejected "in the strongest terms" statements by Israeli politicians and ministers calling for the annexation of the occupied West Bank.

Hurriyet Daily News - World - 15 hours ago

Two pregnant asylum-seekers in neighboring states face different birthright citizenship challenges

A recent Supreme Court decision puts an expectant immigrant mother in South Carolina and her baby at risk in a way that's not the same for a woman across the border in North Carolina.

NBC News - US News - 15 hours ago

Trump should 'knock the f**k out' of EU disinfo law – ex-State Dept official

The US president should use “every tool in the hardball diplomacy toolkit” against Brussels, Mike Benz has said

Russia Today - US News - 16 hours ago

Travel plans on hold? Manga predictions stir Japan trip doubts

Viral rumors of impending disaster stemming from a comic book prediction have taken the sheen off Japan's tourism boom, with some airlines canceling...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Skydiving plane carrying 15 crashes into woods near New Jersey airport

Passengers on board the downed Cessna 208B near Cross Keys Airport in Williamstown were doused in jet fuel and triaged by trauma surgeons

Independent UK - US News - 18 hours ago

Trump has big plans for America's next birthday. Historians have questions

The nation's 250th birthday, in 2026, comes amid fierce debate over President Trump’s attempts to exert government control over the teaching of American history.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Reeves: NHS 10-year plan 'vital'

The Chancellor appeared with a smile on her face, a far cry from the emotional scenes during Prime Minister's Questions yesterday.

Sky News - Politics - 18 hours ago

Creative Australia reinstates artist Khaled Sabsabi for Venice Biennale

The acting chair of Creative Australia has apologised for the hurt caused after reversing a decision to uninvite Lebanese-Australian artist Khaled Sabsabi from representing Australia at a prestigious art event. The move follows a months-long inquiry ordered by the arts body.

SBS - World - 18 hours ago

Trump Demands House Rubber-Stamp (Not So) 'Beautiful Bill' -- The Senate crossed all of the lower chamber's red lines in its revisions to the megabill. Trump plans to make House members pass it anyway.

The Senate crossed all of the lower chamber’s red lines in its revisions to the megabill. Trump plans to make House members pass it anyway.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Minister of Justice issues executive regulations for real estate registration law

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs H E Ibrahim bin Ali Al Mohannadi issued the executive regulations of Law No...

Peninsula Qatar - Business - 20 hours ago

New NHS 10-year plan marks start of 'major renewal of Britain', Starmer pledges

The Prime Minister will unveil his vision for the NHS, as he seeks to shift focus away from several chaotic days in Westminster.

Evening Standard - Politics - 20 hours ago

Reincarnation, trouble with China and a stateless people: inside the Dalai Lama's succession story

In March 1959, the 14th Dalai Lama left the Tibetan capital of Lhasa in the dead of night to flee from Mao Zedong’s Communist regime. Over the course of th...

Independent.ie - World - 23 hours ago

Cassie's Lawyer Has Released A Statement Following The Diddy Verdict

Though Sean Combs was acquitted of the most serious charges, attorney Douglas H. Wigdor said Cassie's bravery still helped provide victims some justice.

BuzzFeed News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Nudify app's plan to dominate deepfake porn hinges on Reddit, 4chan, and Telegram, docs show

Report: Clothoff ignored California’s lawsuit while buying up 10 rivals.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Iran's latest decision reveals flaw in Trump's big plan

The only card left for the Iranians to play is that their uranium survived the US bombing. Maybe they are bluffing. But it exposes the enduring flaw in Trump’s bombing plan.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 1 day ago

Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam -- The US plans to charge 20% tariffs on Vietnamese goods - less than half the rate set to go into effect next week. -- Business

The US plans to charge 20% tariffs on Vietnamese goods - less than half the rate set to go into effect next week.

BBC News - Business - 1 day ago

There's No Plan B If Republicans Sink Trump's Megabill

He tried to jam the House with a Senate bill, but the House is jamming him instead.

New York Magazine - Politics - 1 day ago

Researchers launch new search to find Amelia Earhart's plane

The latest attempt to solve the long-standing mystery will take place in November

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Milford Museum prepares to raise money as sought-after state funds come in low

Milford Museum leaders had hoped for a $500,000 disbursement from the state’s Community Reinvestment Fund this summer but will need to settle for less than one-tenth of that.

Bay to Bay News - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Qatar condemns statements by Israeli Minister of Justice regarding annexation of occupied West Bank

Doha: The State of Qatar condemned the statements made by the Israeli Minister of Justice regarding the annexation of the occupied West Bank, consider...

Peninsula Qatar - Health - 1 day ago

Microsoft lays off thousands in latest cuts to state's tech industry

Microsoft announced thousands of layoffs worldwide, including its gaming division, as the tech industry continues workforce reductions in 2025.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Convictions in FIFA corruption case reinstated: court

A United States appeals court on Wednesday reinstated the convictions of a former Fox broadcasting executive and an Argentine sports-marketing firm involved in the FIFA corruption scandal.

CTV News - Sports - 1 day ago

The EU has unveiled its new climate target, a 90% emissions reduction by 2040. But not all member states are on board.

The EU has unveiled its new climate target, a 90% reduction in emissions by 2040. But not all member states are on board, while a provision to outsource part of the climate efforts abroad has generated controversy.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Priyanka Chopra Laughs Off a Beauty and Wardrobe Malfunction After Heads of State Screening in London

Priyanka Chopra Jonas attended a special screening of her new movie 'Heads of State' on July 1. She attended alongside her husband, Nick Jonas, and had a series of things go wrong behind the scenes of the event.

People - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Federal judge blocks mass layoffs and reorganization plans at HHS -- A federal judge in Rhode Island has blocked the Department of Health and Human Services from implementing mass layoffs and overhauling some of its sub-agencies. -- Jul 1

A federal judge in Rhode Island has blocked the Department of Health and Human Services from implementing mass layoffs and overhauling some of its sub-agencies.

CBS News - Health - 1 day ago

Map Shows Worst US States for Lung Health

Smoking, air pollution and several other factors have led to significant disparities in lung health across the U.S.

Newsweek - Health - 1 day ago

Cassie's lawyer issues emotional statement after Diddy's shock verdict

Cassie Ventura’s legal team is breaking their silence after a New York jury found Sean “Diddy” Combs guilty on two federal charges related to prostitution. In a statement shared on...

International The News - Entertainment - 1 day ago

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service / USDA

The targeted pest is the flesh-eating larva of the New World Screwworm fly.

NBC News - Science - 1 day ago

Young: In state vs. county debate, mediation is better than legislation

In the first session of the 152nd Delaware General Assembly, which just ended June 30, Senate Bill 159 passed and was signed by the governor. The bill allows the state to override a decision by Sussex County Council to deny permission for US Wind to connect its offshore wind generators to land at a heavy industrial site in the county.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 1 day ago

Chancellor Rachel Reeves issues statement after she's seen in tears during Prime Minister's Questions

Rachel Reeves was seen to wipe away tears as she sat next to Keir Starmer in Prime Minister's questions

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Dalai Lama says he plans to reincarnate - but how is a successor chosen and why is it controversial?

The Dalai Lama marked his 90th birthday by making his succession plans clear. But there could end up being rival spiritual leaders - one appointed by Beijing, and one by senior monks loyal to the current Dalai Lama.

Sky News - World - 1 day ago

July 15 increased resilience of Turkish state and nation

Post-July 15 developments have greatly boosted the resilience and self-confidence of the Turkish state and nation

Daily Sabah - Opinion - 1 day ago

Los Angeles approves plan to spend nearly $425 million in 'mansion tax' money

The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday approved a spending plan for Measure ULA, the so-called mansion tax, directing nearly $425 million into housing and homelessness programs.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 day ago

Rail Baltica is one of the most ambitious railway projects in the history of the European Union. It is supposed to connect citizens of the Baltic states with the rest of the EU but could also turn out to be vital to the bloc's defense.

Rail Baltica is one of the most ambitious railway projects in the history of the European Union. It is supposed to connect citizens of the Baltic states with the rest of the EU but could also turn out to be vital to the bloc’s defense.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 1 day ago

Snake on a plane! Flight delayed after reptile found in plane

The tree snake was discovered as passengers were boarding a Virgin flight from Melbourne to Brisbane

Evening Standard - World - 1 day ago

Is Apple planning to use ChatGPT to power Siri? -- m read

Apple in talks with OpenAI to boost Siri, in move away from own AI models: Bloomberg

Gulf News - Technology - 1 day ago

Socialists blast Brussels plan to tie EU budget to national reforms

The group also wants to fend off any attempt to repurpose the €142 billion European Social Fund for other priorities, such as defence.

Euractiv - Politics - 1 day ago

Warner Music Group announces $170 million in layoffs as part of larger restructuring plan

Warner Music Group will reduce its headcount by $170 million as a part of a larger plan to restructure and reduce costs. It's unclear how many employees will be impacted by the layoffs.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

AeroVironment stock drops 11% on offering plan to pay off debt

Last week, shares of the company rallied on strong fourth-quarter results, lifting higher as CNBC's Jim Cramer called it the "next Palantir of hardware."

CNBC - Technology - 2 days ago

Inside the Record Plant's legacy -- Kenneth Womack

"Buzz Me In" chronicles the glory and chaos of one of the most iconic recording studios in music history

Salon - Entertainment - 2 days ago

How every Welsh MP voted on controversial welfare change plans

Another late, and major concession, from the UK Government was needed to avoid an embarrassing defeat

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 2 days ago

'Heads of State' review: John Cena and Idris Elba team up for more action, less politics

Idris Elba and John Cena join forces as an odd couple of national leaders trying to evade the private army of a Russian arms dealer.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 2 days ago

Ted Cruz plan to punish states that regulate AI shot down in 99-1 vote

The one vote backing moratorium on state AI laws came from Thom Tillis, not Cruz.

Ars Technica - Top Stories - 2 days ago

'Big beautiful bill' lacks crucial lifeline used by Americans in their most vulnerable state: expert

APCO International CEO warns that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's omission of Next Generation 911 funding poses national security risks amid rising cyber threats.

Fox News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

City planning director accused of lobbying for controversial steam project in Detroit's historic Lafayette Park

Residents say the city has abandoned the transparency and accountability the Historic District Commission is supposed to uphold

Detroit Metro Times - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Ukrainian Drone Hits a Plant Deep Inside Russia After Record Russian Drone Attacks in June

A Ukrainian drone struck a Russian industrial plant some 1,300 kilometers (800 miles) from Ukraine, a local official said, after Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy prioritized the weapon's development and Russia pounded Ukraine with a monthly record of drones in June.

Military.com - US News - 2 days ago

Pope, State Department condemn latest massacre of Christians by Islamist militants in Nigeria

Pope LEO XIV has joined with the State Department to condemn the killing of yet more Christians by Islamist militants in Nigeria. More than 200 were reportedly killed in Benue State in what the pope called a “massacre."

Fox News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Plane flips during crash landing

A pilot flipped his plane during a crash landing in a garden in South Carolina. A Nest camera captured the moment.

Sky News - Weird - 2 days ago

First group of Australians evacuated from Iran by plane as thousands more look to escape

The first group of Australians have been able to leave Iran amid threats of further Israeli missile strikes, but thousands more are still awaiting assistance.

SBS - World - 2 days ago

Diamond State Diamonds

Stats as of June 25: MAJOR LEAGUE PITCHING Player College/High school Team Class Org. W-L ERA G GS SV IP H BB SO Mason Fluharty Liberty/Cape Henlopen Toronto MLB Blue Jays 3-2 5.06 35 0 0 …

Bay to Bay News - Sports - 3 days ago

Infographic: Inside the Secret Mission That Took Down Iran's Nuclear Plants

Following years of concerns about Tehran’s true motives, Israeli and U.S. military strikes dealt significant blows to the Iranian nuclear program.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Crown Estate profits remain at record high but windfarm boost set to fall back

The estate said the short-term boost from offshore windfarms was expected to drop sharply to £25 million from January 2026.

Independent UK - Business - 3 days ago

Our Fifty States of Disunion

On this episode of The Nation Podcast, D.D. Guttenplan and Richard Kreitner talk about the centerpiece of our 160th anniversary issue.

The Nation - Politics - 3 days ago

Nissan looks to axe hundreds of jobs at Sunderland plant

Nissan Motor Corp racked up a $4.5 billion loss for the fiscal year through March

Independent UK - Business - 3 days ago

Former La Academia all-state basketball player has decided to transfer

It was time for Jerry Johnson Jr.’s basketball world to grow a little bigger. The La Academia standout is transferring to prep school.

Lancaster Online - Sports - 3 days ago

Macron's plan to recognise a Palestinian state was doomed from the start

The French president’s proposal to recognise Palestine at a UN conference in June was fundamentally flawed by its desire to let Israel control conditions of sovereignty

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 3 days ago

China Bans Uncertified Power Banks on Planes Due to Fire Hazards

The ban coincides with major Chinese power bank brands recalling products internationally due to a lithium battery quality issue that poses safety hazards.

Epoch Times - Business - 3 days ago

Learn how to garden for dragonflies and 70 other things for plant fans in July

Here’s a roundup of plant and gardening events in the region throughout July.

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Plan to sell off public land in the West nixed from 'big, beautiful bill' amid GOP backlash

Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) announced late Saturday that he was pulling a plan to sell up to more than 1 million acres of federal land from the Trump-backed 'One Big Beautiful Bill.'

Los Angeles Times - Science - 4 days ago

Woman plans trip to Europe as boyfriend's 'dying mother' battles cancer: 'Might be faking'

A young woman on Reddit is torn between her boyfriend's mother, who has unconfirmed health issues, and maintaining her two jobs and studies as she plans her own European trip.

Fox News - Weird - 4 days ago

Family-owned Limerick logistics firm to increase workforce by up to 20 per cent with new state-of-the-art facility

A FAMILY-OWNED logistics business in Co. Limerick has begun work on a new 100,000 sq ft warehousi...

Irish Post - Business - 4 days ago

Florida commercial real estate boom fueled by financial and tech executives relocating since pandemic

Florida's retail boom reflects migration of wealthy residents since 2020, with Palm Beach County adding 90,000 new residents and transforming from resort to year-round city.

Fox News - Business - 5 days ago

Detroit Thermal revises controversial Lafayette Park steam plan, but residents say public input ignored

Residents says city broke promise for public engagement, scheduled hearing during holiday week

Detroit Metro Times - US News - 6 days ago

ECC approves revised gas tariff, raises rates for industries and power plants

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee on Friday approved a new natural gas pricing structure for FY2025–26, increasing tariffs for industrial units and power plants by an average of...

International The News - Business - 6 days ago

States Fear Critical Funding From FEMA May Be Drying Up

Many states rely on the federal government for the vast majority of their emergency management funding. Now, local leaders are looking for clues about the money — and the future of FEMA itself.

ProPublica - Top Stories - 6 days ago

Government announces plans to put 'digital front doors' on mental health care

It comes as the Department of Health and Social Care confirmed 85 new mental health emergency departments will be built across England.

Evening Standard - Health - 7 days ago

Government told to set out plan to tackle 'significant challenges' with T-levels

The Department for Education should enter ‘campaign mode’ to ensure more students enrol in the technical qualifications, MPs say.

Independent UK - Business - 7 days ago

Impossible Foods aims to put plant-based burgers on European menus this year

Impossible Foods hopes to add its plant-based burgers to European menus this year, bringing to a close a six-year quest to enter the world’s biggest market for meat alternatives.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 7 days ago

NATO's 5 percent spending pledge is a threat to people and the planet

The alliance’s spending surge will prompt war, cut services and worsen the climate crisis.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 7 days ago

Trio of trade deals 'restored identity' of UK, PM says as trade plan unveiled

Since Donald Trump’s tariff announcements in April, the UK has reached new agreements with the US, India and the EU.

Independent UK - Business - 7 days ago

American Airlines plane forced to land after catching fire mid-air

Flight 1665 took off from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas for Charlotte, North Carolina at 8.11am local time on Wednesday

Evening Standard - World - 7 days ago

Irish Rail plans new train station in north Dublin as part of Dart expansion

Station to form part of Dart+ South West project and serve population of 26,000 living within 1km

Irish Times - Top Stories - 7 days ago

Did Trump's strikes set Iran's nuclear plans back decades?

Cheat the Week: What are the papers saying about this week’s stories?

Evening Standard - World - 7 days ago

A look inside Crane Clean Energy Center at Three Mile Island nuclear plant [video]

Take a look inside Crane Clean Energy Center and hear from community leaders during the site's celebration event

Lancaster Online - Top Stories - 8 days ago

Bumble to lay off 30% of workforce as it moves to slash costs -- Bumble plans to cut hundreds of jobs, with CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd saying the online dating business is at an "inflection point."

Bumble plans to cut hundreds of jobs, with CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd saying the online dating business is at an "inflection point."

CBS News - Technology - 8 days ago

Microsoft plans major job cuts at Xbox gaming division

Microsoft Corp. will conduct another round of major layoffs in its Xbox division next week as part of a companywide reorganization.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 8 days ago

A New Trump Plan Gives DHS and the White House Greater Influence in the Fight Against Organized Crime

Internal documents and interviews show that an overhaul led by Stephen Miller would scale back prosecutors’ control over investigations.

ProPublica - Top Stories - 8 days ago

A Republican plan to sell off millions of acres of public lands is no more — for now

A proposal to sell off up to 3 million acres of public lands across the West is in limbo after the Senate parliamentarian ruled it out of the reconciliation bill.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 9 days ago

Putin pushes digital sovereignty with state messaging app

ALBAWABA- In a significant move toward digital independence, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a new law on Tuesday authorizing the development of

Albawaba - Business - 9 days ago

Trump's plan to kill dozens of NASA missions threatens U.S. space supremacy

NASA’s car-sized Perseverance rover has been roaming the surface of Mars for four years, drilling into the alien soil to collect dirt it places in tubes and leaves on the ground.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 9 days ago

Oil prices fall as Israel accepts ceasefire plan

TOKYO: Oil prices plunged over 5% on Tuesday after Israel accepted US President Donald Trump's proposal for a bilateral ceasefire with Iran.The development calmed investor nerves following nearly...

International The News - Business - 9 days ago

Chicago man's plan to honor astronomy-loving father ends in mishap

Griffin Lau and his brother celebrated their late father, Curtis Lau, a fan of space travel, in a special tribute by sending his ashes on a short trip to Earth's orbit on a rocket that launched Monday from California, but an anomaly on reentry led to the loss of his remains.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 10 days ago

Rep. Stevens to introduce bill to block Trump from deploying troops without state approval

The proposed legislation follows Trump’s controversial decision to send U.S. Marines to Los Angeles over the objections of California officials

Detroit Metro Times - US News - 10 days ago

Sir Chris Hoy 'lifted' by comments as he makes call for action over prostate cancer diagnosis

The six-time Olympic champion was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer in 2023 and has since been vocal about the need for more men to get tested for the disease

WalesOnline - Sports - 10 days ago

Skelton: Big state budget questions linger about crime, Medi-Cal, Delta tunnel

Big state budget questions linger about crime, Medi-Cal, Delta tunnel

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 10 days ago

UK warns Trump's 'bullseye' strikes won't stop Iran nuclear arms plan

The US president authorised the overnight bombings of key nuclear sites, including the heavily fortified Fordow plant

Evening Standard - World - 10 days ago

His Kidney Failed. He'll Never Know if a Transplant Drug From a Banned Factory Was to Blame.

When Joe DeMayo’s donated kidney started to fail earlier than expected, he didn’t know that the drug he was taking could’ve left him vulnerable — and that one of the most formidable drug regulators in the world may have failed to protect him.

ProPublica - Top Stories - 10 days ago

The victim delivered a searing impact statement. Just one thing felt off – he was dead

People are already interacting with AI renderings of their mothers and spouses. And now ghostbots have made their way into murder proceedings

Irish Times - Opinion - 11 days ago

Conservatives Turn On GOP Senator Over Plan To Sell Off Millions Of Acres Of Public Land

Utah Sen. Mike Lee's proposal has united the left and right -- against him.

Huffington Post - Environment - 14 days ago

Democrats press Pfizer, J&J and others over taxes as Senate debates Trump's plan

The lawmakers accuse Pfizer, Merck, J&J, AbbVie and Amgen of paying little to nothing in federal taxes despite generating billions of dollars annually.

CNBC - Health - 15 days ago

EU to abandon new Russian oil price cap plan – von der Leyen

The EU had planned to lower the price cap on Russian oil from $60 to $45 per barrel in the latest package of sanctions

Russia Today - Business - 15 days ago

WA natural gas initiative may go to state Supreme Court

SEATTLE — The journey is not over for a voter initiative that took aim at Washington’s natural gas and energy policies.

The Columbian - Politics - 16 days ago

Nvidia unveils plan for 20 new AI factories across Europe

Of the sites that Nvidia plans to build, five will be gigafactory-scale operations equipped with high-performance GPU clusters optimized for training and...

Daily Sabah - Technology - 20 days ago

UK spending plans risk creating 'snowball effect' that pushes borrowing costs higher

Policies risk creating "a snowball effect" that pushes Britain's £105 billion-a-year interest payments higher, experts told CNBC.

CNBC - Business - 21 days ago

The state of Boston tech, at a glance

How the local technology sector stacks up when it comes to jobs, funding, and more.

Boston Globe - Business - 23 days ago

North Dakota Ethics Commission Has No Authority to Punish Officials Violating Ethics Laws, State Leaders Argue

Voters created an ethics watchdog agency seven years ago. But officials keep pushing to weaken it, even as North Dakotans are filing a record number of complaints.

ProPublica - Politics - 24 days ago

Fecal transplants: Study is a 'wake-up call' for the field

They are hailed as a promising method to restore gut microbiomes, but a study suggests fecal transplants may bring unintended health risks.

Deutsche Welle - Science - 27 days ago

"In 10 years, all bets are off"—Anthropic CEO opposes decadelong freeze on state AI laws

Amodei says AI “too fast” for blanket law ban; sees fundamental world change in 2 years.

Ars Technica - Business - 28 days ago

Planetarium show accidentally reveals spiral in outer solar system

Scientists uncovered a new solar system secret thanks to an unexpected source, a planetarium show debuting Monday. At the American Museum of Natural...

Daily Sabah - Science - 1 month ago

Veterans' Protests Planned for D-Day Latest in Nearly 250 Years of Fighting for Their Benefits

Veterans were not always politically popular, nor were they treated well by the federal government.

Military.com - Opinion - 1 month ago

Federal Budget Cuts Would Sabotage NASA's Plans to Find Alien Life

NASA’s astrobiology ambitions are at risk of collapsing under the White House’s proposed budget. But your voice can make a difference

Scientific American - Opinion - 1 month ago

Labor Department Reverses Biden-Era Stance on Crypto in 401(k) Plans

The agency says it will be neutral on whether retirement plan fiduciaries include cryptocurrency options.

Epoch Times - Business - 1 month ago

Pigeons found loose on airplane

A Delta Airlines flight was delayed by an hour after two pigeons were found flying through the airplane.

Sky News - Weird - 1 month ago

Chicago restaurateurs push for repeal of law raising tipped wages; supporters want to expand it statewide

Owners say since the city's One Fair Wage law took effect last year, it has forced them to raise prices, cut staff or limit hiring.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 1 month ago

Opinion: So, Why Is Apple Going Ahead With Its Chennai Plan Despite Trump's 'Warning'?

Tim Cook is likely bothered more about what shareholders and analysts think of the way he manages his company's huge cash pile - estimated at well over $300 billion - than an oddball statement from Trump about moving all production to America.

NDTV - Top Stories - 1 month ago

NY governor apologizes for 'atrocities' at state boarding school for Native Americans

New York’s governor plans to visit the Seneca Nation to formally apologize for the state’s role in running an upstate boarding school that separated Native American students from their families and forced them to assimilate into American society.

AP News - Politics - 1 month ago

World's First Bladder Transplant Gives New Hope For Cancer Patients

US surgeons successfully perform the world's first human bladder transplant, offering new hope to millions worldwide suffering from bladder impairment, and paving the way for a potential new treatment option for patients with severely impaired bladde

NDTV - Science - 1 month ago

World's first bladder transplant carried out in US hospital

WASHINGTON: Surgeons at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles have successfully carried out the world’s first human bladder transplant, according to hospital officials.The...

International The News - Health - 1 month ago

Trump suggests without evidence that Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis was hidden from the public

President Donald Trump commented publicly for the first time Monday about former President Joe Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis, suggesting without offering evidence that the detection was hidden from the public.

AP News - Politics - 1 month ago

The environmental impact of Chinese cement plants in Tajikistan remains hidden

Cement production is incredibly polluting and hazardous to surrounding communities, which is why China is moving away from domestic cement production. Instead, its being outsourced to countries like Tajikistan.

Global Voices - Environment - 1 month ago

House Republicans include a 10-year ban on US states regulating AI in 'big, beautiful' bill

House Republicans surprised tech industry watchers and outraged many state governments when they added a clause to Republicans’ signature “big, beautiful” tax bill that bans states and localities from regulating artificial intelligence for a decade.

AP News - Technology - 1 month ago

CFPB Scraps Biden-Era Plan To Curb Data Brokers' Sale Of Personal Info

Consumer watchdog groups warned that withdrawing the rule leaves Americans more vulnerable to fraud and identity theft.

International Business Times - US News - 1 month ago

President Trump Lashes at Criticism of Accepting Gifted Plane From Qatari Royals

President Trump is firing back today at the heat he's getting for accepting an extraordinary gift from the Qatari royal family, a $400 million plane that will serve as the new Air Force One.

Inside Edition - Politics - 1 month ago

5 Big Questions About Trump's Plan to Lower Drug Prices

Trump’s new executive order doesn’t look very promising.

New York Magazine - Business - 1 month ago

Liberal Oregon and Washington Vowed to Pioneer Green Energy. Almost Every Other State Is Beating Them.

The Northwest states passed aggressive goals to decarbonize the power supply but left it to the Bonneville Power Administration to build the transmission lines needed for wind and solar. The agency hasn’t delivered.

ProPublica - Environment - 1 month ago

Experts call Kennedy's plan to find autism's cause unrealistic

Many autism experts say the Trump administration's plan to find autism's causes is unrealistic. Health Secretary Robert F.

AP News - Health - 1 month ago

3-Month-Old Baby Gets to Spend Mother's Day at Home After Liver Transplant

Little Banner Frum gets to go home, three months after being born. He's been through a lot in his short life, including a liver transplant.

Inside Edition - Health - 1 month ago

Brazilian state's deforestation amnesty poses 'one of the greatest threats' to the Amazon

Brazil’s Amazon state of Rondonia has passed a law in favor of cattle ranchers who converted a large area of rainforest inside the Jaci-Parana conservation zone and turned it into pasture.

AP News - Science - 1 month ago

Trump's EPA Plans to Stop Collecting Greenhouse Gas Emissions Data From Most Polluters

Climate experts expressed shock and dismay at the move. “It would be a bit like unplugging the equipment that monitors the vital signs of a patient that is critically ill,” one said.

ProPublica - Environment - 2 months ago

'Frozen excrement' dropped from plane crashes through house roof

Stephanie Moore says she was woken when a lump of 'blue ice' crashed through the ceiling 15ft from her head

Independent UK - Weird - 2 months ago

The stretch of Interstate 5 that runs through the heart of California's sunbaked Central Valley would be forgettable if not for the stench of manure. Cattle ranches, so...

The stretch of Interstate 5 that runs through the heart of California’s sunbaked Central Valley would be forgettable if not for the stench of manure. Cattle ranches, some tightly packed with livestock, sprawl to the horizon.

Korea Times - Opinion - 3 months ago

Organ transplant patient in Michigan dies from rabies

Health officials confirm that a Michigan resident who received an organ transplant has died from rabies.

AP News - Health - 3 months ago

Chinese researchers report a pig kidney transplant and a first-step liver experiment

Chinese researchers are reporting new steps in the quest for animal-to-human organ transplants. Researchers at Xijing Hospital in China say a pig kidney transplant recipient continues to recover nearly three weeks after that surgery.

AP News - Health - 3 months ago

Trump officials mistakenly leak Houthi attack plans to journalist

Atlantic's editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg says he was inadvertently invited to encrypted chat group, where Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth posted operational details hours before strikes, including possible intel on Israel

YNET News - World - 3 months ago

The State Medical Board Has Evidence This Doctor Was Hurting Patients. It Renewed His License — Twice.

The Montana hospital that fired Dr. Thomas C. Weiner turned over thousands of pages of documents, but members of the board say they were unaware of them.

ProPublica - Health - 3 months ago

American real estate titan Joseph J. Sitt: 'The sun, the moon and the stars are aligning for Israel'

Sitt believes Israel is on the brink of an economic revolution, with tech, real estate and global investment surging; speaking to Ynetnews' Hillel Fuld, he says peace in the region is closer than most think, and Israel’s economy is set for 'second rebirth'

YNET News - Business - 3 months ago

Netanyahu, emboldened by Trump's 'deep state' purges, goes after Shin Bet head

Analysis: Although tensions between PM and Ronen Bar grew during the war, Netanyahu relied on allies to attack the security chief - until his meeting with U.S. president

YNET News - Opinion - 3 months ago

Shayne Coplan's Big Bet Is Paying Off

The 26-year-old upended political polling on his way to creating the billion-dollar betting platform Polymarket. But is it legal?

New York Magazine - Technology - 3 months ago

France, Germany, Italy, and Britain back Arab Gaza reconstruction plan

European ministers say proposal presents a 'realistic path' and promises 'swift and sustainable improvement' to enclave; also emphasize Hamas must not play any role in post-war Gaza

YNET News - World - 3 months ago

Why is Mars red? New study sheds light on the planet's rusty hue

Mars’ signature red hue has long intrigued scientists, but new findings suggest its origin differs from previous theories; discovery sheds light on planet’s geological history and raises new questions about whether Mars once had conditions suitable for life

YNET News - Science - 4 months ago

Plane crashes can spark fear of flying. Here are tips to help you cope. -- If headlines of recent plane crashes​ have you worried about air travel, you're not alone - but there are things to keep in mind to ease flying anxiety.

If headlines of recent plane crashes​ have you worried about air travel, you're not alone — but there are things to keep in mind to ease flying anxiety.

CBS News - Health - 4 months ago

Microsoft hails a 'new state of matter' – and the world could change

Microsoft says it has harnessed a new state of matter to create a chip that could bring quantum computers relatively soon.

Independent UK - Technology - 4 months ago

Dozens of People Died in Arizona Sober Living Homes as State Officials Fumbled Medicaid Fraud Response

Arizona officials acknowledged that a fraud scheme targeting Indigenous people with addictions cost taxpayers $2.5 billion. But they haven’t accounted publicly for the number of deaths tied to the scheme.

ProPublica - Health - 5 months ago

Lawmakers in at Least Seven States Seek Expanded Abortion Access

Some of the bills were filed in direct response to ProPublica’s reporting on the fatal consequences of abortion bans.

ProPublica - Health - 5 months ago

Ohio State tops Texas, will meet Notre Dame for title

Two upset losses stood out among the rest in college football this season. Notre Dame suffered one of them. Ohio State the other.

Washington Times - Sports - 5 months ago

Tired of long organ waitlists, these patients hope for a pig organ transplant

People worried they'll never get a scarce human transplant want to know when they might get a pig kidney instead.

AP News - Health - 6 months ago

DHL cargo plane crashes into house killing at least one

Aircraft hit two-storey home in Vilnius, Lithuania with authorities investigating potential sabotage

Telegraph UK - World - 7 months ago

Labour must bring planning officers out of retirement to hit housing targets, says Savills

Rayner’s plan to to recruit 300 graduates will fall short, warn property experts

Telegraph UK - Business - 7 months ago

The realistic diet plan that will help you lose weight and feel full

By boosting your protein and filling up on fibre, this is a realistic diet plan that could have long-term health benefits

Telegraph UK - Health - 7 months ago

Despite Biden's Promise to Protect Old Forests, His Administration Keeps Approving Plans to Cut Them Down

In Oregon’s Coast Range, mature forests can absorb more carbon per acre than almost any other on the planet. Yet logging here continues at a steady pace, putting the environment at risk.

ProPublica - Environment - 7 months ago

New Boeing Whistleblower Alleges Another Plane May Also Be Faulty

A quality manager claims that Boeing improperly fastened 787 Dreamliners togethers, which could lead to a second blown fuselage.

New York Magazine - Business - 7 months ago

The world's greatest fighter plane ... might actually be a massive bomber

Range, weapons load and drones could see B-21s battling Chinese fighters above the Pacific

Telegraph UK - Technology - 7 months ago

EPA Says It Plans to Withdraw Approval for Chevron's Plastic-Based Fuels That Are Likely to Cause Cancer

The decision comes after a ProPublica investigation revealed that the EPA had found that one of the fuels had a cancer risk more than 1 million times higher than the agency usually considers acceptable.

ProPublica - Environment - 9 months ago

Real estate expert reveals what 'matters' to developers for homebuilding as Big Tech buys in

Madison Ventures Plus managing director Mitch Roschelle explains how incentives can help developers build homes amid a frustrating housing market.

Fox News - Business - 10 months ago

How a Washington Tax Break for Data Centers Snowballed Into One of the State's Biggest Corporate Giveaways

Companies have saved $474 million since 2018, with most of the windfall going to Washington-based tech giant Microsoft. Lawmakers repeatedly expanded who qualifies, and they lowered the number of jobs expected in return.

ProPublica - Technology - 10 months ago

Data Centers Demand a Massive Amount of Energy. Here's How Some States Are Tackling the Industry's Impact.

As the draw on the grid from these computer warehouses undergoes explosive growth, states that offer tax exemptions to support the industry are considering whether their approach still makes sense.

ProPublica - Technology - 11 months ago

Cancer stole his voice. A rare larynx transplant brought it back

A Massachusetts man can speak again after surgeons removed his cancerous voice box and replaced it with a donated one, a pioneering move.

AP News - Health - 11 months ago

We reshaped the planet so that we can feed ourselves. But now we're running out of suitable land

Human history is shaped by our ability to feed ourselves. See how population growth is tied to farmland, and how food production's profound environmental effect shows us the need for change.

AP News - Science - 1 year ago

Department of Justice Opens Investigation Into Real Estate Tech Company Accused of Collusion with Landlords

The DOJ will examine whether RealPage helped landlords coordinate rent increases. Questions also swirl around a 2017 merger deal with its largest competitor.

ProPublica - Technology - 2 years ago