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Apple defeats bid for new Apple Watch import ban at US trade tribunal 

A U.S. trade tribunal ruled for Apple on Friday against a bid from medtech company Masimo to reinstate an import ban on the tech giant's Apple

Apple defeats bid for new Apple Watch import ban at US trade tribunal 
Health|Science

‘We just need someone who’s not crazy’: Inside the White House decision to nominate Erica Schwartz as CDC director

‘We just need someone who’s not crazy’: Inside the White House decision to nominate Erica Schwartz as CDC director

‘We just need someone who’s not crazy’: Inside the White House decision to nominate Erica Schwartz as CDC director
Environment|Health|Science|World

Watchdog group sues USDA over food safety records related to Ohio train disaster

A whistleblower organization filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S.

Watchdog group sues USDA over food safety records related to Ohio train disaster
Celebrity|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Natalie Portman is pregnant with her third child, her first with Tanguy Destable

Natalie Portman is expecting her third child at age 44

Natalie Portman is pregnant with her third child, her first with Tanguy Destable
Health|Sports|World

Oscar Schmidt, the Basketball Hall of Famer from Brazil, dies at 68

Oscar Schmidt, the Basketball Hall of Famer whom his Brazil compatriots know as the “Holy Hand,” has died

Oscar Schmidt, the Basketball Hall of Famer from Brazil, dies at 68
Economy|Health|Science

FACT FOCUS: RFK Jr. says the US is limiting measles outbreaks better than the rest of the world

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has claimed at his first congressional hearing in months that, under his leadership, the U.S. has limited the spread of measles better than any other country in the world

FACT FOCUS: RFK Jr. says the US is limiting measles outbreaks better than the rest of the world
Environment|Health|US|World

2 Alaska-based soldiers injured in encounter with brown bear during training exercise

Two U.S. Army soldiers have been injured after encountering a brown bear during training in Anchorage

2 Alaska-based soldiers injured in encounter with brown bear during training exercise
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US

Patients and dental community mourn Dr. Cerina Fairfax, killed by Virginia's ex-lieutenant governor

Patients and colleagues in the Virginia dental community are remembering Dr. Cerina Fairfax as a devoted mother, a caring dentist and the rock at the center of her family, after she was killed by her estranged husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax

Patients and dental community mourn Dr. Cerina Fairfax, killed by Virginia's ex-lieutenant governor
Environment|Health|MidEast|Political|World

In final moments before truce, Israeli strike kills Lebanese man's family

Hassan Abu Khalil's family miraculously survived six weeks of war in southern Lebanon, but tragedy struck in the final minutes

In final moments before truce, Israeli strike kills Lebanese man's family
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Science|Stock Markets

Kailera soars over 60% in Nasdaq debut as weight-loss drug race heats up

Weight-loss drug developer Kailera Therapeutics' shares surged 62.5% in their Nasdaq debut on Friday after closing a $625 million U.S. initial public offering, as

Kailera soars over 60% in Nasdaq debut as weight-loss drug race heats up
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|World

Wildfires used to 'go to sleep' at night. Climate change has them burning overtime

Wildfires used to die down and even stop at night with cooler temperatures and increased humidity

Wildfires used to 'go to sleep' at night. Climate change has them burning overtime
Education|Entertainment|Health|Interview|Lifestyle|Political|Sports

Transgender athlete focuses on what may be her last track season as Supreme Court ruling looms

A West Virginia transgender girl who competes on her high school girls' track team says she's focused on having fun with her friends

Transgender athlete focuses on what may be her last track season as Supreme Court ruling looms
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Stock Markets

Lilly's obesity pill draws 1,390 US prescriptions in launch week

Eli Lilly's newly launched weight-loss pill was prescribed 1,390 times in the U.S. in its first week of sales, according to analysts who cited IQVIA data,

Lilly's obesity pill draws 1,390 US prescriptions in launch week
Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

Arlington man finds rapid relief from Parkinson's with new incision‑free treatment

Arlington man finds rapid relief from Parkinson's with new incision‑free treatment

Arlington man finds rapid relief from Parkinson's with new incision‑free treatment
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology

‘We just can’t go back’: How one mom dramatically cut her family’s technology use

‘We just can’t go back’: How one mom dramatically cut her family’s technology use

‘We just can’t go back’: How one mom dramatically cut her family’s technology use
Business|Entertainment|Health

Loomis man with autism defies odds, turns passion into purpose

Loomis man with autism defies odds, turns passion into purpose

Loomis man with autism defies odds, turns passion into purpose
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Child survives 60-foot fall from Worcester apartment building window: "That kid had guardian angels"

Child survives 60-foot fall from Worcester apartment building window: "That kid had guardian angels"

Child survives 60-foot fall from Worcester apartment building window: "That kid had guardian angels"
Business|Economy|Health|Science

Why the future of marijuana legalization remains hazy despite high public support

A cannabis legalization movement that for a decade rode a wave of success has stalled amid failed ballot initiatives, rising health concerns and a frayed coalition of supporters.

Why the future of marijuana legalization remains hazy despite high public support
Crime|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Travel

Woman survives rollover crash after hitting 9-foot gator on Florida road

Woman survives rollover crash after hitting 9-foot gator on Florida road

Woman survives rollover crash after hitting 9-foot gator on Florida road
Crime|Health|Political|World

Average of 47 women and girls killed daily during Gaza war, UN says

An average of at least 47 women and girls were killed each day during the war in Gaza, according to figures published by U.N.

Average of 47 women and girls killed daily during Gaza war, UN says
Crime|Health|World

Sheriffs warn of cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl

Sheriffs warn of cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl

Sheriffs warn of cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl
Business|Crime|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|US

Vigil held for hit-and-run victim in Makiki as family pleads for answers

Vigil held for hit-and-run victim in Makiki as family pleads for answers

Vigil held for hit-and-run victim in Makiki as family pleads for answers
Economy|Education|Environment|Health

More than a dozen traveling preschools to close across Hawaii

More than a dozen traveling preschools to close across Hawaii

More than a dozen traveling preschools to close across Hawaii
Business|Economy|Environment|Food|Health

Tomatoes are having a moment. You might not like the reason

Tomatoes are having a moment. You might not like the reason

Tomatoes are having a moment. You might not like the reason
Business|Economy|Health

Gerresheimer rejects takeover bid from US packing firm Silgan, sources say

German medical packaging maker Gerresheimer has rejected a takeover bid from its U.S. rival Silgan, three sources familiar with the situation told Reuters.

Gerresheimer rejects takeover bid from US packing firm Silgan, sources say
Business|Environment|Health|Technology|World

Robotic legs help elderly Hong Kong fire survivors climb back for belongings

More than four months after a deadly fire engulfed her apartment block in Hong Kong's northern Tai Po district, Fanny Mok is preparing to

Robotic legs help elderly Hong Kong fire survivors climb back for belongings
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

After a paralyzing stroke, a South Korean pianist recreates himself as a one-handed performer

In 2012, South Korean pianist Lee Hun suffered a major stroke that left him with a right-sided paralysis

After a paralyzing stroke, a South Korean pianist recreates himself as a one-handed performer
Economy|Health|Political|Science

A vaccine standoff and other key moments from RFK Jr.'s first congressional hearing in months

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended a more than 12% proposed cut to his department's budget and dodged arrows from angry Democrats as he kicked off an expected sprint of seven hearings in Congress over the next seven days

A vaccine standoff and other key moments from RFK Jr.'s first congressional hearing in months
Economy|Environment|Health|World

Haiti hunger crisis deepens as almost 6 million face acute food insecurity

Nearly 6 million people in Haiti are expected to face acute food insecurity in the coming months, underscoring how gang violence, mass displacement and economic

Haiti hunger crisis deepens as almost 6 million face acute food insecurity
Health|World

Public health veteran is Trump’s pick to lead CDC as administration shifts tone on vaccines

Public health veteran is Trump’s pick to lead CDC as administration shifts tone on vaccines

Public health veteran is Trump’s pick to lead CDC as administration shifts tone on vaccines
Health|Political|World

Trump nominates former deputy surgeon general as CDC director

U.S.

Trump nominates former deputy surgeon general as CDC director
Education|Health|Science|Technology|Travel|World

Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship's performance, especially the heat shield

The Artemis II astronauts who ignited a lunar renaissance are giving high marks to their moonship for its performance during reentry — especially the heat shield

Artemis II astronauts praise their moonship's performance, especially the heat shield
Economy|Europe|Health|Political|World

Italy's population stops shrinking after 12 years, thanks to migration

Italy's population has stabilised after 12 years of decline, with immigration almost entirely offsetting a shrinking number of births, while life

Italy's population stops shrinking after 12 years, thanks to migration
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Technology

NHTSA opens probe into about 75,000 Nissan Frontier trucks over fuel leak concerns

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Tuesday launched a probe into about 75,300 model-year 2006 Nissan Frontier pickup trucks due to concerns about potential fuel

NHTSA opens probe into about 75,000 Nissan Frontier trucks over fuel leak concerns
Education|Health|World

Orphaned by Israeli strike, Syrian girl in Beirut wants to return to friends and school

A month ago, Nariman al-Issa's life was like any 12-year-old's: she played with toys and rode her bicycle in Beirut's southern suburbs.

Orphaned by Israeli strike, Syrian girl in Beirut wants to return to friends and school
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israeli strikes kill six in Gaza Strip, medics say

Israeli strikes killed at least six people in the Gaza Strip in separate attacks on Tuesday, health officials said, in the latest violence overshadowing a fragile five-

Israeli strikes kill six in Gaza Strip, medics say
Education|Health|Political|World

US Supreme Court rejects Colorado's ban on LGBT 'conversion' talk therapy

The U.S.

US Supreme Court rejects Colorado's ban on LGBT 'conversion' talk therapy
Business|Economy|Health|Technology

Novo Nordisk to launch discounted Wegovy subscriptions for self-pay patients in US

Novo Nordisk will launch a discounted subscription plan for U.S.

Novo Nordisk to launch discounted Wegovy subscriptions for self-pay patients in US
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

AI-led selloff in contract research firms may be misjudging disruption risk

Shares of contract research organizations have tumbled on fears that advances in artificial intelligence could allow drugmakers to take

AI-led selloff in contract research firms may be misjudging disruption risk
Business|Economy|Health|Political|Science|World

Drugmakers delay some European launches with a wary eye on Trump's pricing policies

Drugmakers are delaying launches of some new medicines in Europe as the industry grapples with U.S. pressure and

Drugmakers delay some European launches with a wary eye on Trump's pricing policies
Food|Health|Political|Science|World

American Heart Association urges people to favor plant-based proteins, replace full fat dairy

The American Heart Association's new nutrition guidance, released on Tuesday, emphasized a dietary pattern rich in vegetables, fruits and whole grains, prioritizing plant-based

American Heart Association urges people to favor plant-based proteins, replace full fat dairy
Crime|Election|Health|Political|US

Justin Fairfax was once a rising Democratic star before scandal sank his career

Virginia’s former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax is accused of killing himself and his wife while their children were home

Justin Fairfax was once a rising Democratic star before scandal sank his career
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political|World

Rubio says Venezuela will ultimately need transition phase, free elections

U.S.

Rubio says Venezuela will ultimately need transition phase, free elections
Crime|Health|Sports

Golf-Woods stepping away for treatment after DUI arrest, will miss Masters

Tiger Woods said on Tuesday he is stepping away to seek treatment and focus on his health after pleading not guilty to DUI charges stemming from his rollover crash

Golf-Woods stepping away for treatment after DUI arrest, will miss Masters
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

EU announces a further $2.3 million in humanitarian aid for Cuba

The European Commission has released a further 2 million euros ($2.3 million) in aid for Cuba, it said on Wednesday, to tackle what it described as worsening humanitarian

EU announces a further $2.3 million in humanitarian aid for Cuba
Business|Economy|Health|Science|Technology

Race to launch weight-loss pill heats up as Lilly wins US approval

Eli Lilly on Wednesday became the second company to gain approval for a weight-loss pill, as the multibillion-dollar market shifts toward more convenient oral therapies.

Race to launch weight-loss pill heats up as Lilly wins US approval
Health|Political|Science

As Trump weighs appeal of vaccine ruling, Kennedy supporters push for fight

Supporters of Health Secretary Robert F.

As Trump weighs appeal of vaccine ruling, Kennedy supporters push for fight
Business|Crime|Health|Lifestyle|US

Man with AR-style pistol arrested at Aetna's Connecticut headquarters without incident

Police say a man carrying a backpack with an AR-style pistol inside has been arrested after walking into Aetna's headquarters in Connecticut

Man with AR-style pistol arrested at Aetna's Connecticut headquarters without incident
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|US

Woman accused of letting newborn die asking to be released on bond

Woman accused of letting newborn die asking to be released on bond

Woman accused of letting newborn die asking to be released on bond