Russia Plague Lab Death: What the Silence Means
A Russian lab worker may have died of pneumonic plague. Russia's silence exposes a critical flaw in global pandemic preparedness — information must flow freely.
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Taxpayers Spent $22M on Pro-Trump Ads After PAC Pledge
Nearly $22 million in taxpayer funds aired pro-Trump ads after Trump promised his super PAC would cover costs. What does this mean for government accountability?
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Why Job Searches Take So Long 4 in 10 Run Out of Benefits
Nearly four in ten job seekers exhaust their unemployment benefits before finding work. Learn why job searches take longer in today's economy and what it means.
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Medicaid Cuts Are Closing Maternity Wards in America
Medicaid cuts tied to the HR1 bill have already shuttered 52 maternity wards across the US — and experts warn the worst impacts are still ahead.
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GLP-1 Drugs: The Hidden Gaps in Serious Harm Data
Millions take GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, yet scant safety data leaves scientists and courts struggling to assess serious risks like blindness and pancreatitis.
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FDA Wants to Add Toxic Chemicals to Food Unchecked
The FDA proposes expanding a loophole letting toxic chemicals enter food without safety review if non-carcinogenic. What this means for your health.
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OpenAI Fires Workers Who Spoke Out on Safety
Three former OpenAI employees say they were fired for raising safety concerns. OpenAI disputes this, citing mishandled sensitive information. Here's what we know.
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ICE's Shadow Detention Center in a NJ Warehouse
NPR investigated rumors of an ICE shadow detention center in a New Jersey warehouse. Here's what unofficial immigration detention means for rights and oversight.
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Canada Bars Mental Illness as Sole MAiD Qualifier
Canada's Liberal government is advancing legislation to permanently bar mental illness alone as grounds for assisted dying under MAiD. Here's what the policy shift means.
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Wartime Sugar Rationing's 70-Year Health Dividend
Research on wartime sugar rationing reveals how early sugar exposure in the first 1,000 days shapes blood pressure, ageing, and children's health decades later.
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France School Funding Crisis Fuels Mass Protests
Over 250,000 protesters took to French streets demanding more school funding. Explore the causes, demands, and what the France school funding crisis means.
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7 Cancers Rising Fast in Young Adults: What Data Shows
Early onset cancer rates are surging among under-50s. New international research reveals 7 cancers rising fast in young people and what lifestyle factors are to blame.
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