9 h. ago What Trump's first 100 days has meant for these truck drivers and sex workers

In Zambia, truck drivers and sex workers have high rates of being HIV positive —- and are at high risk of contracting the virus. Here's how they have been affected by the administration's policies.

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12 h. ago Lawsuit argues Trump's wholesale transformation of government is unconstitutional

A coalition of unions, nonprofits and local governments has sued President Trump, Elon Musk and the heads of nearly two dozen agencies in an effort to block mass layoffs in the federal government.

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12 h. ago New lawsuit argues Trump and DOGE's government overhaul is unconstitutional

A coalition of unions, nonprofits and local governments has sued President Trump, Elon Musk and the heads of nearly two dozen agencies in an effort to block mass layoffs in the federal government.

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16 h. ago 'Completely unprecedented': Trump officials are 'attacking' science, experts say

Doctors and public health specialists say they view the administration's actions, such as firings or questioning established research, as an "attack" on science.

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24 h. ago Meditation and mindfulness for mental health | Hometown, Alaska

Meditation and mindfulness for mental health | Hometown, Alaska  Alaska Public Media

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30 h. ago Alaska releases online tool to compare costs for health care procedures and treatments

Alaska releases online tool to compare costs for health care procedures and treatments  Alaska Public Media

Economics

32 h. ago Burlington parents express outrage over detailed sex questions in middle school health survey

Burlington Public Schools is facing two federal complaints after administering a health survey to middle school students that described various sexual acts in ways some parents found offensive. The complaints were filed with the US Department of Education on April 8 by the Massachusetts Liberty Legal Center, a Wakefield-based organization that defends free speech, religious […] The post Burlington parents express outrage over detailed sex questions in middle school health survey appeared first on Boston.com.

Society

50 h. ago President Trump: Tariffs Will Lead to Income Tax Relief, Even Elimination

President Donald Trump said Sunday that his tariff policy will substantially reduce, even “completely eliminate,” income taxes for some American workers. The post President Trump: Tariffs Will Lead to Income Tax Relief, Even Elimination appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago Judge temporarily blocks Trump order ending collective bargaining rights for most federal workers

A Trump administration executive order that would strip most federal workers of union protections was temporarily blocked a federal judge on Friday.

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4 d. ago Anchorage School district officials say window for reversing teacher layoffs is closing

Anchorage School district officials say window for reversing teacher layoffs is closing  Alaska Public Media

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5 d. ago Ms. Wheelchair Alaska USA uses her platform to talk frankly about disability and mental health

Ms. Wheelchair Alaska USA uses her platform to talk frankly about disability and mental health  Alaska Public Media

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5 d. ago House oversight committee demands answers on gutting of CDC public records office

House Rep. Gerry Connolly is pushing CDC leadership to explain why the personnel who handle FOIA requests lost their jobs, noting that that the public has a right to access federal records.

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5 d. ago House oversight Democrat demands answers on gutting of CDC public records office

House Rep. Gerry Connolly is pushing CDC leadership to explain why the personnel who handle FOIA requests lost their jobs, noting that that the public has a right to access federal records.

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5 d. ago Washington Speakers Bureau Announces Exclusive Representation of Dr. Ashwin Vasan, Leading Public Health and Innovation Expert

Washington Speakers Bureau Announces Exclusive Representation of Dr. Ashwin Vasan, Leading Public Health and Innovation Expert  PR Newswire

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6 d. ago Air pollution still plagues nearly half of Americans. That does a number on our health

Despite improvements in air quality in past decades, 156 million Americans still breathe in too much soot or ozone, says the annual State of the Air report from the American Lung Association.

Science

6 d. ago NIH announces plan to include private health records in study into autism rates

The NIH has announced an initiative that will use both public and private data from sources including pharmacies and federal health programs to study autism.

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6 d. ago Tariffs on China Aren’t Likely to Rescue U.S. Medical Gear Industry

The few U.S. companies that still make P.P.E. for health care workers have clamored for federal intervention. But they worry President Trump’s trade war with China won’t help.

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6 d. ago Tariffs on China Aren’t Likely to Rescue Battered U.S. P.P.E. Industry

The few domestic companies that still make protective gear for health care workers have clamored for federal intervention. But they worry President Trump’s trade war with China won’t help.

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7 d. ago Fifth case of measles in Washington state identified in a King County infant

Fifth case of measles in Washington state identified in a King County infant  Public Health Insider

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8 d. ago Government Watchdog Drops Inquiries Into Mass Firings of Probationary Workers

Experts in federal employment law said the Trump administration’s justifications to end the investigations were baffling at best.

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