71 m. ago Will restricting SNAP benefits stop people from drinking soda?

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to stop people using SNAP benefits to buy soda. But critics say making healthy food more affordable is a better way to improve people's health.

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1 hour ago Third WA measles infection recorded; infant came through Sea

Third WA measles infection recorded; infant came through Sea-Tac  The Seattle Times

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1 hour ago You might be following Second Lady Usha Vance on Instagram now

Starting Wednesday, Meta says it will begin combining the Instagram accounts of the Second Lady of the United States, Usha Vance, and the former Second Gentleman of the United States, Doug Emhoff. As a result, the 1.2 million people who were previously following the Instagram account of Kamala Harris’s husband, @secondgentleman46archive (recently archived by the […]

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3 h. ago Alaska flight returns to PDX on reports of fumes in the plane, nine people evaluated

Alaska flight returns to PDX on reports of fumes in the plane, nine people evaluated  KATU

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3 h. ago Dozens arrested in major border state bust targeting bloodthirsty Venezuelan gang

Over 40 people with suspected ties to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua were arrested by law enforcement in Hays County, Texas, on Tuesday morning, the Texas Department of Public Safety announced.

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3 h. ago 3 Alaskans explain why they want cruise ship limits — even though their businesses depend on tourism

3 Alaskans explain why they want cruise ship limits — even though their businesses depend on tourism  Business Insider

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4 h. ago What to know about TikTok’s uncertain future in the US and the people who want to buy it

TikTok, owned by the Chinese company ByteDance, has been at the center of controversy in the U.S. for four years now due to concerns about user data potentially being accessed by the Chinese government. Earlier this year, the app experienced a temporary outage in the U.S. that left millions of users in suspense before it […]

Technology

5 h. ago See the moment Sen. Cory Booker broke Strom Thurmond's record

As he broke a record set when Thurmond stood against the Civil Rights Act, Booker said, "I'm not here, though, because of his speech. I'm here despite his speech. I'm here because, as powerful as he was, the people were more powerful."

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6 h. ago Leading Canadian conservative says Ottawa should remove all tariffs as 'Liberation Day' arrives

As President Donald Trump’s tariff plan nears, Canadian politician Maxime Bernier calls for scrapping all tariffs, saying Canada’s duties hurt its own people more than the U.S., and a new trade era should begin.

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6 h. ago Khosla’s Keith Rabois leads $11.5M Series A for startup Roam, calls it ‘the future of the housing market’

During the COVID-19 pandemic, mortgage interest rates dropped to historic lows — as low as 2.5%. Fast-forward a few years and rates soared — to highs nearing 8% in 2023, with the national average 30-year fixed mortgage APR as of April 1 still at 6.84%.  The whiplash has left many people seeking to buy homes […]

Economics

11 h. ago Latest Alzheimer's lab tests focus on memory loss, not brain plaques

New tests of blood and spinal fluid can identify people experiencing memory loss from Alzheimer's disease.

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12 h. ago A Senate Blockbuster Looms in Texas, as Paxton Prepares to Challenge Cornyn

In an interview, the Texas attorney general attacked Senator John Cornyn as out of touch, and said he had talked to people close to President Trump about an endorsement.

Politics

13 h. ago World Autism Awareness Day: these are the benefits for people with autism in the United States

World Autism Awareness Day: these are the benefits for people with autism in the United States  Tododisca

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13 h. ago Jasmine Mooney left ICE detention on a mission: 'People are gonna listen to you'

Canadian actress and entrepreneur Jasmine Mooney was detained by immigration authorities for 12 days after trying to apply for a visa at the U.S.-Mexico border. She spoke to NPR about her experience.

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15 h. ago Dirt bikes, ATVs driven around World War II memorial in Washington, DC: video

Authorities are working to identify people seen on video driving ATVs and dirt bikes inside the World War II memorial in Washington, D.C., over the weekend.

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22 h. ago WATCH: Cruise ship endures huge waves on voyage to Antarctica

Passengers were rattled after their cruise ship returning from Antarctica experienced huge waves while crossing the Drake Passage, which is known for its rough conditions.

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22 h. ago HHS layoffs hit Meals on Wheels and other services for seniors and disabled

Staff that administer programs to help the elderly, disabled people and poor families with basic needs lost their jobs amid the Trump administration's layoffs.

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23 h. ago Over 200 passengers sickened with norovirus aboard luxury cruise ship

A norovirus outbreak aboard a luxury cruise ship has left over 224 passengers and 17 crew members sickened, according to the CDC.

Politics

23 h. ago WNBA coach takes subtle shot at Trump over 'attacks' on trans athletes

Cheryl Reeve appeared to take a shot at President Donald Trump and his administration for "attacks" on transgender people as the WNBA celebrated Transgender Day of Visibility.

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24 h. ago Judge says Alabama can't charge those who help people get abortions in other states

A federal judge ruled that Alabama cannot prosecute people who cross state lines to help someone get abortion care.

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