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More SNAP Restrictions Loom: What Recipients Should Expect
Nearly a dozen states plan to bar recipients from buying soda, energy drinks, and candy with their benefits in the coming months.
Merck Settles Lawsuit Alleging HPV Vaccine Caused Devastating Syndrome
Jennifer Robi had been seeking damages for alleged vaccine injuries.
Doctor Appointed to Lead NIH’s Infectious Disease Institute
Dr. John Powers III is serving as acting director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Stellantis Recalls 1 Million Jeeps Over Fire Risk, Urges Owners to Park Outside
The company said the vehicles could catch fire even when turned off.
Trump Vows US Response to Iran Shooting Down Helicopter Near Hormuz Strait
Trump’s vow to retaliate came hours after he announced negotiations with Tehran were in their ‘final throes.’
Rep. Derek Tran to Face Republican Chuong Vo in California Battleground District
California’s 45th Congressional District is considered one of the state’s remaining competitive House races.
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Republicans Escalate Effort Against Alaska Senate Candidate Who Shares Incumbent’s Name
Republican leaders filed an FEC complaint and Alaska opened a state investigation, alleging the challenger’s run is meant to help a Democratic candidate.
US Debt Inches Closer to 100 Percent of GDP—What to Know
‘The biggest threat to this country is our national debt,’ Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) told The Epoch Times.
Texas Education Leaders Face Pushback Over Proposed K–12 Reading List
Recommended literary works include classic novels, historical U.S. documents, and biblical passages. Some say the list is too long and lacks diversity.
US to Offer Expedited Visa Interviews for $750 at Some Embassies
The temporary program will offer interviews within 10 days at select embassies.
Anti-Bloating Drug Recalled Over Potential Contamination With Coolant
Multiple lots of Gas-X, an over-the-counter medication sold nationwide, were recalled over a ‘propylene glycol-based coolant’ contamination.
Antares Nuclear Reactor Reaches Criticality, Achieves Major Energy Milestone
This is the first time in more than 40 years that a new, privately developed non-light-water reactor has hit criticality in the United States.
Trump Endorsement Pits Newcomer Against Familiar Face in Deep Red Nevada House Primary
David Flippo has the president’s nod, but some say longtime legislator James Settelmeyer’s local ties will prove decisive in the June 9 Republican election.
Eli Lilly Poised to Suspend Drug Discounts to Large Hospitals
The drugmaker is demanding claims data, alleging some hospitals are double-dipping on federal discounts.
US Adds Nearly $38 Million for Ebola Response, as CDC Warns of 2014-Level Outbreak
The current outbreak involves the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, which has no approved vaccine or specific treatment.
USDA Says 2nd Screwworm Case Detected in Texas
The case was detected within the ‘established movement control zone,’ the USDA stated.
Wall Street Review: Techs Sell Off Amid Profit-Taking, Rising Bond Yields
The Nasdaq Composite sank by more than 1,000 points on Friday, pushing the week down 4.68 percent.
Trump Says He Considered Special Ops Raid on Iranian Nuclear Sites but ‘Didn’t Want to Be Jimmy Carter’
Trump said a special operation to recover Iran’s nuclear fuel would’ve taken up to two weeks and come with a high risk of U.S. troops being killed.
