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Senate Confirms Mehmet Oz to Head Medicare and Medicaid
In a party-line vote, Democrats opposed Oz over questions regarding cuts to Medicaid, while Republicans praised his intention to reform the program.
US Stocks Tumble After Trump Reveals Tougher-Than-Expected Global Tariffs
Energy, technology, and consumer discretionary sectors took the hardest hits, with losses around 7 percent. Industrials and financials fell by about 5 percent.
Beyond Cholesterol Lies a New Approach to Heart Health
Advanced lipid testing and other markers can reveal key aspects of metabolic health, according to the experts.
Day in Photos: Storms and Tornadoes in US, Search for Migrants in Greece, and Tulip Garden
A look into the world through the lens of photography.
Here’s How Much the US Is Tariffing Each Country
Aside from a universal 10 percent levy, roughly 60 countries will be hit with additional reciprocal tariffs.
Top Health Officials Placed on Leave as HHS Fires 10,000 Workers
High-level officials at the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration were placed on leave.
Dollar Index Falls Below 103, Hits 6-Month Low
The index may only find support after the Trump administration reveals some good news such as tax cuts or deregulation, according to ING Bank.
US Can Use Tariffs to Fight Chinese Hacking Threats, Lawmaker Says
Artificial intelligence, particularly quantum computing, will be a key in future cybersecurity, experts say.
Ford Announces ‘Employee Pricing’ for All Shoppers After Trump’s Tariffs
U.S. tariffs on auto imports went into effect on Thursday.
Hungary Pulls Out of International Criminal Court as Orban Hosts Netanyahu
Hungary had said it wouldn’t enforce the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant against Netanyahu alleging war crimes in Gaza.
Stellantis Pausing Production at Canada, Mexico Plants; 900 US Workers Temporarily Laid Off
The move follows the start of new U.S. tariffs on imported vehicles and parts, with ripple effects across North American automotive supply chains.
Pentagon Watchdog Launches Investigation Into Hegseth Over Use of Signal
The Department of Defense inspector general is investigating.
FDA Names New Acting Vaccine Leader After Previous Chief’s Departure
Scott Steele was named acting head. Peter Marks left the position last month over what he saw as HHS Secretary Kennedy’s ’misinformation and lies.’
Carney Says Canada Will Impose Matching Tariffs on US Autos
Canada will impose matching 25 percent tariffs on vehicles imported from the United States, Carney announced.
Court Dismisses Appeal of Order Blocking DOGE From Social Security
The case, which involves unions and advocacy groups suing over DOGE’s access to Social Security databases, will proceed in district court.
Tornadoes Kill at Least 6 as Storms Sweep South, Midwest
Deadly storms continue to batter the region, with more severe weather expected through the weekend.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams to Run for Reelection as Independent
Adams said he “humbly” puts his record as mayor against any of the candidates’.
As Auto Tariffs Take Effect, Automakers Shift Gears
Share prices of U.S. and foreign automakers slump a day after Trump’s tariff announcement.
US Crude Oil Inventories See Surprising Buildup, Oil Price Drops More Than 6 Percent
Higher inventory buildup indicates an oversupply in the market, which is bearish for prices.
US Treasury Secretary Warns Countries Not to Retaliate After Trump’s Tariff Announcement
‘My advice to every country right now is do not retaliate,’ Secretary Bessent said.
