Confused about the abortion pill news? Here's where things stand
The courts are considering ending telemedicine access to mifepristone, one of the two pills used in a medication abortion. Here's what's happened this week and what's to come.
A Trump council recommends overhauling FEMA. Here are 3 key changes
A group of emergency experts wants the Trump administration to raise the bar for federal help after disasters, and also make it easier for survivors to get money quickly.
DHS blames funding lapse for shutdown of internal detention oversight
The office investigates detainee deaths and access to medical care, among other issues. It's being wound down, even as the number of detention deaths and length of detention stays has grown.
A judge unsealed Epstein's purported 2019 suicide note. More documents could follow
At the request of the New York Times, a judge unsealed a goodbye note that Jeffrey Epstein's former cellmate says he found after the convicted sex offender's first suicide attempt in July 2019.
Tennessee Republicans pass a map to break up the state's lone Democratic House seat
Tennessee Republicans' map would crack Shelby County — home to majority-Black Memphis — into three different districts, in an effort to eliminate the state's lone remaining Democratic-held seat.
Rubio visits Vatican amid escalating tensions between Trump and Pope Leo
Secretary of State Marco Rubio traveled to Rome in an effort to preserve a crucial relationship between Washington and the Holy See.
China gives suspended death sentences to 2 ex-defense ministers
Both were the latest to be sentenced in President Xi Jinping's ongoing anti-corruption campaign, which started more than a decade ago.
Studying these young Alzheimer's patients led to breakthroughs. Trump cut the funding
Families with rare gene mutations that cause Alzheimer's in middle age are giving scientists a unique window on the disease, and a quick way to test potential treatments.
Iran reviews U.S. proposal. And, Rubio to meet Pope Leo after Trump's criticism
Iran is reviewing the Trump administration's latest proposal to end the war. And, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is meeting Pope Leo XIV amid President Trump's harsh criticism of him.
Psychiatrists say RFK Jr.'s take on SSRIs is an 'oversimplification' of the problem
The American Psychiatric Association says too few patients can access comprehensive mental health care in the United States. It welcomes new investments in improving access to evidence-based care.
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Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship not start of pandemic, UN health agency says
Ther World Health Organization says it is not in the same situation as with Covid-19 because hantavirus spreads differently.
UK immigration officer among two men guilty of working for Chinese intelligence
Chi Leung "Peter" Wai used the main immigration database to track Hong Kong dissidents in the UK.
David Attenborough says he is 'overwhelmed' by 100th birthday messages
The legendary wildlife broadcaster thanks fans in a message the day before he reaches his centenary.
Rosenberg: Russia's Victory Day parade with no tanks a sign Ukraine war not going to plan
For the first time in nearly two decades, there will be no military hardware, just soldiers during Saturday's parade in Moscow.
Police say man arrested over 'intimidating behaviour' near Andrew's home
A man is being held on suspicion of a public order offence and possessing an offensive weapon.
Portugal and Italy will not suspend digital border checks for Brits
Reports had suggested the countries were set to follow the example of Greece, which effectively suspended biometric checks for UK nationals.
Trump's 'irresponsible war' to blame for economic slowdown, German minister says
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil blamed the US president's "irresponsible war in Iran" for harming the Germany economy.
Meta brings High Court challenge over Ofcom fees
Meta said Ofcom's calculations were "disproportionate"; the regulator said it would defend its position.
Bonnie Tyler in induced coma after emergency surgery
The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery in Portugal on Wednesday.
William, Catherine and children name baby kangaroo at Australia Zoo
Conservationist Robert Irwin, son of Steve Irwin, says Cwtch - Welsh for cuddle - is the perfect name.
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60% of MD5 password hashes are crackable in under an hour
Happy World Password Day! Maybe it's finally time to kill this holiday in favor of World No-More-Passwords Day?
IBM Cloud evaporates as datacenter loses power
Customers say services were down for at least 4 hours, while status page showed no issues
$250M crypto-robbing gang’s dirty work guy sentenced to 6.5 years behind bars
The then-teen was told to break in and steal what the keyboard warriors couldn’t
TomTom’s route planner takes an unplanned detour into oblivion