CDC’s new director is pressed to do something about its zombie programs
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still has an Alzheimer’s disease program. Congress appropriated $41 million to it this year. There’…
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Trump expected to pick Dr. Heidi Overton to lead FDA
President Donald Trump is expected to nominate Dr. Heidi Overton as his next US Food and Drug Administration commissioner, elevating a longtime ally t…
Buss family clashes over report of Lakers sale
Family drama is swirling around the sale of the Los Angeles Lakers.
Disney sues Trump’s FCC over ‘retaliatory campaign’ against ABC
Disney is going to court to defend its ABC television stations from the Trump administration’s pressure campaign.
Hayden Panettiere, ‘Heroes’ actress, dead at 36 after 911 call for cardiac arrest, South Carolina coroner says
The shocking death of actress Hayden Panettiere sent waves of grief from Hollywood to Ukraine, where the father of their child mourned the beloved 36-…
Voters weigh a DeSantis successor and other key races to watch in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming
Florida Republicans are set to choose their nominee in the race to replace term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday in a contest that has in some way…
Senate Democrats have 1 unpopular candidate. It’s much worse for Republicans
A new poll last week confirmed the Democratic establishment’s fears that Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed could hurt its hopes of winning the …
Stag shot dead in Richmond Park after picnic attack, as officials warn against feeding deer
A stag at one of London’s royal parks has been shot dead by a wildlife officer after injuring a man who was having a picnic, as park authorities war…
Oil prices at highest level since July as fresh strike reported on vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude futures — the global oil benchmark — has reached its highest level since July as hopes of a resolution to the war fade. Follow for liv…
