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The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has initiated a large-scale testing and research effort to investigate the causes of what is being described as an autism epidemic in the nation, according to Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during a Cabinet meeting on Thursday. Kennedy indicated that this initiative would involve hundreds of…
The United States has revoked the visas of four international students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and 13 students at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, according to university officials. WPI learned of the visa revocations through its regular monitoring of the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), a government database, as stated by WPI…
In his final week as the fire recovery czar for Los Angeles, Steve Soboroff has raised significant concerns regarding his exclusion from high-level planning related to the Palisades fire recovery efforts. Soboroff questioned the decision of Mayor Karen Bass in appointing him to such a pivotal position, particularly as rebuilding efforts remain in flux. The…
The deep roots of Earth’s oldest continents have long been thought to be unshakable. But a new seismic discovery suggests that even these stable landmasses can change. Beneath the center of North America, pieces of the deep continental base appear to be dripping away—slowly pulled into the deeper mantle. For the first time, scientists are…
A new study reveals that sepsis-related deaths in the United States have significantly increased from 1999 to 2022, highlighting alarming trends in mortality rate variations based on demographic factors such as gender, race, age, and geography. An analysis of data sourced from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research…
European defense ministers have voiced their concerns regarding Ukraine’s peace prospects, indicating that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s continuing aggression makes peace difficult to attain. As these discussions unfold, the United States is moving ahead with talks with Moscow. On Friday, Steve Witkoff, a top official from the Trump administration, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin,…
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks experienced a significant drop on Thursday, erasing a substantial portion of the gains made just a day prior, amid ongoing concerns related to President Donald Trump’s trade policies. The S&P 500 plummeted 3.5 percent, following a remarkable surge of 9.5 percent on Wednesday, which was fueled by Trump’s announcement…
China retaliated on Friday against U.S. President Donald Trump’s country-specific tariffs by raising its levies on U.S. goods to 125% from 84%, as reported by the Chinese Finance Ministry. In a statement translated by CNBC, the ministry declared, “Even if the U.S. continues to impose higher tariffs, it will no longer make economic sense and…
On Saturday, April 12, American and Iranian officials are set to resume negotiations aimed at curbing Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. These discussions follow a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, proposing a new path toward negotiations. “We have a very big meeting,” the president remarked while announcing the talks. “We’ll…
The trade war between the United States and China has escalated dramatically under the Trump administration, with tariffs exceeding 10 percent on most countries. However, tariffs on China have been increased to an astonishing 145 percent, following Beijing’s retaliatory move to raise its tariffs on U.S. goods to 84 percent. The White House appears to…
The relationship between countries in the Global South and the United States can be likened to an abusive relationship, marked by manipulation, coercion, and aggression. Many nations, particularly Venezuela, have found themselves resisting a cycle of domination that often leads to dire consequences. The latent promise of a prosperous partnership often devolves into various stages…
Yader Salgado, the sexton of the Trinity Episcopal Church in Northport, is a beloved figure in his community, entrusted with many responsibilities and an oversized key ring to manage them. As he strolls through the historic building on Main Street early on a rainy Monday morning, he effortlessly unlocks each door, a testament to his…
