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Genetic Study Retraces Covid’s Origins in Bats
As China and the United States trade charges of a lab leak, researchers contend in a new paper that the Covid pandemic got its start, like a previous one, in the wildlife trade.
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This Is the Easiest Cake for Mother’s Day
For years, Genevieve Ko would make this dessert for her kids. Now that they’re grown, she’s streamlined it for them — and you.
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How to Cook Restaurant-Style Chicken at Home
Let the chicken cook itself, then turn the drippings into a savory lime butter sauce, Eric Kim writes.
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How Lost Radar and Silent Radios Have Upended Newark Air Travel
A technical outage in Philadelphia last week terrified air traffic controllers and stranded passengers. As the summer travel season looms, the F.A.A. is racing to address the problems.
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RFK Jr. Announces New Database for Research Into ‘Root Causes’ of Autism
The director of the National Institutes of Health previously floated — then walked back — the idea of an autism registry, alarming researchers and parents.
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Trump Has Called for More Babies but Dismissed Fertility Experts
The research team studying how to improve I.V.F. was a casualty of cutbacks at federal health agencies.
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Trump Withdraws Surgeon General Nomination and Announces New Pick, Dr. Casey Means
The president said on social media that he would nominate Dr. Casey Means, confirming that he had withdrawn the nomination of Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, his first pick, a former Fox News contributor.
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Trump Says U.S. Won’t Drop Tariffs Ahead of China Talks
The Treasury secretary and trade representative plan to meet with Chinese officials this weekend to discuss trade and economic matters.
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What to Know About Kosmos-482, a Soviet Spacecraft Returning to Earth After 53 Years
Kosmos-482, which was headed to Venus, is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere by the end of this weekend. Experts don’t yet know where it may come down.
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Trump’s Threatened Tariffs Are So Large, 10% Feels Like a Relief
As he proposes ever stiffer tariffs, President Trump has normalized his merely big ones.