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Push for Military Coverage of I.V.F. Faces Challenge in Congress
A proposal to expand the Defense Department’s health care plan to include in vitro fertilization is moving through Congress but could die behind closed doors, again.
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Exploring the Cosmic Web: How Galaxies Connect in the Universe
There’s something profoundly humbling about staring up at the night sky. It’s a reminder of how small we are, yet also how connected we all might be. Recently, I’ve been fascinated by the concept of the cosmic web, an almost invisible structure that connects galaxies throughout the universe. It’s like a vast network, intricately woven…
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FDA Reverses Final Rule Regulating Laboratory Developed Tests
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially rescinded its final rule proposing to regulate Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs) as medical devices. On Sept. 19, 2025, FDA issued a new final rule reverting the text of the applicable device regulations to the version in-effect prior to the effective date of the May 2024…
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Netanyahu Says Israel and Hamas Are on the Brink of a Hostage Deal
Both sides have reacted positively to a United States proposal for a cease-fire, but many details remain to be ironed out, including whether Hamas will disarm.
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Belva Davis, West Coast Trailblazer in TV News, Dies at 92
Overcoming poverty and prejudice, she was the first Black woman to be hired as a television reporter in the region and later became a popular anchor.
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Judge Blocks Trump’s Deployment of National Guard in Portland, Ore.
A federal judge appointed by President Trump issued a temporary restraining order, siding for now with Oregon and Portland lawyers who called federalizing the guard a presidential overreach.
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Who Still Has Temporary Protected Status Under Trump?
Conflicting court rulings have plunged hundreds of thousands of people with temporary protection from deportation into uncertainty.
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Trump’s Approach on Gaza: Deal First, Details Later
“We’ll see how it all turns out,” President Trump said after Hamas agreed to portions of his cease-fire plan, with conditions.
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Your Wealthiest Friend Has a Private Concierge
The services, which can cost more than $50,000 a year, make impossible dinner reservations and finagle special treatment. In certain circles, they’ve become a common luxury.
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For Netanyahu, Trump’s Nod to Peace Puts Him in a Tough Spot
The Israeli leader thought he had a plan from the U.S. president that would have represented total victory over Hamas. Suddenly, it looks as though he might not get everything he wants.