Gov. Newsom declares emergency in California after CDC confirms severe case of bird flu in Louisiana
As the CDC confirmed a severe case in Louisiana of a patient hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu, Gov. Gavin Newsom…
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Avocados, salmon, strawberry yogurt: Which of these meets FDA’s new definition of a “healthy” food?
The Food and Drug Administration plans to update its definition of "healthy" foods. Items that are high in saturated fat,…
With government shutdown looming, what happens to bird flu surveillance?
As government agencies prepare for a potential shutdown, questions about a potentially burgeoning H5N1 bird flu pandemic are top of…
U.S. holds first meeting with rebels in charge of Syria
Washington officially regards the Syrian rebels as terrorists; they are hoping to polish their image. ...
Analysis: Europe, too, feels Musk’s political impact. How far will it go?
The multibillionaire's newfound prominence in policymaking for the incoming Trump administration has a growing parallel across the Atlantic. ...
Supreme Court to hear TikTok case before ban deadline
TikTok's case is set for oral argument on Jan. 10, nine days before the site is scheduled to be shut…
Column: For many Black women, Kamala Harris’ defeat felt like a betrayal. Now what?
Donald Trump's victory, and especially his winning the popular vote, has caused Black women to rethink their approach to politics.…
Can California change a dark culture at Chowchilla women’s prison?
Efforts to reform life inside the walls of the Central California Women's Facility in Chowchilla are making headway. But most…
A massacre, a rumored hanging and Syrians’ thirst for justice and revenge
Killings, including a notorious massacre, in a Syrian suburb left residents wanting revenge. Then they heard a militia leader was…