Trump’s ‘roaring’ economy meets a rough start to the year
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump promised that 2026 would be a bumper year for economic growth, but…
Top FDA official seeks to hire friend pushing new antidepressants warning
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration’s top drug regulator, Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg, is working to…
Sewage leak into Potomac river will take weeks longer to fix
WASHINGTON (AP) — Repairs on a pipe rupture that has sent sewage flowing into the Potomac River northwest…
FDA’s drug voucher program: House lawmaker raises new concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Democratic lawmaker is raising new concerns about a Food and Drug Administration program designed…
New Jersey bans student cellphone use during the school day
RAMSEY, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey on Thursday joined a growing list of states to limit students’ cellphone…
Trump urges GOP flexibility on abortion restrictions for health care deal
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he wants Republicans to reach a deal on health care insurance assistance by…
Portland Museum revives Grace Hartigan’s legacy in retrospective
PORTLAND, Maine — Grace Hartigan “cursed like a sailor, often dressed in men’s clothing, and prized work over…
Pediatrics group sues HHS for cutting funds for children’s health programs
The American Academy of Pediatrics sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Wednesday, seeking to…
Russia’s new anti-satellite weapon project would target Starlink with space shrapnel
Two NATO-nation intelligence services suspect Russia is developing a new anti-satellite weapon to target Elon Musk’s Starlink constellation…
Islamic State group and other extremists are turning to AI
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the rest of the world rushes to harness the power of artificial intelligence, militant…
FDA opens safety review of injectable drugs for RSV in kids
WASHINGTON (AP) — Food and Drug Administration officials have opened a safety review of two injectable drugs used…
As online gambling spreads, experts warn of the risks
NEW YORK (AP) — Online betting is more accessible than ever, with 14% of U.S. adults saying they…