FDA plans bonuses to staffers who complete speedy drug reviews
WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the Food and Drug Administration plans to start offering bonus payments to…
Dense tree barriers to cut air pollution are coming to West Oakland
Thick plantings of particulate-guzzling-and pollution blocking trees are coming to West Oakland next month. The Prescott Greening project…
Trump wants to deploy a hospital ship to Greenland alleging people aren’t receiving care
U.S. President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post Saturday that he would deploy a hospital ship…
Should higher earners still make 401(k) catch‑up contributions?
Since 2002, retirement savers age 50 and over have had the option of making “catch-up” contributions to their…
6 planets will be visible at end of February
NEW YORK (AP) — Six planets are linking up in the sky at the end of February, and…
The scaly anteaters called pangolins are the most trafficked mammal in the world
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — They are hunted for their unique scales, and the demand makes them…
Cuban health care system pushed to the brink by US fuel blockade
HAVANA (AP) — Cuba’s debilitated health care system has been pushed to the brink of collapse by the…
Personal finance tips from ‘Your Rich BFF’ Vivian Tu
NEW YORK (AP) — Are you intimidated by personal finance? Vivian Tu wants to help. Tu is known…
Social media firms head to court over harms to children’s mental health
For years, social media companies have disputed allegations that they harm children’s mental health through deliberate design choices…
Judge orders takeover of health care in Arizona prisons
PHOENIX (AP) — A federal judge has ordered a takeover of health care operations in Arizona’s prisons and…
Wisconsin passes expanded Medicaid for moms
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Women in Wisconsin will soon be eligible to receive expanded Medicaid coverage for up…
FDA drug approvals: Makary and Prasad say one study will be enough
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Food and Drug Administration plans to drop its longtime standard of requiring two rigorous…