Trump administration crackdown on gender-affirming care targets hospitals
The Trump administration is making its most forceful attempt yet at restricting gender-affirming care for transgender youth in…
Hochul agrees to sign Medical Aid in Dying bill
After months of negotiations over a controversial measure that would permit doctors to help some terminally ill patients…
Trump made 2025 a tumultuous year for science
In just the first weeks of Donald Trump’s second presidency, his administration embarked on making radical changes to…
Hassett Says Trump Can Offer Fed Advice But Won’t Set Its Action
National Economic Council head Kevin Hassett said he’d consider President Donald Trump’s policy opinions if picked to lead…
Alphabet Poised for Another Paper Gain as SpaceX Valuation Jumps
Alphabet Inc. is set to book another sizable paper gain after SpaceX completes a tender offer that effectively…
China to roll out incremental policies next year in response to evolving circumstances
An aerial view shows skyscraper clusters in Lujiazui, a cutting-edge financial center and bustling commercial district in Shanghai,…
Trump Adds New Hurdle for Foreign Visitors With Extra Screening
This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s capital. Every Friday, White…
Takaichi Remark That Riled China Was Unscripted, Documents Show
Comments made a month ago by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that triggered a diplomatic spat with China…
Australia’s world-first social media ban is a ‘natural experiment’ for scientists
Young people in Australia can no longer use popular social media platforms.Credit: David Gray/AFP via Getty This week,…
The Supreme Court showed rare signs of restraint in a death penalty case
From the moment the Republican Party gained a 6-3 supermajority on the Supreme Court, in late 2020, the…
Planning a US trip? Travellers may soon need to make their social media history public
Published on 10/12/2025 – 16:30 GMT+1 It might be time for travellers planning US trips to scrub their…
Top Australian Economists Split on Rates as RBA Turns Hawkish
Two of Australia’s top economists find themselves in different camps over the Reserve Bank’s next interest-rate move as…