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Trump administration blocks federal funding for transgender care for minors
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Trump administration blocks federal funding for transgender care for minors The Trump administration on Tuesday released its finalized rule aimed at blocking federal dollars from funding transgender healthcare for minors. © AP Photo/Tom Brenner The final rule released by The…
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More than a dozen asylum hotels closed and returned to public use – see the full list
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Anthony Albanese refuses to apologise for ‘melon’ comments amid calls for a police investigation
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has refused to apologise after remarks he made were described as a “melon” comment, with opposition figures now calling for the Australian Federal Police to investigate. The row has escalated into a political row over accountability, with the Coalition pressing for a formal probe while Albanese has stood firm and…
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South Carolina Republican Senate primary heads to runoff
South Carolina’s special Republican Senate primary to succeed the late Sen. Lindsey Graham ended without any candidate winning the required 50% of the vote, sending the contest to a runoff. Appointed Sen. Darline Graham advanced, and the result will determine the Republican nominee for the seat ahead of November’s election. The crowded field included Reps.…
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Montana Democrat refuses to drop out, likely improving GOP’s Senate chances
Democratic Senate candidate Alani Bankhead on Monday said she’s not getting out of a Montana race to succeed retiring Sen. Steve Daines, a move that will make it more difficult for Independent candidate Seth Bodnar to defear GOP nominee Kurt Alme. “I’ll never bow down,” Bankhead, an Air Force officer, said during a press conference…
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Yob killer sentencing row, OpenAI’s Astra maths breakthrough, Sydney knifeman tasered
Politics erupts over sentencing reforms as PC Andrew Harper’s killers may serve less time; OpenAI’s Astra cracks ten maths problems while researchers expose an AI reasoning flaw; plus Sydney’s tasered intruder, Rodgers’ vaccine-card claims and Vargas Llosa’s final novel.
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Number of children killed and injured in e-scooter collisions revealed
“There is a need for greater public awareness, clear public health messaging and review of government legislation to prevent further injuries and deaths”
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Government won’t support Arctic climate report
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story NOAA pulls support from Arctic Report Card The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is pulling its support from an Arctic climate and environment report it has helped with in the past. © AP Photo/Mark Thiessen Rick Thoman, lead editor for the 2026 Arctic…
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Hims & Hers planning to sell compounded peptides
Hims & Hers Health is planning to sell compounded peptides, the company said in a Monday earnings call. The company’s CEO, Andrew Dudum, said in the earnings call that it was “currently developing a best-in-class peptides experience, including U.S. manufactured products, clinical-led guidance, and ongoing blood testing.” Dudum said in the call that the company…