The government agency that hands out most U. S. medical research dollars is running months behind schedule this year. Instead of funding about 4, 000 new projects by late March, it has approved fewer than 2, 000. That shortfall means thousands of scientists are stuck waiting, some projects are pause
When Donald Trump steps away from office, many assume America’s global reputation will automatically reset. Reality tells a different story. Years of political division have left deeper scars than recent headlines suggest—Trump didn’t invent polarization, but his presidency certainly turned up the v
The White House plans to reveal a new deal with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals on pricing for their drugs. This move comes after the company was one of the few chosen to negotiate. Regeneron, which makes treatments like the Covid-19 antibody combo, didn’t comment right away. Their stock price jumped ove
The trend of celebrities posting their surgical scars and recovery details online has become a new normal. Gone are the days when stars kept their cosmetic procedures a secret. Now, they freely share pre-surgery markings, post-op bruises, and even the stitches that freshen their faces. This openness
Scientists are pushing the limits of CAR T-cell therapy, a treatment where a patient’s immune cells get rebuilt to hunt down disease. Right now, it works well against certain blood cancers but struggles with solid tumors and autoimmune conditions. Why? The cells often pick the wrong targets, fail to
Around the world, many hospitals rely on supervision to improve how doctors and nurses care for sick children. But does supervision actually work on its own, or does it need extra help like feedback or training sessions? A big study looked at 5, 311 clinics in eight different countries to find out.
The Bengals swung big by trading a top pick for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, hoping his return to form would push them back into the playoffs. But spending big doesn’t always mean spending smart. After three straight seasons of coming up short, fans have seen this story before—big gestures in A
After meetings with local leaders, a former U. S. president turned his attention to financial institutions following California’s 2025 wildfires. During a public statement, he called out Wells Fargo specifically, arguing that lending practices made recovery harder for families who lost homes. He cla
OpenAI just released a fresh update to its AI tools, called ChatGPT 5. 5, built for people who need help with tough tasks like coding and research. Seven weeks after its last version, this new model is here to make everyday digital work easier. The team behind it says it can figure out confusing pro
Dr. Christie Palladino didn’t set out to win awards. She started as a doctor fixing hearts and delivering babies. Then she switched to classrooms, where she now shapes young minds instead of presiding over them. This week, the state named her South Carolina’s Teacher of the Year for 2027. The announ
