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As Republicans slash $1 trillion out of Medicaid, Democrats see ‘a banger of an issue’ to campaign on

Despite controlling both chambers of Congress, Republicans have been unable so far to pass comprehensive legislation to offset Americans’ health costs.

By Ali Swenson, Jeff Amy and The Associated PressFebruary 7, 2026
Eileen GU, wearing a red and while Beijing Olympics coat, smiles with her skis.
Freestyle skier Eileen Gu says she suffered ‘post-Olympic depression’: ‘You can win the Olympics and still just enter the deepest rut of your life’
By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 7, 2026
U.S. births dropped last year, offsetting 2024’s increase and dashing hopes for an upward trend
By Mike Stobbe and The Associated PressFebruary 6, 2026
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Birch Mattress Review 2026: Tested by Experts
By Christina SnyderFebruary 6, 2026
A woman holds up a peace sign as she runs in the New York City Marathon.
Gen Z’s latest status symbol is running a marathon—and it’s terrible news for Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Hermès
By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 6, 2026
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EconomyElon Musk warns the U.S. is ‘1,000% going to go bankrupt’ unless AI and robotics save the economy from crushing debt
By Jason MaFebruary 7, 2026
Future of WorkAnthropic cofounder says studying the humanities will be ‘more important than ever’ and reveals what the AI company looks for when hiring
By Jason MaFebruary 7, 2026
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CommentaryNetflix dominates streaming. No wonder it’s trying to redefine the market
By Hal SingerFebruary 7, 2026
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BankingBefore Kevin Warsh has even taken over as Fed chair, Trump is joking about suing him. Scott Bessent is fine with that
By Fatima Hussein, Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressFebruary 7, 2026
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PoliticsIlhan Omar’s husband is rich. The Republican oversight chairman is investigating why
By Stephen Groves and The Associated PressFebruary 7, 2026
AIAI can make anyone rich: Mark Cuban says it could turn ‘just one dude in a basement’ into a trillionaire
By Sydney LakeFebruary 7, 2026
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PoliticsNo, judge tells Trump. You can’t cripple $16 billion in funding for New York City and New Jersey
By Anthony Izaguirre, Dave Collins and The Associated PressFebruary 7, 2026
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BankingNBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo gets in bed with sports gambling as a Kalshi shareholder
By Jay Cohen and The Associated PressFebruary 7, 2026
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CommentaryThe World Brewing Alliance: ‘Here’s why the global beer industry wants you to do Dry January’
By Justin KissingerJanuary 11, 2024
CommentaryJennifer Garner-Hamdi Ulukaya: ‘1 in 5 American kids may go to bed hungry tonight–and unprecedented attacks on the 50-year-old bipartisan WIC program could make the situation even worse’
By Jennifer Garner and Hamdi UlukayaJanuary 11, 2024
HealthRural hospitals are caught in an aging-infrastructure conundrum
By Markian Hawryluk and KFF Health NewsJanuary 11, 2024
While families will shrink horizontally in the future, they’re expected to grow vertically thanks to longer life expectancies. Older grandparents and great-grandparents, however, might be “too old and frail” to provide caregiving support to grandchildren, according to a recently published journal article.
HealthGrandparents and even great-grandparents are projected to live longer by the end of the century. But don’t expect them to help with childcare
By Erin PraterJanuary 10, 2024
The Food and Drug Administration authorized importation of penicillin G benzathine made by a French company, Laboratoires Delbert. Pfizer’s Bicillin L-A, the only version of the drug available in the U.S., has been in short supply since April.
HealthFDA allows imports of French syphilis drug alternate during US penicillin shortage
By Ike Swetlitz and BloombergJanuary 10, 2024
LifeThis happiness expert’s quiz can help you find habits that will make you ‘happier, healthier, more productive, and more creative’
By Alexa MikhailJanuary 10, 2024
Bryan Johnson profile shot.
HealthBryan Johnson’s anti-aging Blueprint ‘basics’ are now officially available to the public for $333 a month—but you’ll need the right ‘vibe’ to join the ‘fun’
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJanuary 10, 2024
Woman drinking water seaside after running at the beach.
HealthBottled water could be putting tiny previously undetected fragments of plastic into your bloodstream and organs
By Coco Liu and BloombergJanuary 10, 2024
A diet rich in vegetables, legumes, and nuts—and low in dairy and meat—may help keep COVID at bay, according to a Brazilian study published this month in the British Medical Journal.
HealthLooking to avoid COVID infection? Your diet could help, according to a new study
By Erin PraterJanuary 9, 2024
HealthDefense Secretary Austin was treated for prostate cancer and a urinary tract infection, doctors say
By Lolita C. Baldor, Tara Copp, Seung Min Kim, Zeke Miller and The Associated PressJanuary 9, 2024
HealthThese patients had to lobby for correct diabetes diagnoses. Was their race a reason?
By Bram Sable-Smith and KFF Health NewsJanuary 9, 2024
MindMichigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy’s pregame meditation routine helped lead the Wolverines to victory. Here’s how it works
By Alexa MikhailJanuary 9, 2024
Life10 energy-boosting breakfast and lunch ideas to avoid the afternoon crash
By Alyssa SparacinoJanuary 9, 2024
HealthAlphabet’s Isomorphic Labs to collaborate with Novartis, Lilly on AI-driven drug discovery
By Susanne Barton and BloombergJanuary 8, 2024
People wearing masks amidst rising concerns about the new, highly mutated COVID variant JN.1, as seen in Kolkata, India, on Dec. 27, 2023. BA.2.86, a close ancestor of JN.1, may cause more severe disease, according to two new studies published Monday.
HealthNew, highly mutated COVID variants ‘Pirola’ BA.2.86 and JN.1 may cause more severe disease, new studies suggest
By Erin PraterJanuary 8, 2024
Boston Scientific headquarters as pictured on Jan. 19, 2007. The company acquired device-maker Axonics Inc. for $2.7 billion on Monday.
HealthJ&J, Merck, Boston Scientific go on $6.4B buying spree
By Fiona Rutherford and BloombergJanuary 8, 2024
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HealthThe applesauce pouches that gave kids lead poisoning had a ‘high level’ of another toxic chemical, FDA says
By Jonel Aleccia and The Associated PressJanuary 6, 2024
HealthThis 81-year-old fitness trainer rejoined the workforce after retirement: ‘We can do more than most people think we can do’
By Alexa MikhailJanuary 6, 2024
HealthOlder Americans say they feel trapped in Medicare Advantage plans
By Sarah Jane Tribble and KFF Health NewsJanuary 6, 2024
HealthFlu and COVID infections got worse over the holidays, with more misery expected, CDC says
By Mike Stobbe and The Associated PressJanuary 5, 2024
With COVID testing at all-time lows, wastewater is now the best and quickest way to gauge the growth of the virus, experts say. Other indicators, like hospitalizations and deaths, only reflect the most severe cases and lag by several weeks.
HealthHighly mutated COVID variant ‘Pirola’ JN.1 is fueling the pandemic’s second highest U.S. wave—and it’s still growing
By Erin PraterJanuary 5, 2024
A sign for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is displayed outside their offices in Silver Spring, Md., on Dec. 10, 2020. Drug Administration announced Friday, Jan. 5, that it will allow Florida to import some prescription drugs from Canada.
HealthUS regulators approve Florida’s DeSantis-backed plan to import prescription drugs from Canada
By Matthew Perrone and The Associated PressJanuary 5, 2024
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, second left, toasts with invited guests after delivering a speech at a reception for Commemoration of the 45th Anniversary of China-U.S. Diplomatic Relations at the Diaoyutai Guest House in Beijing on Jan. 5.
HealthA US biotech company has halted sales of DNA kits in Tibet—and lawmakers are mulling more export controls on China
By Didi Tang and The Associated PressJanuary 5, 2024
CommentaryBiden voted for the Bayh-Dole Act 44 years ago–but the administration’s plans to reinterpret it could undermine decades of world-leading U.S. innovation
By Almesha L. CampbellJanuary 5, 2024
LifeEven 30-second micro-workouts can boost your energy and help you get fit. How to add them to your day
By Amanda LoudinJanuary 5, 2024
Pedestrians walk past the Shapiro Building at Brigham and Women's Hospital on Jan. 20, 2015, in Boston. Some women who spent months preparing for in vitro fertilization procedures have been left devastated after flooding from a burst water main at the hospital on Christmas Eve, Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, disrupted services for about 200 IVF patients.
FamilyFlooding at a Boston hospital has disrupted IVF services for 200 patients. Some are devastated
By Nick Perry and The Associated PressJanuary 4, 2024
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp speaks during a Georgia Chamber Congressional Luncheon at The Classic Center on Aug. 8, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Some Republican legislative leaders say they want to examine broader health care coverage through Georgia's Medicaid program in 2024, while Kemp has supported a narrower expansion. (Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP, File)
HealthGeorgia sees a glimmer of hope for broader health coverage—but there’s a good chance of a fizzle
By Jeff Amy and The Associated PressJanuary 4, 2024
Eli Lilly and Company says its popular drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound, also known as GLP-1s, are not meant for those without obesity or type 2 diabetes.
HealthEli Lilly cracks down on the use of weight loss drugs Mounjaro and Zepbound for ‘cosmetic’ reasons instead of for diabetes and obesity
By Alexa MikhailJanuary 4, 2024
CommentaryBiggest CEO successes and setbacks: 2023’s triumphs and 2024’s challenges
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianJanuary 4, 2024
A sleepy truck driver on a night road.
HealthShift work can kill you 15 years sooner, warns Whoop’s chief scientist, while dramatically raising your risk for depression and suicide
By Eleanor PringleJanuary 4, 2024
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