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The quiet $8 billion crisis: long COVID costs keep rising as Washington looks away

NIH grants canceled, the federal office shuttered, clinics closing — the government is turning its eyes elsewhere as 44 million suffer.

By Bruce Y. Lee, Hannah Dimmick and The ConversationMay 24, 2026
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500,000 people were locked in state psychiatric hospitals. Their descendants can’t find out why
By Mike Stobbe, Nick Lichtenberg and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
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AI hallucinations are infiltrating expert work—and entering the permanent body of knowledge
By Tristan BoveMay 24, 2026
The health benefits of saunas: backed by research and experts 
The health benefits of saunas: backed by research and experts 
By Katie MooreMay 22, 2026
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Meet the hospital dogs ‘making a real difference’ by getting sick kids to smile
By Laura Ungar and The Associated PressMay 23, 2026
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Everyone is blaming AI for the death of ‘craft.’ Take a good look in the mirror
By Ashley YetmanMay 23, 2026
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Oil drops as U.S. says deal with Iran and Hormuz reopening is near
EnergyOil drops as U.S. says deal with Iran and Hormuz reopening is near
By Nicholas Lua and BloombergMay 24, 2026
Russia’s economy is much worse than it seems, and ‘elites are increasingly alarmed’ as alternate GDP gauge shows huge contraction
EconomyRussia’s economy is much worse than it seems, and ‘elites are increasingly alarmed’ as alternate GDP gauge shows huge contraction
By Jason MaMay 24, 2026
Alaska’s oil revival sparks a new energy rush Into the Arctic
EnergyAlaska’s oil revival sparks a new energy rush Into the Arctic
By Jennifer A. Dlouhy and BloombergMay 24, 2026
Trump says ‘don’t listen to the losers’ after fellow Republicans warn he’s about to make a disastrous mistake with Iran ceasefire deal
PoliticsTrump says ‘don’t listen to the losers’ after fellow Republicans warn he’s about to make a disastrous mistake with Iran ceasefire deal
By Darlene Superville, Matthew Daly and The Associated PressMay 24, 2026
SpaceX stock is about to join this growing constellation of public companies building a space-based economy
InvestingSpaceX stock is about to join this growing constellation of public companies building a space-based economy
By Jason MaMay 24, 2026
The more generous U.S. ceasefire terms are, the more suspicious Iran becomes they’re a ruse for another attack, expert says
PoliticsThe more generous U.S. ceasefire terms are, the more suspicious Iran becomes they’re a ruse for another attack, expert says
By Jason MaMay 24, 2026
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EnergyNonprofit fraud isn’t surging. Enforcement is
By Sarah Webber and The ConversationMay 24, 2026
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Personal FinanceFrom Hobbes to the 14th amendment: the ancient and modern cases against Trump’s $1.8 billion fund
By Austin Sarat and The ConversationMay 24, 2026
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RFK Jr. says U.S. is pulling its $1 billion support for international vaccines alliance Gavi because it has ‘ignored the science’ and ‘lost the public trust’
HealthRFK Jr. says U.S. is pulling its $1 billion support for international vaccines alliance Gavi because it has ‘ignored the science’ and ‘lost the public trust’
By The Associated PressJune 26, 2025
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    LifestyleStarbucks responds to America’s protein craze by testing a special new latte
    By Beth GreenfieldJune 11, 2025
Forever chemicals are in your drinking water: Here’s how worried to be—and what to do about it
HealthForever chemicals are in your drinking water: Here’s how worried to be—and what to do about it
By Ani FreedmanJune 26, 2025
GOP senators are struggling over how to cut billions in healthcare funding without hurting hospitals or patients and it’s stalling the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
PoliticsGOP senators are struggling over how to cut billions in healthcare funding without hurting hospitals or patients and it’s stalling the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
By Lisa Mascaro and The Associated PressJune 26, 2025
People are ditching protein powder for their gut health. Here’s what experts have to say
LifestylePeople are ditching protein powder for their gut health. Here’s what experts have to say
By Ani FreedmanJune 25, 2025
Texas Gov. Abbott vetoes bill that would have banned THC-infused vapes, gummies and other products
PoliticsTexas Gov. Abbott vetoes bill that would have banned THC-infused vapes, gummies and other products
By Nadia Lathan and The Associated PressJune 23, 2025
Weight-loss drugs should be first step to prevent heart disease, top cardiology group says
HealthWeight-loss drugs should be first step to prevent heart disease, top cardiology group says
By Michelle Amponsah and BloombergJune 20, 2025
  • Howard Dean: Slashing public health funding is a national security disaster in the making
    CommentaryHoward Dean: Slashing public health funding is a national security disaster in the making
    By Howard DeanJune 10, 2025
OpenAI CEO says his kids will ‘never be smarter than AI’— and that his parenting style relies on ChatGPT
FamilyOpenAI CEO says his kids will ‘never be smarter than AI’— and that his parenting style relies on ChatGPT
By Ani FreedmanJune 20, 2025
Exterior view of the Walmart Supercenter in Burbank
HealthInside a low-key Walmart heir’s bid to save nature (while making a profit), after crediting it with helping him survive rare cancer diagnosis
By Eleanor PringleJune 19, 2025
Starbucks logo is seen on a coffee cup inside the chain's coffee shop on June 9, 2025 in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province of China.
RetailRFK Jr. says Starbucks CEO pledged healthier menu options
By Daniela Sirtori and BloombergJune 19, 2025
U.S. approves twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV but cuts to public health and foreign aid cloud its prospects
HealthU.S. approves twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV but cuts to public health and foreign aid cloud its prospects
By Lauran Neergaard and The Associated PressJune 19, 2025
Photo of a woman walking in a park
LifestyleHere’s how much you need to walk to see fitness gains, according to experts
By Ani FreedmanJune 19, 2025
  • Why drinking sugar may be worse than eating it
    LifestyleWhy drinking sugar may be worse than eating it
    By Beth GreenfieldJune 10, 2025
A pessimistic looking male worker at his desk
MindThe ‘triple threat’ endangering worker well-being and undermining productivity—especially for Gen Z
By Beth GreenfieldJune 18, 2025
Couples who share this quality are happier and more satisfied with their lives, new study says
LifestyleCouples who share this quality are happier and more satisfied with their lives, new study says
By Ani FreedmanJune 18, 2025
Exclusive: Health tech startup Tennr raises $101 million at $605 million valuation to fix the patient referral process
TechExclusive: Health tech startup Tennr raises $101 million at $605 million valuation to fix the patient referral process
By Leo SchwartzJune 18, 2025
All 50 states agree to OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s plan for Sackler family to pay up to $7 billion to settle opioid epidemic lawsuits
FinanceAll 50 states agree to OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s plan for Sackler family to pay up to $7 billion to settle opioid epidemic lawsuits
By Geoff Mulvihill and The Associated PressJune 18, 2025
Kraft Heinz is ditching artificial dyes in Kool Aid, Jell-O, and other products after RFK Jr.’s ultimatum
HealthKraft Heinz is ditching artificial dyes in Kool Aid, Jell-O, and other products after RFK Jr.’s ultimatum
By Michelle Chapman and The Associated PressJune 17, 2025
Photo of a woman sleeping with open mouth
HealthA dangerous sleep condition impacts over 25 million Americans. Climate change could make it more widespread
By Ani FreedmanJune 17, 2025
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SuccessMark Cuban says work-life balance is a luxury ambitious people can’t afford because ‘there’s someone out there working 24/7 to kick your ass’
By Preston ForeJune 17, 2025
Walgreens’ lost decade: How M&A mania and retail neglect shrunk a $100 billion giant to a $10 billion private equity gamble
FeaturesWalgreens’ lost decade: How M&A mania and retail neglect shrunk a $100 billion giant to a $10 billion private equity gamble
By Phil WahbaJune 17, 2025
Merck exec says Chernobyl changed the course of her life after her father begged her to leave nuclear physics on his deathbed
SuccessMerck exec says Chernobyl changed the course of her life after her father begged her to leave nuclear physics on his deathbed
By Orianna Rosa RoyleJune 17, 2025
Doctor showing model of female reproductive system to patient
HealthI had one simple surgery to lower my risk of the deadliest cancer for women. Here’s why you probably don’t know about it—but should
By Beth GreenfieldJune 16, 2025
Photo of a young woman eating grapes
HealthMake this one diet change during the day to sleep better at night
By Ani FreedmanJune 16, 2025
A man alone on a beach wearing a coat, his back to the camera
MindLoneliness is bad for your health—but it may not be as deadly as once thought, new research finds
By Beth GreenfieldJune 16, 2025
The CEOs of Starbucks and Chipotle hit the gym together each morning—they bounce ideas off each other at 5 a.m. between sets
SuccessThe CEOs of Starbucks and Chipotle hit the gym together each morning—they bounce ideas off each other at 5 a.m. between sets
By Preston ForeJune 16, 2025
Nonprofit run by former CEO Anne Wojcicki wins bid to acquire 23andMe
HealthNonprofit run by former CEO Anne Wojcicki wins bid to acquire 23andMe
By Chris MorrisJune 16, 2025
person carrying yellow and red Lego shopping back
LifestyleDeloitte is now offering employees a unique wellness benefit: subsidized Legos
By Beth GreenfieldJune 13, 2025
Novo Nordisk overtakes SAP as Europe’s most valuable company
HealthNovo Nordisk overtakes SAP as Europe’s most valuable company
By Lisa Pham and BloombergJune 13, 2025
Dozens of states sue to block the sale of 23andMe’s genetic data after its former CEO pushes the purchase price $50 million higher
HealthDozens of states sue to block the sale of 23andMe’s genetic data after its former CEO pushes the purchase price $50 million higher
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezJune 12, 2025
Elderly man and woman
HealthThese states have the highest rates of dementia in the U.S., new study finds
By Beth GreenfieldJune 12, 2025
RFK Jr.’s new CDC panel dominated by skeptics of Biden-era vaccine policies
HealthRFK Jr.’s new CDC panel dominated by skeptics of Biden-era vaccine policies
By Mike Stobbe and The Associated PressJune 12, 2025
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Jeff Bezos wants the bottom half of earners to pay zero income tax—he says nurses making just $75K should save $12K a yearplaceholder alt text
By Preston ForeMay 21, 2026
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Uber CEO says rideshare 'freed up' his son from having to get a driver’s license—and he's one of many Gen Zers who aren’t willing to driveplaceholder alt text
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