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CDC delays publishing report showing covid vaccine benefitsApr 09, 2026 3:36 pm - The acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has delayed publication of a CDC report showing the covid-19 vaccine cut the likelihood of emergency department visits and hospitalizations for healthy adults last winter by about half, according to two scientists familiar with the decision.
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Kuwait says Iran launched drones; Israeli PM approves talks with LebanonApr 09, 2026 7:21 am - Kuwait accused Iran and its proxies of launching drone attacks targeting it on Thursday despite the two-week ceasefire in the Iran war, as Saudi Arabia said recent attacks damaged a key pipeline in the kingdom.
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As Hegseth proclaims victory in Iran war, Caine takes cautious toneApr 08, 2026 6:21 pm - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine struck different tones on Wednesday while describing the state of hostilities with Iran, with the secretary characterizing the conflict mostly in the past tense while the general appeared unwilling to use such absolute terms and left open the possibility that additional U.S. troops could be killed.
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When will prices come down for gas, air travel and strawberries?Apr 08, 2026 11:12 am - The president temporarily suspended strikes on Iran, but Americans will continue paying more for an array of products because of higher energy costs.
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Fries are much more than a side. Here’s how to turn them into dinner.Apr 08, 2026 5:26 am - Crispy, thick-cut french fries — what the British refer to as chips — baked in the oven are easily achievable with a few smart tricks. The result is a fry that’s crisp on the outside and tender inside, ready to dunk into your favorite condiments or serve with chili, butter chicken, mushroom gravy or your favorite creative topping.
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How to complain so you get resultsApr 07, 2026 2:26 pm - If you do it right, telling a company — especially a reputable one — that things didn’t go well can often yield good results. Here’s how to complain effectively.
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Hegseth’s claims about Iran war contradict reality, officials sayApr 07, 2026 11:58 am - The defense secretary’s rosy portrayal of U.S. success in the conflict risks misinforming the public and the president, observers worry.
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Sorry, lettuce. This is why parsley should be the star of a salad.Apr 07, 2026 5:54 am - This parsley salad, with cool cucumber, crunchy toasted walnuts and scallions in a lemon-olive oil dressing, feels like spring on a plate. It’s an ideal accompaniment to rich roasts and stews, and it can also be turned into a simple, tasty meal topped with a piece of chicken, boiled egg or tuna. It’s proof that parsley can be so much more than a garnish.
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Curly parsley is better than Italian flat-leaf. There, I said it.Apr 07, 2026 5:52 am - By the turn of the 21st century, contemporary cooking authorities had deemed the taste of flat-leaf parsley, also known as Italian, to be unquestionably better. But Emily Heil would like to posit something that might cause people to clutch their Le Creusets: Curly parsley is actually superior to its softer, more tender cousin.
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Nutrition advice is often unreliable. Here are 3 things you can count on.Apr 07, 2026 5:33 am - You can find some kind of support for almost every diet theory going.There are, however, three issues where we have a robust body of reasonably reliable evidence. While there’s no such thing as absolute certainty when it comes to the complexities of nutrition and the human body, I am willing to say we’re pretty sure about these three things.