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HHS revives child vaccine safety panel sought by anti-vaccine activistsAug 14, 2025 7:40 pm - The Department of Health and Human Services said Thursday it is reviving a long-defunct task force aimed at improving the safety of childhood vaccines, fulfilling a demand of anti-vaccine activists.
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Protein pitfalls: Research says we may not be getting enough in our dietsAug 14, 2025 5:26 pm - Think peanut butter has lots of protein? Think again. And seniors actually need way more protein than they realize.
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Costco will not sell abortion pills after pressure from conservativesAug 14, 2025 4:54 pm - Costco will not dispense a key abortion pill at its pharmacies, a long-awaited win for conservatives trying to limit access to medication abortion.For more than a year, Costco deliberated over whether to become certified to dispense mifepristone, the drug used first in the typical two-step regimen for a medication abortion.
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‘Americana’ rides the Sydney Sweeney controversy in search of a pointAug 14, 2025 11:37 am - “Americana” is very much a sun-parched “Fargo” wannabe with a side helping of Tarantino. The plot features a motley assortment of colorful characters chasing after a valuable Native American artifact, a high body count and a wry screenplay.
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Appeals court says Trump officials can withhold billions in foreign aidAug 13, 2025 8:14 pm - A federal appeals court on Wednesday ruled that the Trump administration can withhold tens of billions of dollars in foreign aid, handing the president a significant — if...
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An ICE facility has detainees sleeping on the floor. A judge says no more.Aug 13, 2025 4:49 pm - The Trump administration must improve conditions at a Lower Manhattan immigration holding facility where a government lawyer acknowledges detainees are sleeping on the fl...
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Cucumbers work their magic in this refreshing summer martiniAug 13, 2025 11:07 am - For cucumber naysayers, I say this: Their verdant, almost melon-like perfume is not the absence of flavor but a quieter one. Their delicacy means they pair beautifully with virtually any white spirit — especially blanco tequilas and gins.
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Watermelon coconut ice is a no-cook, no-added-sugar treatAug 13, 2025 4:37 am - Blending frozen watermelon with ginger, lime juice and coconut water results in a refreshing no-cook, no-added-sugar dessert. Topped with a dollop of rich coconut cream, it’s an ideal treat on a hot summer day.
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A Parmesan crust gives this tomato grilled cheese a flavor boostAug 13, 2025 4:16 am - Parmesan adds a salty, savory crust to this grilled cheese with tomato. The sandwich is sort of a mashup of grilled cheese and Southern tomato sandwiches. It’s great on its own, or you can serve it with pickles, chips or a simple salad.
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Federal appeals court clears DOGE to access sensitive records at agenciesAug 12, 2025 7:31 pm - A divided appeals court panel on Tuesday said the Trump administration’s U.S. DOGE Service can access sensitive data held by federal agencies, rejecting concerns that the...