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Eli Lilly Poised to Suspend Drug Discounts to Large Hospitals
The drugmaker is demanding claims data, alleging some hospitals are double-dipping on federal discounts.
US Bankruptcy Filings Increase 7 Percent Yearly
In February, the rate of inflation was 2.4 percent, which surged to 3.3 percent in March and 3.8 percent in April.
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How a Tiny Insect Decimated Florida’s Citrus, and What Orchardists Are Doing About It
The Sunshine State’s citrus farmers are holding on after a 95 percent industry decline in the past 30 years.
Jury Clears Johnson & Johnson of Negligence in Baby Powder Cancer Lawsuit
The trial was anticipated as a bellwether for the thousands of claims still waiting to be heard.
US Sells 5 Oil and Gas Leases in Alaska’s Arctic Refuge for $3.7 Million
The Bureau of Land Management said two companies submitted bids on five tracts covering 72,049 acres.
Former Musk Adviser Sriram Krishnan Leaving White House AI Role
Krishnan, a former Twitter executive who advised Elon Musk during his acquisition of the social media platform, is leaving the White House.
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Epoch Poll Finds Strong Support for Larger Families Despite Falling US Birth Rates
Most respondents said having children is important to a fulfilling life, while citing faith, family values, and economic stability as key factors.
Gan Jing World Announces Winners of Kindness Video Awards
Winning entries will be featured on the Times Square billboard in New York City this July, where creators will gather for a prize presentation.
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Flesh-Eating Screwworm Reappears in US: 5 Things to Know
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said more sterile flies are desperately needed to combat the screwworms before next May.
USDA Says 2nd Screwworm Case Detected in Texas
The case was detected within the ‘established movement control zone,’ the USDA stated.
Trump Says US Weighing Taking Stakes in AI Companies
‘There’s something very interesting about it, where it almost becomes a partnership with the American public,’ the president said.
Putin Says Trump’s Peace Proposals Could Help End Ukraine War
Moscow is demanding that Ukraine surrender the rest of its eastern Donbas region, which includes two of the four disputed regions in their entirety.
Acting Intelligence Chief Pulte Won’t Get the Permanent Position, Trump Says
The housing regulator who will fill in for Tulsi Gabbard has sparked opposition on both sides of the aisle.
Day in Photos: Tiananmen Massacre Memorial, Wildfire Prevention Campaign, and Ferret Race
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
FBI, Other Agencies Warn of Hackers Targeting Gas Stations
The advisory says that groups have targeted automatic tank gauge systems used by gas stations nationwide.
Senate Kicks Off Marathon Vote Session on $70 Billion Bill to Fund Immigration Enforcement
Trump had called for legislation funding ICE and Border Patrol by June 1.
Trump Preparing $700 Million Coal Support Package
A White House official said the president will invoke the Defense Production Act for plant upgrades, new facilities, and export terminals.
Trump Reclassifies 8,000 Senior Government Positions, Making Them Easier to Fire
The order removes civil service protections for senior-level policy positions, making them more accountable for bad behavior, the administration said.
US Inspectors General Start Iran War Oversight, Saying Hostilities Have Passed 60 Days
The 1973 War Powers Resolution prohibits a president from keeping troops in active hostilities for more than 60 days without congressional approval.
Trump Says Iran’s Top Leader Is Engaged in Peace Talks
‘He’s involved, absolutely. Yeah, I think they have a lot of respect for him,’ the president said of Mojtaba Khamenei.
