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World Health Organization Declares MV Hondius Hantavirus Outbreak Over

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World Health Organization Declares MV Hondius Hantavirus Outbreak Over

The World Health Organization declared the hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius over on Thursday. The final exposed contact completed quarantine and tested negative with no new cases reported since 25 May.

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NATO Allies Begin Exploring Multinational Military Satellite Constellation

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NATO Allies Begin Exploring Multinational Military Satellite Constellation

Eight NATO members announced the HALO project to network sovereign military satellites for communications, intelligence and missile tracking. Canada and Spain joined separate alliance space initiatives while Turkey outlined plans for two new satellites.

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Planned Parenthood Affiliates Resume Medicaid Billing for Non-Abortion Services

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science7 days agoUpdated

Planned Parenthood Affiliates Resume Medicaid Billing for Non-Abortion Services

Clinics affiliated with Planned Parenthood and two smaller providers began billing Medicaid again on July 5 for non-abortion services after a one-year federal restriction lapsed. The restored access returns a revenue stream that previously exceeded $800 million annually for Plann…

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Link Spacecraft Launches to Attempt Capture and Raise of Swift Observatory

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science9 days agoUpdated

Link Spacecraft Launches to Attempt Capture and Raise of Swift Observatory

A three-armed spacecraft named Link lifted off Friday from the Marshall Islands aboard a Pegasus rocket. The vehicle will attempt to grasp the Swift Observatory and raise its altitude by about 150 miles over two to three months.

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Trump Administration Pays Duke Energy $129 Million to Cancel Offshore Wind Lease

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science14 days ago

Trump Administration Pays Duke Energy $129 Million to Cancel Offshore Wind Lease

The administration reached a $129 million settlement with Duke Energy to terminate an offshore wind lease off North Carolina. The agreement is the fourth such payment made to cancel wind projects.

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Europe Records Multiple All-Time High Temperatures as Heatwave Moves East

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Europe Records Multiple All-Time High Temperatures as Heatwave Moves East

Several countries set new temperature records on Sunday while excess deaths linked to the heat rose sharply. Officials across the continent extended public health measures and issued fresh warnings.

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Pentagon Restores Mandatory Flu Shots for Military Recruits

Los Angeles Times

science17 days ago

Pentagon Restores Mandatory Flu Shots for Military Recruits

The Defense Department reinstated required flu vaccinations for new recruits after an outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base sickened nearly 300 people. The reversal ends a policy that had made the shots optional for the first time in 70 years.

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Democratic senators question Moms.gov website

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science19 days ago

Democratic senators question Moms.gov website

Eleven Democratic senators sent a letter to President Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. questioning the accuracy of information and data handling on the federal pregnancy-resource website launched on Mother’s Day.

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Live-Action Moana Opens to $95 Million, Tops Domestic Box Office

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Live-Action Moana Opens to $95 Million, Tops Domestic Box Office

Disney's live-action remake earned $43 million in the United States and Canada and $52 million internationally over its first three days. The $250 million film finished first at the domestic box office despite falling short of studio estimates.

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More Than 2,700 Heat-Related Deaths Estimated in England and Wales During May and June Heatwaves

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science14 hrs agoUpdated

More Than 2,700 Heat-Related Deaths Estimated in England and Wales During May and June Heatwaves

Estimates attribute around 550 deaths to late May and nearly 2,200 to mid-to-late June. June 2026 set a new record for warmth in England.

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Former OpenAI executive joins board of rocket startup

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Former OpenAI executive joins board of rocket startup

Kevin Weil, previously at OpenAI, Twitter, Meta and Planet Labs, has joined the board of Stoke Space. The Seattle-based company is developing a fully reusable rocket and has raised $1.34 billion.

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Streaming Services Seek U.S. Rights for 2030 and 2034 World Cup Events

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Streaming Services Seek U.S. Rights for 2030 and 2034 World Cup Events

Netflix, Disney, and YouTube have expressed interest in acquiring U.S. broadcast rights for the 2030 and 2034 World Cup tournaments. The companies are among several media outlets exploring deals for the events.

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ACA Marketplace Enrollment Fell 2.6 Million After Enhanced Subsidies Ended, Though One State Saw Gains

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ACA Marketplace Enrollment Fell 2.6 Million After Enhanced Subsidies Ended, Though One State Saw Gains

Federal data released in late June shows enrollment in Affordable Care Act plans fell in every state except New Mexico. The decline followed the January 1 expiration of enhanced federal premium subsidies.

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Egypt Announces Byzantine City and Ancient Tombs in Western Desert

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Egypt Announces Byzantine City and Ancient Tombs in Western Desert

Egypt unveiled a fourth-century Byzantine residential settlement at Dakhla Oasis and 18 additional tombs at Marina el-Alamein. The finds add detail on daily life and funerary practices while supporting the country's tourism recovery.

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New World Screwworm Detected in United States in June 2026

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New World Screwworm Detected in United States in June 2026

The parasite was found for the first time in decades. CNN reported that it threatens livestock and beef prices but poses no risk to meat safety due to inspection systems.

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President Delivers Three Speeches Marking 250th Anniversary of Declaration of Independence

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President Delivers Three Speeches Marking 250th Anniversary of Declaration of Independence

President Trump spoke in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Washington, D.C., between July 1 and July 4. The addresses included partisan references and assertions about the 2020 election.

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Rocket Lab to buy Iridium for $8 billion, ending Iridium’s independence

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science14 days ago

Rocket Lab to buy Iridium for $8 billion, ending Iridium’s independence

Rocket Lab announced the purchase of satellite communications provider Iridium. The $8 billion deal combines launch capabilities with an existing satellite network and spectrum holdings.

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25 States and D.C. Sue Over Federal Rule Defining Medical Frailty for Medicaid Work-Requirement Exemptions

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25 States and D.C. Sue Over Federal Rule Defining Medical Frailty for Medicaid Work-Requirement Exemptions

Democrat-led states filed suit Monday in Massachusetts federal court challenging a CMS interim final rule that narrows exemptions from new Medicaid work requirements for medically frail people. The rule, issued earlier this month, takes effect in January under the One Big Beautif…

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NASA to Launch Spacecraft to Raise Swift Observatory and Prevent Orbital Decay

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NASA to Launch Spacecraft to Raise Swift Observatory and Prevent Orbital Decay

NASA will send a $30 million robotic mission to raise the Swift Observatory to a higher orbit. The effort begins as early as this week to prevent the 2004-launched telescope from reentering the atmosphere.

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NASA to Launch Robotic Spacecraft to Raise Swift Observatory Orbit

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NASA to Launch Robotic Spacecraft to Raise Swift Observatory Orbit

NASA will send a robotic spacecraft as early as Tuesday to lift the Swift Observatory from 224 miles to 373 miles. The $30 million mission uses a refrigerator-sized robot with three robotic arms to perform the boost.

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Senators urge Pentagon to add autism therapy as basic TRICARE benefit amid budget limits

Los Angeles Times

science17 days ago

Senators urge Pentagon to add autism therapy as basic TRICARE benefit amid budget limits

Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Eric Schmitt urged Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth to remove rules limiting Applied Behavior Analysis therapy under TRICARE. The letter followed an NBC News report detailing coverage denials for military families. It seeks to designate the therapy as…

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Senate Health Committee Chair Introduces Bill to Restrict 340B Drug Discount Program

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science17 days ago

Senate Health Committee Chair Introduces Bill to Restrict 340B Drug Discount Program

The legislation would let drugmakers issue retroactive rebates and impose new rules on hospitals and contract pharmacies. Separately, the Trump administration is considering Jeff Vacirca to lead the FDA.

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Trump Administration Opens Section 301 Probe Into German Drug Pricing

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science17 days ago

Trump Administration Opens Section 301 Probe Into German Drug Pricing

The investigation follows Germany's proposal to pay less for U.S.-developed medicines. It will run through the fall with a public hearing set for Sept. 22. The move echoes an earlier tariff threat that led the United Kingdom to raise payments.

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Senator Introduces Bill to Restrict 340B Drug Discount Program

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science17 days agoUpdated

Senator Introduces Bill to Restrict 340B Drug Discount Program

Sen. Bill Cassidy introduced legislation on June 26, 2026, that would overhaul the federal 340B program by allowing retroactive rebates instead of upfront discounts. The measure would also require hospitals to pass savings to patients and impose limits on contract pharmacies.

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Europe Endures Record Early Summer Heatwave With 100-Degree Readings

France 24

science19 days ago

Europe Endures Record Early Summer Heatwave With 100-Degree Readings

A heat dome has trapped Saharan air across Western Europe, producing the hottest night and afternoon on record in France on June 23. Forty people have drowned in the past few days while seeking relief in water.

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NHS Urges People in Their 50s to Return Bowel Cancer Screening Kits

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NHS Urges People in Their 50s to Return Bowel Cancer Screening Kits

Participation among 54-year-olds reached just over 50 percent last year while older groups hit 74 percent. Health officials warn that bowel cancer often shows no symptoms and early detection improves outcomes.

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CDC Logs 843 Domestic Cyclosporiasis Cases Across 31 States, No Deaths Reported

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CDC Logs 843 Domestic Cyclosporiasis Cases Across 31 States, No Deaths Reported

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 843 confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis since May 1, 2026. Michigan recorded the highest state total, followed by Ohio and New York City. The agency will shift to weekly state data collection due to the increase.

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China Tests Submarine-Launched Missile for First Time

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China Tests Submarine-Launched Missile for First Time

China fired an intercontinental ballistic missile with a dummy warhead into the Pacific this week. The launch marked the first submarine-based test of its long-range missile arsenal in two years.

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France Experiences Early Extreme Heat; Cities Test Adaptation Measures

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science4 days ago

France Experiences Early Extreme Heat; Cities Test Adaptation Measures

France is enduring its third heatwave of the season before Bastille Day, with hospitals strained, wildfires spreading, and riverbeds drying. Officials are examining how existing buildings and water systems can be adapted for extreme heat.

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Earthquakes kill 3,535 in Venezuela, damage three hospitals

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Earthquakes kill 3,535 in Venezuela, damage three hospitals

At least 3,535 people died and 16,700 were injured in the June 24 earthquakes. Three hospitals suffered critical damage and thousands of residents lost access to regular medical care.

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Wegovy weight loss pill now available privately in UK

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Wegovy weight loss pill now available privately in UK

The once-daily semaglutide tablet can be purchased from pharmacies for eligible adults. It is not yet available on the NHS and requires a consultation.

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Global Map Shows Underground Fungal Networks Span 110 Quadrillion Kilometers and Hold 300 Megatons of Carbon

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science8 days ago

Global Map Shows Underground Fungal Networks Span 110 Quadrillion Kilometers and Hold 300 Megatons of Carbon

Researchers compiled 322 prior studies and 16,000 soil samples to produce the first global map of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal networks. The networks total 110 quadrillion kilometers in length and store 300 megatons of carbon. Agricultural conversion of grasslands threatens thei…

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Egypt Reports Fourth-Century Byzantine Settlement Found at Dakhla Oasis and 18 Tombs at Marina el-Alamein

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Egypt Reports Fourth-Century Byzantine Settlement Found at Dakhla Oasis and 18 Tombs at Marina el-Alamein

Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced on July 4, 2026, the uncovering of a fourth-century residential settlement in the western desert and 18 additional tombs at Marina el-Alamein. The sites yielded coins, ostraca, household tools, and burial artifacts that detail…

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Texas Hill Country flood recovery continues one year after 139 deaths

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science9 days ago

Texas Hill Country flood recovery continues one year after 139 deaths

Kerr County recorded 119 deaths from the July 4, 2025 floods, with two victims still missing. New state youth camp safety laws took effect ahead of the 2026 season while Camp Mystic remains in bankruptcy proceedings.

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Antarctic expedition finds diverse algae communities on Signy Island

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science13 days ago

Antarctic expedition finds diverse algae communities on Signy Island

A University of Bristol researcher collected samples from Signy Island showing distinct snow and glacier algae communities. The findings, published in ISME Communications, indicate these ecosystems may respond differently to warming than those on the Greenland Ice Sheet.

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Rocket Lab to Buy Iridium for $8 Billion in All-Stock Deal

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science14 days ago

Rocket Lab to Buy Iridium for $8 Billion in All-Stock Deal

Rocket Lab announced plans on June 29 to buy Iridium at $54 per share. The transaction values the satellite operator at $8 billion and remains subject to closing.

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Resident doctors in England vote to accept government pay offer

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science14 days agoUpdated

Resident doctors in England vote to accept government pay offer

A majority of BMA members voted to accept the deal covering pay rises and training posts. Strikes that began in 2023 will now conclude across England.

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Democratic lawmakers seek details on patient given early access to Eli Lilly obesity drug

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science15 days ago

Democratic lawmakers seek details on patient given early access to Eli Lilly obesity drug

Two Democratic members of Congress are asking the Trump administration for more information about a 79-year-old patient approved in April for compassionate-use access to an experimental obesity treatment. The lawmakers want to know whether the patient is a high-profile individual…

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Shingles Vaccine Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Older Adults

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science15 days ago

Shingles Vaccine Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Older Adults

Multiple studies found reduced dementia rates among older adults who received the shingles vaccine. Researchers observed the association across nursing home residents and international populations.

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Two Earthquakes Kill 1,430 in Venezuela, Leave Tens of Thousands Missing

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science15 days ago

Two Earthquakes Kill 1,430 in Venezuela, Leave Tens of Thousands Missing

Rescue teams from El Salvador and Spain reached a collapsed building in La Guaira on Saturday, but no survivors had been pulled from the rubble by then.

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