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AI is moving deeper into breast cancer care, and a newly cleared risk prediction tool now gives physicians a faster way to estimate the chance of distant metastasis after surgery. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance for ArteraAI Breast marks a notable step for digital pathology, where scanned tumor slides and clinical data can … Read more
A new $250 bill with Donald Trump on the front has moved from internet rumor into a serious political and legal fight inside Washington. The practical answer for now: no, Americans are not about to find a Trump $250 bill in an ATM or a cash register tomorrow. A design exists, Treasury officials have acknowledged … Read more
Decades of sea ice decline in the Arctic Ocean have triggered a major shift in the water’s chemical makeup. Recent data shows the ocean is losing nitrate, a primary nutrient required to sustain plankton populations at the base of the marine food chain. A study published in Communications Earth & Environment tracks this shift back … Read more
The launch of the Trump Accounts app has moved a new federal savings program from policy language into the hands of parents, guardians and employers. The program offers eligible newborns a $1,000 federal deposit, then gives families a way to add money over time through a tax-advantaged investment account. The Treasury Department said the Trump … Read more
A ground test for Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket ended in a large explosion at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Thursday night, raising new questions about the company’s heavy-lift program, its launch schedule and the condition of one of its most important launch pads. The incident happened during a static-fire test at Launch Complex … Read more
A federal judge in Washington has allowed President Donald Trump’s executive order on mail voting to remain in place for now, leaving one of the biggest election fights of the 2026 cycle unresolved as states prepare for the midterms. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols declined to temporarily block the order on Thursday, according to NPR. … Read more
A doorway to a house of worship in New York can now become the boundary of a criminal case. Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a statewide measure that classifies blocking access to a religious facility as a crime. The legislation also penalizes actions that cause worshippers to reasonably fear for their safety while entering or … Read more
Only 22.3% of U.S. teens ages 18 to 19 reported getting at least seven hours of sleep per night during 2021 to 2023. Even younger adolescents were struggling. Among 12 to 13-year-olds, only 37.2% reported getting at least seven hours of sleep per night during that same period. Across recent decades, teen sleep has become … Read more
A nationwide recall has been issued for select lots of Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was sold at Walmart stores and through the official Blackstone Products website. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recall notice, the issue stems from a dry milk powder ingredient supplied by … Read more
Population decline in the United States appears at the state level, while the national count still grew. The country reached 341,784,857 residents on July 1, 2025, according to the U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 state population estimates. That was an increase of 1,781,060 people from the previous year, or about 0.5 percent. The slower pace … Read more