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Health·32m ago·4 min read

Trump Aid Restructuring Funneled Millions to Large U.S. Contractors Despite Efficiency Claims

Analysis reveals developing world organizations lost funding while major aid agencies criticized as wasteful received significant cash infusions.

A new analysis shows the Trump administration's USAID overhaul redirected millions away from organizations in developing countries to large U.S.-based contractors—the same agencies previously labeled wasteful by the Department of Government Efficiency.

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Health·32m ago

The Hidden Toll of Surviving the ICU: Why Recovery Doesn't End at Discharge

Intensive care survivors often face months of physical, cognitive, and mental health challenges that catch patients and families off-guard.

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Health·33m ago

Scientists Edge Closer to Regrowing Damaged Joints as New Osteoarthritis Treatments Show Promise

Three federally-funded research teams have successfully regenerated bone, cartilage, and even complete knee joints in animals, with human trials expected soon.

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Technology·33m ago

Inside the Strange World of Teen AI Companions: From Therapy to Absurdist Comedy

Teenagers are using role-playing chatbots in ways developers never anticipated — revealing a generation navigating loneliness through artificial intimacy.

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Technology·34m ago

The New SEO Arms Race: Companies Redesign Websites to Court AI Search Engines

As artificial intelligence reshapes how people find information online, businesses are scrambling to make their content visible to algorithms that don't think like humans.

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Science·34m ago

Ecosystem Engineers: Beavers Reclaim English County After Four Centuries

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Culture·34m ago

As BTS Eyes Global Dominance, Fans Debate Whether the Group Is Leaving K-Pop Behind

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The Ghost Strait: How Iran's Warning Has Frozen Global Shipping Through Hormuz

Just days after a fragile ceasefire, the world's most critical oil chokepoint has fallen nearly silent as carriers weigh the cost of crossing.

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After Trump's "Civilization" Threat, U.S. and Iran Agree to Fragile Two-Week Cease-Fire

The pause in hostilities follows the most dangerous escalation between Washington and Tehran in decades, but critical questions about enforcement and next steps remain unanswered.

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Science·37m ago

AI Falls Short in Predicting Which Scientific Studies Will Replicate

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Science·37m ago

Ancient Sea Creature With Pincers Rewrites the Story of How Spiders Came to Be

A fossil found decades ago in Utah is finally revealing how the ancestors of spiders, scorpions, and horseshoe crabs evolved before they conquered dry land.

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Science·38m ago

Cornell Blood Storage Research for Marines Abruptly Halted by Pentagon

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Technology·39m ago

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Culture·39m ago·3 min read

Regé-Jean Page Says This Album Is Actually Perfect

The Bridgerton heartthrob gets surprisingly passionate about his desert island record ahead of his new rom-com.

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Health·40m ago·4 min read

Northern Ireland Becomes First in UK to Grant Paid Miscarriage Leave at Any Stage of Pregnancy

Groundbreaking legislation offers bereaved parents two weeks of paid leave, setting a precedent that advocates hope will spread across Britain.

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Health·40m ago

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Health·41m ago·5 min read

Foreign Aid Restructuring Funnels Millions to U.S. Contractors While Cutting Local Partners

New analysis reveals USAID overhaul dramatically shifted funding away from developing-world organizations to American firms previously criticized as inefficient.

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Science·42m ago

Artemis Astronauts to Face 40 Minutes of Total Isolation Behind the Moon

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Health·42m ago·4 min read

Northern Ireland Becomes First UK Region to Guarantee Paid Miscarriage Leave at Any Stage of Pregnancy

New legislation grants bereaved parents statutory time off work, marking a significant shift in how pregnancy loss is recognized in employment law.

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Science·43m ago

Gray Whale Dies After Unusual Journey Up Washington River

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Politics·43m ago

Amazon to Cut Off Book Purchases on Older Kindles Starting Next Month

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Politics·43m ago·3 min read

Apple's Foldable iPhone Still on Track for Fall Launch Despite Engineering Setbacks

The tech giant appears to have overcome technical hurdles that threatened to delay its first folding smartphone, expected to debut alongside iPhone 18 Pro models in September.

By Aisha Johnson

Politics·44m ago·3 min read

Ghana's Former Finance Minister Released From U.S. Immigration Detention

Ken Ofori-Atta's removal from ICE custody raises questions about the circumstances of his detention and what comes next.

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Culture·47m ago·3 min read

Regé-Jean Page's Unexpected Musical Obsession: Why One Album Defines His Artistic Vision

The 'Bridgerton' star opens up about the record that shaped his understanding of vulnerability and strength in performance.

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Culture·48m ago

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Trump Aid Restructuring Funneled Millions to Large U.S. Contractors Despite Efficiency Claims

The Hidden Toll of Surviving the ICU: Why Recovery Doesn't End at Discharge

Scientists Edge Closer to Regrowing Damaged Joints as New Osteoarthritis Treatments Show Promise

Inside the Strange World of Teen AI Companions: From Therapy to Absurdist Comedy

The New SEO Arms Race: Companies Redesign Websites to Court AI Search Engines

Latest Stories

Ecosystem Engineers: Beavers Reclaim English County After Four Centuries

As BTS Eyes Global Dominance, Fans Debate Whether the Group Is Leaving K-Pop Behind

The Ghost Strait: How Iran's Warning Has Frozen Global Shipping Through Hormuz

After Trump's "Civilization" Threat, U.S. and Iran Agree to Fragile Two-Week Cease-Fire

AI Falls Short in Predicting Which Scientific Studies Will Replicate

Ancient Sea Creature With Pincers Rewrites the Story of How Spiders Came to Be

Cornell Blood Storage Research for Marines Abruptly Halted by Pentagon

NASA Lets Artemis II Crew Bring iPhones to the Moon (But No, You Can't Call Them)

Why Millions Are Obsessed With Virtual Power-Washing and Pool-Cleaning

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Regé-Jean Page Says This Album Is Actually Perfect

Northern Ireland Becomes First in UK to Grant Paid Miscarriage Leave at Any Stage of Pregnancy

The Hidden Toll of Survival: Why Leaving the ICU Is Just the Beginning

Foreign Aid Restructuring Funnels Millions to U.S. Contractors While Cutting Local Partners

Artemis Astronauts to Face 40 Minutes of Total Isolation Behind the Moon

Northern Ireland Becomes First UK Region to Guarantee Paid Miscarriage Leave at Any Stage of Pregnancy

Gray Whale Dies After Unusual Journey Up Washington River

Amazon to Cut Off Book Purchases on Older Kindles Starting Next Month

Apple's Foldable iPhone Still on Track for Fall Launch Despite Engineering Setbacks

Ghana's Former Finance Minister Released From U.S. Immigration Detention

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UK Fuel Prices Poised to Drop After US-Israel-Iran Ceasefire

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England's Resident Doctors Stage 15th Walkout in Ongoing Pay Dispute

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AI Falls Short in Predicting Which Scientific Studies Will Replicate

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Regé-Jean Page's Unexpected Musical Obsession: Why One Album Defines His Artistic Vision

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