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Politics ruined what should've been U.S. hockey's shining moment
Politicians hijacked fans' joy of the U.S. men's Olympic hockey gold medal win, turning a moment of unity into another example of America's division.
DHS reinstates Coast Guard members discharged over COVID shot
Some significant changes to U.S. immunization practices have been made during the first year of the second Trump administration
Australia's Star Entertainment agrees on refinancing terms with WhiteHawk
Australia's Star Entertainment said on Thursday it has reached an agreement for a non-binding term sheet with U.S.-based private credit investment manager WhiteHawk Capital Partners for proposed refinancing of its debt.
Zambia pushed back on U.S. health funding deal to protect interests, government says
Zambia has pushed back on part of a deal worth more than $1 billion in global health aid from the United States because it does not align with the country’s interests, the government said on Wednesday, as health advocates warned the deal links the money to mining access and has data-sharing risks.
Jeremy Swayman admits U.S. men's hockey team 'should've reacted differently' to controversial moment of Trump call
The Boston Bruins' standout goalie emphasized that he and his teammates have "so much respect" for the gold medal-winning U.S. women's team.
Soaring cost of food and other staples squeezes Iranians as threat of U.S. attack looms
The mounting costs only further strain the population as they fear a possible war with the U.S. and wrestle with the aftermath of protests that swept the country last month.
Jayapal, Lawler Introduce Bipartisan Advance Global Health Act to Streamline State Department Data Reporting
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the bipartisan Advance Global Health Act, a bill that consolidates many reports from the Department of State’s Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy into one comprehensive, searchable annual report. Currently, the U.S. Department of State is required to produce multiple overlapping reports […]
The hotly contested Texas Senate race is setting spending records ahead of Tuesday's primary
Candidates and political groups are pouring money into Texas’ hotly contested U.S. Senate race at a record pace
Samsung Releases New Flagship Phones With Focus on Easy-to-Use AI
The Galaxy S26 phones, the company’s flagship lineup, will hit the shelves in the U.S. and other markets on March 11.
Meet the influencer Trump wants in charge of U.S. health
Wellness influencer Dr. Casey Means — a Stanford-trained physician and co-founder of Levels — is President Trump’s nominee for U.S. surgeon general.
China's $112 billion cargo gap shows record U.S. tariff evasion
Business owners, shipping merchants, trade attorneys and former customs officials are sounding the alarm over a surge in apparent tariff fraud.
US, Burkina Faso sign health cooperation memo
The United States and Burkina Faso signed a five-year bilateral health cooperation memorandum of understanding aimed at strengthening regional health security and improving the African nation's ability to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, the U.S. State Department said on Wednesday.
US winding down health aid to Zimbabwe after talks collapse
The U.S. is winding down its health assistance to Zimbabwe after negotiations over a $367 million funding agreement broke down, the U.S. Embassy in Harare announced Tuesday. Zimbabwe pulled out of …
Busting Through the Hype and Politics of Forest Thinning
Forest managers conduct hundreds of thousands of acres of forest “thinning” projects annually in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and elsewhere, resulting in substantial ecological and financial costs.
Sens. Mullin and Sanders get into spat over fixing healthcare in America
Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., criticized Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vt., for the state of healthcare in the U.S. during a Senate hearing on the nomination of Dr. Casey Means for surgeon general.
The Next Gen Of Scientists Can’t Save The World If We Don’t Train Them
NASA’s Artemis missions highlight a bigger challenge: Are U.S. schools preparing students with the scientific thinking skills needed for an AI-driven future?
Kennedy is funding dangerous science to validate his anti-vaccine agenda
The fact that the U.S. actually sanctioned the study is deeply troubling.
This Georgia politician was State of the Union's designated survivor
Doug Collins, a politician from Georgia and the U.S. Cabinet VA Secretary served as the designated survivor for the State of the Union.
Local Spotlight | Heart Health Awareness Month with Jefferson Health
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., but experts say many risks are preventable.
Casey Means faces the Senate health committee in a confirmation hearing to be U.S. surgeon general
NEW YORK — Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer, author and entrepreneur aligned with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his Make...
Casey Means faces Senate committee in hearing to be U.S. surgeon general
Means will likely face questions about her qualifications and potential conflicts
US tariff rate to hit 15% or more for some nations, USTR says
The U.S. tariff rate for some countries will go up to 15% or higher from the newly-imposed 10%, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Wednesday, without naming any specific trading partners or other details.
Hospitals fighting measles confront a challenge: Few doctors have seen it before
As U.S. hospitals face an increasing risk of encountering measles, and pressure to immediately spot it, health care workers face an unusual barrier: Many don’t know what it looks like.
Letters to the Editor: I’ve received healthcare all over the world. The worst was in the U.S.
'Next time I need dental work, I'll fly to Buenos Aires, have my crown put on, stay a month, enjoy the malbec and I'll be money ahead,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
Louisiana families face highest health costs
Louisianans spent the highest share of their income on health insurance in the U.S., according to a new analysis.
Casey Means faces confirmation hearing to be US surgeon general
Wellness influencer and entrepreneur Dr. Casey Means is set to appear before the Senate health committee as she seeks approval to be U.S. surgeon general.
Patriotism over politics: USA Hockey team honored by Trump amid backlash
U.S. Men's Hockey team faces backlash after their White House visit as Joe Concha defends them. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani downplays a snowball attack that injured NYPD officers.
US to end health aid to Zimbabwe after funding talks collapse
The U.S. is to wind down health assistance to Zimbabwe after the African country withdrew from talks on a proposed $367 million bilateral funding deal.
Zimbabwe exits health funding talks with US
The U.S. is to wind down health assistance to Zimbabwe after the African country withdrew from talks on a proposed $367 million bilateral funding deal.
'He lied, he scapegoated, he distracted.' Democrats responds to Trump
In a rebuttal to the State of the Union address delivered on behalf of the Democratic Party, Sen. Alex Padilla accused Trump of plunging U.S. cities into violence and hindering the economy.
WATCH: ‘Can't let’ Iran have a nuclear weapon, Trump says
The U.S. has been building up its largest military presence of American warships and aircraft in decades in the Middle East, as the Trump administration plans to restart talks with Iran over its nuclear program.
Oil prices hover near seven-month highs ahead of US-Iran talks
Oil prices were hovering near seven-month highs on Wednesday as the threat of military conflict between the U.S. and Iran that could disrupt supply continues to worry investors even as talks between the parties are set for Thursday.
Who will — and won't — be guests at the State of the Union address
Invitees at Tuesday night's address by President Trump include the gold-medalist men's U.S. hockey team, while Democratic lawmakers have invited several Epstein survivors.
YouTube's More Affordable Premium Lite Plan Gets New Perks
YouTube today updated its Premium Lite subscription plan with new features, including background play and downloads. Subscribers will be able to watch most videos ad-free offline and in the background. Prior to now, downloads and background play were features that were limited to the more expensive Premium plan. YouTube Premium Lite is priced at $7.99 per month in the U.S., while YouTube Premium is priced at $13.99 per month.
Democratic U.S. rep files for reelection in Oregon’s most competitive congressional district
All seven members of Oregon’s congressional delegation up for election this year have now filed for reelection.
Guest List for State of the Union Includes Epstein Victims, Erika Kirk and U.S. Olympic Hockey Players
Democratic lawmakers invited victims of Jeffrey Epstein and of President Trump’s aggressive immigration crackdown.
Trump ignites culture war around U.S. hockey gold medal winners
The women’s hockey team has declined an invitation to attend the State of the Union address on Tuesday after Trump’s call with their male teammates went viral.
Why Are U.S. Healthcare Prices So High?
By Patrick Aguilar In announcing its “Great Healthcare Plan” in January 2026, the Trump administration became the latest in a long history of efforts by the U.S. government to rein in the soaring cost of health care. As a physician and professor studying the intersection of business and health, I ...
Boomer Esiason rips ‘very attractive’ Olympic star: ‘She’s insufferable’
Olympic champion Eileen Gu is once again drawing criticism in the U.S. — this time from WFAN host Boomer Esiason.
Trump cites health care issues in Greenland saying he’s sending a hospital ship. His claims are off
President Donald Trump has said the U.S. is sending a hospital ship to Greenland because people there are not getting care, but the claim faces pushback.
Inside the Growing Scientist Migration to Europe
For decades, the U.S. has attracted talented scientists from all over the world. That may be changing.
FedEx joins other U.S. companies, seeks a full refund after Trump tariffs are ruled illegal
FedEx said in a filing with the U.S. Court of International Trade that they have "suffered injury" from having to pay the tariffs
Need a visiting nurse? Florida home health care stands out in U.S.
Need post-hospital care at home? U.S. News & World Report gives Florida top marks for home health care.
Louisiana ranks last in the U.S. for women and children health. See how other states compare.
A 2025 report on women and children's health finds encouraging gains in children's well-being across a range of measures, as well as in some maternal health behaviors. However, these advances were offset by worsening mortality rates among children of all ages and continued increases in maternal mortality. See the state data.
FAU Business Named Among Top U.S. Business Schools
Florida Atlantic University’s College of Business was named among the top business schools in the country, ranked at No. 64 for MBA programs, according to Fortune.
Trump aims to flex political muscle in State of the Union
President Trump will deliver his State of the Union address tonight, with Democrats planning counterrallies and protests, while the U.S. Women’s Hockey Team declined an invitation to attend d…
Don't bet on lower prices, businesses say, even after emergency Trump tariffs were shot down
Consumers expecting a drop in prices after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the White House's emergency tariffs are likely to be disappointed, as businesses plan to use any relief to offset elevated costs and gird themselves to chase refunds.
Live updates: Trump to give State of the Union speech after Supreme Court tariffs ruling
Get the latest news and live updates on Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address as he speaks before Congress on the current U.S. state of affairs.
FedEx sues Trump administration for full tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling on IEEPA
FedEx sues U.S. government for tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruled Trump's emergency trade duties on imports were unlawful.
Trump Says General Caine Sees Easy Victory if U.S. Attacks Iran
The remarks differ from what Gen. Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, is said to have told the president in high-level White House meetings.
Patel's appearance at U.S. men's hockey celebration renews scrutiny of FBI director's travels
The episode deepened questions about Patel's personal travels, a persistent storyline from the first year of his tenure not only because of their frequency but also because he had chastised his predecessor, Chris Wray, for his use of the FBI plane.
FBI director joins U.S. men's hockey team in celebration of Olympic gold medal
Videos shared on social media showed a pumped-up Patel drinking beer from a bottle and spraying the rest around the locker room
Women suffer heart attacks too. Understanding risks and symptoms
More than 60 million women in the U.S. live with cardiovascular disease and about 37,000 die from heart attacks each year.
Fact-check: Do chronic illnesses account for 90% of U.S. health care spending?
A federal government campaign that encourages Americans to avoid processed foods claims that "90% of U.S. healthcare spending goes to treating chronic disease — much of which is linked to diet and lifestyle."
Seaport Entertainment Group Announces Lease With Balloon Museum to Transform Historic Tin Building Into a New Cultural Destination
NEW YORK, February 23, 2026--Seaport Entertainment Group Inc. (NYSE: SEG) ("Seaport Entertainment Group" or "SEG") and Lux Entertainment today announced that Balloon Museum, the award-winning contemporary art format, will open at the Tin Building in Summer 2026. The Tin Building will serve as the Balloon Museum’s U.S. flagship, enriching the cultural landscape in the Seaport neighborhood by offering a community-oriented, experiential art destination designed to attract visitors of all ages.
Amendment 49: Corrections to C.13 Science Transport and Robotic Innovation for Deployment and Exploration
C.13 Science Transport and Robotic Innovation for Deployment and Exploration (STRIDE) solicits proposals from U.S. industry to conduct design studies of
Unequal Access to Nature Fuels America’s Health Crisis
Communities of color and low-income neighborhoods face the worst impacts as the U.S. loses forests, wetlands and other green spaces.
San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering brings industry leaders to Petco Park
Exhibitors include Ballet Folklorico Moncayo, Children’s Museum of Discovery and the U.S. Navy, plus major pharmaceutical companies like Bristol Myers Squibb and Genentech among others.
Federal court rejects GOP-led effot to block House map that helps Democrats in Utah
A federal court ruling means the new Utah voting districts that give Democrats an improved shot at winning a U.S. House seat can be used in this year’s election.
Economist: China’s politics, not prices, driving U.S. ag purchases
The chief commodities economist with StoneX Group says he’s recently become more optimistic about China buying more ag products from the United States. Arlan Suderman tells Brownfield President Xi Jinping is dealing with internal Chinese politics and he needs U.S. support. “My bias at this point is he will survive it, but in the meantime, […]
Girding against Keytruda cliff, Merck splits oncology into standalone business unit
The patent cliff for Keytruda is fast approaching in the U.S. Now, as Merck & Co. | The patent cliff for Keytruda is fast approaching in the U.S. Now, as Merck & Co. increasingly looks to life after its oncology megablockbuster, the company is honing its focus on new and upcoming medicines by splitting its core pharmaceutical business in two.
FBI director joins U.S. men's hockey team in celebration of Olympic gold medal
Videos shared on social media showed a pumped-up Patel drinking beer from a bottle and spraying the rest around the locker room
Trump’s Ominous Netflix Threat Could Impact Warner Deal
Plus, why the tariffs haven’t cut the U.S. trade deficit, and what we can expect when the government releases its UFO files
Two Argonne scientists receive 2025 DOE Early Career Research Awards
Two Argonne scientists, David Kaphan and Yong Zhao, have been named to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Early Career Research Program for separate projects in catalysis and nuclear physics.
Poll: Most say the state of the union is not strong and the U.S. is worse off
Ahead of the State of the Union address on Tuesday, evidence continues to mount that President Trump is facing political headwinds.
Trump's Ukraine peace deal stalled as bloody war hits 4-year mark
Experts say Vladimir Putin has peruaded U.S. negotiators that he wants to cut a deal – even as Moscow rains missiles and drones on Ukrainian cities.
Gold rises as dollar falls on US Supreme Court tariff verdict
Gold rose to a more than three-week high on Monday, as the dollar fell after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a vast swathe of President Donald Trump's tariffs on Friday and as U.S.-Iran tensions simmered.
Trump Administration Ending Humanitarian Aid to Seven African Countries
The State Department will let lifesaving projects expire because “there is no strong nexus between the humanitarian response and U.S. national interests,” according to an internal email.
From the sports desk: ‘That’s American hockey right there’
U.S. men's hockey topples Canada in overtime, claims first Olympic gold since 1980.
Trump tried to troll Greenland's free public health care system with U.S. Navy hospital ships still in dock. 'It’s a no thank you from here'
"That is a deliberate choice — and a fundamental part of our society,” Nielsen said. "That is not how it works in the USA, where it costs money to see a doctor.”
Thanks but no thanks: Trump’s hospital ship plan provokes defense of Greenland health care system
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would deploy a hospital ship to Greenland, alleging that many people there are sick and not receiving care, even though both of the U.S. Navy’s hospital ships are currently docked at a shipyard in Alabama.
Title IX responsible for so many women's Olympic medals for Team USA
For the third consecutive Winter Games, U.S. women won more gold medals and more medals overall than U.S. men. Success can be traced back to Title IX.
Bhattacharya’s growing power in Trump’s HHS worries health experts
Public health experts and former federal staffers are uneasy over National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya’s rising influence over U.S. health policy as he temporarily takes on…
Winter Olympics 2026: How Team USA honored Johnny Gaudreau after winning ice hockey gold
The U.S. men's ice hockey team held up Gaudreau's No. 13 jersey and brought his two children onto the ice as they posed to celebrate winning the gold medal in Milan Cortina.
U.S. men's hockey hadn't won Olympic gold since 1980. Then Jack Hughes changed everything.
Hughes scored the winning goal in sudden-death overtime to earn the U.S. men only their third Olympic gold medal, joining teams in 1960 and 1980.
Under Trump Pressure, Iran Finds Its Friends Are of Little Help
China and Russia have forged closer ties with Tehran but have shown little willingness to provide military aid in a conflict with the U.S.
U.S.-Canada Tensions Turn Olympic Hockey Final Into a ‘Grudge Match’
Amid growing cross-border political animosity, the game meant even more than usual to Canadian fans who had flown in for one of the marquee events of the Winter Games.
Science journalism on the ropes worldwide as U.S. aid cuts bite
Federal freezes to foreign assistance are affecting grants for investigative reporters everywhere—but especially in poorer countries
Supreme Court wades into U.S.-Cuba business disputes, with billions at stake
The justices have never interpreted Title III, under which Congress authorized the U.S. president to suspend if deemed "necessary to the national interests."
Supreme Court wades into US-Cuba business disputes, with billions at stake
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to explore legal questions arising from the fraught history of U.S.-Cuban relations when it considers the scope of a 1996 law that lets U.S. nationals seek compensation for property confiscated by the communist-led Cuban government.
U.S. could make Olympic medals history on final day of Milan-Cortina Games
Heading into the final day of the Milan-Cortina Winter Games, the U.S. is on the brink of its best medal haul ever in at Winter Olympics.
North Hollywood Senior High School Wins 34th Annual LADWP Regional Science Bowl Competition
Winning Team to Represent Los Angeles Region in the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science National Science Bowl® Competition in Washington, D.C. LOS ANGELES (February 21, 2026) – Demonstrating an exceptional command of advanced knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics, North Hollywood Senior High School Team A claimed first place at the […]
Olympics news, live updates: U.S. now has its most gold medals in a single Winter Games, will look to add USA hockey gold on Sunday
Follow along with Yahoo Sports for all the news, events and medals from the Milan Cortina Olympics.
JPMorgan concedes it closed Trump’s accounts after Jan. 6 attack
JPMorgan Chase now confirms it closed Donald Trump’s bank accounts after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
U.S. breaks record for its most gold medals won at a Winter Olympics
The 11th gold breaks the country's mark set at the last Olympics on U.S. soil — in Salt Lake City in 2002.
Global Leaders and Businesses Pore Over Fallout of More US Tariff Swoons
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean trade officials scrambled Saturday to assess the impact of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling to invalidate some Trump administration tariffs, as business and governments around the world pored over the possible fallout from moves in Washington on the global economy.
U.S. continues to add to its gold tally at the Milan-Cortina Olympics
The United States continues to make a strong showing at the Milan-Cortina Olympics as it adds to its already strong medal tally heading into the final hours of the Games.
Week in Politics: SCOTUS shuts down Trump's tariffs; U.S.-Iran update
We look at the U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down many of President Trump's tariffs, as well as a look as the possibility of another military clash with Iran.
Business groups seek quick tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling
(The Center Square) – The U.S. businesses that paid billions in tariffs to the federal government want their money back.
U.S. closes in on 1,000 measles cases in first two months of 2026
The nation is struggling to control the spread of the wildly contagious virus as vaccination rates continue to fall.
Olympics news, live updates: U.S. takes first in mixed aerials, now has its most gold medals in a single Winter Games; Jordan Stolz, women's curling on tap
Explainer: How the State of the Union became a stage for political confrontation
What began as a spare presidential report to the U.S. Congress has hardened into a prime-time pressure chamber shaped by an era of fierce polarization, with the State of the Union speech now unfolding as a long night of choreographed tension and open confrontation - a moment for presidents to wrest narrative from turmoil and craft the defining images of their time in power.
Olympics news, live updates: Jordan Stolz aims for third gold, while U.S. women's curling plays for bronze
‘Murky Waters’ for Global Businesses After Trump’s Tariff Loss
Even after the Supreme Court invalidated many of the president’s levies, foreign leaders and executives assume that U.S. tariffs are here to stay, in one form or another.
Supreme Court’s tariff ruling means good news for Pretzel Pete in Hatboro
Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, who previously supported the tariffs, joined Democrats in applauding the decision.
Speaker Johnson denies request for Jesse Jackson to lie in honor at the Capitol
The Republican-led House said Jesse Jackson cannot lie in honor in the U.S. Capitol. The NAACP criticized the decision.
Ohio, DOJ sue health network for limitations on insurers
The state of Ohio and the U.S. Department of Justice are suing health network OhioHealth, alleging that they limit competition and drive up healthcare costs for patients and employees.