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Vaccine stocks fall after key FDA official resigns in protest of RFK Jr.

Rafael Henrique | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesShares of major vaccine makers dropped on Monday after a key U.S. health official resigned in protest of...

An electric drone you can sit in – could it take off?

Katharine Da CostaReporting fromOxfordshireBBCWhat about charging infrastructure?While the Axe can be charged up overnight with a conventional three-pin plug, just like EV cars, electric...

Migrant border encounters under Trump continue to dwarf Biden's record highs

Illegal migrant border encounters have plummeted since President Donald Trump took office in January and continue to trend at record lows compared to...

Microsoft sets May end date for Skype after 14-year run

Before there was Zoom, Skype was the dominant internet-based phone and video service for the masses. After 22 years of service (14 years...

Michigan resident dies from rabies after contracting virus from transplanted organ, health officials say

A Michigan resident has died of rabies after receiving a transplanted organ in Ohio, the Toledo-Lucas County (Ohio) Health Department...

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Geriatric Penguins Get a ‘Retirement Home’ at New England Aquarium

Good etiquette is expected at meal time in the...

His Death Was Interrupted, Just as He Had Planned

The family of Brendan Costello gathered in the hospital...

Trump Seeks More Sway in Picking Kennedy Center Honorees

When President Trump was criticized by some of the...

White House Withdraws Nominee for C.D.C. Director

The White House on Thursday withdrew the nomination of...

Dollar General CEO warns consumers are cash-strapped, and says 2025 won't be better

Dollar General CEO Todd Vasos said on Thursday that inflation...

What does NHS England do? And why is it being abolished?

Nick TriggleHealth correspondentHelen CattPolitical correspondentPA MediaThe government has announced...

Gucci Taps Demna, Balenciaga’s Creative Director, as New Designer

The great Gucci reset is here. On Wednesday, the...

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Energy bills to rise by 80p to fund discounts for homes near pylons

Becky Morton and Kate WhannelPolitical reportersAlex ForsythPolitical correspondentThe cost...

Balloon Art You Won’t Find at a Children’s Birthday Party

“It’s funny how little memory I have of balloons...

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Partner Content | Why Your Business Needs A Crisis Management Plan: Safeguarding Your Brand’s Future

<!-- -->Recognizing the significance of preparedness, this article delves into the necessity of having a crisis management plan to protect and future-proof your brand. It's not just about averting...

Watch: Viral Van Girl Makes Green Pasta. Internet Has Mixed Reactions To It

Who doesn't love a plate of creamy, delicious pasta?  Spaghetti, penne, fusilli, farfalle, rigatoni, and linguine -- pasta comes in various shapes and textures. Served with different types of...

Bon Jovi feted by legends: Bruce Springsteen, Shania Twain lead star-studded tribute

The Los Angeles Convention Center was transformed into a rock arena on February 2nd, not for a concert, but for a celebration to honour Jon Bon Jovi as MusiCares'...

When a Spouse Goes to the Nursing Home

Even as the signals of approaching dementia became impossible to ignore, Joseph Drolet dreaded the prospect of moving his partner into a long-term care facility.Mr. Drolet, 79, and his...

Frame by Frame, an Artist Distills What Sports Cameras Blur

What would a basketball game be like without the ebb and flow of two teams, without the roar of the crowd? Like Paul Pfeiffer’s videos. The multimedia artist, whose...

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Boost your immune system with these 8 simple steps — some may surprise you

Although winter is coming to a close, cold and flu season is still threatening our immune systems.Staying healthy is a marriage of several...

Daylight saving time 2025: Do the clocks change in the US this weekend?

Your support helps us to tell the storyFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the...

Mice genetically engineered with thick hair to resemble extinct woolly mammoth

Extinction is still forever, but scientists at the biotech company Colossal Biosciences are trying what they say is the next best thing to restoring...

23andMe special committee again rejects CEO Wojcicki's take-private offer

Anne Wojcicki, co-founder and chief executive officer of 23andme Inc., during the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas, US, on Friday, March...