Elon Musk tried to turn the salute controversy into a joke
The incident only lasted seconds, but it sparked what has become a global debate about how to interpret what Musk did. Then Musk started posting Nazi-themed jokes.
U.S. is seeing increased risk of dengue infections, health officials warn
The CDC warns of increased risk of dengue in the U.S. This been a record-breaking year for cases of this mosquito-borne virus in Central and South America, with more than 9 million cases reported.
What Julian Assange's plea deal means for journalists who expose government secrets
Julian Assange avoids a trial or further jail time in the U.S. for posting classified documents, but his plea deal suggests journalists cannot count on sidestepping prosecution for publishing such government secrets.
Unauthorized migrants crossings have gone down significantly since executive actions
Homeland Security's latest report shows a 40% decrease in border arrests, three weeks after President Biden’s asylum restrictions and expedited removals executive actions took effect.
Supreme Court has another embarrassing misstep in the release of an abortion opinion
As the justices were announcing opinions on other matters, the court briefly posted a decision that would reinstate a lower court order allowing hospitals in Idaho to perform emergency abortions.
Insurance covers fewer drugs than in 2010 and they're harder to get
Insurance companies are covering fewer drugs than they did in 2010, and they’re making patients jump through more hoops and pay more money to get them. A report from GoodRx documents the issues.
Conservative moderate John Curtis wins the Utah GOP primary
Rep. John Curtis beat out a crowded GOP primary field in Utah to win his party's nomination for U.S. Senate. While he's viewed as a moderate conservative, he's also trying to define his own identity.
Birth control prescriptions are down in states with abortion bans
A study finds sharp drops in prescriptions for birth control and emergency contraception in states like Texas that implemented highly restrictive bans after the Supreme Court upended abortion rights.
A Missouri rehab program struggles amid a spike of child fentanyl deaths
States are looking for creative ways to help parents through addiction while keeping kids in familiar living situations. But such rehab programs require resources that states may not prioritize.
Will Kenyan police officers be able to wrest back control of Haiti from gangs?
The first contingent of Kenyan police officers arrive in Haiti after months of delays. The multinational force is there to curb gangs that have taken over most of the Haitian capital to bring order.
George Latimer defeated Democratic Congressman Jamaal Bowman in New York's primary
Rep. Jamaal Bowman faced a competitive primary due to his criticism of the Israel-Hamas
war. His primary challenger had the support and financial backing of AIPAC and much of the local establishment.