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We research aging. Those at-home ‘biological age’ tests won’t work for you.
Tests promising to reveal your “biological age” are booming. But scientists say the results vary widely — and aren’t reliable enough to guide health decisions.
Prosecutions of Trump’s foes add to GOP’s headaches in midterms
Charges against former FBI director James B. Comey and others take focus away from the economy and other issues voters care about, many Republicans say.
Analysis | Trump is a target of political violence, but he’s hardly its only cause
Social upheaval, deep polarization and social media are primary drivers of the phenomenon, which has touched Republicans and Democrats alike.
This ‘longevity drug’ may weaken gains from exercise
Researchers anticipated rapamycin would enhance the effects of working out, while also initiating health improvements of its own, but the results surprised them.
Many Democrats are stressed out by the news. They still can't turn away, a new poll finds
A new AP-NORC survey finds that most U_S_ adults try to avoid news stories about President Donald Trump at least “sometimes.”
UNR's StreetReach program receives mobile health clinic from Washoe County
Unr and washoe county... Coming together on Tuesday to announce a new partnership... Through which the region's homeless population receives essential care.The
ICYMI: Chairman Smith on Squawk Box: Not-for-profit hospitals “look like hedge funds with hospital beds.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) joined CNBC’s Squawk Box ahead of a full Committee...
Kelly to Health System CEOs: "It's about the math."
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, during a hearing with leaders of some of the nation's top hospital CEOs, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) questioned the executives about ways rural health care can improve while also highlighting the need for more affordable and accessible health care in Rural America.
What polls show about Republicans, Democrats and violence
Polling suggests recent events have made the perception of violence and its political motivations more of a wash — even if more people tend to fault Republicans’ rhetoric.
WA seeks to force ICE facility owner to allow state health inspections
Washington state is requesting a preliminary injunction to bar the operators of Tacoma's ICE detention center from blocking state health inspections. It's the latest development in a yearslong battle.
Peters, Slotkin, Walberg, and Huizenga Call on Small Business Administration to Approve Disaster Declaration to Assist Communities Impacted by Southwest Michigan Tornadoes
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), alongside U.S. Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI-05) and Bill Huizenga (R-MI-04), are urging the Small Business Administration (SBA) to support Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s request for an administrative disaster declaration following the devastating tornadoes in Southwest Michigan this […]
Epstein scandal lingers in background of King Charles’ visit to Washington
As King Charles III and Queen Camilla were being greeted by the US president, first lady and pomp and circumstance designed for royalty at the White House Tuesday morning, a group of individuals who had been denied an in-person meeting with the king and queen took their chance to be heard a couple of miles down Pennsylvania Avenue.
King Charles to address Congress as U.S.-British ties face rare strain
The king's address, the centerpiece of a four-day state visit, comes at a moment of unusual strain between Washington and London.
Trump greets King Charles at White House, hails U.S.-U.K. friendship
The royal visit takes place at a tense moment in relations between Washington and London.
How science can create a more consistent cup of coffee
Scientists borrowed technology used in battery research to show that measuring the current that runs through coffee can quantify a cup’s strength and flavor.
Washington renews legal push for health inspections at Tacoma ICE detention center
A renewed legal push is underway to allow health inspections at the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma, after months of court battles over whether state
Melania and Donald Trump vs. Jimmy Kimmel | WSJ Politics Newsletter for April 28
Plus, the correspondents’ dinner shooting puts Trump’s White House ballroom in the spotlight, and King Charles’s big day in Washington.
A woman’s bug bite led to hives and a $6,700 ER bill
A bug bite and an allergic reaction ultimately sent a woman to the emergency room, where she had a couple of brief chats with a doctor and a dose of medicine.
Purdue’s space work is featured at NASA Science Showcase
A Purdue professor and graduate student participated in the NASA Science Showcase recently on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The April 21 event highlighted how NASA-funded science research across…
George Clooney on WHCD Shooting: Unity to 'Make America Great Again'
The actor-writer-director-producer ended his acceptance speech for Film at Lincoln Center's prestigious Chaplin Award by turning his focus from Hollywood to Washington.
Trump administration fires entire National Science Board
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration has terminated the entire National Science Board of more than 20 members, two fired members of the board said
Stephen A. Smith calls out heated political rhetoric after WHCD security scare
Stephen A. Smith recounts the fear inside the White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunfire outside the Washington Hilton sparked widespread panic.
Siouxland business leaders return from Washington, D.C. lobbying trip
A group of 45 business and community leaders returned to Siouxland after traveling to Washington, D.C., to meet with lawmakers April 22 and 23, to lobby for local priorities.
Trumps call for ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel — again — after morbid joke about first lady
The remark about the president's wife was part of a routine on Thursday's “Jimmy Kimmel Live” where the host pretended to deliver a comedy routine at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. That event two nights later was cut short when a man armed with guns and knives tried to enter the Washington ballroom where the Trumps and much of the nation's political leadership had gathered.
Pirro warns against political violence in DC: ‘Not the place’
Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., warned against attempts at political violence in the nation’s capital at a press conference Monday announcing charges against the alleged Whit…
WATCH LIVE: Blanche, Patel and Pirro announce federal charges against accused Trump dinner gunman
The gunman is believed to have traveled by train from California to Chicago and then onto Washington, where he checked himself in as a guest at the hotel where the gala dinner was held with its typically tight security, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said.
Facts compete with conspiracy theories after WHCD attack
No sooner had a gunman tried to storm the ballroom of the Washington Hilton, where the White Correspondents’ Dinner was taking place Saturday night, than social media was awash with conspiracy theories about what was still unfolding in real time.
Congressman Cohen Announces $$6.8 Million Grant to Christ Community Health Services
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that Christ Community Health Services will receive a grant of $6,832,768 from the Health Resources and Services Administration of the Department of Health and Human Services to operate its programs for its economically or medically vulnerable patients.Congressman Cohen made the following statement:
Trump’s strange focus on his ballroom after the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting
President Donald Trump and his allies quickly argued that the shooting at the Washington Hilton demonstrates the need to build Trump’s ballroom, but that’s not a particularly suitable — or popular — alternative.
King Charles steps into political storm during high-stakes US trip
Royal broadcaster Neil Sean joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to break down King Charles’ Washington visit, efforts to repair U.S.-U.K. ties, and the latest royal drama involving Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
The Pac-12 is back! See who is in re-imagined conference
The Pac-12 was reduced to Washington State and Oregon State after the Big Ten, Big 12 and ACC raided it. But the conference returns in 2026-27.
DeSantis floats Florida map that could give GOP up to four more House seats
The redistricting plan proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, if approved, would let Republicans regain their lead in the national gerrymandering arms race.
Champion Your Health
Washoe County Senior Services hosting an Information Fair.
CDC delay of infant hepatitis B shot likely to raise infections, studies show
Federal vaccine advisers to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. voted in December to recommend delaying the first shot until at least two months of age for infants born to mothers who test negative for the virus.
Latino leaders surge into local office as Trump-era attacks fuel new urgency
Latino leaders are gaining ground in U.S. politics despite ongoing challenges
Political Entrepreneurs or Bandits? The “Criminal” Origins of Peripheral Rebellions -
Political Entrepreneurs or Bandits? The “Criminal” Origins of Peripheral Rebellions By Janet I. Lewis and Stephen Rangazas, George Washington University How and why do armed groups that become known as “rebels” initially use violence? New datasets [...]
UnitedHealth, CVS standardize prior authorization rules
Carriers are racing to deliver on sweeping commitments as Washington tightens the screws
35 Years Ago, Queen Elizabeth Charmed Congress. King Charles Will Face a Harder Room
King Charles’s address to Congress on Tuesday will unfold in a more polarized Washington than the one that greeted Queen Elizabeth at the end of the Cold War.
This policy is at the root of unaffordable health care
The current system incentivizes employer compensation through insurance rather than cash, driving up costs.
Hungarian Science Exhibition Opens in Washington with Katalin Karikó
A travelling exhibition celebrating Hungary’s most influential scientists has opened in Washington, featuring Nobel laureate Katalin Karikó.
White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting: Minnesota leaders condemn political violence
Shots were fired outside the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington D.C. Saturday. Minnesota elected officials on both sides of the aisle condemning acts of political violence and thanking law enforcement.
Sunflower Sports Report (4/26): Washburn and Emporia State split Turnpike Tussle, game three underway
Sunflower Sports Report (4/26): Washburn and Emporia State split Turnpike Tussle, game three underway
Steam Game Allegedly Developed by Suspected Gunman at Trump White House Press Dinner Is Being Review-Bombed
The suspected gunman who attempted to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton hotel allegedly identified himself as an “indie game developer” and released a video game on Steam.
John Ternus, Apple’s new CEO, inherits a rebounding China business—and some messy headaches
Ternus must navigate a protectionist Washington, a prickly Beijing and a Chinese consumer less interested in foreign brands.
Correspondents’ dinner lacked highest security level despite presence of top officials
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner, which was attended by the President and many Cabinet members, was not given top security status that would have unlocked the full weight of federal security resources.
Latest attack threatening President Trump reflects rising political violence in US
The moral dimension of political polarization in the US, where each side views the other as immoral, helps fuel attacks like the one against Trump at the Washington Hilton.
A chaotic White House Correspondents' Dinner, as told by NPR reporters in the room
Top government officials were rushed out of the Washington Hilton after gunshots were heard at the dinner. NPR journalists describe hiding under tables and scrambling for information as the night unfolded.
Look back at Trump's major security scares and assassination attempts
Trump has faced multiple assassination attempts, security incidents and violent threats throughout his political career, most recently in Washington.
Trump calls for unity after White House press gala shooting
After shots were fired during a press dinner in Washington, the alleged perpetrator was overpowered by security agents. Experts say there has been an increase in political violence in the US over recent years.
The Guardian view on Trump and the Washington shooting: political violence and gun culture endanger all
Editorial: Determining the attacker’s motivation may take time. But toxic rhetoric, polarisation and the ubiquity of firearms are a dangerous mix
Visualizing the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting incident in maps
A suspected gunman was apprehended Saturday after blowing past a security checkpoint at the Washington Hilton just as events were getting underway for the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
Science 4 Everyone: How much water do we get from the Potomac River?
What does population and droughts have to do with the Potomac River? Storm Team4 meteorologist and science teacher Ryan Miller explains how it affects water levels in the Potomac.
Trump’s psychedelics order is a game changer
Emerging health care tools, including AI and psychedelics, in readers' eyes.
Tuxedos, satin gowns and a surreal White House briefing after shooting
The president and reporters were dressed up for a party at the Washington Hilton. They ended up at the White House for a briefing on another shooting.
Sexual misconduct scandals in Washington spark scramble for reforms, expedited investigations
Scandals and resignations have reignited a debate about whether Washington’s rules and institutions for self-oversight can keep pace with the unfolding misconduct.
How to use habit-stacking to reach your health and wellness goals
Habit-stacking, a technique that’s gotten a lot of attention in recent years, can create a structured and effective routine when motivation alone isn’t enough.
I study wearable health data. Here’s what continuous glucose monitors miss.
Monitoring a constant stream of data doesn’t help people make health-related decisions and can lead to confusion and needless anxiety, experts say.
DW correspondent describes scenes at Trump dinner shooting
DW Washington Bureau Chief Ines Pohl was at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. She reports the scenes inside the Hilton Hotel ballroom.
Trump evacuated as shooter opens fire at Washington gala
One officer was shot at close range but not critically injured, Trump said
How Washington’s biggest annual dinner transformed into chaos — and a crime scene
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were seated on the stage of the cavernous Washington Hilton ballroom just after 8:30 p.m. ET Saturday evening, playfully engaging with the evening’s entertainer, mentalist Oz Pearlman.
NFL insider confirms obvious with Commanders, Brandon Aiyuk
Ian Rapoport offers an update on Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers.
Trump Describes His Mind-Set After Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Very little was clear about what had happened at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night. But the president wanted to talk about it.
Ms. Rivera goes to Washington — to advocate for liver health
Through years of monitoring, a cancer diagnosis and two liver transplants, Rivera found a passion for liver health advocacy.
Business leaders react to DC press dinner shooting
Here's what big names in the business world are saying about the shooting at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, DC.
Watch: President Trump speaks about shooting incident at correspondents' dinner
President Trump and several cabinet members were safely rushed from the event in Washington, D.C. after several loud sounds were heard. The Secret Service said one person was in custody.
A Shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner
A dispatch from the chaotic scene at the Washington Hilton
Live updates: Trump evacuated from White House Correspondents Dinner
President Donald Trump was attending the dinner, which was being held at the Washington Hilton Hotel, for the first time as commander-in-chief.
Trump rushed off stage at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
President Donald Trump was swiftly escorted off the stage by Secret Service at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, DC, on Saturday.
Security situation at Washington dinner Trump is attending
A reporter attending the event reported hearing three pops before people dove under tables.
Family and friends hold vigil to mark one year since death of Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre
Family and friends of Virginia Giuffre, one of the best known accusers of Jeffrey Epstein, gathered on the National Mall in Washington on Saturday to celebrate her life and legacy on the one-year anniversary of her death and in the wake of the Justice Department’s release of millions of documents related to Epstein.
Graphene kills harmful bacteria “superbugs” but spares human cells
Scientists have uncovered how graphene oxide pulls off a remarkable trick: it hunts down and destroys harmful bacteria while leaving human cells completely unharmed. By targeting a molecule found only in bacterial membranes, this ultra-thin carbon-based material acts with laser-like precision—offering a powerful new alternative to traditional antibiotics. Even more exciting, it works against drug-resistant “superbugs,” promotes faster wound healing, and keeps its antibacterial strength even after repeated washing.
White House Correspondents' Dinner protesters decry media, Trump, Iran War
Protesters stood outside the 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, DC, chanting “shame” and holding anti-war signs.
National Science Board members told by Trump administration they were terminated: Report
The Trump administration on Friday told several scientists on the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) board that they were terminated from their roles, The Washington Post reported. The White…
Trump ousts National Science Board members
The independent board guides the National Science Foundation, the $9 billion basic science agency.
Trump's disdain for wind projects creates a political storm for Republicans in coastal Virginia
President Donald Trump’s attempts to cancel offshore wind projects have drawn opposition not only from environmentalists but also from Republicans. One of them is Jen Kiggans, a congresswoman who represents a coastal district in Virginia where an $11.5 billion wind farm is expected to create 1,000 jobs. Her support for a project targeted by Trump shows the scrambled politics of clean energy in an election year where Republicans are at risk of losing the House. Kiggans could be even more at risk after Virginia voters approved on Tuesday a new congressional map that makes her competitive district more Democratic than before.
Close watch on how Trump and journalists will get along at White House correspondents' dinner
Donald Trump is expected to make his first appearance as president at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington. The annual event is designed to celebrate press freedoms. But...
Close watch on how Trump and journalists will get along at White House correspondents' dinner
Donald Trump is expected to make his first appearance as president at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington.
Florida hospital leaders advocate for healthcare accessibility and affordability in Washington
Floridians deserve timely, accessible care, and hospitals are continually working to deliver it.
Where to watch Washington Nationals vs Chicago White Sox: TV channel, start time, streaming for Apr. 25
Here's how to watch Saturday's Chicago White Sox vs Washington Nationals game, including start times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.
Democrats could actually retake the Senate. Here are the races to watch.
The map still favors Republicans, but Trump’s declining popularity --- particularly on the economy --- makes Democrats’ once long-shot bid to retake the Senate more feasible than ever before.
Trump’s political headwinds pile up after gerrymandering, Iran setbacks
New polls showed voters prefer Democrats on the economy for the first time since 2010 and Republicans disapprove of Trump’s handling of inflation.
Why a plan to fix health insurance for thousands of children has stalled
In 2023, Florida lawmakers unanimously approved expanding KidCare to extend health insurance to more than 40,000 children. But the expanded coverage has stalled.
Does Mouthwash Really Damage Your Heart? Here's What We Know
The reality is far more complex.
Camp Mystic license imperiled, but troubled camp could still reopen
Texas health officials notified the owners of Camp Mystic that it had not met health and safety requirement necessary to reopen.
Iran talks to resume this weekend without Vance
The White House will send Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, as Tehran decides not to send its top negotiator.
‘We really are going to be breaking stories’: TMZ’s Harvey Levin on their plan for covering Washington
A big change is coming to Washington's medical records
This year’s state budget allotted $48 million this fiscal year, and nearly $70 million next year to implement a uniform electronic health system.
How arts institutions built the city that politics couldn’t
Doing the work that politicians have left undone
Correspondents' Dinner's biggest moments involve laughs, cringing and high-stakes politics
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner has had multiple iterations since it began a few years after World War I. Washington’s premier soiree...
Bremerton's Anderson named among country's top small business leaders
The third-generation owner of a downtown Bremerton engineering firm was named Washington state's small business leader of the year.
Watch new Commanders LB Sonny Styles' college highlights
Here are highlights from new Commanders LB Sonny Styles' 2025 season at Ohio State.
Grading Commanders' selection of Sonny Styles in 2026 NFL Draft
Here's how we graded the Commanders' selection of Sonny Styles in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Washington’s Allies? Japan, Germany and South Korea
The recent increase in defense spending by Germany, Korea and Japan also signals a new phase in this relationship of dependency with the US.
Secret contract for Trump’s White House ballroom revealed
The secret contract for Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom has just been revealed. The agreement was disclosed only after a lawsuit and a judge’s order, according to records obtained by The Washington Post. CNN’s Erin Burnett talks to the attorney who exposed the contract.
Measles exposure alert for Ellensburg school as Kittitas County hits outbreak status
Health officials in central Washington are responding to potential measles exposures at Valley View Elementary School in Ellensburg as the county enters outbrea
Trump\'s planned appearance bringing renewed scrutiny to annual correspondents\' dinner
For the first time as president, Donald Trump is planning to attend the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington this weekend. Some critics can't believe that the reporters
20 Scientists, 2 Giants: Mysterious Deaths, Disappearances Rattle US, China
In Washington, at least 11 incidents involving scientists in areas such as nuclear technology, space research and advanced weapons are under scrutiny.
ICYMI: U.S. Senator John Fetterman Joins Meghan McCain to Talk Family Life, Mental Health, Psychedelics, Politics - U.S. Senator John Fetterman
Watch the full interview here. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined Meghan McCain on Citizen McCain for a conversation around mental health and his own struggles with depression, being a family man, what it means to represent all Pennsylvanians, and working across the aisle at a time when politics has become […]
Scientists just discovered a 60-foot long, kraken-like octopus
The discovery, using novel techniques to analyze fossilized jaws, details how colossal octopuses hunted the Late Cretaceous depths, competing with apex predators.
Republicans often ignore Trump’s socialistic moves. Spirit Airlines could test that
For more than a year, Republicans in Washington have largely stood by as President Donald Trump staged a series of remarkable government interventions into private business.