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#RareDiseases #FDAApproval #PatientAdvocacy
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Mothers "terrified" as children could lose treatments after FDA denials
Mothers from across the country have spoken to Newsweek about their concern for their children after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been rejecting various treatments for rare diseases that can be life-threatening.
#DomesticViolence #Terrorism #HateCrime
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US faces heightened tensions on home soil as Iran war rages
As the U. S. -Israel war on Iran raged into its third week, two communities across the country faced attacks that authorities say reflect a dangerous pattern: overseas conflict translating into domestic violence.
#TransgenderRights #LGBTQ #IdahoLegislation
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List of Republicans who voted with Democrats on transgender bathroom bill
The Idaho House passed legislation Monday that would criminalize the use of bathrooms not matching a person's biological sex, creating felony charges for repeat offenses.
#ColoradoRiver #Drought #HeatWave
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Water shortage warning issued for 40 million people
A dangerous stretch of extreme heat sweeping across the Southwest is poised to accelerate the melt of an already depleted mountain snowpack, prompting new warnings that water shortages could threaten the 40 million people who rely on the Colorado River this summer.
#USPS #PostalService #FinancialChallenges
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Postmaster warns of 'end of postal service as we know it'
"In order to ensure our survival beyond next year, we need to increase our borrowing capacity so that we don't run out of cash," Postmaster General David Steiner's written testimony obtained by Reuters said.
#SevereWeather #StormAlert #NationalPreparedness
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School dismissal warning issued for thousands: "Dangerous"
Americans along the Eastern Seaboard were urged to brace for high-impact storms Monday as forecasters warned that the most perilous conditions could arrive just as students head home for the afternoon.
#LakeMead #ColoradoRiver #Drought
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Lake Mead's water forecast just got worse
The surface of Lake Mead could sink to an unprecedented low within the next two years, as new federal forecasts warn the nation's largest reservoir could fall well below its previous record amid ongoing strain on the Colorado River system.
#TaxReform #EconomicInequality #WealthGap
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Poorest Americans in 9 states pay more because of Trump tax breaks -- Study
The massive tax breaks included in President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" (OBBB) have backfired against the poorest Americans, resulting in the lowest-income residents of nine states actually paying higher taxes, according to a new study by InvestorsObserver,
Across affected states, the president's promise of "tax relief for all Americans" has turned into $10,000+ annual savings for the wealthiest, while the poorest families face a higher tax burden, the company found.
#TornadoWarnings #SevereWeather #EmergencyAlert
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Tornado warnings tell people "take cover now" as rare storms hit 3 states
Tornado warnings are in place in three states as a dangerous line of storms continues to trek across the U. S.
On Monday morning, National Weather Service (NWS) offices in the Southeast and along the Eastern Seaboard issued tornado warnings for three separate systems.
#SocialSecurity #CustomerService #WorkforceReduction
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Social Security warning issued over "drastic" change impacting millions
A group of Democratic senators led by Senator Elizabeth Warren has issued a warning to the Social Security Administration, arguing that new staff reassignments and workforce reductions are pushing the agency's customer service system into crisis.
#StraitOfHormuz #GlobalEnergy #Geopolitics
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China rejects Trump's appeal to help US against Iran
China's Foreign Ministry on Friday dismissed U. S. President Donald Trump's appeal for countries with capable navies to deploy warships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as the American-Israeli conflict with Iran continues to squeeze global energy supplies.
#Obama #2028Election #PoliticalSpeculation
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Obama's cryptic post prompts speculation of 2028 run announcement
The short clip, shared on X on March 15, 2026, shows Obama repeatedly distracted by his cellphone before saying that he has "unfinished business," a line that prompted some viewers to speculate about a potential 2028 presidential run.
#AirportDelays #DHSShutdown #TravelNews
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Photos, videos show big lines at airports as customers told to arrive early
Photos and videos circulating on the social media platform X show huge lines in airports amid an ongoing, partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
#SocialSecurity #RetirementBenefits #DisabilityBenefits
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Social Security: Benefits of up to $5,181 coming this week
Millions of Social Security beneficiaries can expect their monthly payment to arrive in the coming days.
More than 70 million Americans rely on Social Security as a key source of income through retirement, disability and survivor benefits.
#WinterWeather #Snowstorm #BlizzardWarnings
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Heavy snow warning as 12 inches set to strike -- "Life-threatening"
Heavy snow -- up to 12 inches in some states -- ice, strong winds, freezing temperatures, and blizzard warnings are in place for at least 18 states from Monday, as the NWS warns that severe winter weather conditions could be "life-threatening.
#WorldBaseballClassic #Baseball #SportsControversy
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Dominican fans furious after controversial final pitch vs Team USA in WBC
The United States of America and the Dominican Republic might have played the highest-level game in the history of the World Baseball Classic, but it ended in controversy on Sunday night.
#TravelDisruptions #FlightCancellations #SevereWeather
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Thousands of flights cancelled, over 10,000 delayed amid severe weather
Various airlines have canceled thousands of flights and logged more than 12,000 delays on Sunday as severe weather swept parts of the country, snarling operations at multiple hubs, according to real-time tracking by FlightAware.
#StraitOfHormuz #OilPrices #Geopolitics
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Iran War update: Energy secretary offers gas price timeline
Wright told host Kristen Welker the Strait of Hormuz remains unsafe for shipping, while also defending emergency market measures and said the administration had coordinated a historic international release of oil reserves to blunt price spikes as attacks and threats around the strait constricted shipments.
#WorldBaseballClassic #Baseball #ShoheiOhtani
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Shohei Ohtani sounds off after Japan's WBC loss to Venezuela
After winning the World Baseball Classic in 2023, Team Japan's bid for back‑to‑back championships was dashed in heartbreaking fashion with an 8-5 loss to Venezuela in Saturday night's quarterfinals.
#FoodSafety #Recall #Salmonella
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Costco recalls meatloaf in 26 states due to "fatal infections"
Costco has issued a food safety recall for selected ready‑to‑eat meatloaf meals sold at its stores across 26 states after an ingredient supplier warned of possible salmonella contamination, prompting it to warn consumers of potentially "fatal infections.
#Ceasefire #MiddleEast #PeaceNegotiations
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Pope Leo demands ceasefire in Iran War
Pope Leo XIV demanded a ceasefire in the Middle East on Sunday, issuing his strongest appeal yet by addressing the leaders who launched the war in Iran during remarks after his noon blessing at the Vatican in Rome, Italy, the Associated Press reported.
#Cholesterol #CardiovascularHealth #HeartDisease
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America's cholesterol guidelines updated by ACC and AHA
Americans may soon be advised to start paying closer attention to their cholesterol levels much earlier in life, under sweeping new guidelines released by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the American Heart Association (AHA).
#DNA #MissingPersons #CrimeInvestigation
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Nancy Guthrie update: DNA expert breaks down key breakthroughs
An expert on DNA has outlined how DNA could inform key breakthroughs in the search to find Nancy Guthrie.
Speaking to NewsNation's Brian Entin, April Stonehouse, a forensics professor at Arizona State University and a former DNA analyst for government crime laboratories, said she was "hopeful" that investigators will find DNA samples at Guthrie's home that might help identify the suspect in the case.
#ExtremeHeat #HeatAdvisory #WeatherWarning
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'Dangerously hot conditions' to strike three states
The NWS has issued an extreme heat watch for three states in the southwestern U. S. , warning them to expect "dangerously hot conditions" and "record-breaking heat" throughout this coming week, which begins on Monday, March 16.
#CancerAwareness #ColorectalCancer #FightCancer
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I have stage 4 cancer. I wish I recognized this early sign
I was diagnosed with cancer in December 2025, which was just a few months ago, but it feels like 1,000 years ago. At a regular physical, my doctor realized I was anemic, and he was curious about why I was losing so much blood.
#WinterWeather #Blizzard #Snowstorm
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Heavy snow warning as up to 30 inches to strike: 'stay indoors'
Heavy snow, strong winds, and ice are forecast to hit northern and western areas of the U. S. , as the National Weather Service (NWS) warns people in nine states including Alaska and Hawaii to "stay indoors until conditions improve.
#ShoheiOhtani #WorldBaseballClassic #Baseball
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Shohei Ohtani's epic WBC HR bat flip breaks the internet -- See it here
The country of Japan needed Shohei Ohtani, and the main character of baseball answered the call.
In the quarterfinal of the World Baseball Classic in Miami, Venezuela jumped out to an early lead with Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acuna Jr.
#IranWar #TrumpAdministration #MilitaryActions
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Trump talks hitting Iran 'for fun' as admin criticized over tone
The Trump administration is facing criticism over how it has discussed the Iran War and promoted it on social media, using video games and movie clips to seemingly celebrate missile strikes.
#MediaFreedom #FirstAmendment #IranWar
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Critics blast Trump FCC Chief for threats over Iran War coverage
Several politicians and media figures have criticized Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Brendan Carr for issuing a statement on Saturday in which he attacked the media over its coverage of the Iran War and threatened to pull licenses if they do not "operate in the public interest.
#SAVEAmericaAct #VotingRights #RepublicanParty
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House Republicans give GOP senators ultimatum over SAVE America Act
GOP Representative Anna Paulina Luna issued an on-air ultimatum to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, saying on Fox News' Saturday in America the House would block Senate legislation unless the chamber debated and voted on The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.
#JeffreyEpstein #HouseOversightCommittee #TransparencyAct
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Who is Tova Noel? Jeffrey Epstein prison guard asked to testify to Congress
The House Oversight Committee requested testimony from former federal prison guard Tova Noel this week as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's death and related records releases.
#Ukraine #Iran #MilitaryConflict
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Iranian official calls Ukraine "legitimate target" for Israeli drone help
Newsweek has reached out to Ukraine's foreign ministry for comment via email on Saturday.
The U. S. and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28, which notably killed the country's longtime Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
