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WASHINGTON — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Thursday its intent to fund among the first Trump administration-solicited research on a debunked link between vaccines and autism. The contract — which supports research to “investigate the association between vaccination and autism prevalence” — will be awarded to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, should the contract be finalized. The contract …

Britain’s ambassador to the United States, Peter Mandelson, speaks during a welcome reception for British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the ambassador’s residence on Feb. 26 in Washington, D.C. Carl Court/Pool Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Carl Court/Pool Getty Images LONDON — Days before President Trump arrives in the United Kingdom for a state visit, the U.K. has fired …

U.K. Ambassador to U.S., Peter Mandelson, Fired Over Epstein Links  The New York Times U.K. fires its ambassador to Washington over emails to Jeffrey Epstein  NPR Starmer is always torn between risk and caution. When it came to Mandelson, the wrong side won | Emma Burnell  The Guardian FCDO Statement: HMA Washington  GOV.UK Mandelson Downfall Puts New Scrutiny on Starmer’s Chief of Staff  Bloomberg.com Source …

A large study of more than 5 million women over 30 years has suggested that CT scans before conception could increase the risk of pregnancy loss and congenital anomalies. As concerning as the results seem, there are a lot of caveats to consider. This observational study was conducted in Ontario, Canada, between 1992 and 2023, involving 5,142,339 pregnancies that resulted …

New research from University of Virginia psychologists found that “epigenetic clocks” – tools scientists use to estimate a person’s biological age – can predict cognitive decline.  The study, which focused on middle-aged twins, also found socioeconomic status plays a role.  Fourth-year psychology doctoral student Sophie Bell and her research adviser and psychology professor, Eric Turkheimer, published their findings in the journal …

Well, this is crappy. A new study published this week has linked excessive scrolling on the phone while sitting on the toilet with hemorrhoids. Published Wednesday in PLOS One, the study surveyed 125 adults just before they were about to have a routine colonoscopy. “A growing trend is the use of smartphones while sitting on the toilet to read news, …

Jeff KassoufSep 3, 2025, 09:33 PM ET Close Jeff Kassouf covers women’s soccer for ESPN, focusing on the USWNT and NWSL. In 2009, he founded The Equalizer, a women’s soccer news outlet, and he previously won a Sports Emmy at NBC Sports and Olympics. Angel City FC forward Alyssa Thompson boarded a London-bound plane from Los Angeles on Wednesday as …

Windows 11 KB5064081 is finally rolling out for Windows 11 24H2, and it adds a new homepage for Recall AI, support for a clock with seconds in the notification centre, and more. If you don’t see the optional patch via Windows Update, Microsoft has also posted direct download links for KB5064081 offline installers (.msu) on Update Catalog. KB5064081 is an …

NASCAR at Darlington, Portland: Key info, links, results for race weekend  NASCAR.com Photos: See full Cup Series field for 2025 Southern 500  NASCAR.com NASCAR Saturday schedule at Darlington Raceway  Yahoo Sports Chase Elliott, William Byron, Kyle Larson and Alex Bowman focus on NASCAR Cup Series playoff run one race at a time  Hendrick Motorsports Starting Lineup: NASCAR Cup Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington  Sports …

RFK Jr. links SSRIs and mass shootings. What does science say?  The Washington Post RFK Jr continues to make dubious health claims as CDC roils under his leadership  The Guardian Senator snaps back at RFK Jr. for linking antidepressants to Minnesota shooting  USA Today RFK Jr. renews attack on antidepressants after church shooting  Axios RFK Jr., without evidence, targets psychiatric meds in wake of …