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Federal judge blocks ICE from arresting immigrants who show up for court appointments in Northern California
Wednesday’s decision blocks ICE and the Department of Justice’s Executive Office for Immigration Review from lying in wait for asylum seekers and other noncitizens at routine hearings throughout the region.
When should kids get a smartphone? A study links owning one before age 12 to health risks
Smartphone ownership is high among U.S. children and teens.
‘Super flu’ variant is circulating and raising concern. Here’s what to know about it
Detections of this subclade have risen rapidly since August 2025.
Worried about health insurance costs? There may be cheaper options — but with trade-offs
Frustrated consumers may have to make sacrifices on coverage to get a price they can stomach. But cheaper alternatives come with risks.
US pursuit of third oil tanker intensifies Venezuela blockade
The Trump administration’s military deployment in the Caribbean is the largest in the region in decades.
New student loan rule could dissuade people from advanced nursing degrees
A provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act overhauls the student loan program for graduate students.
Vaccines, masks and more: What CDC recommends for holiday travelers
Stay as safe and healthy as possible on your next trip.
Ancient lake from ice age comes back to life in Death Valley after record rainfall
As far as lakes go, this one is small and is likely to disappear soon.
Under Kennedy, America’s health department is in the business of promoting Kennedy
HHS has compromised campaigns promoting immunizations and other preventive health measures.