Paging Dr. Algorithm: AI steps into medicine, but not without concerns
Utah has become the first state to let an artificial intelligence system renew certain prescriptions without human oversight, a move officials say could relieve pressure on strained clinicians, but medical groups warn may erode critical safeguards in patient care. In January, Utah announced a first‑of‑its‑kind partnership with Doctronic, a New York–based startup whose autonomous AI […]
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade; vessels attacked
Iran has again closed the Strait of Hormuz, with a military spokesperson saying Saturday the waterway is “under strict control of the Iranian Armed Forces and will remain in its previous operational state.” On Saturday morning, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said there were attacks on a tanker and a container ship in the […]
What is ibogaine? Executive order pushes faster reviews of psychedelic drugs
President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an executive order directing federal agencies to accelerate the review and clinical testing of certain psychedelic drugs, including ibogaine, arguing that existing treatments have failed many Americans with severe mental illness, particularly military veterans. The order instructs the Food and Drug Administration to prioritize review of psychedelic drugs that have already […]
Elon Musk wants the government to pay you when his robots take your job
The man who one day hopes to take your job is now designing your consolation prize — and he wants the federal government to pay for it. Tech billionaire Elon Musk on Friday proposed that the federal government establish a universal high-income program, a plan he first suggested in 2023 but never fully endorsed until […]
Oil tankers are ready to cross the Strait of Hormuz. Can they afford the risk?
Shipping traffic is heading back to the Strait of Hormuz as vessels that have been stuck in the Persian Gulf for more than a month seize the chance to leave, following Iran’s announcement that the strait is open. But the global flow of oil — and how much Americans pay at the pump — will […]
Feds probing pattern of deaths, disappearances of UFO researchers
In an announcement that seems like it was ripped from a sci-fi series, the White House said it is working with the FBI to uncover the truth after at least 10 government research scientists connected to UFO or other top-secret research have died or disappeared. “The White House is actively working with all relevant agencies […]
Should taxpayers or fans pay for World Cup transit costs? States are split
Typically, soccer is a low-scoring game, but there’s nothing low when it comes to World Cup prices in the U.S. That now looks to include public transportation to the games, with at least two cities raising prices compared to gameday transit for other sports. And not just by a little. NJ Transit announced on Friday […]
Can Erica Schwartz, Trump’s pick to lead CDC, change agency’s direction amid dysfunction?
Dr. Erica Schwartz, nominated to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, could take the nation’s premier public health agency in a new direction after more than a year of chaos and disruption. “She is a STAR!” President Donald Trump wrote as he announced her nomination Thursday on Truth Social. If confirmed by the […]
Pope condemns ‘tyrants’ and ‘those who manipulate religion’ amid clash with Trump
Pope Leo XIV forcefully criticized global leaders during remarks in Cameroon Thursday, warning that the world is being “ravaged by a handful of tyrants,” as his dispute with President Donald Trump over the Iran war has now become a public clash. Speaking during a peace mass in Bamenda, the pope condemned leaders who use religion […]
