Contentious Iowa Governor Debate Highlights Key Fault Lines
First televised debate between Zach Lahn and Rob Sand featured accusations over residency, family wealth and culture-war clashes ahead of next month’s vote.
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Appeals Panel Trounces HHS Arguments in Humana Challenge to Medicare Advantage Audit Rule
A Fifth Circuit panel questioned HHS defenses as Humana pursues its challenge to the RADV audit rule for Medicare Advantage plans.
Littler on course for historic clean sweep in darts season
World No 1 Luke Littler has won every major in 2026 so far and is positioned to achieve a rare clean sweep of titles this year.
Administration Withdraws Lance Schroyer Nomination, Leaving ICE Without Senate-Confirmed Leader
The White House has withdrawn Lance Schroyer’s nomination to head ICE, leaving the agency without a Senate-confirmed director and raising questions about enforcement leadership.
Collectors Flock to Stores as Pokémon Turns 30, Target Sees Anniversary Cards Sell Out
Mizuho analysts observed long lines and sellouts at Target over Pokémon’s 30th-anniversary card set, underlining sustained collector demand.
Lawsuit Challenges NIH Practice of Screening Grant Applications for Banned Terms
Researchers sue NIH, alleging First Amendment violations after searches of grant applications for specific terms; case could reshape federal research funding reviews.
Alonso says no quick call on Aston Martin future, leaving F1 watchers waiting
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Celine Dion’s Return: Sold-Out Paris Residency Marks Stage Comeback
Celine Dion reopened her 16-show residency at the Plenitude Arena in Paris, marking her stage return after a lengthy health absence.
Novartis faces pipeline pressure as Phase 3 DM1 drug misses primary endpoint
Novartis’ Phase 3 HARBOR trial for del-desiran in myotonic dystrophy type 1 failed to meet its primary endpoint, raising pipeline concerns.
Strike in Gaza Kills Father and Daughter, Hospital Officials Say
An airstrike in western Gaza City killed a man and his 8-year-old daughter and wounded six others, hospital officials said.