07/28/2026

HHS Drops Plan to Withhold Funding Over Gender-Affirming Care

The Department of Health and Human Services has decided against a directive that would have allowed the agency to cut Medicare and Medicaid funding. This decision affects hospitals providing gender-affirming care to minors nationwide.

Jul 28

EU and UK Sanction Russian Officials Over Cyber Campaign

Jul 28

Lawsuit Against AI Companies Expands Over Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse Material Creation

Jul 28

Parents Seek Strategies for Managing Children's Screen Time

Jul 28

China Considers Reinstatement of US Trade Privileges for Hong Kong

China indicated it may restore specific trade privileges for Hong Kong that the United States previously granted. This development occurs two months after President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met. The potential reinstatement precedes President Xi's anticipated visit to the United States.

Jul 28

Dementia Care Facilities Face Repeated Violence Despite Oversight

Violence between residents with dementia, including fatal assaults, repeatedly occurs in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Records indicate that existing safeguards often prove insufficient. This pattern emerges despite warnings and inspections.

Jul 28

Wildfire Smoke, Food Recall, Immigration Officer Vetting Make News

Jul 28

Lawsuit Filed Against Taco Bell, Taylor Farms in Cyclospora Outbreak

Jul 28

The Affirmation Nobody Tells You About: Why "I Don't Know Yet" Is More Powerful Than "I Can Do Anything

We've been sold the wrong affirmation. Here's why admitting what you don't know might be the most honest—and most empowering—thing you can say today.

Jul 28

Why Haiku Breaks Your Brain in the Best Way (And Why You Should Write One Today)

Jul 28

The Dangerous Comfort of Certainty—Why the Smartest People Often Ask the Most Questions

Jul 28

The Fed Just Admitted It's Flying Blind—And Markets Know It

Jul 28

The Silent Treatment Isn't Communication—It's Just Silence With Feelings

Jul 28

Election Officials Address Trump's Voting Process Statements

Election officials in Arizona and Georgia are responding to former President Donald Trump's recent statements regarding changes to the voting process. Secretaries of state in these battleground states outlined their positions on election administration.

Jul 28

Trump Seeks Birthright Citizenship Case Rehearing, Court Orders Carroll Payment Release

Jul 28

Strategic Islands Gain Focus Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions

Jul 28

Authorities Warn Parents on Sharing Children's Images Online Amid AI Concerns

Jul 28

Analysts Discuss Trump's Election Claims, Immigration Enforcement Tactics

Jul 28

Ukraine Appoints Interim Defense Chief Amid Leadership Change

Ukraine now operates under an interim defense minister. This change occurred Friday, following a government reshuffle from the previous day. The shift in leadership follows more than four years of conflict with Russia.

Jul 28

Drone Attacks Strike Russian Territories, Resulting in Casualties and Damage

Jul 28

Wildfire Smoke Shifts Direction, Impacts Midwest Air Quality

Jul 28