Pentagon Agreement With N.I.H. on Biodefense Draws Alarm From Democrats
Under a new partnership, the Defense Department would play a larger role in biodefense and pandemic preparedness. Democrats warned it could allow a Pentagon cash grab.
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Here are some other extraordinary rescues from natural disasters.
Here are some other extraordinary rescues from natural disasters.
Russian Drone Strikes Office of Ukraine’s Intelligence Chief
The attack came as the American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were said to be planning imminent visits to Kyiv and to Moscow.
Trump Administration Moves to Drop Protections for More Wetlands
The proposed rule could strip federal protections from most U.S. wetlands, many of which help feed drinking water systems.
Photo of Road Runner Snagged by Coyote Shows That Cartoons Were a Lie
Here’s some bad news: Sometimes the coyote does win.
Williams sisters back in US Open doubles
NEW YORK: “Kinda chic to play with your sister in the US Open” — that’s the verdict of Venus Williams, who will launch a women’s doubles campaign alongside sister Serena on Friday in Flushing Meadows. The legendary sisters’ first doubles foray at Flushing Meadows in four years is sure to ignite the Arthur Ashe Stadium … Read more
Hesson eyes Test team rebuild
Pakistan interim Test coach Mike Hesson said the team’s sweeping mid-series changes were far from ideal but believes a crop of fresh faces can bring variety as they seek to avoid a series whitewash against England in the third and final Test. Pakistan have brought seven players into their squad for the match at Edgbaston, … Read more
Trump Threatens to Halt Some Trade Unless the Fed Cuts Rates
[The president said he could halt trade between the United States and countries with which it has a trade deficit if the central bank doesn’t do his bidding.
Death toll from Nepal-China flash floods rises to 1,318, search continues for 5,614 missing
Flash floods hit six Nepal hydropower projects as search continues for about 900 missing workers The body of a victim retrieved from Upper Trishuli 3B Hydropower Station is brought to an army base in Nuwakot, Nepal, September 4, 2026. REUTERS The death toll from flash floods and mudslides along the Nepal-China border rose above 1,300 … Read more