The songs tell women they are “more than a mother” — then promote the pharmaceutical company’s fertility treatment programs. But the music videos raise some concerns.
Who’s Running For President? The 2020 Democrats
It’s the most diverse field ever, and the largest in at least 40 years. Potentially two dozen Democrats are entering a long, drawn-out primary process to take on President Trump in 2020.
Billionaire Tom Steyer Changes His Mind And Is Now Running For President
The billionaire hedge fund manager, who has focused on impeaching the president, launched his presidential bid — with no mention of impeachment.
Hong Kong’s Carrie Lam Says Extradition Bill Is ‘Dead,’ But Protesters Press On
The backlash to the bill has prompted the most serious challenge to the Beijing-controlled government of Hong Kong since the former British colony was returned to China in 1997.
All Ears: Vibrations Across Time And Space
Club music is often grounded in bass and rhythm, but electronic and dance songs that feature wind instruments explore innovation as well as connections with histories of jazz and indigenous music.
Judge Blocks Trump Rule Requiring Pharma Companies To Disclose Drug Prices In TV Ads
The rule, which had support from the Trump administration and consumer rights advocates, is a blow to the White House searching for ways to pressure pharmaceutical companies to lower prices.
Lawmakers Don’t Have Many Nice Things To Say About Negotiating With Mick Mulvaney
Congressional leaders say they want to pass a budget deal that would avoid deep spending cuts for at least a year. But talks have stalled, and many blame the White House’s acting chief of staff.
Equal Pay For Equal Play; The U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Tackles Its Next Quest
Fresh off its fourth Women’s World Cup title, the U.S. Women’s National Team has its eyes set on another prize: more money. The women make less than their male counterparts.
FBI Records Could Have Solved A Civil Rights Cold Case. Now It’s Too Late
Alabama officials tell NPR that if the FBI had shared its case file, they would have investigated the James Reeb murder case while one of the assailants was still alive.
The Affordable Care Act Is Back In Court: 5 Facts You Need To Know
The ACA is again being put to the test, after a lower court judge ruled the massive health law unconstitutional. The case might yet ricochet back to the Supreme Court ahead of the 2020 election.
Federal Agents Seize Cargo Ship Linked To Massive Cocaine Bust In Philadelphia
Prosecutors have not accused the shipping company of any wrongdoing, but at least three of the company’s ships have been subject to drug raids this year.
HHS Inspector General Finds Serious Flaws In 20% Of U.S. Hospice Programs
Two new reports from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have found widespread problems in hospice care and say the government needs to open its scorecards on hospice care to the public.
$15 Minimum Wage Would Boost 17 Million Workers, Cut 1.3 Million Jobs, CBO Says
The Congressional Budget Office analyzed the impact of lifting the $7.25 federal minimum wage to $15 by 2025. The House is expected to vote next week on a bill to lift the federal minimum.
Trump Announces 4th Of July Salute Again As Democrats Press For Costs Probe
Senate Democrats demanded a government investigation of the unknown costs for President Trump’s Fourth of July Lincoln Memorial speech, military flyovers and heightened security.
Drug Prices Can Take A Surprising Turn When A Poor Country Gets Richer
A new study finds that as poor countries become wealthier, it becomes harder for citizens to purchase basic medicines at affordable prices.
ICE Uses Facial Recognition To Sift State Driver’s License Records, Researchers Say
Some of ICE’s efforts target undocumented immigrants who have legally obtained driver’s licenses, says Alvaro Bedoya of Georgetown Law’s privacy and technology center.
How A Grocery Store’s Plan To Shame Customers Into Using Reusable Bags Backfired
A Canadian grocery store put embarrassing slogans, such as “Wart Ointment Wholesale” and “Into the Weird Adult Video Emporium,” on plastic bags to get customers to use reusable shopping bags.
Warren Rising: Massachusetts Progressive Announces $19 Million Fundraising Haul
The Massachusetts senator has been rising in the polls, and she’s now raising solid amounts of money, when there were serious questions previously about the size of her campaign.
Debut Book Tells Of The Real-Life Longings And Frustrations Of ‘Three Women’
Lisa Taddeo’s first book is a work of deep observation, long conversations, and a kind of journalistic alchemy. She spent years with her subjects — and the investment pays off.
How To Pick A Doctor (Or Break Up With One)
A good primary care doctor can be your ally, helping you catch or prevent serious illness and navigate the health care system. Here’s how to find a good one.
Patient With ‘Tree Man’ Syndrome Says He ‘Can Finally Live A Normal Life’
The man, who lives in Gaza, has undergone a pioneering treatment by Israeli surgeons for a severe case of this rare condition.
‘Hawking’ Profiles The Ever-Fascinating Scientist — Minus The Nefarious Equations
There’s little to surprise in this story, especially if you know a bit about the subject’s life and his ideas. But author Jim Ottaviani finds a nice balance between the personal and the theoretical.
Wealthy Financier Jeffrey Epstein Charged With Sex Trafficking Of Minors
Federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York announced two counts against Epstein: one count of sex trafficking conspiracy and one count of sex trafficking. He has pleaded not guilty.
Greek Voters Welcome Centrist Government, Reject Leftists Amid Long Financial Crisis
As their economy continues to flag, Greeks turn to the center-right and a more conservative leader. Four years after Greece nearly left the European Union, a new prime minister has been sworn in.
A Bitter End For Regular Joe? Scientists Engineer A Smooth, Beanless Coffee
After breaking down and analyzing more than 1,000 compounds, the creators of Atomo have made a no-bean brew that is almost exactly like coffee — including the caffeine — but without the bitterness.
White House Touts Help For Poor Areas — But Questions Endure Over Who’ll Benefit
Opportunity zones were created with the 2017 tax cut to bolster low-income communities. But depending on how the funds are spent, investors who get tax incentives could see the biggest gains.
Robots, Not Humans, Are The New Space Explorers
Landing a man on the moon captures the public’s imagination. But in the decades after the Apollo program, robots have also generated public excitement about space exploration.
When Everybody Wants A Piece Of ‘God’s Country’
The Trump administration plans to open up parts of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument to more mining and grazing. It’s become a flashpoint in the grab for public lands.
The Promises And Pitfalls Of Gene Sequencing For Newborns
Traditional blood tests still do a better job flagging common inherited diseases. Gene sequencing can be useful for detecting some conditions, but the results can be difficult to interpret.
Organizers Of Pamplona Bull Run Step Up Efforts To Address Sexual Assault Concerns
It’s the latest move by festival planners in responding to a scandal that engulfed the festival after an 18-year-old woman was sexually attacked by a gang of five men at the festival in 2016.
Justice Department Changes Legal Team Behind Census Citizenship Question Case
The Justice Department did not provide an explanation for why it’s switching out lawyers representing the Trump administration in the ongoing legal battle over a potential census citizenship question.
UNESCO Adds 8 Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings To Its List Of World Heritage Sites
The Guggenheim Museum in New York and Fallingwater in Pennsylvania now belong to a list that includes Machu Picchu and the pyramids of Egypt.
Superintendent Calls For ‘Thoughtful’ Discussion Over Proposal To Demolish Columbine
Jason Glass of Jeffco Public Schools wants the community to consider tearing down the site of the 1999 shooting, saying it’s become a magnet for disturbed individuals obsessed with school shootings.
Iran’s Uranium Enrichment Breaks Nuclear Deal Limit. Here’s What That Means
The move signals that Iran is losing patience with the 2015 agreement after the U.S. blocked the economic relief promised.
Microsoft Closes The Book On Its E-Library, Erasing All User Content
The move comes as a result of Digital Rights Management, an approach that allows companies to prevent piracy. Every purchased book will disappear this month.
Starbucks Apologizes To Police Officers Who Were Asked To Leave An Arizona Store
Police in the city of Tempe say a barista asked them to leave or move away from a customer who “did not feel safe” with officers nearby.