WASHINGTON (AP) — The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Tuesday that $500 million worth of vaccine development projects using mRNA technology will be halted. The 22…… MORE
Netanyahu Hints At Expanded War In Gaza But Former Israeli Military And Spy Chiefs Object
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is hinting at wider military action in devastated Gaza even as some former army and intelligence chiefs call for an end to the war. The new pressure on Netanyahu comes as Gaza’s Health Ministry on Tuesday said the war’s Palestinian death toll has surpassed 61,000. Previous leaders…… MORE
Trump Narrows Fed Chair Candidates To Four, Excluding Treasury Secretary Bessent
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has narrowed down his list of potential candidates to lead the Federal Reserve to four people. On Tuesday, Trump ruled out Scott Bessent, saying the treasury secretary prefers to stay in his current role. Trump mentioned Kevin Warsh and Kevin Hassett as two of the candidates during an interview.…… MORE
Trump’s Pursuit Of Meeting With Chinese Leader Reveals The Complex Web Of US-China Relations
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is raising eyebrows in Washington with his approach to China. Concerns are growing that he might offer concessions that could hurt U.S. interests in his quest to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. There is no firm plan for a meeting, but many believe it must happen for a…… MORE
NFL And ESPN Reach Nonbinding Agreement For Sale Of NFL Network And Other Media Assets
The NFL has entered into a nonbinding agreement to sell NFL Network and other media assets to ESPN. The league will receive a 10% equity stake in ESPN in return. The deal still requires a final agreement, the approval of NFL owners and regulatory clearance. ESPN plans to include NFL Network in its upcoming direct-to-consumer…… MORE
US Government Proposes Easing Some Restrictions On Drones Traveling Long Distances
A new federal rule would make it easier for companies to use drones over longer distances out of sight of the operator without having to go through a cumbersome waiver process. The federal government had already approved 657 waivers to allow companies to do this, but the waiver process made it difficult. The industry has…… MORE
President Of Wealthy Switzerland Rushes To Washington To Try To Avert Steep US Tariffs
GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland’s president and other top officials are traveling to Washington in a hastily arranged trip aimed at striking a deal with the Trump administration over steep tariffs. The proposed tariffs have cast a pall over Swiss industries, such as chocolates and watchmaking. Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter is leading a delegation to the…… MORE
DFW’s Morning News-Experts say AI can cause Loneliness
DFW’s Morning News speaks with Dr. Alex McFarland about teens who increasingly rely on AI for human connection suffering from isolation.… MORE
DFW’s Morning News-Bringin’ more than just the headlines
DFW’s Morning News brings more than just the headlines. We like to have a little bit of fun.… MORE
Texas Democrats Who Left State Prevent Vote Over Trump’s Efforts To Add GOP Seats
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Democrats prevented their state’s House of Representatives from moving forward, at least for now, with a redrawn congressional map sought by President Donald Trump. The map would shore up Republicans’ 2026 midterm prospects as Trump’s political standing falters. After dozens of Democrats left the state, the Republican-dominated House was unable…… MORE
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