Experts Doubt Kennedy’s Timetable for Finding the Cause of Autism

The nation’s health secretary announced that he planned to invite scientists to provide answers by September, but specialists consider that target date unrealistic.

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What to Know About Who Pays the Higher Costs of Trump’s Tariffs

President Trump’s trade policies will make imports more expensive and calculating and paying the tariffs more complicated.

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Trump Administration Delays Plan to Limit Pricey Bandages

Medicare spending on “skin substitutes” reached $10 billion last year. A leading seller made a large donation to President Trump’s election campaign.

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Miami-Dade Mayor Vetoes Plan to Remove Fluoride From Drinking Water

The veto by Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, a Democrat, pushed back on a growing campaign against the mineral, which has been used for decades to prevent cavities.

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Trump to Undergo First Physical Since Retaking Office

The president has often been guarded about even the most basic information about his health.

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Gov. Kim Reynolds of Iowa Won’t Seek Re-election, Setting Up Open Race

The move by Ms. Reynolds, a Republican, will shake up the leadership of a state that has transformed from a political battleground into safely red territory.

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Who’s In and Who’s Out at the Naval Academy’s Library?

An order by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office resulted in a purge of books critical of racism but preserved volumes defending white power.

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George Bell, Considered the Tallest Man in America, Dies at 67

Being 7-foot-8 posed “a lot of challenges,” he once said. “Like how do I fit in cars, or where do I find clothes?”

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EU Countries Go on Tariff Defense

The uncertainty of higher tariffs has spurred Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain to announce financial lifelines for businesses and workers. More countries are expected to follow.

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In U.S.- China Tariffs Standoff, Trump Showed Xi He Has Limits

Xi Jinping, who rules with absolute authority, has shown he is willing to let the Chinese people endure hardship. President Trump revealed he has limits.

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