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Federal lawmakers call for travel advisory about fentanyl in pills at Mexican pharmacies
Congressional lawmakers have asked the State Department to warn Americans that some Mexican pharmacies are selling counterfeit pills tainted with fentanyl.
Prescription for housing? California wants Medicaid to cover 6 months of rent
Gov. Gavin Newsom is making a bold push for Medicaid health plans to provide more housing support. He argues it's cheaper to pay for rent than to allow homeless people...
After ambitious single-payer healthcare plans sputter, a new California bill tries an incremental approach
A new bill introduced in the California Legislature aims to lay the groundwork for a state single-payer healthcare system by securing approval from the federal government.
Hospitals complain problems persist a year after L.A. Care was hit with record fines
One year after L.A. Care was hit with record fines by state regulators, Southern California hospitals complain that problems at the publicly operated health plan have persisted.
Inflation is falling but your health premiums may be about to soar. Here's why.
Medical inflation is accelerating as demand for non-COVID-19-related health services recovers and providers seek to make up for soaring labor costs.
Fight over pay for L.A. hospital execs could hinge on what President Biden makes
The California Hospital Assn. has gone to court to stop a ballot measure that would limit the annual compensation for executives at privately owned hospitals.
The Times podcast: Can Dr. Simi cure the Mexican healthcare system?
Farmacia Similares is the largest privately owned chain of pharmacies in Mexico, and has a cute mascot — Dr. Simi — who is beloved across the country. What could possibly be...
Editorial: Got free speech? An LAUSD student is restricted from promoting non-dairy milk
The Eagle Rock high school student is suing the district and the USDA, saying her constitutional rights were violated by rules that favor dairy milk over other beverages in free...
'Deep in the weeds': California counties face unknowns in launching mental illness court
Seven counties will open their CARE Courts on Oct. 1. The state has estimated that 7,000 to 12,000 people will qualify for a treatment plan.
Opinion: I've lived into my 40s without ever owning a smartphone. Hopefully I'll never have to
With links between mental health challenges and excessive technology use, our app-dependent world should make it easier for a flip phone user like me.
Google marks Memorial Day with poppy-themed Doodle
Monday's Google Doodle paid tribute to the U.S. servicemen and women who gave their lives for their country.
Vehicle stop study illuminates importance of officer's first words
Eugenia Rho believes in the importance of first impressions, especially during vehicle stops.
Sheriff: Suspect doused man at Tampa gas station, set him on fire
A Florida man was arrested after allegedly dousing another man with gasoline at a Tampa service station and lighting him on fire, sheriff's officials said Monday.
Iran's Khamenei says he would 'welcome' diplomatic ties with Egypt
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said Monday his country would be interested in resuming diplomatic relations with Egypt, which has long-standing ties with the country's regional rival Israel.
Japanese prime minister fires son over party photos at official residence
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida confirmed Monday he has fired his eldest son Shotaro as his executive secretary after continued outcry over a party held at the official residence in...
Sarah Snook bids farewell to 'Succession:' 'It breaks my heart that it is all over'
Sarah Snook posted a message of grief and gratitude on Instagram Monday, hours after the fourth and final season of her HBO drama "Succession" wrapped.
Want to be an asteroid miner? There's a database for that
Asteroid mining is slowly but surely coming closer to reality. Many start-ups and governmental agencies alike are getting in on the action. But plenty of tools that would help get...
The Tunguska event was the biggest asteroid impact in recorded history. How did it vanish without a trace?
During the Tunguska event, over 8 million trees covering an area of 830 square miles were flattened when an asteroid entered Earth's atmosphere.
Why the recycling symbol is part of a ‘misinformation campaign’
68 percent of Americans assume any product with the resin code and recycling symbol is recyclable. DepositPhotos Over the past decade, public awareness about climate change has grown, albeit gradually. As more people...
What mungee, the world's largest mistletoe, can teach us about treading lightly
Noongar Country of southwestern Australia is home to the world's largest parasitic plant, a mighty mistletoe that blooms every December. That's why it's commonly known as WA's Christmas Tree. But...
Study provides foundation for protecting rare fox in Cascades, Sierra Nevada
Conservation efforts for the rare Sierra Nevada red fox can be strengthened through new computer modeling based on a 12-year data gathering partnership led by scientists at Oregon State University's...
Bola Ahmed Tinubu sworn in as Nigeria's president amid economic challenges
Bola Ahmed Tinubu was sworn into office as Nigeria's 16th president on Monday, vowing to tackle persistent problems such as endemic corruption and promising to revamp the economy.
Turkish lira tumbles day after Erdogan's re-election
Turkey's currency, the lira, tumbled to new lows against the U.S. dollar on Monday, the day after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won a new five-year term, presenting a new challenge...
Best space settlement games: Manage bases & build cities on other worlds
We're still a ways off from living on other planets in the real world, but the best space settlement games let you tame the unknown today.
Ford EVs can soon be charged at Tesla stations
Tesla plans to open its charging stations to other electric vehicles. Tesla Ford and Tesla have been rivals for years in the electric vehicle market, but a new agreement may change their relationship...
Biden announces deal to avoid default; urges Congress to it to his desk
A bipartisan deal has been struck to raise the country's debt ceiling, President Joe Biden announced Sunday evening, while urging Congress to pass the legislation.
Erdogan wins tight race for presidency in Turkey's runoff election
Incumbent Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won reelection Sunday over opposition leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu in Turkey's runoff race.
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