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Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
Supreme Court Upholds Tennessee Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
2025-06-18 16:00:40
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — A divided Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a Tennessee law banning gender-affirming medical care for minors, a ruling seen as a significant setback for those advocating for greater transgender rights. The ruling in United States v. Skrmetti, written... Read More

Litigation
Purdue Pharma to Pay $7.4B Over Its Sales of Painkiller OxyContin
Purdue Pharma to Pay $7.4B Over Its Sales of Painkiller OxyContin

WASHINGTON — Attorneys general nationwide announced their approval Monday of a $7.4 billion settlement with pharmaceutical manufacturer Purdue Pharma over what they say was the company's inappropriate marketing of opioids. The powerful painkillers have been blamed for thousands of deaths... Read More

Older Adults in the US Increasingly Dying From Unintentional Falls

NEW YORK (AP) — Older U.S. adults are increasingly dying from unintentional falls, according to a new federal report published... Read More

2025-06-18 13:33:27
Kraft Heinz Pulling Certain Artificial Dyes From Its US Products in 2027

Kraft Heinz will be pulling certain artificial dyes from its U.S. products starting in 2027 and will no longer roll... Read More

2025-06-17 13:05:33
Astronomers Create a Dazzling, Elaborate Map of Nearby Galaxy in Thousands of Colors

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronomers have revealed a nearby spiral galaxy in all its brilliant glory, shining in thousands of colors.... Read More

2025-06-18 13:26:50

Elections

2025-06-05 13:03:04
by Home
Bipartisan Deals on Voting and Election Changes Are Rare. It Just Happened in one Swing State

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Facing a legislature dominated by Democrats, Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo stood before Nevada lawmakers earlier this year with... Read More

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Facing a legislature dominated by Democrats, Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo stood before Nevada lawmakers earlier this year with a message that some did not expect to go far: “Set aside partisan politics.” It was a plea that might... Read More

White House

2025-06-17 18:15:28
by Dan McCue
Trump Said to Be Considering US Strike on Iran

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will meet with his national security team in the White House Situation Room on Tuesday... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will meet with his national security team in the White House Situation Room on Tuesday to consider whether to join Israel’s effort to permanently dismantle Iran’s nuclear weapons capabilities. Trump returned early from the G7... Read More

Health

2025-06-10 12:55:36
by Jesse Zucker
Eat More for Less: Why Nutrient-Dense Foods Matter

WASHINGTON — When you hear the phrase “nutrient-dense,” you might picture kale, quinoa or a very expensive smoothie. But nutrient-dense... Read More

WASHINGTON — When you hear the phrase “nutrient-dense,” you might picture kale, quinoa or a very expensive smoothie. But nutrient-dense foods aren't just for influencers or athletes; they're a practical, science-backed way to get more out of what you eat,... Read More

More from The Well

2025-06-13 15:54:42
by Beth McCue
First State Welcomes One of Its First Solar Farms

GEORGETOWN, Del. — A ribbon cutting event was recently held in Georgetown, Delaware, to mark the construction of a new... Read More

GEORGETOWN, Del. — A ribbon cutting event was recently held in Georgetown, Delaware, to mark the construction of a new 4.7-megawatt direct current solar farm. Nautilus Solar Energy and TurningPoint Energy collaborated on the project, which is part of a... Read More

2025-06-10 13:40:02
by Home
‘Snack’ Your Way to Health!

WASHINGTON — It has been well-reported that we’re supposed to get around 150 minutes of cardio exercise each week. But... Read More

WASHINGTON — It has been well-reported that we’re supposed to get around 150 minutes of cardio exercise each week. But what if that number, while still useful, wasn’t the only way to boost your health? What if something as small... Read More

2025-06-16 19:06:41
by Cameron Glymph
Restoration of Harlem River Looks Bright With New Study Funding 

NEW YORK — Two Democratic New York lawmakers and the state’s Department of Environmental Protection secured $1 million to clean... Read More

NEW YORK — Two Democratic New York lawmakers and the state’s Department of Environmental Protection secured $1 million to clean up the Harlem River, funding that will go towards an environmental study to explore ways to restore ecology, improve water... Read More

2025-06-10 14:17:28
by Home
Amazon to Spend $20B on Data Centers Including One Next to a Nuclear Power Plant

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Amazon said Monday that it will spend $20 billion on two data center complexes in Pennsylvania,... Read More

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Amazon said Monday that it will spend $20 billion on two data center complexes in Pennsylvania, including one it is building alongside a nuclear power plant that has drawn federal scrutiny over an arrangement to essentially plug right... Read More

2025-06-11 19:12:07
by TWN Staff
The Well News Wins Features, Beat-Writing Awards at SPJ DC Dinner

WASHINGTON — The Well News garnered first place nods for online Beat Reporting and Feature Writing Tuesday night at the... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Well News garnered first place nods for online Beat Reporting and Feature Writing Tuesday night at the Society of Professional Journalists D.C. Chapter’s 2025 Dateline Awards ceremony at the National Press Club. In the Beat Reporting category... Read More

2025-06-04 12:21:11
by Andres Ramirez
Ballot Access: Federal and State Efforts on Voting Rights

The current debate over proof-of-citizenship and other voting restrictions is the latest chapter in a long history of battles over... Read More

The current debate over proof-of-citizenship and other voting restrictions is the latest chapter in a long history of battles over access to the ballot in America. For decades, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 provided robust federal protections against discriminatory... Read More

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